• Return international airfares with Singapore Airlines
• All internal airfares
• All airport transfers
• 13 nights in 4-5 star accommodation throughout
• 1 night on-board a luxury 5 star Halong Bay cruise 
• 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 7 dinners
• Enjoy 1 hour of sunset drinks at the famous Rex Hotel roof bar
• Go on a progressive tapas-style street food extravaganza on motorbike taxis in Ho Chi Minh City
• Experience an authentic cooking class in Hoi An
• The services of professional, English speaking guides
• Incredible sightseeing including all entry fees as per the the itinerary
• 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent

• Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification palace, Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
• Ho Chi Minh City - Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
• Hue - Imperial Citadel, Forbidden Purple City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Perfume River
• Hue - Hai Van Pass
• Hoi An - Cooking Class, Japanese Bridge, Ancient House
• Hanoi - Cyclo Tour, Water Puppet Show, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum,Temple of Literature
• Halong Bay - Sung Sot caves, Crystal waters of Halong Bay
• Plus so much more!

Inspiring Stays

Spend 1 night on the magical waters of Halong bay on board a 5 star vessel as you sail between the incredible limestone karst. Discover the magic, peaceful and silent beauty of Thien Canh cave and Cong Dong area and experience the spectacular view of Bai Tu Long.

Inspiring Sights

The choice between 2 of 4 bonus sightseeing experiences to enhance your journey. You may choose to include two (2) optional Inspiring Sights throughout your tour, free as part of your package (details listed under 'Optional Tours').

• Mekong Delta - $55pp
• My Son Tour - $65pp
• Hoi An Bike & Boat - $75pp
• Hanoi Street Food Tour - $55pp

Inspiring Taste

• Enjoy 1 hour of sunset drinks at the famous colonial Rex Hotel roof bar, made famous during the Vietnam War when it was hosting the American military command's daily conference, derisively named Five O'Clock Follies
• Go on a progressive tapas-style street food extravaganza on motorbike taxis in Ho Chi Minh City and sample the taste explosions that make Vietnamese food one of the world's great culinary experiences.

Deposit & Payment

• Secure your package with a deposit of $500 per person.
• Pay a 2nd instalment of $1774 per person within 28 days.
• You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

• Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by enterting your email and creating a password)
• Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected 
• Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
• Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
• Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment
• Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
• Your booking is confirmed once your Booking Form is submitted and you can begin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!
• You will then be allocated and contacted by one of our Dedicated Support Agent's (within 48 hours) who will support you right up until you return from your journey

Airfare Information 

• You will travel with the full-service Singapore Airlines.
• Flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).
• All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
• Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.  
• Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees.
• Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.
• Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.

Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades

• Premium Economy upgrade - Not available.
• Business Class upgrade available for an additional $2,500 per person in addition to the standard package price (subject to availability).

Please request ‘Business Class’ in the ‘Special Requests’ field prior to making your purchase and you will be contacted to arrange payment.

How to Extend Your Stay 

Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour. If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:

1. Follow the ‘Book Now’ prompts after signing up, until you reach the 'Special Requests' field 
2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed. 
3. After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transfers are also no longer included. If you would like us to arrange this service for you, an additional cost will apply:

• Airport Transfers: $35 per person, each way

Please note, a supplement of $150 per person (plus any applicable fare and tax differences) applies to deviate from the standard itinerary. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.

Singapore Stopover Package

Singapore Stopover Package - $499 per person

• 3 nights at the 4 star Furama Riverfront or similar
• Breakfast daily
• Return airport transfers

If you wish to book the Singapore stopover package either before and/or after your Vietnam tour please request 'Singapore stopover package' in the 'Special Requests' field prior to making your purchase. Please note, the Singapore stopover package must be paid in full after paying your tour deposit. You will be invoiced to collect this payment.

The $150pp extension supplement does not apply if selecting this option.

Pricing is in addition to the 16 Day twin share price.

Land-Only Discount
A $700 per person reduction from the twin share price applies if you wish to arrange your own airfares. Should you wish to purchase land only, please select this option in the booking process, under 'Departure City'.

Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transfers are also no longer included. If you would like us to arrange this service for you, an additional cost will apply:

• Airport Transfers: $35 per person, each way

You have the choice of 2 of 4 ‘Inspiring Experiences’ to enhance your journey included in your tour. If you wish to join the remaining 2 optional tours, these may be purchased seperately: 

• Mekong Delta - $55pp
• My Son Tour - $65pp
• Hoi An Bike & Boat - $75pp
• Hanoi Street Food Tour - $55pp

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance. 

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

• Visas
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Tipping
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional activities not included as part of your chosen 'Inspiring Sights'
• Personal expenses

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. This particular tour is categorised as a “3”:

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Cruise Details
For further information on your Halong Bay cruise, click HERE.

Tipping 
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is not compulsory on your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry. If you feel that your guide and driver have done an impeccable job, you can choose to give a gratuity, but this is entirely your decision.
For the services of your guide, it is suggested that you budget for AUD$10-20 per person, per day. Tipping of your driver is also appreciated and we would suggest AUD$5 per person, per day.
As this particular tour does not collect a ‘kitty’, it is entirely up to the individual whether or not you would like to tip locals for the services of things like taxis or when dining at restaurants. In these cases, we suggest you allow 10-20% of the value of the service as a tip. Again, it is not compulsory and entirely up to the individual.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,049 per person in addition to the twin share price.

Paired Solo Travellers
This package allows you to avoid paying a single supplement by booking as a Paired Solo Traveller.
This option must be selected at time of booking during the purchase path under "Select Your Room" and then choose "Paired Twin Room". 
Regardless of whether an accompanying solo traveller is found, you are guaranteed to travel at no additional cost.
Solo travellers are matched only on the basis of gender and not on other factors such as age, nationality, religion or sexuality. We kindly ask that you disclose any requirements, medical or otherwise, that might disturb your matched traveller’s sleep (e.g. sleep apnoea or a CPAP machine). Unfortunately, with this in mind and in the interest of other travellers, we request that you proceed with your own private room with the resulting single supplement. Should a second solo traveller not be available, you are nonetheless guaranteed to travel at no extra cost and you will be placed into a single, twin share or double room by yourself. Your tour group may include multiple solo travellers who may or may not be paired. No changes will be permitted to any pairing arrangements.
Note that for some portions of some itineraries, the group sizes will vary. Some packages may operate on groups as small as 2 people and therefore, there may be time spent travelling only with your paired traveller. Should a package require a minimum number of 2 travellers and you are not paired, your booking may be cancelled.
You will be introduced to your matched solo traveller at the beginning of your itinerary and your personal details will not be shared as per our Privacy Policy. Should there be any dissatisfaction with your matched traveller, unfortunately we are unable to make any changes to your room arrangements or offer any refund. Inspiring Vacations takes no responsibility for and will not be held liable for any dissatisfaction with the matched traveller or for their actions. 
All departures remain strictly subject to availability and may sell out prior to your tentative booking being confirmed, in which case the fee will be refunded in full. All other booking terms apply.

Triple share
Available. 3 x twin share packages must be purchased. If you wish to purchase triple share please phone 1300 88 66 88.

Visa & Passport Information 
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return to Australia. 
Australian passport holders will require a visa to enter Vietnam.
You will need to arrange your Visas for travel to Vietnam closer to departure. Please note, we don't recommend applying for the e-visa until around 30-45 days prior to your departure. 
Visa's are easiest to complete online and take approximately 72 hours to confirm. 
You will be able to obtain your e-visa when you have your flight documents indicating your date of entry into Vietnam. Remaining tour documentation, including hotel details, will be sent 4 weeks prior to departure.
Please note the e-visa is limited to 30 days validity from the date of arrival and is only valid for 3 months from date of issue.

You must make sure that the same travel document that was used for applying online is used for entering into Vietnam.

Visit https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ to apply for an e-visa.

Information required:

• Personal and passport details
• Arrival date and departure date (no specific flight details are required)
• Purpose of entry (tourist)
• Passport information
• Passport scanned copy
• Passport size photo scanned copy
• The name and address of your first hotel in Vietnam
• Pay USD $25per person by credit card
• Wait for it to be approved and you will be notified via email within approximately 72 hours.

Once approved, please ensure that you travel with the following documentation as they are required to present to customs upon arrival into the country:

• Passport with 6 months validity
• E-visa printout
• Travel itinerary (provided 30 days before departure)
• Hotel list (provided 30 days before departure)

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements. Visas should not be applied for until you receive your final documentation.

Tour Documentation 
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Group Size
2-16 people

Children 
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.

Tour Length 
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent inflight and is subject to change, depending on the flight schedule. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for the time spent in your destination(s).