From the Red River to the Mekong Vietnam Tour Route V3

Tour details

EXAMPLE (etc.) HOTELS

HANOI

M Village Tho Nhuom Hotel 4* etc.

HOIAN

Emm Hotel 4* etc.

SAIGON

Adora Mira 4* etc.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour 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

This document will be provided to you by your agency for a fee.  In addition to the C1 document, our guests will obtain their visas by paying at the border. 2 photos are required at the border (white background, 4x6 cm in size). For the Cambodia Visa;  (A visa is required for the Green Passport.)  It is required that the passport be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the tour end date and be one of the new chip passports.  With 2 photos (white background, 4x6 cm in size), our guests can obtain their visas for Cambodia by paying 30 USD at the border.  – Border visa fees may change by country decision.)

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.

HEALTH

No vaccination is required for Turkish citizens entering Vietnam and Cambodia. We do not think you will encounter any problem during lunch and dinner in the good restaurants of the regions that will adversely affect your health. Throughout the trip, we recommend that you do not drink tap water and only consume bottled water that will be opened for the first time by you.

FLIGHT TIMES

Istanbul                -           Hanoi                   09 hours 30 minutes

Saigon                 -            Istanbul               10 hours 50 minutes

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and there is no obligation to participate. If the required number is not reached, the tours cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for the optional tour/activity may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums, ruins, or venues at the places to be visited and weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated km. 

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

Child discounts are valid for only one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section. 

Breakfasts taken at the hotel from the services included in the tour program are offered in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and generally with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.

CURRENCY

Vietnam's currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND)

It is useful to have US Dollars (USD) with you.

TIME ZONE

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

TELEPHONE USE

All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone has international roaming enabled. However, network problems may occur in some areas to be visited.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS

We recommend that you bring T-shirts that are easy to put on and take off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, comfortable walking shoes, and a thin jacket or cardigan for the evenings. We advise you to prefer 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 for possible noise, a camera, a video camera, their chargers, and spare memory cards.

FOOD CULTURE

The region has a cuisine that is 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 in the restaurants and hotels we visit suit your taste.

SHOPPING

In Hanoi, there is a large shopping area spread across side streets. Hanoi, which is rich in silk fabrics and souvenirs, is very cheap. In Siem Reap, Psar Chaa and Night Market are suitable places for buying clothes and souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry into the country. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.  

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

The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration, and do not include museum or historical site entrance fees. For panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they cannot be carried out on the day and time of the tour due to local authorities not allowing visits or entry, or due to closed roads because of any event, likewise in cases where the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions, the agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the said tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, within the available possibilities.

What's included
  • Economy class flight tickets and taxes on Turkish Airlines for round-trip Istanbul – Hanoi/Saigon - Istanbul
  • Economy class flight tickets and taxes for the Hanoi – Danang – Saigon route with local airlines
  • 8 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels in the cities specified in the program
  • Tours included in the program
  • Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Kingdom Tour with Lunch worth 95 USD
  • Halong Bay Tour with Lunch worth 105 USD
  • Golden Hand Bridge Tour with Lunch worth 130 USD
  • Mekong Delta Tour with Lunch worth 90 USD
  • Danang Panoramic City Tour
  • Saigon Panoramic City Tour
  • Hanoi Panoramic City Tour
  • Turkish-language guide service
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65)
Not included
  • Exit tax stamp
  • Drinks to be taken with meals
  • Lunches and dinners not specified as included in the program
  • Excursions not specified as included in the program
  • Visa and passport expenses
  • Vietnam C1 Certificate (100 USD per person is not a visa; it is a mandatory document for obtaining a visa.)
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded
Tour Program
Istanbul - Hanoi
Our tour begins with our meeting at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. We depart for Hanoi on a Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival in Hanoi, we head to our hotel to rest after the fatigue of the flight. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our panoramic city tour to explore Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Our first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the symbol of the country’s struggle for independence and built for the legendary Vietnamese leader who passed away in 1969. Next, we will have a photo stop by viewing the Presidential Palace from the outside, notable for its architecture dating back to the French colonial period. Our next stop is the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070, which holds the title of Vietnam’s first university and is also a symbol of wisdom and Confucian culture. Here, we will have the opportunity to closely examine the stone tablets atop stone turtles and the traditional architecture. We then visit the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s most distinctive temples, resembling a lotus flower and built in the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thai Tong. After completing our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Hanoi
After breakfast, we will depart for the Lunch Included Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Kingdom Tour. We will head to Ninh Binh with our guests joining the tour. In Ninh Binh, one of the most impressive nature experiences, where limestone mountains rise all around, we will go to the pier for our boat tour and continue through the caves along the Ngo Dong River. “Tam Coc,” which means “Three Caves,” is known as the “Halong Bay on land” with its limestone cliffs rising among rice fields. At lunch, we will taste local specialties from the region. After the meal, we will proceed to Hoa Lu, which was the capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1009, and visit the temples dedicated to the kings of the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Although very little remains today of the former 300-hectare citadel, the ruins and temples in the area offer us the opportunity to closely learn about Vietnam’s early history. After the tour, we will return to our hotel in Hanoi. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
After breakfast at our hotel in Sabah, we will depart for the Lunch Included Halong Bay Tour. Halong Bay, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders, spans approximately 1,500 km² and consists of 1,969 limestone islands. This unique bay invites its guests to a natural marvel with its enchanting scenery. During our day cruise, while sailing among the fairy-tale limestone cliffs, we may have the chance to see some of Halong Bay’s most famous spots, such as Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi (Kissing Chickens) Island, and the impressive Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Cave. At the private lunch served on board, we will taste the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, especially fresh seafood. At the end of the tour, we will return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi - Danang - Hoian
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Hanoi Airport and fly to Danang on a scheduled local airline service. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour, during which we will see the modern bridges along the Han River; in particular, the Dragon Bridge, designed in the shape of a dragon and breathing fire in the evenings, is one of the city’s landmarks. Known for its long beaches stretching along the coast, Danang today stands out for both its modern face and its historical past. After our brief city tour, we continue to Hoian, which is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. On the way, we travel with views of the Marble Mountains and learn about this region, famous for its stone craftsmanship workshops. Upon arriving in Hoian in the afternoon, we check into our hotel and have free time. In the evening, those who wish may have the opportunity to explore the fairytale atmosphere of Hoian by walking through its lantern-lit streets. Overnight at our hotel.
Hoi An – Golden Hand Bridge – Hoi An
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for the Golden Hand Bridge Tour with lunch. Located near Da Nang city 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 cable car that is 6 kilometers long and offers magnificent panoramic views. The most striking feature of the bridge is the two giant hand figures that seem to hold it up in the air. These hands give the impression of an ancient sculpture carved from centuries-old stone. We will have lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. After the tour, we will return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hoi An - Da Nang - Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to Da Nang Airport and fly to Saigon on a scheduled local airline flight. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour. After seeing from the outside the magnificent Opera House from the French colonial period, the City Hall, the Central Post Office designed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel, and Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most important structures of the Catholic faith, we will have free time. After our free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for the Mekong Delta Tour with lunch. We are heading to My Tho, a world intertwined with water and life on the water. Upon arrival, we will begin a boat ride through the crisscrossing canal streets by a local boat. Our first stop is Thoi Son Island, where we will see locally made handicrafts, workshops producing coconut candies, and colorful fruit orchards. Here, while tasting fresh fruits in the shade of beautiful gardens, you will enjoy the music of local artists. Afterwards, we will stop by a farm to taste homemade honey tea, and as our tour continues through the canals, we will learn all about the local way of life. We will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Saygon - Istanbul
After the breakfast hampers we will receive at our hotel, we transfer to Saigon Airport for our early flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our ticketing and passport procedures and then take our flight to Istanbul. We have breakfast on the plane and welcome the new day in the air. We land at Istanbul Airport around noon, and our tour comes to an end.