AUSTRALIA, via Vietnam

with a 3 night stopover at Phan Thiet en route.

 

Sydney or Melbourne flight, with 2 nights at Vietnam beach resort.

 

   

The unofficial symbol of Australia                  Fishing at the shore-line in Phan Thiet.

 

What better way to start your visit, or return to Australia, than by taking a short break in Vietnam. Leave the hurly burly of Hong Kong and relax for a few days so as to be at your best when you arrive in Australia or back in Hong Kong.

 

Located 200 km from Saigon along Vietnam's southeastern coast, Phan Thiet is home to one of the best stretches of beach in the country. Phan Thiet is a classic example of a resort that has retained its fishing village culture. The town itself has remained untouched by tourism, while a collection of excellent resorts have opened along the coast on the Mui Ne Peninsula. Well spaced and sensitively constructed, these resorts offer everything that a visitor could want from a beach destination. Golfers will enjoy Ocean Dunes, a classic links course in a stunning setting, whilst family holidaymakers will love the bungalows and sandy beaches at the Victoria Phan Thiet, The Coco Beach Resort or the Yasaka Saigon Mui Ne Resort.

 

Day 1.            Depart Hong Kong on Vietnam Airlines   VN767   0905

Arrive Ho Chi Minh                                                    1040

Met on arrival and transfer directly to the seaside at Phan Thiet.

               Hotel: You may select from The Victoria, Phan Thiet, The Coco Beach Resort or Saigon Mui Ne Resort. There are pictures of the properties, and some of the facilities they have below to help you to decide which would suit you best.

 

 Local Fisherman working from coracles.

 

Day 2, and Day 3.

At leisure with the optional sightseeing tours listed below. We recommend that you pre-arrange your sightseeing in order to maximize your precious leisure time.

 

Day 4.       (For Sydney, Flights are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ONLY)

Transfer directly to the airport at Ho Chi Minh for Flight to Sydney

Depart Ho Chi Minh on Vietnam Airways VN783   2050

 

                        (For Melbourne, Flights are on Monday and Friday ONLY)

Depart Ho Chi Minh on Vietnam Airways VN781   2115

  

Day 5                         Arrive Melbourne                                                      0820              

Or                   Arrive Sydney                                                           0935

 

Ticket validity is 2 – 30 days, so you decide on the length of stay in Australia.

After your stay in Australia for your return,

 

Day ??                  Depart Sydney at 1105                    Arrive Ho Chi Minh 1545

(You choose)              Depart Ho Chi Minh 1720                 Arrive Hong Kong 2100

(Flights from Sydney depart on Wednesday Friday and Sunday ONLY).

 

Day ??                       Depart Melbourne at 1105               Arrive Ho Chi Minh 1535

(You Choose)              Depart Ho Chi Minh 1720                 Arrive Hong Kong 2100

(Flights from Melbourne depart on Tuesday and Saturday ONLY)

 

The Hotels in Phan Thiet for you to choose from.

 

 The Victoria Hotel.       Picture of room

 

 Bungalow room Coco Beach Resort

 

 YasakaSaigon Mui Ne  Resort 

Optional Tours in Phan Thiet

 

1   Mui Ne – Hon Rom excursion: (RECOMMENDED)

 Picked up from your Hotel for the journey to Mui Ne. Enroute you will visit some Cham Towers, these are believed to be the oldest in Vietnam. Make a photo-stop at Mui Ne wharf to see the wooden fishing vessels. Transfer to Jeep for a ride along the shore-line to Hon Rom. Here you are given some free time to absorb the local culture. On the return journey visit Mui Ne sand dunes and the Red stream. You are then dropped back at your hotel.

 

2  Takou Mountain excursion:

Picked up from your hotel for the journey to Takou Mountain (a 33km drive). You leave the vehicle and climb up the mountain to see the magnificent views. Visit Linh Son Truong, the Tho pagoda and the Buddha statues, including the Lying Sakiyamuni Buddha (49m long – the longest in Vietnam). There is now some free time to enjoy a picnic lunch (included). Return to the vehicle and on the return journey to Phan Thiet, visit a green dragon fruit garden. You are then dropped back at your hotel.

 

3 Sampan tour on Ca Ty River: (RECOMMENDED)

 

 Picked up from your hotel for the journey to Phan Thiet fishing port. Here you will board a sampan and cruise along the river (90 minutes). Relax and enjoy the view of Phan Thiet wharf, watch the fishermen catching fish on the river in the way they have for ages past. You are then dropped back at your hotel.

 

4  Motorboat tour to the countryside:

 

001 Picked up from your hotel for departure to Phu Hai hamlet. Visit a privately owned and run fish-sauce factory. Board a small boat (6-8pax/boat) for a ride along Phu Hai river. Enjoy the view of Phu Hai wharf, and see the locals catching fish on the river. Leave the boat and a short walk to visit the oldest house of the village. Try the local fruits of coconut and green dragon fruit. Visit a house where rice-paper is still made in the traditional way. You are then dropped back at your hotel.

 

5  Phan Thiet city tour by cyclo (3 hours):

 

These 3 wheeled cycles are a great way to see the city. The slow journey allows you time to see the things that you miss when zooming by in a taxi or car. You also have the benefit of no windows to separate you from the smells and noises of local life, and what is more, you do not have to pedal!!! Sit back and let the world drift by as your senses catch all the delights of this fascinating country. 

 

Picked up from your hotel for the journey to Phan Thiet water tower, visiting the  Ho Chi Minh Museum and Duc Thanh School. Stop at Phan Thiet central market. Visit Phan Thiet fishing port. On the return journey you get a photo-stop at Than Hung Dao Bridge. You are then dropped back at your hotel.

 

COSTS

Prices are based on two traveling together and sharing one hotel room.

Prices valid until 31st October 2003

 

Phan Thiet

Hotel name                 room

Adult

Twin

Adult

Single

Adult

Triple

Child

Twin

4 days

3 nts

Package

Saigon Muine                   (Deluxe)

                                                (Villa)

$5,388

$5,590

$6,590

$6,990

$5,250

$5,490

$4,390

$4,590

Coco Beach               (Bungalow)

                                               (Villa)

$5,750

$6,330

$7,090

$8,550

$5,650

$6,250

$4,690

$5,250

Victoria Phan Thiet     (Bungalow)          (Beachfront)

$5,890

$6,050

$7,590

$7,730

$5,750

$5,930

$4,990

$5,060

 

 

The Optional Tours / Price per person in HK$

1 person

2 persons

3-4 persons

Mui Ne - Hon Rom

$430

$290

$270

Ta Kou Mountain

$420

$280

$260

Sampan tour on Ca Ty River

$440

$290

$250

Motorboat Tour to the Countryside

$510

$350

$320

Phan Thiet city tour by cyclo (3 hours)

$250

$210

$190

 

Price Includes:-

Round trip Economy Class tickets with Vietnam Airways (VN) to Sydney or Melbourne.

Met at Airport.

Return transfers between airport and hotel (3 Hour Drive).

Hotel accommodation, as booked, with daily breakfast.

Other meals as specified.

 

Price Excludes:-

Airport Tax and Airport security Charges.

Air Insurance levies and other Taxes.

Personal expenses for drinks etc.

Vietnam Visa. (Please allow 5 working days to process this, PRIOR to departure).

 

This is a suggested Itinerary and it can be combined with other destinations in Vietnam, Australia or vacation ideas.

 

Prices are subject to change, by the Airline or Operator, without prior notice.