From the Red River to the Mekong: Vietnam Tour Route (7 Nights)

5 March 2027 – 12 March 2027 | 7 Nights, 8 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 flight tickets and taxes from Istanbul to Saigon/Hanoi and back with Turkish Airlines
  • Economy class flight tickets and taxes between Saigon – Danang – Hanoi with local airlines
  • Accommodation with breakfast in 4* hotels for a total of 7 nights, including 3 nights in Saigon, 2 nights in Hoi An, and 2 nights in Hanoi
  • Excursions indicated as included in the program
  • Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
  • Panoramic Saigon City Tour
  • Panoramic Hanoi City Tour
  • Panoramic Da Nang City Tour
  • Turkish-speaking guide service
  • TURSAB compulsory 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 will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Ba Den Mountain, “The Roof of Vietnam,” and Cao Dai Temple Tour with lunch (USD 130), organized by our guide. Our first stop will be Ba Den Mountain, a place of legendary importance in the geography and Buddhist cultural heritage of southern Vietnam, 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, standing 72 meters tall, holds the title of the tallest Bodhisattva statue located on a mountain summit 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 viewing these magnificent statues, we will visit the Ba Linh Temple Complex, one of the stations along the cable-car route, featuring mystical places of worship 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 Daism, a religion that originated in Vietnam, and its architecture combines 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 will return to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon
After breakfast at our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Mekong Delta Tour with lunch (USD 90), which will be organized by our guide. We depart for My Tho, a world surrounded by and intertwined with water. Upon arrival, we begin a boat ride on a local boat through the network of intersecting canals. Our first stop is Thoi Son Island, where we will see the production of local handicrafts, coconut candy workshops, and colorful fruit orchards. Here, while tasting fresh fruits in the shade of 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. Following our 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 have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Golden Hand Bridge Tour at Ba Na Hills with lunch, organized by our guide (USD 130). Located near Da Nang, at an elevation 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 magnificent 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 stone. 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 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; in particular, the Dragon Bridge, designed in the shape of a dragon and known for breathing fire in the evenings, is considered the symbol of the city. 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 to Hanoi with a local airline. Upon arrival, we begin our Panoramic Hanoi City Tour, introducing us to 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 see the Presidential Palace from the outside and have a photo stop to admire its architecture dating from the French colonial period. Our next stop is the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and recognized as Vietnam’s first university, as well as a symbol of wisdom and Confucian culture. Here, we will have the opportunity to closely examine the examination steles standing on stone turtles and the traditional architecture. We then visit the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s most distinctive temples, built in the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thai Tong and designed in the shape of a lotus flower. After completing our tour, we transfer to our hotel to rest and enjoy free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
After breakfast at our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Halong Bay Tour with lunch (USD 105), organized by our guide. 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 scenery, this unique bay invites visitors into a true natural wonder. During our full-day boat tour, we will have the opportunity to see some of Halong Bay’s most famous landmarks, including Dinh Huong Islet, Ga Choi Islet (the Fighting Cocks), and the impressive Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave), as we sail among the limestone formations renowned for their fairy-tale-like appearance. During the lunch served exclusively for us on the boat, we will sample 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 – Istanbul
In the early morning, after collecting our packed breakfast from the hotel, we will transfer to Hanoi Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete the ticketing and passport procedures before boarding our flight to Istanbul. With our arrival, our enjoyable tour and services will come to an end.