Catholic Touch of Vietnam Delights – A Spiritual Journey of Sacred Shrines, Living Faith & Natural Wonders

Itinerary

Day 01: 15th February 2027 (Monday) – Perth International Airport, Perth, WA

• Perth International Airport – 19:00hrs Meet at Perth International Airport for group check-in, departure orientation, and journey blessing led by Spiritual Director Fr. Robert Carillo; proceed through departure formalities for our flight to Vietnam.

Day 02: 16th February 2027 (Tuesday) – Perth >> Ho Chi Minh City >> Nui Cui >> Vung Tau (B, L, D)

• Arrival in Saigon – Flight VN0790 departs Perth at 00:45hrs and arrives at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City at 06:05hrs; meet and greet by our local Catholic tour guide upon clearing immigration.
• Marian Shrine of Nui Cui – Journey to the scenic Nui Cui Marian Center; celebrate opening pilgrimage Holy Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady; lunch at local restaurant.
• Vung Tau Coastal Sanctuary – Continue coach transfer to coastal Vung Tau; check in to hotel with free time for relaxation; dinner with water included; overnight in Vung Tau.

Day 03: 17th February 2027 (Wednesday) – Vung Tau >> Ho Chi Minh City (B, D)

• Christ the King Monument – Morning ascent to the iconic 32-meter giant Statue of Christ the King on Mount Nho, with outstretched arms extending 18.4 meters overlooking the South China Sea.
• Holy Mass – Celebrate Holy Mass at the religious sisters’ chapel in Vung Tau.
• Long Tan Memorial – Visit the historic Long Tan Cross memorial site; lunch at leisure.
• Return to Saigon – Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City; check in to hotel; dinner at local restaurant; overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 04: 18th February 2027 (Thursday) – Ho Chi Minh City: Mission & Heritage (B, D)

• Dominican Sisters Orphanage – Morning visit to the Dominican Sisters’ orphanage home; spend quality time with the children, share moments of charity and Catholic fellowship, and celebrate Holy Mass in the sisters’ chapel.
• French Colonial Heritage – Guided afternoon orientation visiting the classic Saigon Central Post Office, City Hall, and external visit of the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon; dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 05: 19th February 2027 (Friday) – Ho Chi Minh City >> Flight to Hue (B, D)

• Flight to Imperial Hue – Transfer to airport for domestic flight VN1370 (11:05–12:35) to the ancient imperial capital of Hue; arrival and meet coach.
• Lovers of the Holy Cross Orphanage – Visit the convent and orphanage run by the Sisters Lovers of the Holy Cross; celebrate Holy Mass in the chapel and spend quality time with the children.
• Check-in & Dinner – Check in to hotel in Hue; dinner with water included; overnight in Hue.

Day 06: 20th February 2027 (Saturday) – Pilgrimage to Our Lady of La Vang (B, L)

• National Shrine of Our Lady of La Vang – Scenic pilgrimage drive to Quang Tri; visit the sacred grounds where the Blessed Mother appeared to persecuted faithful in 1798; venerate the historic bell tower ruins, chapel, and modern basilica.
• Solemn Pilgrimage Mass – Celebrate Holy Mass at the National Shrine followed by quiet personal prayer, rosary, and spiritual reflection under the sacred trees.
• Community Lunch – Special lunch prepared by the Sisters Lovers of the Holy Cross; return to Hue in the afternoon; evening at leisure and overnight in Hue.

Day 07: 21st February 2027 (Sunday) – Hue >> Da Nang (B, D)

• Phu Cam Cathedral – Morning visit and Sunday Holy Mass at Phu Cam Cathedral, seat of the Archdiocese of Hue and one of Vietnam’s most influential Catholic heritage sites.
• Hai Van Pass to Da Nang – Scenic coastal transfer through the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Da Nang; check in to hotel.
• Da Nang Highlights – Afternoon guided visit to the pink-walled Da Nang Cathedral (Con Ga Church), the iconic Dragon Bridge, and local markets; dinner and overnight in Da Nang.

Day 08: 22nd February 2027 (Monday) – Da Nang >> Our Lady of Tra Kieu >> Hoi An (B, D)

• Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Tra Kieu – Visit the sacred mountain shrine of Our Lady of Tra Kieu, commemorating Mary’s protection of Vietnamese Catholics during the 1885 siege; celebrate Holy Mass.
• UNESCO Ancient Town of Hoi An – Afternoon walking exploration through picturesque Hoi An: Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient merchant houses, and riverside lantern streets; dinner and overnight in Da Nang.

Day 09: 23rd February 2027 (Tuesday) – Da Nang >> Flight to Hanoi >> Halong Bay (B, L, D)

• Flight to Hanoi – Morning flight VN168 (10:15–11:40) north to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport; welcome by northern guide and transfer directly towards Halong Bay.
• Scenic Transfer – Group lunch en route through the Red River Delta; late afternoon arrival and check in to hotel in Halong; dinner and overnight in Halong Bay.

Day 10: 24th February 2027 (Wednesday) – Halong Bay: UNESCO Marine Sanctuary Cruise (B, L, D)

• Bai Chay Church – Morning Holy Mass at Bai Chay Catholic Church in Halong.
• Halong Bay Cruise – Board our private traditional boat for a memorable cruise through the emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone karsts; lunch served on board.
• Cave Exploration – Guided exploration of Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) and Dau Go caves; return to harbor in late afternoon; dinner at local restaurant; overnight in Halong Bay.

Day 11: 25th February 2027 (Thursday) – Halong Bay >> Hanoi (B, D)

• Bien Village Church – Drive toward Hanoi with a stop at traditional Bien village; celebrate Holy Mass in the village church and experience rural Catholic parish life.
• St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon) – Afternoon arrival in the historic capital; visit Hanoi’s grand neo-Gothic Cathedral of St. Joseph built in 1886; check in to hotel with free time around Hoan Kiem Lake; dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 12: 26th February 2027 (Friday) – Hanoi >> Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B, D)

• Morning Mass – Early celebration of Holy Mass; breakfast and hotel check-out.
• Return to Saigon – Domestic flight VN211 (11:00–13:10) from Hanoi back to Ho Chi Minh City; afternoon free time for last-minute spiritual reflections and souvenir shopping; farewell group dinner with water included; overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 13: 27th February 2027 (Saturday) – Ho Chi Minh City >> Perth, WA (B)

• Thanksgiving Mass – Final morning Thanksgiving Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Robert Carillo; breakfast and leisurely check-out.
• Tan Son Nhat Airport – Transfer to the airport for Vietnam Airlines flight VN0791 departing Saigon at 15:50hrs; evening arrival at Perth International Airport at 23:05hrs with hearts full of gratitude and renewed faith.