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Guided where it helps, free where it doesn't

Vietnam at Your Own Pace

9 days, 8 nightsPrivate departureReference VS04
HanoiHalong BayHueHoi AnSaigon

For travellers who want the logistics handled but not the day. Transfers, flights, hotels and the Halong cruise are all arranged; a guide joins you for the sights that genuinely need one and leaves you alone for the rest. Optional excursions can be added on any free day.

Day by day

Day one

Arrive in Hanoi

Transfer into the city, free time, then an afternoon with a guide: the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda and Hoan Kiem Lake. Check in late afternoon.

Day two

Hanoi at leisure

The whole day is yours, with no guide. Optional excursions can be arranged on request.

Breakfast included
Day three

Aboard in Halong Bay

Driven to the coast and onto an overnight cruise, with lunch and dinner served on board.

All meals included
Day four

Halong, then a flight to Hue

A last morning on the water and brunch aboard, then the transfer to Noi Bai and a flight to Hue.

Breakfast included
Day five

Hue, half a day guided

A morning at the Citadel with your guide, then the afternoon free.

Breakfast included
Day six

Hue to Hoi An

Driven over the Hai Van Pass with a stop above Lang Co beach. The afternoon is free once you have checked in.

Breakfast included
Day seven

Hoi An, then a flight to Saigon

A free morning in the old town, then the afternoon transfer to Da Nang and a flight south.

Breakfast included
Day eight

Saigon at leisure

A full free day in the city, with optional excursions available.

Breakfast included
Day nine

Saigon, and home

Free time until your transfer to the airport.

Breakfast included

What is included

Included

  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Accommodation as listed, twin share
  • Meals shown in the itinerary
  • Boat trips and entrance fees in the programme
  • Drinking water each day

Not included

  • International and domestic flights unless stated
  • Vietnam e-visa, which we arrange separately
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for your guide and driver

Prices depend on the season, the hotels you choose and how many of you are travelling. Send us your dates and we come back with a firm quotation and a route you can change.

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