Vietnam Tours Packages From Australia

Vietnam tour packages from Australia range from 11 to 22 days, with direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in approximately 9 to 10 hours. Indochina Travel Group — a Hanoi-based Destination Management Company — designs private, tailor-made itineraries for Australian travelers, with options across 3-, 4-, and 5-star accommodation and full on-ground support from arrival to departure.

Why Vietnam Is Worth the Journey from Australia

Vietnam receives more than 12 million international tourists annually and consistently ranks among Asia’s top value-for-money destinations for long-haul travelers. Yet what continues to surprise Australian visitors is how unhurried the country feels — even at peak season, the rice terraces at dawn, the back-canal boat rides, and the old quarter alleyways hold a quietness that stays with you long after you’re home.

Cultural depth and historical richness. Vietnam holds 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites — from the Angkor-influenced Cham towers of My Son to the Imperial Citadel of Hue and the Ancient Town of Hoi An. That density of living history, packed into a country roughly the size of California, simply isn’t matched by Thailand or Bali at the same scale.

Geographic diversity in a single journey. From the rice terraces of Sapa in the far north to the waterway labyrinth of the Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam stretches 1,650 kilometres. A single two-week itinerary can move through highland mountains, limestone karst bays, ancient heritage towns, and tropical river systems — without crossing a border.

Value, timing, and no serious jet lag. In-country costs for 4- and 5-star travel in Vietnam run 40–60% lower than comparable quality in Europe or Japan. Flights from Sydney and Melbourne take 9 to 10 hours — a long day, but Vietnam sits just 3 hours behind AEST, meaning most travelers adjust within 24 hours of landing.

“What surprises most Australian travelers I speak to is that Vietnam never feels crowded in the way they expect. Even in peak season, there’s a quietness to the early morning temples, the back-canal boat rides, and the highland villages that stays with you long after you’re home.”
— Hannah Bui, Content Creator & Travel Expert, Indochina Travel Group

What Australian Travelers Should Know Before Choosing a Vietnam Tour

How Long Should You Spend in Vietnam?

There’s no single right answer — it depends on how much leave you have and what you want to come back with. Here’s a simple framework:

• 11–12 days: The classic South→North circuit — Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay. The ideal choice for first-time visitors with 2 weeks’ leave.
• 15–17 days: Adds meaningful depth — Da Lat’s highland scenery, Nha Trang’s coastline, or Sapa’s mountain trekking and ethnic minority villages. For travelers who want to move beyond the highlights.
• 19–22 days: Multi-country Indochina — adding Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and/or Laos’s Luang Prabang. The natural choice for Australian travelers with 4 weeks or a once-in-a-decade holiday.

ITG’s Vietnam packages for Australian travelers cover all three journey lengths — scroll down to explore the full collection.

Best Time to Visit Vietnam from Australia

Vietnam’s 3 distinct climate zones mean there is no single “best month” — the ideal window depends on your route.

• North Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa): October to April is ideal — cool, dry, and low humidity. December–January aligns neatly with Australian summer school holidays.
• Central Vietnam (Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang): February to May for beaches and heritage sites. Avoid October–November — the northeast monsoon season brings typhoon risk and flooding risk in Hoi An.
• South Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang): The dry season runs November to April, though the south remains warm and tropical year-round at 28–35°C.

For most Australian travelers flying from Sydney or Melbourne, October to April offers the best weather window across all three regions. Australian school holiday periods — December–January and June–July — are peak booking seasons. ITG recommends reserving your tour 3 to 6 months in advance to secure preferred cruise berths, hotel categories, and domestic flight seats.

Visa, Flights & Practical Essentials

• Visa: Australian citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam. The 90-day E-Visa is available online in 3 business days for USD $25. Alternatively, ITG provides a free Visa on Arrival approval letter after booking — the airport stamping fee is USD $25 (single entry) or USD $50 (multiple entry).
• Flights: Direct flights operate from Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Flights to Hanoi (HAN) typically connect via Singapore or Bangkok, with total travel time of 9 to 11 hours depending on route.
• Currency: The Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the local currency. Exchange is easy at major airports, banks, and reputable jewellery shops. Credit cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants; carry VND cash for local markets, street food, and rural areas.
• Safety: Vietnam ranks highly for traveler safety, with very low rates of violent crime against tourists. ITG provides 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout your trip — one message away if any issue arises on the ground.

Vietnam Tour Packages Designed for Australian Travelers — ITG’s Collection

Indochina Travel Group offers 7 private Vietnam tour packages suited for Australian travelers, ranging from 11 to 22 days. All tours are fully private — no shared group coaches — and include English-speaking local guides, daily breakfast, private transfers, and 24/7 on-ground support from the ITG team in Hanoi.

• Vietnam-only tours (3 packages — 11 to 17 days). Vietnam at a Glance (11 days), Vietnam Trails (15 days), and Vietnam Panorama Discovery (17 days) all follow the classic South→North direction, covering Vietnam’s core cultural highlights from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long Bay. Vietnam Trails adds Sapa mountain trekking and Fansipan peak (3,143m); Vietnam Panorama Discovery extends the journey with Da Lat’s highland scenery and Nha Trang’s turquoise coastline.
• Vietnam + Cambodia tours (3 packages — 16 to 19 days). All three include the Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap. The Combination Cambodia & Vietnam tour (16 days) follows the classic route; Along the Heritages of Vietnam and Cambodia (16 days) travels in the reverse direction and includes a scenic Mekong River speedboat crossing from Chau Doc into Phnom Penh; Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery (19 days) opens in Ha Giang — Vietnam’s remote northern UNESCO Geopark — before completing the full circuit south.
• Full Indochina tour (1 package — 22 days). The Grand Tour of Indochina is the only package in the collection spanning Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in a single journey. It includes Luang Prabang (UNESCO World Heritage city), Vang Vieng kayaking, Vientiane, and 2 full days exploring the Angkor temple complex.

All packages are available in 3-star, 4-star and 5-star options with pricing based on group size. Browse the full collection below, or contact ITG to build a custom itinerary.

Why Choose Indochina Travel Group

ITG operates from Hanoi — not Sydney. That distinction matters more than it might first seem. The team managing your tour is physically on the ground in Vietnam, available 24/7 via WhatsApp from the moment your flight lands. With over 20 years of collective expertise in the region and a 98% customer satisfaction rate on TripAdvisor and Google, ITG has built its reputation on local knowledge that no Australian-based agency can replicate.

All ITG packages are private. Your group travels in a dedicated vehicle with a dedicated English-speaking guide — at your pace, on your schedule. There are no fixed group departure times, no strangers on your bus, and no waiting for others. Itineraries can be adjusted, hotels upgraded, and additional days added at any point, including after booking, simply by messaging the team.

“Travel is the ultimate form of storytelling. We don’t just show you the sights — we invite you to become part of our story.”
— Jen Nguyen, CEO & Founder, Indochina Travel Group

“We treat every guest’s holiday as if it were our own — with the care and precision it deserves. Reliability and trust are the most important things we can offer our travelers.”
— Tony Tran, Co-Founder & Tour Operations Director, Indochina Travel Group