Red River to Mekong Vietnam Tour Route (7 Nights)

Tour details

SAMPLE 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 notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated 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 door. 2 photos are required at the door (white background, 4x6 cm). For Cambodia Visa;  (Visa is required for green passport holders.)  The passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the tour end date and must be one of the new chip passports.  2 photos (white background, 4x6 cm in size) For Cambodia, our guests will be able to obtain their visas by paying 30 USD at the door.  – Visa-on-arrival fees may change according to the country's 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 that will adversely affect your health during lunch and dinner at the good restaurants in the regions. We recommend that you do not drink tap water during the tour and only consume bottled water that will be opened by you for the first time.

FLIGHT DURATIONS

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 participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the tours may not be carried out or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities 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 in the places to be visited, and according to weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance 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 folding beds and coach beds, participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible crowding in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations. 

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

CURRENCY

The currency of Vietnam 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 is open to international roaming. However, network problems may occur in some areas to be visited.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS

We recommend that you bring T-shirts that you can easily put on and take off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, comfortable walking shoes, and a light 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, and their chargers and spare memory cards.

FOOD CULTURE

The region is dominated by a cuisine very 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

There is a large shopping area spread across side streets in Hanoi. Rich in silk fabrics and souvenirs, everything in Hanoi is very cheap. In Siem Reap, Psar Chaa and Night Market are suitable places for buying clothing and souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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

The agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the current tour 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 airport service fees. 

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with guide narration from the vehicle, without museum or archaeological site entrances. The agency is not responsible if the panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time coinciding with the tour because local authorities do not allow visits or entry, or because of roads closed due to any event, or when the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot, where possible, at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not allowed.

What's included
  • Round-trip economy class flight tickets and taxes from Istanbul to Hanoi/Saigon via Dubai with Emirates Airlines
  • Economy class flight ticket and taxes for Hanoi – Danang with local airlines
  • Economy class flight ticket and taxes for Danang – Saigon with local airlines
  • 7 nights total accommodation with breakfast in 4* hotels: 3 nights in Hanoi, 2 nights in Hoian, and 2 nights in Saigon
  • Excursions indicated as included in the program
  • Panoramic Saigon City Tour
  • Panoramic Danang City Tour
  • Panoramic Hanoi City Tour
  • Turkish-speaking guide service
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65).
Not included
  • Costs for personal and official items such as the overseas departure tax stamp, visa, etc.
  • Vietnam C1 Certificate (100 Euro per person; it is not a visa, it is a mandatory document required to obtain a visa.)
  • All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
  • All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees not explicitly stated as “visited” in the program
  • Optional tours and activities, if any, in the program
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages taken with included meals, if any, in the program
  • Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation costs
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded
Tour Program
Istanbul - Dubai
Our tour begins with our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing ticketing, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart on Emirates Airlines’ scheduled flight to Hanoi via Dubai. We spend the night on the plane.
Dubai - Hanoi
We arrive in Dubai in the early morning hours and, after a short layover, transfer to our flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi on our scheduled Emirates Airlines flight, we begin our Hanoi Panoramic City Tour. Our first stop is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, built for Vietnam’s legendary leader, who passed away in 1969 and is a symbol of the country’s struggle for independence. Next, we make a photo stop at the Presidential Palace, which stands out with its architecture from the French colonial period, viewing it from the outside. 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 steles raised on stone turtles and the traditional architecture. We then visit the Single 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 transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Hanoi
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Lunch Included Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Kingdom Tour (90 Euro), organized by our guide. For guests joining the tour, we set off toward Ninh Binh. In Ninh Binh, one of the most impressive natural experiences, with its limestone mountains, we head to the pier for our boat tour and proceed along the Ngo Dong River toward the caves. “Tam Coc,” meaning “Three Caves,” is known as the “Halong Bay on Land” for its limestone cliffs rising amid rice fields. At lunch, we will taste local regional specialties. After the meal, we move on to Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1009, where we visit the temples dedicated to the kings of the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Although very little remains of the former 300-hectare citadel over time, the ruins and temples in the area offer us the opportunity to closely explore Vietnam’s early history. After our tour, we return to our Hanoi hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Halong Bay Tour with Lunch (95 Euros), organized by our guide. Halong Bay, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the world’s most fascinating natural wonders, is an extraordinary bay spread over an area of approximately 1,500 km² and consisting of 1,969 limestone islets, inviting our guests to a natural marvel with its enchanting scenery. During our full-day boat tour, as we sail among the limestone cliffs famous for their fairy-tale appearance, we will have the chance to see the most well-known spots of Halong Bay, such as Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi (Kissing Chickens) Island, and the impressive Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Cave. At the specially served lunch on the boat, we will taste the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, especially fresh seafood. At the end of our tour, we return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we will take our scheduled local airline flight to Danang, a coastal city in central Vietnam. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a panoramic city tour where 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 symbols. Danang, known for its long beaches stretching along the coast, is today notable both for its modern face and its historical past. After our short city tour, we head to Hoian, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. On the way, we travel with views of the Marble Mountains and learn about this region, famous for its stone craftsmanship workshops. In the afternoon, we arrive in Hoian and check into our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may have the opportunity to explore the fairy-tale 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, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Lunch Included Ba Na Hills and Golden Hand Bridge Tour (115 Euro), arranged by our guide. Located near the city of Da Nang at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, this architectural wonder 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 magnificent panoramic views. The most striking feature of the bridge is the two giant hand figures that seem to hold it 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 Danang Airport and fly to Saigon on a scheduled domestic flight. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic city tour. After viewing 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, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon - Ba Den Mountain - Cao Dai Temple - Saigon
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Those who wish may join our optional Full-Day Ba Den Mountain, the Roof of Vietnam, and Cao Dai Temple Tour with Lunch (115 EUR), arranged by our guide. On this tour, our first stop will be Ba Den Mountain, which has a legendary place in Buddhist culture and the southern geography of Vietnam, and stands out with its captivating peak. After an enjoyable cable car ride to the summit, the first thing we will see will be the Bodhisattva statues located at the top. The Goddess of Mercy Bodhisattva, standing 72 meters tall, holds the title of the tallest Bodhisattva statue on a mountain peak in Asia. Then we will see Di Lac Bodhisattva, known as the Future Buddha, weighing over 5,000 tons and symbolizing joy, peace, and abundance. After seeing these magnificent statues, we will visit the Ba Linh Temple Complex, one of the cable car stations, which features mystical places of worship integrated into natural rock caves and is dedicated to the mountain’s guardian goddess. Afterwards, we return to Saigon and visit the Cao Dai Temple Complex. At this temple, where we will learn about the Cao Dai faith, the architecture blends Gothic towers, Chinese temple roofs, and a cathedral layout, and it is known as the center of the “Caodaism” faith born in Vietnam. We will have lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of our tour, we will return to our hotel to rest. Accommodation will be at our hotel.
Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon - Dubai
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Those who wish may join the optional Mekong Delta Tour with Lunch (80 Euro), organized by our guide. We head to My Tho, a world where life exists on the water and intertwined with it. Upon arrival, we begin cruising by local boat through a maze of interconnecting canals. Our first stop is Thoi Son Island, where we will see locally made handicrafts, coconut candy workshops, and colorful orchards. Here, while tasting fresh fruits in the shade of beautiful gardens, you will enjoy the music of local artists. We then stop at a farm to taste homemade honey tea and continue our tour through the canals, learning all about the local way of life. We visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. After the tour, in the evening, we transfer to the airport and complete our ticketing and baggage procedures for our Emirates Airlines scheduled flight to Istanbul via Dubai. We will spend the night on the plane.
Dubai – Istanbul
After our arrival in Dubai, we proceed to our flight to Istanbul. After approximately a 4-hour flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport around noon local Turkish time. Upon our arrival, our tour and services come to an end.