12th JUNE 2025 – DAY ONE: ARRIVE HO CHI MINH CITY

Board your flight from either Melbourne or Sydney mid-morning. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon, you will be transferred to our luxurious 5-star hotel to enjoy complimentary welcome drinks in the exclusive Sheraton club lounge during check-in.

The rest of the night is yours to relax, settle into your upgraded Club Deluxe room, or mingle with fellow travellers in the Club Lounge.

**Hotel:** Sheraton Saigon

*Complimentary cocktails and canapés available between 6 pm and 8 pm in the Sheraton Club Lounge*

13th JUNE 2025 – DAY TWO: HO CHI MINH CITY

We begin with a stroll through Saigon’s historic landmarks, including Dong Khoi Street, Municipal Theatre, Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Enjoy a special Vietnamese coffee and treat before visiting the War Remnants Museum. Our tour concludes with the iconic Banh Mi, a Saigon original.

The afternoon offers a chance to experience Vietnamese shopping at the bustling Binh Tang market.

Feel free to continue shopping, explore further, or unwind by the pool or with a massage.

The evening begins with cocktails and canapés in the Sheraton Club Lounge, followed by a unique food tour exploring local eateries on scooters with personal drivers.

**Hotel:** Sheraton Saigon
**Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Buffet breakfast in the Sheraton Club Lounge
*Complimentary refreshments all day in the Sheraton Club Lounge
*Complimentary afternoon tea from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
*Complimentary cocktails and canapés from 6 pm to 8 pm*

14th JUNE 2025 – DAY THREE: FREE DAY OR OPTIONAL TOURS

Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure, indulging in shopping, relaxation, or spa treatments.

Alternatively, join optional tours of the Mekong Delta and/or Cu Chi tunnels (at your own expense).

The evening offers complimentary drinks and canapés in the Sheraton Club Lounge, with further relaxation options.

**Hotel:** Sheraton Saigon
**Meals:** Breakfast
*Buffet breakfast in the Sheraton Club Lounge
*Complimentary refreshments all day in the Sheraton Club Lounge
*Complimentary afternoon tea from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
*Complimentary cocktails and canapés from 6 pm to 8 pm*

15th JUNE 2025 – DAY FOUR: SAIGON TO HANOI

After enjoying the Sheraton’s buffet breakfast, we fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, and transfer to our 5-star hotel.

Settle into your luxurious Club room, explore the hotel and its amenities, or visit nearby Westlake.

Enjoy cocktails and canapés in the Club Lounge before dinner at a renowned Hanoi restaurant.

**Hotel:** Pan Pacific
**Meals:** Breakfast, Dinner
*Buffet breakfast
*Complimentary refreshments all day in the Pacific Club Lounge
*Complimentary afternoon tea
*Complimentary cocktails and canapés from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm*

16th JUNE 2025 – DAY FIVE: HANOI

Indulge in a buffet breakfast before a unique guided tour of Hanoi, exploring local life and savoring delicacies, including the renowned Pho.

Your free afternoon allows for further city exploration, shopping, relaxation at the hotel, or spa indulgence.

Gather in the Club Lounge for evening cocktails and canapés, then enjoy the rest of your evening as you please.

**Hotel:** Pan Pacific
**Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch
*Buffet breakfast
*Complimentary refreshments all day in the Pacific Club Lounge
*Complimentary afternoon tea
*Complimentary cocktails and canapés from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm*

17th JUNE 2025 – DAY SIX: DAY TOUR TO NINH BINH

Embark on a full-day adventure to Ninh Binh, the “Inland Halong Bay.” Explore this vast national park with boat rides through stunning scenery and caves, admire rice fields and rivers amidst limestone cliffs, and enjoy a delicious local lunch.

Unwind in the evening with complimentary drinks and canapés in the Club Lounge.

**Hotel:** Pan Pacific
**Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch
*Buffet breakfast
*Complimentary refreshments all day in the Pacific Club Lounge
*Complimentary afternoon tea
*Complimentary cocktails and canapés from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm*

18th JUNE 2025 – DAY SEVEN: HANOI TO HALONG BAY

Enjoy a scenic drive to Halong Bay and board our luxury cruise. Savor a seafood lunch while cruising through the World Heritage-listed Halong Bay, then partake in optional kayaking or swimming.

Relax on deck as the sun sets, followed by a delectable dinner of local cuisine.

**Hotel:** Halong Bay Luxury Cruise
**Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

19th JUNE 2025 – DAY EIGHT: HALONG BAY • HOI AN

Rise early to witness Halong Bay at its most serene. If you wish, join an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast. After breakfast, you have the option to explore Sung Sot Cave on one of the islands.

Return to our boat to enjoy lunch while we cruise back to port. We will then transfer to the airport for our flight to Hoi An.

Upon arrival in Hoi An, we will be transferred to our luxury 5-star hotel. You will have a free evening to relax, explore the hotel and the charming streets of Hoi An.

**Hotel:** Hotel Royal
**Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch

 

20th JUNE 2025 – DAY NINE: HOI AN

Today consists of group tailoring sessions with Cindy for those that wish to have clothing made. You also have the choice to join a guided tour of Hoi An to learn about its history and culture, visit its main sites and hidden gems, and sample some of its delicious cuisine.

In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore and shop in Hoi An.

In the evening, we will gather for a group dinner at a wonderful Hoi An restaurant.

**Hotel:** Hotel Royal
**Meals:** Breakfast, Dinner

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21st JUNE 2025 – DAY TEN: HOI AN – SHOPPING TOUR WITH CINDY

Today will consist of a half-day shopping tour with Cindy to some of her favourite Hoi An shops. During the tour, you will experience a light lunch at one of Hoi An’s renowned eateries.

Free leisure time in the afternoon and evening.

**Hotel:** Hotel Royal
**Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch

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22nd JUNE 2025 – DAY ELEVEN: HOI AN

Today is free at your leisure, relax around the pool or beach or head to the spa. For those that had tailoring done under Cindy’s guidance, during the day, you will have approximately an hour of group tailoring fits.

For those looking for a little adventure or wish to explore the local area further, today is a perfect day to take one of the optional tours available. Bookings can be made a day or two prior to the optional tour.

Some of the tours available*:

• Danang and Marble Mountain half-day tour
• 3-hour sidecar ride experience
• My Son Temple half-day tour
• Golden Bridge

In the evening, you will have a yummy local dinner at one of our favourite Hoi An restaurants.

**Hotel:** Hotel Royal
**Meals:** Breakfast, Dinner

*NOTE: Today’s optional tours are at your own expense.*

23rd JUNE 2025 – DAY TWELVE: HOI AN • COOKING SCHOOL

We will begin with a visit to Hoi An’s colourful market and experience its amazing sights, sounds, and aromas before our cooking class. Learn how to make some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes, then enjoy some of your creations. The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish; relax around the pool or beach or head to the spa.

**Hotel:** Hotel Royal
**Meals:** Breakfast, Lunch

24th JUNE 2025 – DAY THIRTEEN: HOI AN

In the morning, you can choose to join Cindy and Cal for a bicycle ride through Hoi An’s rice paddies and streets. Experience a different side of Hoi An as it awakens after the night’s rest. Then, return for a delightful, well-earned buffet breakfast.

The rest of the day is free at your leisure, relax around the pool or beach or head to the spa or take one of the optional tours* as previously mentioned.

In the evening, we will enjoy an incredible meal at a fabulous Hoi An restaurant for our final night group dinner.

**Hotel:** Hotel Royal | **Meals:** Breakfast, Dinner

*Note: Today’s optional tours are at your own expense*

25th JUNE 2025 – DAY FOURTEEN: HOI AN

The morning is free to relax and get those last few pool hours, shop for those last-minute must-have items, or some spa pampering before checking out of our hotel and transferring to Danang Airport by bus for your overnight flight home.

**Meals:** Breakfast

26th JUNE 2025 – DAY FIFTEEN: ARRIVE SYD OR MELB AM

Arrive in the morning at either Sydney or Melbourne airport.

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INCLUSIONS:

• Return international economy airfare from Melbourne or Sydney, all internal economy flights in Vietnam.
• Stunning 5-Star luxury Accommodation with inclusive 5-Star Buffet Breakfast.
• Saigon & Hanoi hotels, enjoy upgraded Luxury Club Rooms.
• Saigon & Hanoi hotels, all day exclusive Club Lounge access with all day tea/coffee/non-alcoholic beverages and afternoon tea and snacks.
• Saigon & Hanoi hotels, complimentary evening cocktails with canapes available between 6pm and 8pm for the Sheraton Saigon and 5.30pm and 7.30pm for the Pan Pacific Hanoi.
• Saigon Hotel, complementary pressing of 2 items of clothing per day per room.
• Hanoi hotel, complimentary 2 laundry items daily per room (not applicable for dry cleaning)
• High-speed WIFI in all hotels
• Saigon Food Scooter Tour
• Sensational cooking class in Hoi An where you can learn to make delicious traditional Vietnamese at home
• Tipping – group tips paid locally, these tips are included in the tour price at $140 pp
• Complimentary bottled water daily in all hotels
• Meals and incredible traditional or Asian Fusion cuisine as stated in the above itinerary (excluding drinks unless stated otherwise)
• Air-conditioned transportation
• Experienced English speaking local guides
• Exciting Private tours with entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
• Style Guidance during group tailoring from Cindy Newstead, the most experienced stylist in the industry

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HOI AN TAILORING

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Included is a group tailoring session with assistance from personal stylist Cindy Newstead who will oversee your fabric choices and assist with your first fitting. During the tailoring session, you can:

• Recreate pieces from pictures.
• Copy wardrobe favorites.
• You will have the opportunity to breathe new life into pieces in your wardrobe with alterations for a fraction of the price available at home.

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