We Love —
- Discover the breathtaking natural beauty, history and rich culture of several destinations on this 10-night tour of Vietnam.
- Highlights include a cruise through Ha Long Bay and spectacular visits to the beautiful cities of Hoi An and Hue - guests can even choose between 3*, 4* and 5* hotels throughout to cater this trip completely to their needs.
- This offer also comes with the opportunity to add a 4-night extension to Cambodia, where guests can soak up the wonders of the awe-inspiring Angkor Temples!
Your Destination —
Our Optional Offers —
10-Night Freedom in Vietnam Tour in 3* Hotels
10-Night Freedom in Vietnam Tour in 4* Hotels
10-Night Freedom in Vietnam Tour in 5* Hotels
10-Night Freedom in Vietnam Tour & 4-Night Cambodia Extension in 3* Hotels
10-Night Freedom in Vietnam Tour & 4-Night Cambodia Extension in 4* Hotels
10-Night Freedom in Vietnam Tour & 4-Night Cambodia Extension in 5* Hotels
Your Itineraries In Brief —
10-Night Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Hue
Day 5: Hue
Day 6: Hue - Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
4-Night Extension
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Day 12: Siem Reap
Day 13: Siem Reap
Day 14: Siem Reap
Day 14: Departure from Siem Reap
Your Itinerary —
During their tour, our members will follow the itineraries as seen below.
10-Night Itinerary
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to check-in. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure, and enjoy an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (Breakfast Included)
Today, enjoy free time exploring the city by yourself, or opt to add the 'Ha Long Bay on Land' excursion as detailed below. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
After breakfast at your hotel, check-out and depart for Ha Long Bay, a world heritage site of outstanding natural beauty. Travel through the rich agricultural lands of the Red River Delta and view rice paddy landscapes and water buffaloes, alongside the daily life of Vietnamese villagers. Arrival in Ha Long Bay and check-in on your boat cruise. Lunch will be served on board. The cruise will go through many rocks and islets in various forms. The cruise stops at times to visit incredible caves. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Please Note: This itinerary may change due to boat availability and weather conditions.
In the morning, your brunch will be served while the cruise continues to discover the beauties of the bay before returning to the dock. The junk will continue towards the port of Ha Long. Disembark at around 11 am. There, you will be picked up by your driver and transferred back to Hanoi. You will then drive straight to the airport for a flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, enjoy transfers by a driver to your hotel where you can check-in. Overnight stay in Hue.
Day 5: Hue (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore the city or opt to add the 'Hue City Tour' excursion as detailed below. Overnight stay in Hue.
After breakfast, enjoy a transfer by private car to Hoi An. During the journey, you will cross the Hai Van Pass which offers, at its summit, a superb panorama over Lang Co Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. You arrive in Hoi An after 3 hours of driving. Enjoy free time relaxing or exploring the old town for yourself. Overnight stay in Hoi An.
Day 7 & 8: Hoi An (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast on both of these days, enjoy free time exploring the city or opt to add the 'Tra Que Village Cooking Class' excursion as detailed below. We also recommend visiting An Bang Beach, which is located 4 km east of Hoi An's old town. It is a newly discovered beach, where white sand, blue water and calm waves can be enjoyed. Overnight stay in Hoi An.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where you can check-in and enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, enjoy free time exploring the city or opt to add the 'Visit Ben Tre (Mekong Delta)' excursion as detailed below. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, enjoy free time until you're transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
4-Night Cambodia Extension
After breakfast, enjoy free time until you're transferred to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where you can check-in and relax. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Day 12: Siem Reap (Breakfast Included)
On this day, enjoy breakfast and free time to explore the city for yourself. Alternatively, opt to add the 'Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Temple Tours' excursion as detailed below. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Siem Reap (Breakfast Included)
Enjoy breakfast and free time in the city, or opt to add the 'Roulous Group and Floating Village Kompong Khleang' excursion as detailed below. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Siem Reap (Breakfast Included)
Enjoy breakfast and free time in the city, or opt to add the 'Banteay Srei' excursion as detailed below. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
Day 15: Siem Reap - Departure (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, enjoy free time at the hotel until you're transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following Standard 3*, Superior 4* or Deluxe 5* hotels in Standard Rooms with meals included as per itinerary.
Standard 3* Hotels
Ha Long Bay: 1-night stay onboard the Swan Cruise 3* or similar
Hue: 2-night stay at the Thanh Lich 2 Hotel 3* or similar
Hoi An: 3-night stay at Le Pavillon Boutique Hotel 3* or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: 2-night stay at the Cititel Park View Hotel 3* or similar
Siem Reap (with extension only): 4-night stay at the Treasure Oasis Hotel 3* or similar
Superior 4* Hotels
Ha Long Bay: 1-night stay onboard the La Regina Royal Cruise 4*, Sealife Cruise 4* or similar
Hue: 2-night stay at the Alba Spa Hotel 4* or similar
Hoi An: 3-night stay at the Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort 4* or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: 2-night stay at the Central Palace Hotel 4* or similar
Siem Reap (with extension only): 4-night stay at the Sakmut Boutique Hotel 4* or similar
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Ha Long Bay: 1-night stay onboard the Indochine Cruise 5* or similar
Hue: 2-night stay at the Pilgrimage Village Resort 5* or similar
Hoi An: 3-night stay at the Allegro Hoi An Hotel 5* or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: 2-night stay at the Nikko Saigon Hotel 5* or similar
Siem Reap (with extension only): 4-night stay at the Borei Angkor Hotel 5* or similar
All Hotels Sleep up to
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
Ha Long Bay on Land - Day 2
The tectonics exercised in these places for millions of years have made it a vast complex that constitutes a unique ecosystem hosting several dozen endemic species of fauna and flora. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a bike ride to discover the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda and the surrounding area – the typical rural landscape of the Red River Delta. Return to Hanoi in the end of afternoon.
Please Note: During Vietnamese New Year (January, February, or March) when there are many Vietnamese tourists, the program of Trang An will be replaced by visits to the Van Long Nature Reserve as below:
At 8am, depart for the Van Long Nature Reserve, a completely natural and authentic landscape which is located 20km north of Ninh Binh city centre. Upon arrival, take a rowing boat tour to discover the Van Long Nature Reserve (also known as the Van Long Biological Preservation Area), an exceptional natural site. This 2-hour boat trip allows you to discover an array of beautiful sights in a quiet setting, with karstic rocks emerging from the water and wildlife all around. Far from the bustling cities, here, you will feel calm among nature with birds, waters, limestone rocks, and plants.
Hue City Tour - Day 5
Tra Que Village Cooking Class - Day 7 or 8
Visit Ben Tre - Mekong Delta - Day 10
Next is a tuk-tuk ride taking you to a local family making coconut-leaves-swobs. Meet your friendly host, and gain an insight into local traditional methods to make a swob. Continue with a relaxing bike ride on the lush and ever green rural roads. Cycle through peaceful villages, meet friendly locals, and feel the tranquil scenes of rural life.
Next, take a rowing boat through the crisscross canals and enjoy a short walk on the narrow village lanes to Mr. Ba’s family. His hospitable greetings and tasty local cake will make you feel totally at home. His family will be happy to share their recipe, so try and make one local cake on your own under their enthusiastic instruction. Enjoy tea with honey and dried coconut while chatting with them about their daily routine, the local culture, customs and why you don’t let a local fortune-teller tell you what is supposed to happen in the future. Lunch will be served with Mekong specialties at a local restaurant. Relax, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, and transfer to the pier where a waiting driver will take you back to your hotel.
Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Temple Tours - Day 12 (only with extension)
- The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (in the 12th century)
- See the southern entrance, Temple of Bayon, unique for its 54 towers decorated with more than 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara
- The royal enclosure, Phimeanakas
- The Elephant Terrace and the Leper King's Terrace
Afterwards, enjoy lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendour. Angkor Wat is the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, running along the walls of the outer gallery and telling stories of Hindu mythology.
Roulos Group and Floating Village Kompong Khleang - Day 13 (only with extension)
Banteay Srei - Day 14 (only with extension)
- Banteay Srei: interesting site of almost everyone. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and excellence of decorative sculpture
- Banteay Srame: The sandstone rose colored walls are decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished things Angkor has to offer.
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of huge trees and gigantic lianas
- Prasat Kravan - with its unique sculptures on the bricks
- Srah Srang - The Royal Bathtubs "were once used for ritual bathing
- Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls)
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Return transfers are included throughout this offer, in air-conditioned vehicles as per itinerary.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.