Tour Detail
Tour Program
01 Hanoi
ISTANBUL – SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY)
We meet you, our valued guests, at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport approximately 3 hours before the flight time (one calendar day before the outbound flight date). After completing our baggage drop-off and passport procedures, we take our seats for our flight to Saigon on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled service. Our journey to Saigon will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on the plane. Upon our arrival in Saigon, we complete our passport and baggage procedures and meet our private vehicle waiting for us. We begin our panoramic city tour to explore Saigon, Vietnam’s largest city and economic hub. During our panoramic tour of Saigon, a city that brings together the past and present with its elegant architectural structures from the French colonial period, wide boulevards, lively squares, and modern skyscrapers, we will have the opportunity to get to know the city’s most important landmarks up close. Throughout our tour, the Independence Palace, one of the important witnesses to Vietnam’s history; Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the finest examples of French colonial architecture; the historic Central Post Office, built under the influence of the school of the famous architect Gustave Eiffel; the City Hall, notable for its elegant façade; the magnificent Saigon Opera House; and Nguyen Hue Walking Street, considered the heart of the city, will be among the places we see. We will also have the opportunity to take in panoramic views of the modern city skyline stretching along the Saigon River, the historic Hotel de Ville Square, the lively Ben Thanh District, and the streets famous for their motorcycle traffic, which adds color to the city’s daily life. Reflecting the unique harmony of East and West, Saigon will remain in our memories as one of Vietnam’s most impressive cities with its historic buildings, vibrant atmosphere, and cosmopolitan lifestyle. After our tour, we have dinner at a local restaurant. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
02 Hanoi
SAIGON
After breakfast, we depart for our Cu Chi Tunnels tour with lunch, one of the most striking witnesses to the history of the Vietnam War. Built in the 1940s against the French colonial forces and later used against the American army during the Vietnam War, this extensive underground tunnel system consists of living quarters, kitchens, weapons depots, hospital sections and secret passages. During our tour of the tunnels, we will have the opportunity to closely learn about the Vietnamese people's struggle for survival during the war years and the defense strategies they employed. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we return to the city center and visit the War Museum, Opera House, Historic Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Following our sightseeing, we have dinner at a local restaurant. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
03 Hanoi
SAIGON
After breakfast, we depart for our Mekong Delta & Motorized Tuk Tuk & Sampan Boat Tour & Ben Thanh Market Shopping Tour with lunch included. First, we head to Ben Tre, one of the most enjoyable stops in the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, we begin our private boat tour on the Ham Luong River. During the tour, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the region’s lush nature, coconut orchards, and traditional riverside life. Afterwards, we enjoy a pleasant journey along village roads in a Xe Lam (motorized tuk-tuk), the local means of transportation, and visit a local workshop where traditional broom production takes place. Then, we set off on an unforgettable trip through narrow canals by traditional Sampan boats and, by visiting a local family, taste fresh tropical fruits. During the short walk we will take in the village, we get to know the region’s natural beauty and daily life up close. After lunch at a local restaurant, we return to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back, we provide free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market. After having dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
04 Siem Reap
SAIGON – SIEM REAP
After breakfast, we transfer to Saigon airport in the early hours of the morning. We take our flight to Siem Reap with local airlines. Upon arrival, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us and depart for our tour of Angkor Thom Ancient City & Bayon Temple & Angkor Wat Sunset & Apsara Dance Show with Dinner. First, we enter through the South Gate and begin exploring Angkor Thom Ancient City. At the entrance, magnificent statues depicting the legend of the "Churning of the Sea of Milk," one of the most important scenes in Hindu mythology, greet us. Then we visit the Bayon Temple, famous for its 54 towers and approximately 200 smiling Avalokiteshvara faces. Afterward, we see the Baphuon Temple, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the ruins of the Royal Palace. After lunch at a local restaurant, we visit the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia's symbol and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built on an area of approximately 81 hectares, the temple's five towers symbolize Mount Meru in Hindu belief, while the surrounding moat represents the ocean. At the end of the day, we enjoy unforgettable moments watching the unique sunset view at Angkor Wat. After having our dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance show, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
05 Siem Reap
SIEM REAP – HANOI
After breakfast, we depart for the Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour with Lunch. On the boat tour we will take on Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, we will have the opportunity to closely discover the floating villages built on the water, the traditional life of the local people, and unique natural beauty. After the Lunch we will have at a local restaurant, we transfer to Siem Reap airport and take our flight to Hanoi with local airlines. Upon arrival, after having our Dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
06 Ho Chi Minh City
HANOI
Following breakfast, we depart for the Hanoi City Tour with Lunch & Cyclo Tour & Water Puppet Show. First, we enjoy panoramic views of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, one of Hanoi's most important landmarks, Ho Chi Minh's Wooden House, and the Presidential Palace. We then visit the One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 and one of the city's most important religious structures, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi's oldest temple. Afterwards, we explore the Temple of Literature, considered Vietnam's first university and built in 1070 in honor of Confucius. After lunch at a local restaurant, we discover the historic streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter by traditional Cyclo (bicycle rickshaw), experiencing the city's vibrant atmosphere up close. At the end of the day, we watch the Water Puppet Show, one of the most important traditions of Vietnamese culture. After dinner at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
07 Ho Chi Minh City
HANOI - HALONG BY CRUISE
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel for the Halong Bay Cruise Tour and head towards the enchanting Halong Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, we settle into our private boat with a warm welcome and a welcome drink, beginning a fairytale journey. Limestone islets covered with lush vegetation reaching towards the sky glide across the calm waters like a painting, while a different beauty awaits us around every corner. This magical scenery reflected on the water makes us feel tranquility and peace at the same time. After lunch on board, guests who wish may enjoy the unique atmosphere through activities such as swimming, kayaking, or exploring hidden caves. As the bay scenery takes on golden hues towards sunset, we have dinner on board and spend the night in the tranquility of Halong Bay aboard our comfortable cruise ship. Overnight on board.
08 Ho Chi Minh City
HANOI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we wake up to the calm waters of the bay and the sound of the waves, and a pleasant swimming break in the cool waters will be offered during the early morning hours for guests who wish to participate. We then start the day with breakfast served on board. Taking our places on the upper deck, we can enjoy the fascinating view of the limestone islets rising from the emerald-green sea and savor peaceful moments amid this unique natural landscape. As our boat continues its journey through the bay, we have the opportunity to discover different and impressive rock formations. After completing the cabin check-out procedures, we leave the boat around noon. We then head to the city center to explore Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and one of its most important cultural centers, and begin our panoramic city tour. With a history of approximately one thousand years, Hanoi impresses its visitors with its elegant architecture bearing traces of the French colonial period, wide boulevards, historic structures, and an atmosphere where traditional life blends with modern urban life. During our panoramic city tour, we see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Modest House (Stilt House), and the Presidential Palace panoramically; the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi's most important symbols, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the city's oldest Buddhist temples, are among the places we visit. We then have lunch at a local restaurant and continue our tour. After lunch, we visit the Temple of Literature, regarded as Vietnam's first university and built in 1070 dedicated to Confucius. Continuing our tour, we take a pleasant ride through the historic streets of the Old Quarter aboard traditional rickshaws (Cyclo), which have become one of Hanoi's symbols. We will have the opportunity to discover Hanoi from a different perspective, accompanied by its narrow streets, colorful scenes of local life, and distinctive atmosphere. We then transfer to Hanoi Airport. We depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at local time and the end of our tour. We hope to meet again on our next journey…
What's Included
Round-trip economy class airline ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul (IST) – Saigon (SGN) / Hanoi (HAN) – Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
Airline tickets with local airlines for Saigon → Siem Reap → Hanoi → (with 15 kg baggage allowance)
7 Nights accommodation with breakfast at 4* centrally located hotels
1 Night full board accommodation on a 5* Luxury Cruise
7 Lunches and 7 Dinners specified in the program (excluding drinks)
Saigon Panoramic city tour
Siem Reap Panoramic city tour
Hanoi city tour
Cu Chi Tunnels with Lunch
Mekong Delta with Lunch & Motorized Tuk Tuk & Sampan Boat Tour & Ben Thanh Market
Ancient City of Angkor Thom with Lunch & Bayon Temple & Angkor Wat Sunset & Apsara Dance Show with Dinner
Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour with Lunch
Hanoi City Tour with Lunch & Cyclo Tour & Water Puppet Show
Vietnam and Cambodia Visas
Not Included
Exit fee for traveling abroad
Travel health insurance
Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees + Tourist city taxes + Local guide fee per person 150 Euro
Driver tips (optional)
Important information
- Intermediation and Liability: Tayga Tour acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change, and all times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Routes may vary depending on the city where the aircraft lands. You can obtain information about flight times from our offices or your sales representative. Tayga Tour cannot be held responsible for schedule changes or delays caused by airlines.
- Flight Procedures: Passengers participating in tours with flights are personally responsible for check-in and boarding procedures, which must be completed at the airline counters at the airport or online before the flight. Last-minute delays and gate changes are announced at airports and displayed on information boards. This information must be monitored.
- Participation in the Tour: Tayga Tour is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times notified by Tayga Tour, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who do not board the aircraft and therefore cannot take their flight. The cost of the new round-trip flight tickets and regional transfer expenses required for passengers who miss the flight to join the tour belongs to them.
- Program and Meals: Excursions specified in the programs may be held on different days than those indicated due to compelling circumstances. Included lunches and dinners may be served at restaurants designated by the agency when deemed necessary or due to changes in flight times. Panoramic city tours are 2-3-hour tours organized to introduce the cities. City tours and extra tours may be organized on different days, provided that their content remains unchanged. Extra tour prices may vary depending on the content and number of participants.
- Cancellation of the Tour: Panoramic tours and other program tours may not take place because local authorities do not permit visits or because of closed roads. Tayga Tour is not responsible if these tours cannot be conducted when weather conditions make it impossible to do so. At locations with closed roads or where vehicle entry is not permitted, the tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot.
- Extra Tours: Excursions indicated as extras in the program may not take place if there is insufficient participation. Extra tours along the route will be carried out even without the participation of all passengers. Guests who do not participate will be directed by the guide to rest areas. Passengers who do not participate in extra tours along the route will be considered to have participated in the tour by agreeing to wait at the rest stop.
- Personal Belongings: Participants in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, and luggage. If forgotten, lost, or stolen items are found, any expenses incurred in delivering them to the country or person concerned shall be borne by the owner of the items.
- Hotel and Accommodation: Tayga Tour reserves the right to change hotel names. In rooms for 3 people, an extra bed may be provided, and these beds may consist of foldaway beds or beds known as coach beds. Therefore, for reservations for a third person and/or children, any crowding that may occur in the rooms and the type of bed shall be deemed accepted. The child prices stated in the price list are valid when the child stays with two adults. The continental breakfast served at hotels consists of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice. Group breakfasts may be served in a separate room.
- Insurance and Health: Participants must carry their travel insurance with them during the trip. Reports concerning health problems, pregnancy, and medications used regularly must be carried with you when participating in the tour.
- Other Notes: Tours may be combined with tours of other agencies. In this case, Tayga Tour guests are the responsibility of Tayga Tour. During busy periods (fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc.), hotels may be located farther away than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided 15 days before the tour departure date. If children under the age of 18 do not participate in the tour together with one or both of their parents, they must carry the required consent forms with them during the trip.
- Passport validity date: For all our passengers traveling abroad, the initial issue date of their currently valid passports must not be more than 10 years old. In addition, their passports must remain valid for 6 months as of the end of the trip. Guests who will renew their passports are obliged to provide their updated passport information through the channel from which they made the purchase at a later date if they do not provide valid passport information at the time of purchase.
Accommodation ;
**** Our hotels will be the hotels specified or similar ones, provided that their standards are the same.
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
For dates with a morning return flight, breakfast will be provided by the hotel as a packaged breakfast (Breakfast Box).
The visa processing period is approximately 14 days, and the required documents and original passport must reach us no later than 14-10 days before the tour departure date so that the visa application can be completed on time.
Flight Details ;
17 October 26 TK162 IST SGN 0150 1610
24 October 26 TK165 HAN IST 2255 0515*
29 Jan 27 TK162 IST SGN 0235 1630
5 Feb 27 TK165 HAN IST 2255 0545*
7 March 27 TK162 IST SGN 0225 1630
14 March 27 TK165 HAN IST 2255 0535*
15 May 27 TK162 IST SGN 0150 1610
22 May 27 TK165 HAN IST 2255 0515*
16 May 27 TK162 IST SGN 0150 1610
23 May 27 TK165 HAN IST 2255 0515*
Departure and arrival times are local times.
* Flights marked with an asterisk arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
Prices are not valid for groups; please ask for our special prices.
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