Full Moon Festival Express - 8 days
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Full Moon Festival Express

Duration8 days
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Celebrate Vietnam's enchanting Full Moon Festival (aka the Mid-Autumn Festival) in the picturesque riverside town of Hoi An, on this special 8 day tour which also takes in the highlights of Hanoi, heavenly Halong Bay and imperial Hue. Festivities are at their best in Hoi An where we'll enjoy the wonderful spectacle of thousands of lanterns being released into the night sky or cast adrift down the river.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour overview

Duration8 days
StartsHanoi
Ends
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
Departs30 September 2025
Hotel Rating4 star
CountriesVietnam
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 7, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 1
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Shown in AUD
Per person from
$1,625.00
Deposit from
$1,000.00
From
$3,250.00

Tour Highlights

Full Moon Festival – Celebrate this unique experience with the locals and release lanterns into the night sky
Halong Bay – Cruise around the beautiful bay onboard a traditional junk boat and explore the remarkable caves
Hanoi – Ride on rickshaws to see highlights of the city and stroll through the ’36 Streets’ of the Old Quarter
Hoi An – See the highlights of the city including the famous Japanese Bridge and take a stroll along My Khe Beach
Tra Que Village – Cycle into the countryside for a hands-on farming experience and enjoy a fun cooking lesson
Hue – Discover the ancient walled Citadel, the Purple Palace and the iconic seven story Thien Mu Pagoda

Included

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
5 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)
1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)
Lantern making in the home of the Ha Linh family in Hoi An and releasing our lanterns onto the river
Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An
Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves
Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 8
Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$30-40pp, paid in USD or VND
Tipping Kitty: USD$25-35pp, paid in USD or VND
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.