Hot Deals: Vietnam small group tour, NSW rail journey, Fiji getaway, and Mekong cruise
Travel stress-free through Vietnam and Cambodia with an expert host. Photo / Getty Images
Hanoi to Hoi An tour
Discover northern and central Vietnam on an eight-day small group tour with On the Go Tours, travelling from Hanoi to Hoi An. Experience a mix of culture and scenery, from cruising Halong Bay on a deluxe junk boat to exploring imperial Hue and travelling along the Hai Van Pass, before arriving in the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An.
Priced from $1049 pp, the tour includes five nights in four-star hotels, one night aboard a boat, an overnight sleeper train and an English-speaking guide throughout. Travellers can save up to 50% with Flight Centre’s Big Red Sale. Selected departures are available from September 5 to December 19, 2026, with the offer valid until June 2, 2026. Airfares and transfers are additional and booking fees apply. Visit flightcentre.co.nz/product/25765049 or call 0800 427 555.
Vintage rail tour
Step back in time on a rail journey through New South Wales aboard the beautifully restored 1960s ex-Southern Aurora sleeping carriages. Travel through destinations including the Hawkesbury River, Hunter Valley, Orange, Bathurst and Rylstone while enjoying vintage décor, hearty meals and Business Class service on rail lines rarely seen by scheduled passenger trains. The journey also includes two nights in Sydney with a harbour cruise and walking tour, before concluding with two nights in the Blue Mountains.
Priced from $8283 pp twin share, the all-inclusive tour includes return flights from Auckland to Sydney, two nights in Sydney, a four-night and five-day rail journey aboard the Aurora Australis Vintage Train, two nights in the Blue Mountains, daily breakfast, most meals and a Pukekohe Travel escort throughout. Travel is available from November 7 to November 15, 2026. To book or find out more, visit pukekohetravel.co.nz/nsw or call 0800 785 386.
Fiji island escape
Waya Island Resort is located at the southern end of the Yasawa Islands, home to Fiji’s most breathtaking lagoons, white sand beaches and tropical reefs. This intimate, adults-only resort offers a private retreat and gateway to the Yasawa Islands, with villas and bures nestled among lush tropical gardens, ideal for couples and honeymooners seeking a tranquil escape.
Priced from $4099 pp twin share, the seven-night package includes return Value class airfares with Fiji Airways from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to Nadi, five nights at Waya Island Resort and two nights at Fiji Gateway Hotel, return Nadi airport transfers and catamaran transfers, plus daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, all-day pizza, one 60-minute couples massage, one guided reef snorkel and one guided hill hike. Travel is available from June 1 to March 1, 2027 on selected dates, with the offer valid until May 29, 2026. To book or find out more, visit hot.co.nz/fiji-wayaislandresort or call 0800 713 715.
Vietnam and Cambodia highlights
Discover the cultural heart of Southeast Asia on APT’s 13-day Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights journey, travelling from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. This guest-favourite itinerary includes a seven-night luxury river cruise aboard APT’s boutique ship, Mekong Serenity, offering an authentic glimpse into life along the Mekong with visits to riverside villages, lush landscapes and cultural landmarks.
Priced from $6595 pp twin share, the journey is part of APT’s Wonders of Asia Sale and includes a seven-night Mekong river cruise and a fully guided itinerary across Vietnam and Cambodia. The offer is subject to availability and price changes. For full terms and conditions, visit aptouring.com/en-nz/tours/asia/cambodia/vietnam-and-cambodia-highlights.
