SYD to Vietnam for around mid Feb 2105

[get me outta here]

My daughter told me last night that she and a friend are considering SYD - Vietnam in mid February. She has wangled 2 weeks off work. Any tips please, apart from be kind to your mother?

 

[opusman]

I'm a firm believer in planning ahead but that is ridiculous!

 

[get me outta here]

Whoops, forgot it was 2016. How to edit title?

I'm a firm believer in planning ahead but that is ridiculous!

 

[get me outta here]

Which routes / airlines would you recommend? She does have some VA and QF points, but too soon to use I guess.

 

[opusman]

How many QF points does she have?

There's actually a bit of availability on award flights in February, e.g. SYD-xHKG-SGN on CX, 9/2/16, returning on 29/2 on 3K/QF via SIN. 88000 points per adult return (plus taxes) in economy.

Otherwise, Vietnam Airlines are pretty cheap and meant to be ok.

 

[get me outta here]

Thanks opus, just looked at both QF on points (bad connections, waste of points I reckon). VN has a sale and dates can be found for $1050 Y and the flight deperature and arrival times are quite civilised. Website's not the best.

But, a good start.

Any other suggestions for 2 sensible young women going to Vietnam, places to go people to see, that sorta thing?

 

[get me outta here]

Do people normally get a visa on line before entering as I hear the on arrival visa line is quite long? http://visa.mofa.gov.vn/Homepage.aspx.

 

[Spongbob]

VN visa can be obtained on arrival. Organising one before you depart is no drama, and my recommended option.