Inside Vietnam (2012)

Hanoi • Halong Bay • Hué • Hoi An • Nha Trang • Dalat • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
  • 18 days
  • from only:
  • $2195
  • $122 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 19 days
  • from only:
  • $3345
  • $177 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your adventure, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your adventure with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of OAT adventures to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, New York (JFK)

23hrs

Baltimore, Boston, Houston, Newark, Philadelphia

25hrs

Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, San Diego

24hrs

Detroit, Los Angeles

21hrs

Minneapolis, San Francisco

20hrs

Portland, OR, Seattle

19hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Bangkok, Thailand. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Unique Accommodations

Pantip Suites Pool
Pantip Suites Dining Hall
Pantip Suites Room
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Pantip Suites
Bangkok, Thailand

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Pantip Suites is also close to Lumpini Park, the largest park in central Bangkok. Perhaps you'll take advantage of amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and restaurant. The 148 modern suites offer kitchenettes, TVs, air-conditioning, and Internet service.

May de Ville Exterior
May De Ville Room

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May De Ville
Hanoi, Vietnam

Conveniently located in central Hanoi—within walking distance to the Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, and other local attractions—the May De Ville features a restaurant, salon, and sauna. The hotel’s 81 air-conditioned rooms are outfitted with satellite TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, safe, Internet, and private bath with hair dryer.

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Vietnamese Junk

Aboard a traditional wooden sailboat, we’ll cruise the island-studded waters of Halong Bay in the privacy of our OAT small group. Onboard, we can relax at the restaurant. We’ll enjoy the comfort of a private bath with shower in our air-conditioned cabins.

Camelia Hotel, Vietnam, Room
Camellia Hotel
Hué, Vietnam

This hotel is ideally situated at the center of the city, close to the Huong River, with 106 guest rooms decorated in Vietnamese style. Rooms offer hair dryers, plasma TVs, Internet connection, minibars, bathrobes, private balconies, and delightful views of the city.

Phuoc An River Hotel Exterior
Phuoc An River Hotel Room

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Phuoc An River Hotel
Hoi An, Vietnam

This 54-room hotel offers a shuttle and complimentary bicycles for riding into downtown Hoi An or to the nearby beaches, or you can take advantage of the rooftop restaurant on-site. Most rooms have views of the river or rice paddies, and all feature satellite TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, high-speed Internet, minibar and private bath with hair dryer.

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Sammy Dalat Hotel
Dalat, Vietnam

Located in the city center and convenient for public transportation, the Sammy Dalat Hotel features a combination of unique French and traditional Vietnamese design. The hotel features 92 rooms that include satellite TV, minibar, Internet, and private bath with hair dryer.

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The Summer Hotel
Nha Trang, Vietnam

The Summer Hotel is located within walking distance of the beach. Its 32 rooms offer comfortable modern furnishings in the local style, along with TVs, private baths, wireless Internet, air-conditioning, and complimentary bottled water. A rooftop swimming pool with views of the city is available to guests.

Asian Ruby 1 Hotel
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Asian Ruby 1 Hotel offers 80 guest rooms in a French-style colonial hotel within walking distance of the Opera House, City Hall, Notre Dame, the Cathedral, Central Post Office and Reunification Palace. The rooms are equipped with Internet and LCD TV, and facilities include a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and spa.

Sabaidee Lao Hotel room

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Sabaidee@Lao Hotel
Vientiane, Laos (pre-trip extension)

Centrally located in Vientiane, this 80-room hotel is a short walk to Nam Phu Fountain, Mekong River, and many shops and restaurants. Within the clean and modern hotel, you’ll find a restaurant and outdoor beer garden. The air-conditioned rooms feature satellite TV, high-speed wireless Internet, and en suite bathroom with shower and hair dryer.

Grand China Princess Hotel exterior
Grand China Princess Hotel room

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Grand China Princess Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand (post-trip extension)

The Grand China Princess is located in the center of Bangkok's bustling Chinatown business district, with its maze of shops, street vendors, apothecaries, and restaurants. The hotel has 155 comfortable and well-appointed rooms, a coffee shop, two restaurants, fitness center, sun deck, and sky pool.

Please Note:

Vietnam is not a heavily touristed country. We stay in locally run lodgings that are the best available in each area. Most of our Vietnam hotels are larger than are typical for an OAT trip. All accommodations offer basic amenities; rooms are smaller than you’re used to in the U.S., yet provide simple comforts. With flexibility and a sense of adventure, you’ll find that OAT’s accommodations enrich your experience.