Vietnam & Singapore in 15 Days takes you from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay for a cruise among limestone islands. Back in Hanoi, take the overnight Lotus Train towards central Vietnam. In Hoi An, spend an evening by the lantern-lit Hoai River, visit the Cham ruins at My Son and take a basket boat through the waterways near Cam Thanh.
Fly south to Ho Chi Minh City for the Cu Chi Tunnels and a day in the Mekong Delta around Ben Tre. Finish with three nights in Singapore, where the itinerary takes in MacRitchie Reservoir, the Battlebox and the National Orchid Garden. A final day at leisure gives you time to explore at your own pace before the overnight flight home to Melbourne.
Melbourne → Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hanoi → Da Nang → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → Singapore → Melbourne
Day 1
Connect through Singapore and meet your driver in Hanoi for the transfer to the Old Quarter.
Day 2
Explore Old Quarter lanes, a traditional house and Bach Ma Temple with a guide.
Day 3
Board Orchid Classic at Tuan Chau Marina and cruise among limestone islands.
Day 4
Spend the morning aboard, with tai chi or kayaking depending on conditions, then return to Hanoi.
Day 5
Visit the One Pillar Pagoda with a private guide before boarding the overnight Lotus Train.
Day 6
Transfer from the station and head out in the evening for Hoi An’s market and lanterns on the Hoai River.
Day 7
Visit the Cham temple ruins at My Son and take a guided walk through the old town.
Day 8
Take a jeep into the countryside and a basket boat near Cam Thanh before flying south.
Day 9
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and spend the afternoon seeing city landmarks with a guide.
Day 10
Cruise the waterways around Ben Tre, visit local workshops and take a rowing boat along a water-palm creek.
Day 11
Spend the morning at leisure, then fly to Singapore and transfer to your hotel.
Day 12
Start at MacRitchie Reservoir, visit the Battlebox and finish with a cruise and evening light shows.
Day 13
Walk from Raffles Place to Raffles Hotel and spend time in the National Orchid Garden.
Day 14
Spend the final day at leisure before transferring to Changi for the overnight flight.
Day 15
Arrive in Melbourne in the morning and collect your luggage.
