Vietnam Tour Route: From the Red River to the Mekong

30 January 2027 – 8 February 2027 | 9 Nights, 10 Days
Tour details

SAMPLE HOTELS

HANOI

M Village Tho Nhuom Hotel 4* etc.

HOI AN

Emm Hotel 4* etc.

SAIGON

Adora Mira 4* etc.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA

FOR VIETNAM

Ordinary Passport                         Visa required         

Green Passport                              Visa not required

Service Passport                       Visa not required

Your agency will provide you with this document for a fee. In addition to the C1 document, our guests will obtain their visas by making payment at the border. 2 photographs (white background, 4x6 cm in size) are required at the border. As for the Cambodia Visa;  (A visa must be obtained for green passport holders.)  The passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months as of the tour end date and must be one of the new chip-enabled passports.  2 photographs (white background, 4x6cm in size) For Cambodia, our guests will be able to obtain their visas at the border by paying 30 USD.  – Border visa fees may vary by country decision.)

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of the trip and issued within the last 10 years.

HEALTH

No vaccination is required for Turkish citizens entering Vietnam and Cambodia. We do not expect you to encounter any problems that would adversely affect your health during the lunches and dinners we will have at good restaurants in the regions. Throughout the trip, we recommend that you do not drink tap water and consume only bottled water opened by you for the first time.

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Istanbul                -           Saigon                 11 hours 20 minutes

Hanoi                    -            Istanbul                11 hours 55 minutes

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency from which we receive services, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not take place, or optional tour / activity prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours / activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums, archaeological sites, or venues at the destinations are open/closed and on weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. 

Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided for the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 additional bed. Since additional beds consist of beds known as folding beds and coach beds, participants making reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible crowding in the rooms and the bed type. 

Child discounts are valid for one (1) child staying alongside 2 adults and belonging to the age group specified in the pricing section. 

Breakfasts included among the services in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called a continental breakfast, comprising butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.

CURRENCY

The currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND)

It is advisable to carry US Dollars (USD) with you.

TIME ZONE

There is a +5-hour time difference between Türkiye and both countries. When it is 12:00 in Türkiye, it is 17:00 in the countries we will travel to

USE OF TELEPHONES

All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone is enabled for international roaming. However, there may be network problems in some of the areas to be visited.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS

We recommend that you bring T-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, comfortable walking shoes, and a thin jacket or cardigan for the evenings. We recommend choosing non-synthetic, cotton clothing. You may also bring a raincoat and umbrella in case of rain. In addition, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs in case of possible noise, a camera, a video camera, their chargers, and spare memory cards.

FOOD CULTURE

The region has a cuisine quite similar to Far Eastern food culture. We recommend that you do not buy anything from street vendors. In addition, you will notice that the meals we will have at the restaurants and hotels we visit suit your taste.

SHOPPING

Hanoi has a large shopping area spread across its side streets. Hanoi, which is rich in silk fabrics and souvenirs, is very inexpensive in every respect. In Siem Reap, Psar Chaa and the Night Market are suitable places for purchasing clothing and souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. Passport control officers have the authority to deny you entry into the country. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the passenger.  

The agency is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify you of these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children between 0 and 2 years of age do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees. 

The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2-3 hours, organized for a general introduction to the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide’s narration from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrance fees. If panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot take place on the scheduled day and time because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant places, due to roads being closed for any event, or when weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour, the agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct such tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot, within the available possibilities, on roads that are closed or at points where vehicle entry is not permitted.

What's included
  • Economy class round-trip airfare and taxes between Istanbul and Saigon/Hanoi with Turkish Airlines
  • Economy class airfare and taxes between Saigon – Danang – Hanoi with local airlines
  • 8 nights total of bed-and-breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels, including 3 nights in Saigon, 3 nights in Hoi An and 2 nights in Hanoi
  • Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
  • Vietnam’s Roof Ba Den Mountain and Cao Dai Temple Tour with lunch, worth USD 130
  • Mekong Delta Tour with lunch, worth USD 90
  • Golden Hand Bridge Tour at Ba Na Hills with lunch, worth USD 130
  • My Son Sanctuary Tour with lunch, worth USD 70
  • Halong Bay Tour with lunch, worth USD 105
  • Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Kingdom Tour with lunch, worth USD 95
  • Excursions specified as included in the program
  • Panoramic Saigon City Tour
  • Panoramic Hanoi City Tour
  • Panoramic Da Nang City Tour
  • English-speaking guide service
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65)
Not included
  • Fees for personal and official items such as international departure stamps, visas, etc.
  • Vietnam C1 Certificate (100 USD per person; it is not a visa, but is a mandatory document for obtaining a visa.)
  • All personal expenses and hotel extras
  • All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services
  • Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites not explicitly stated as “visited” in the program
  • Optional tours and activities, if included in the program
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consumed with included meals, if applicable
  • Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation costs
  • Tips and driver gratuities
Tour Program
Istanbul – Saigon
Our tour begins with a meeting at Istanbul Airport’s International Departures Terminal. We depart for Saigon on a Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival in Saigon, we transfer to our hotel to recover from the fatigue of the flight, followed by free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon – Black Virgin Mountain – Cao Dai Temple – Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Ba Den Mountain and Cao Dai Temple Tour, including lunch. Our first stop will be Ba Den Mountain, a legendary destination in southern Vietnam and Buddhist culture, renowned for its breathtaking summit. After an enjoyable cable car ride to the summit, we will first see the Bodhisattva statues located at the top. The Bodhisattva of Compassion stands 72 meters tall and holds the distinction of being the tallest Bodhisattva statue situated on a mountain peak in Asia. We will then see Di Lac Bodhisattva, known as the Buddha of the Future, weighing over 5,000 tons and symbolizing joy, peace, and abundance. After admiring these magnificent statues, we will visit the Ba Linh Temple Complex, one of the cable car stations, featuring mystical worship areas integrated into natural rock caves and dedicated to the mountain’s guardian goddess. We will then visit the Cao Dai Temple Complex. Here, we will learn about the Cao Dai faith. The temple is known as the center of Cao Dai, a religion originating in Vietnam, and features architecture that blends Gothic towers, Chinese temple roofs, and a cathedral-style layout. We will have lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel and enjoy free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Mekong Delta Tour with lunch. We head to My Tho, a world intertwined with water, where people live closely connected to the waterways. Upon arrival, we begin our journey by local boat through the interconnected canals. Our first stop is Thoi Son Island, where we will see the production of locally made handicrafts, workshops producing coconut candy, and colorful fruit orchards. While tasting fresh fruits in the shade of the beautiful gardens, you will enjoy music performed by local artists. We then visit a farm to taste homemade honey tea, and as our tour continues through the canals, we learn all about the local way of life. We visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant during the tour. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon – City Tour – Da Nang – Hoi An
After breakfast at our hotel, we will begin the Panoramic Saigon City Tour, during which we will discover Saigon, one of Vietnam’s best-known and most beloved cities. We will see the magnificent Opera House and City Hall, both dating back to the French colonial period, as well as the Central Post Office, designed by the renowned architect Gustave Eiffel, and Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most important structures of the Catholic faith, from the outside. We will then transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight to Da Nang operated by a local airline. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel in Hoi An and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hoi An – Ba Na Hills – Golden Hand Bridge – Hoi An
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for a Golden Hand Bridge Tour at Ba Na Hills, including lunch. Located near Da Nang at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, this architectural marvel has become one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic modern landmarks. To reach the bridge, we will first take a 6-kilometer-long cable car offering spectacular panoramic views. The bridge’s most striking feature is the two enormous hands that appear to hold it aloft. These hands create the impression of an ancient sculpture carved from centuries-old stones. We will have lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. Following the tour, we will return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary – Hoi An
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the My Son Sanctuary Tour with lunch. First, we arrive at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in a valley surrounded by lush green mountains. Used as one of the most important religious and political centers of the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries, this impressive site features red-brick temple towers reflecting the Hindu tradition, particularly the worship of Lord Shiva, stone pillars, and reliefs decorated with scenes from Hindu mythology. During our visit among the temple ruins developed by Champa rulers over the centuries and notable for their distinctive brickwork, we will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the architectural and spiritual heritage of Vietnam’s ancient Champa civilization. Following our tour, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hoi An – Panoramic Da Nang Tour – Panoramic Hanoi Tour – Hanoi
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Da Nang and begin our Panoramic Da Nang City Tour. During the panoramic city tour, we will see the modern bridges along the Han River, particularly the Dragon Bridge, designed in the shape of a dragon and famous for breathing fire in the evenings. Known for its long beaches stretching along the coast, Da Nang attracts attention today with both its modern character and historical heritage. Following our brief city tour, we transfer to Da Nang Airport and take a scheduled flight with a local airline to Hanoi. Upon arrival, we begin our Panoramic Hanoi City Tour, exploring Vietnam’s capital. Our first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, built for Vietnam’s legendary leader, who symbolized the country’s struggle for independence and passed away in 1969. We then view the Presidential Palace from the outside and take a photo stop at this impressive example of French colonial architecture. Our next stop is the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and known as Vietnam’s first university, as well as a symbol of wisdom and Confucian culture. We then see the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s most distinctive places of worship, with its structure resembling a lotus flower and built in the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thai Tong. After completing our tour, we transfer to our hotel to rest and enjoy some free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Halong Bay Tour with lunch. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and regarded as one of the world’s most fascinating natural wonders, Halong Bay spans approximately 1,500 km² and consists of 1,969 limestone islets. With its breathtaking landscapes, this unique bay invites visitors to witness a true natural marvel. During our full-day boat tour, we will cruise among the fairytale-like limestone formations and have the chance to see some of Halong Bay’s most renowned highlights, including Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island (the Kissing Cocks), and the impressive Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave). During the specially prepared lunch served on board, we will savor the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, particularly fresh seafood. At the end of our tour, we return to our hotel and enjoy free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Hanoi – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Kingdom Tour with lunch included. We set off for Ninh Binh with our fellow tour participants. In Ninh Binh, one of the most impressive natural destinations, where limestone mountains rise around us, we head to the pier for our boat tour and travel along the Ngo Dong River toward the caves. Meaning “Three Caves,” Tam Coc is known as “Halong Bay on Land” for its limestone cliffs rising among the rice paddies. We will sample local specialties for lunch. After the meal, we continue to Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009, where we visit the temples dedicated to the kings of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Although little remains of the former 300-hectare citadel, the ruins and temples in the area offer us the opportunity to gain insight into Vietnam’s early history. At the end of our tour, we transfer to Hanoi Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our ticketing and passport procedures before boarding our flight to Istanbul. We welcome the new day aboard the aircraft.
Istanbul
Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport in the early morning, our tour and services will come to an end.