VIETNAM AT YOUR OWN PACE

Code: VN08    Duration: 9D/8N

Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam, Freely Explored

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Trip Itinerary

This semi-independent tour combines guided highlights with free days at leisure. On certain days, services are limited to transfers only, with no guide and no meals included, allowing travellers to explore independently at their own pace.

Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival, transfer into the city. Early check-in not included. Free time at leisure.

Afternoon city sightseeing in Hanoi, (WITH GUIDE) including:

  • Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first national university, dedicated to Confucius and centuries of scholarly tradition.

  • One Pillar Pagoda – an iconic Buddhist monument symbolising purity and enlightenment.

  • Hoan Kiem Lake – the symbolic heart of Hanoi, steeped in legend and local life.

Late afternoon hotel check-in.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 - Hanoi at Your Leisure

Full day for independent exploration (NO GUIDE).

(Optional excursions available on request)

Overnight in Hanoi. [B]

Day 3 - Ha Long Bay Cruise

After breakfast, transfer by car to Ha Long Bay (NO GUIDE).

Embark on an overnight cruise in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its emerald waters and dramatic limestone karsts.

Cruise through the bay, drifting past timeless landscapes as the sun sets behind the towering formations.

Lunch and dinner are served on board.

Overnight on board. [B, L, D]

Day 4 - Ha Long Bay - Flight to Hue

Enjoy a final morning immersed in the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay, cruising through the bay before enjoying brunch on board. Return to the port and disembark.

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport (NO GUIDE). Flight to Hue.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel (NO GUIDE)

Overnight in Hue. [B]

Day 5 - Hue City Tour

Morning half-day sightseeing in Hue (WITH GUIDE), beginning with a visit to the Hue Citadel, the former seat of the Nguyen emperors and a UNESCO-listed complex of palaces, temples, and fortified walls reflecting Vietnam’s imperial past.

After the visit, take a short walk to the Luc Bo Cultural Space, a contemporary heritage venue dedicated to Hue’s traditional crafts, rituals, and cultural expressions, offering a more intimate insight into local life and traditions.

Afternoon at leisure.

(Optional excursions available on request)

Overnight in Hue. [B]

Day 6 - Hue - Hoi An

Transfer by car to Hoi An, with a stop at Hai Van Pass to enjoy panoramic views over Lang Co Beach (NO GUIDE).

Upon arrival in Hoi An, hotel check-in. Free afternoon for independent exploration.

(Optional excursions available on request)

Overnight in Hoi An. [B]

Day 7 - Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning free for independent exploration (NO GUIDE).

(Optional excursions available on request)

Afternoon transfer to Da Nang Airport (NO GUIDE).
Flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel (WITH GUIDE).

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City [B]

Day 8 - Ho Chi Minh City at Your Leisure

Full day for independent exploration (NO GUIDE).

(Optional excursions available on request.)

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City [B]

Day 9 - Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

Enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport for departure (WITH GUIDE).

[B]