Day 1, Wednesday 16 May
AUSTRALIA – SINGAPORE
Make your way to your respective airport for your flight bound for Singapore. On arrival you will be transferred to your centrally accommodation for check-in.
Accommodation: Singapore

Day 2, Thursday 17 May
SINGAPORE
This morning a half day sightseeing tour of Singapore awaits to introduce you to the history, culture and lifestyle of this fascinating destination. Stops may include Little India Street with its exotic spices, jewelry and textile, Chinatown, Parliament House, the thriving Esplanade and panoramic views from Mount Faber, as well as the beautiful Botanic Gardens. The remainder of your day is at leisure for further sightseeing.
Accommodation: Singapore

Day 3, Friday 18 May
SINGAPORE
With the morning at leisure, you may wish to indulge in some shopping or enjoy a wide range of activities in and around Singapore. This afternoon, you will be transferred to Singapore Racecourse for the Group 1 Singapore Guineas. With S$500,000 at stake, this turf race for 3 year olds is not to be missed. On conclusion of the meet, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Singapore

Day 4, Saturday 19 May
SINGAPORE
Today is at your leisure and you may wish to visit the Singapore Zoo and see the unusual menagerie of animals, or spend the day bargain hunting at various outlets including local markets and glitzy portals on Orchard Road. Alternatively, take an optional day tour of Sentosa Island, a popular resort with a variety of attractions and activities from beautiful beaches to spectacular golf courses.
Accommodation: Singapore

Day 5, Sunday 20 May
SINGAPORE
Transfer to the Singapore Racecourse in Kranji today for the running of the Singapore Airlines International Cup. This S$3 million event attracts the world’s top racing nations and has gained increasing interest Worldwide with many famous jockeys arriving in Singapore to complete in this prestigious race.
Accommodation: Singapore

Day 6, Monday 21 May
SINGAPORE – AUSTRALIA
Enjoy late check-out today and you may do some last minute shopping or sightseeing before transferring to the airport this afternoon for your flight back to Australia. Alternatively, you may join an extension to visit the exotic Vietnam.
Accommodation: In flight

Day 7, Tuesday 22 May
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia today concludes your Singapore Airlines International Cup Racing Tour with Ambassador Travel.

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Day 1, Monday 21 May
SINGAPORE – HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON)
Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2, Tuesday 22 May
HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI
Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon) is Vietnam’s commercial centre and this morning enjoy a walking tour of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks including Dong Khoi Street and the former Presidential Palace. Later travel to Chinatown and the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels, a 200km long network of tunnels used during the war. Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3, Wednesday 23 May
HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA
This morning travel south to My Tho, gateway to the Delta and Vietnam’s agricultural heart. There, board a boat to one of the islands on the Mekong Delta. Visit a fruit orchard on the island before boarding a smaller sampan that winds along narrow canals. Enjoy local hospitality over lunch with some tea or rice wine.
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 4, Thursday 24 May
HO CHI MINH CITY – DANANG – HOI AN
Transfer to the airport today to board your flight for Danang where on arrival you will be transferred to the nearby riverside town of Hoi An with sightseeing opportunities enroute that may include the famous China Beach and the Marble Mountains.
Accommodation: Hoi An

Day 5, Friday 25 May
HOI AN – HANOI
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Hoi An. The old town was declared a World Heritage site and remains a well-preserved example of a traditional port city. Transfer to the airport later today for your flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s gracious capital. Your evening is at leisure in this former capital of the French Indochina.
Accommodation: Hanoi

Day 6, Saturday 26 May
HANOI
Join a half day sightseeing tour of Hanoi today and visit the Ho Chi Minh Quarter. Begin at the Old Citadel and walk the tree-lined boulevards to Ba Dinh Square, site of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Visit the humble house on stilts from which ‘Uncle Ho’ ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. Visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, this temple constitutes a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Accommodation: Hanoi

Day 7, Sunday 27 May
HANOI – HALONG BAY – HANOI
Today journey east across Hai Hung Province and around Halong Bay. Transfer to the port for a magical boat cruise around the Bay. Considered Vietnam’s greatest natural wonder, Halong Bay boasts a dense cluster of about 2000 limestone islands. Sail past floating villages and fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch onboard the boat before returning to Hanoi later this afternoon.
Accommodation: Hanoi

Day 8, Monday 28 May
HANOI – SINGAPORE – AUSTRALIA
Your morning is at leisure to do some last minute sightseeing or souvenir shopping, before transferring to the airport early this afternoon for your return flight to Australia via Singapore.
Accommodation: In Flight

Day 9, Tuesday 29 May
ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia today concludes your Discover Vietnam Extension with us.

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