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Vietnam, From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

The wonders of Vietnam on your own 4*

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Deal negotiated for you

  • The 11-day / 10-night tour in the 4-star accommodation mentioned (or similar)
  • Breakfast package (as well as certain meals mentioned in local restaurants)
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Hanoi - Da Nang and Hué - Ho Chi Minh City domestic flights
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer
  • The mentioned transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip transfer Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi by shared bus
  • Welcome and assistance by an English-speaking guide at the airport of arrival
  • A local English-speaking guide on all visits mentioned
  • Group cruise on Halong Bay with local English-speaking guide and overnight stay on board
Customise your trip on the Options page.

Your stay starts here

The wonders of Vietnam on your own 4*

Welcome to Vietnam!

With this 11-day (10-night) tour, we offer you the opportunity to discover Vietnam's unmissable treasures.

Start your journey in Vietnam by exploring Hanoi, the capital rich in history and culture, with its ancient temples, mystical pagodas and lively 36-street district. Then set sail for the majestic Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for an unforgettable cruise through its spectacular karst rock formations.

Continue your journey to Hoi An, a picturesque and charming town known for its ancient architecture, colourful lanterns and delicious culinary specialties. Then head to Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital, where you can discover richly ornamented imperial palaces and tombs, testimony to the country's rich history.

End your journey in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), a dynamic city offering a unique combination of modernity and history. Explore museums, bustling markets and Buddhist temples, or immerse yourself in Vietnam's tumultuous history with a visit to the Reunification Palace and Cu Chi Tunnels. This itinerary through Vietnam promises an unforgettable cultural, historical and culinary experience.

Your itinerary, day by day:

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Day 2: Free day in Hanoi

Day 3: Halong Bay discovery cruise and overnight on board

Day 4: Head for Hoi An

Days 5 and 6: Free days in Hoi An

Day 7: Road to Hue via the Cloud Pass

Day 8: Free day in Hue

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: Day at leisure in Ho Chi Minh

Day 11: Last day in Ho Chi Minh, flight home

To enjoy the seaside charm even longer, we also offer a 3-night or 5 night extension to Mui Ne, starting on day 11 and departing for Ho Chi Minh on day 14 or day 16.

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Welcome to Vietnam!

Arrival at Hanoi Airport. Welcome by our English-speaking guide and private car transfer into town.

Hanoi is renowned for its thriving contemporary art scene and its French architecture, which is visible in the many colonial buildings dotted around the city. Despite its rapid development, the city has retained many of its traditional cultures and customs.

Rest of the day free (excluding guide and car services) to explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

NB: check-in time at the hotel is from 2 p.m.

DAY 2 | Free day in Hanoi

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a free day to explore the city on your own (excluding guide and car services).

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3 | Discover Halong Bay on a cruise and enjoy an overnight stay on board

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll board the company's bus with driver only (no guide) for a cruise and overnight stay in stunning Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Vietnam, with huge rocky islands covered in vegetation that seem to rise out of the water.

This iconic landscape is perfect for swimming and exploring the natural caves.

Seafood lunch during the cruise.

In the evening, you'll be able to see the night fishing.

Dinner and overnight on board.

NB: This itinerary is subject to change in the event of bad weather or unavailability.

English-speaking guide during the cruise.

DAY 4 | Head to Hoi An

On board the boat, enjoy an early morning introduction to Tai Chi while admiring the sunrise, followed by a light breakfast.

You'll sail across the bay while enjoying brunch. You'll pass several rocks and islets, caves, and fish-farming villages.

Brunch on board. Disembarkation around 11.00 a.m.

You'll take the boat company's collective bus transfer to Hanoi and then change to a private car bound for Noi Bai Airport to take the flight to Da Nang.

On arrival, transfer to the city by private car with driver and check into your hotel in Hoi An.

Make your own dinner arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 5 | Free day in Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel.

Take advantage of this free day to relax on the beach or explore the city at your own pace.

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

A few suggestions for things to do:

  • Go to the beaches of An Bang and Cưa Dai, located about 4-5 km from the city centre, or Binh Minh, located in the south of Hoi An, about 20 km away.
  • Bike ride to explore Hoi An's abundant green countryside
  • Discover My Son Holy Ground
  • Walk through the ancient Hoi An streets, whose architecture dates back to the 19th century.

NB: No transfer or guide included for this day.

DAY 6 | Free day in Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day in Hoi An; enjoy the surrounding area at your leisure.

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

NB: No guide or driver/vehicle included on this day.

DAY 7 | Head to Hue

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure from your hotel with your driver for a private transfer to Hue.

Stop at the top of the Hải Vân Pass, a magnificent spot offering superb views over Da Nang Bay.

Arrival in Hue around midday.

The rest of the day is free to explore the city at your own pace.

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

NB: Driver and guide not included during your free time in Hue.

DAY 8 | Free day in Hue

Breakfast at the hotel.

The day is free to explore the city at leisure. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hue is a magnificent tribute to the cultural and religious centre of the last royal dynasty in Vietnam's history, from 1802 to 1945. The royal palaces and tombs offer a fascinating insight into the luxurious and secretive world of the glorious court.

Free day without transfers or guides included.

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9 | Head to Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer with your driver to Hue Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon).

On arrival, transfer to the city with your driver and guide.

The rest of the day will be free (without guide or transfer included) for you to explore the city at your leisure.

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10 | Free day in Ho Chi Minh

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a free day (excluding guide and transfer services) to explore the city on your own.

Make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11 | End of your stay in Ho Chi Minh and return flight

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll enjoy a free morning. Transfer to the airport by private car with driver for your return flight according to your departure time.

Make your own dining arrangements.

NB: The room is available until midday only.

Option: 3 or 5-night extension to Mui Ne

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne

You will set off in the early morning by private car (without a guide) for the renowned seaside resort town of Phan Thiet, arriving around midday. You will then have the rest of the day to relax on the beach in Mui Ne. Ten kilometres long and dotted with coconut palms, it's the perfect place to sunbathe in paradise. Please arrange your own meals. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 and 13 (for the 14-day package) / Days 12 to 15 (for the 16-day package): Relaxation and exploration of Mui Ne

Breakfast at the hotel. Free days to enjoy the beach. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 (for the 14-day package) / Day 16 (for the 16-day package): Return to Ho Chi Minh City for your return flight

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will leave Mui Ne for Saigon airport (SGN) for your international departure flight. Arrange your own meals. Rooms available until noon only.

Your accommodation

During this tour, you'll stay for 10 nights in the 4-star (local standards) hotels as listed below (or similar):

  • Hanoi: 2 nights at the 4-star Sunway Hotel Hanoi in a double or twin room
  • Halong Bay: 1 night cruise aboard the 4-star La Regina Grand Cruise
  • Hoi An: 3 nights at the 4-star Hadana Boutique Resort in a double or twin room
  • Hue: 2 nights at the 4-star White Lotus Hue Hotel in a double or twin room
  • Ho Chi Minh: 2 nights at the 4-star Eden Saigon Hotel in a double or twin room
  • For the Mui Ne extension: 3 or 5 nights at the 4-star Sunny Beach Hotel or the 4-star Muine Bay Resort in a double or twin room

Please note: If your initial accommodation is unavailable, we undertake to relocate you to an establishment of a similar standard.

Your board

During your tour, you will enjoy breakfast every day as well as the other meals mentioned in the programme, which are served in local restaurants with set menus.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Formalities:

  • For people booking the "hotel-only" package (without international flights), please send us your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in the "Help & Contact" section at the bottom of the page, so that we can organise your transfers.
  • Passport/visa: The visa exemption for British nationals is valid for stays of fewer than 45 days. Please note that this exemption cannot be extended or renewed on location. For stays longer than 45 days, you can apply for a visa online via Vietnam's national immigration portal. This "e-visa" is limited to a maximum period of 90 days with a single entry. Visitors awarded this visa should collect it from the designated counter on arrival at the airport in Vietnam. The e-visa is not renewable on location.
  • Your tour programme may be subject to change to meet local requirements.

Transfers and transport:

  • On arrival at the airport, an English-speaking guide will greet passengers in the exit hall with a sign bearing their name.
  • Round-trip airport-hotel transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle.
  • Transfers are in a private, air-conditioned, chauffeur-driven vehicle.
  • No guide or vehicle/driver is provided on free days.
  • Return transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi by the boat company's collective bus without a guide.
  • Domestic flights Hanoi - Danang - Hue - Ho Chi Minh in economy class including 7 kg of hand luggage and 20 kg of hold luggage

Guides:

  • Private English-speaking local guides as mentioned in the programme (except for the Ha Long Bay cruise: English-speaking guide to be shared on the boat only).
  • No guide on free days.

Accommodation:

Accommodation in hotels in double or twin rooms. As indicated, the hotels are classified as 4-star, according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to European standards.

Night 3: Overnight cruise with cabin accommodation.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • Accommodation in the selected category
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Booking fees
  • The 11-day / 10-night tour, with accommodation in the 4-star hotels as mentioned (or similar)
  • Breakfast package (as well as certain meals mentioned in local restaurants)
  • Reception and assistance by an English-speaking guide at the arrival airport
  • Return airport/hotel transfer
  • All mentioned transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip transfer Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi by shared bus
  • A local English-speaking guide for all mentioned visits
  • Hanoi - Da Nang and Hué - Ho Chi Minh City domestic flights
  • Group cruise on Halong Bay with local English-speaking guide and overnight stay on board
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Local taxes
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Transport on free days
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

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