Vietnam on a Shoestring

13 days

Indicative cost incl. flights:

£2,451 per person

Prices are based on two people travelling together in low-season, with Economy flights and 3-star hotels.

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Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Hoi An & Danang

Hanoi

Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay

Day 1

Fly overnight from London to Hanoi.

Day 2

Arrive to Hanoi today. You will be met on arrival at the airport by your private driver and guide who will transfer you to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and explore at your own pace.

Day 3

This morning explore the city on a private walking tour with your guide. Visit bustling markets, narrow streets with cosy coffee shops and learn about the local culture. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own. We recommend visiting the museums and historical sites.

Day 4

Today is yours to explore under your own steam. How about strolling around Hoan Kiem Lake, or exploring the bustle of the Old Quarter or even visiting one of the many wonderful museums in the city.

Day 5

Today depart for your overnight Halong Bay Cruise. You will be transferred to your boat for you to enjoy a cruise around this breath-taking area of Northern Vietnam. Enjoy visits to beaches, caves and even try your hand at squid fishing once the sun has set over the bay.

Day 6

Wake up in the middle of the towering limestone karsts to enjoy a Tai Chi class on the top deck of your boat. A delicious breakfast will follow before you head back to the pier and continue your journey to Hoi An by short flight.

Day 7

Today is yours to enjoy picturesque Hoi An. Additional sightseeing tours and even cooking classes can be added here but you may prefer to spend your day relaxing on the beach.

Day 8

Today is free to explore. If you would like to add additional experiences here then we highly recommend a cycle tour, jeep tour to My Son or a boat tour to the Cham Islands for snorkelling.

Day 9

Another day at leisure - Hoi An has so much to see and do, we have no doubt will enjoy your free time here.

Day 10

After your short flight to Saigon the day is yours to explore the city - we can send you sightseeing suggestions and highly recommend a vespa street food tour this evening.

Day 11

Start the day with a private sightseeing tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels - discover the underground network system or stay above ground and learn more about the war before heading back to the big city for the afternoon.

Day 12

Spend your free time strolling through Ho Chi Minh City’s colonial quarter. Here you'll find plenty of boutique shops and market stalls, as well as Vietnamese coffee shops where you can soak up all the charms of the city.

Day 13

Today you will be transferred back to the airport for your international flight by your private driver. Depart back to the UK this evening.

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Similar Holidays

Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

This two-week jaunt around Vietnam is our favourite budget option for those wanting to tick off the main highlights, travel overland and stay in local clean, comfortable, boutique hotels. With 3 star accommodation, private guided sightseeing, ample leisure time and even a beach break to end your holiday, this is the perfect trip for first-timers to Vietnam or those looking for an exceptionally good value trip.

If you want to upgrade to 4 star or 5-star hotels then this is certainly possible, just give us a call and speak to our consultants who would be happy to discuss changes with you and advise the supplements that will be added. Alternatively, combine this tour with a few nights in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore for a city stopover.

3 nights Hanoi – 1 night Halong Bay Cruise – 4 nights Hoi An – 3 nights Saigon