Vietnam Insights Small Group Tour • Freedom Destinations

Vietnam Insights

11 day Small Group Tour – from £1599

With flights from £2479

Head North to South on this comprehensive small group tour, visiting some of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural landscapes, ancient towns and lively cities.

Highlights:
  • Enjoy a overnight cruise on the mystical Halong Bay
  • Explore the city sights and visit the Cu Chi Tunnels in Saigon
  • Discover the fascinating ancient towns of Hue and Hoi An
  • Marvel at the stunning landscapes of Ninh Binh
  • Journey through the waterways of the Mekong Delta

Your Itinerary

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Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 1 – Hanoi

On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time until your tour briefing…

On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time until your tour briefing and welcome drinks with your fellow travellers.

    Le Jardin Hanoi or similar
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 2 – Hanoi

Spend the day discovering Hanoi’s must-visit sites including the infamous Hoa Lo Prison and Don Xuan…

Spend the day discovering Hanoi’s must-visit sites including the infamous Hoa Lo Prison and Don Xuan Market. Walk through the crowded streets of the city’s Old Quarter, pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the historical St Joseph’s Cathedral before stopping by Hoan Kiem Lake, situated in the heart of the city and enjoying a wonderful afternoon nearby. At the Ho Chi Minh quarter, see the Mausoleum where the former leader lies in state, the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda.

    Le Jardin Hanoi or similar
    Breakfast and Lunch
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Day 3 – Ninh Binh

Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. With its natural beauty, shadowed by the many jungle covered…

Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. With its natural beauty, shadowed by the many jungle covered karsts, visit the vine-covered structures of Hoa Lu. Venture through the expansive network of caverns and grottos in Trang An, as you glide along in a paddle boat.

    Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel or similar
    Breakfast
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Bhaya Cruise, Halong Bay

Day 4 – Halong Bay

Drive from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s stunning natural wonders. Board a beautifully…

Drive from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s stunning natural wonders. Board a beautifully appointed junk boat and begin to cruise the impressive emerald waters of Halong Bay. Enjoy lunch before stopping to explore the many secluded corners of the bay. In the evening, retreat to your private cabin, or relax on the main deck or at the bar.

    Victoria Star Cruise or similar
    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Bhaya Cruise, Halong Bay
Thai Chi, Bhaya Classic

Day 5 – Halong to Hue

Rise early to enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, or choose to relax before…

Rise early to enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, or choose to relax before feasting on a delicious buffet brunch. After disembarkation, drive back to Hanoi for your onward flight to the former imperial capital of Hue, situated on the banks of the Perfume River.

    Pilgrimage Village, Hue or similar
    Brunch
Thai Chi, Bhaya Classic
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue

Day 6 – Hue

Explore Hue city’s sites including Emperor Tu Duc’s elaborate tomb, Imperial Palace, the Ancient Citadel and…

Explore Hue city’s sites including Emperor Tu Duc’s elaborate tomb, Imperial Palace, the Ancient Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. From Hue, drive to Hoi An. This beloved ancient town will steal your heart with its breathtaking landscapes, unique culture and friendly locals. This evening is free for you to explore Hoi An at leisure.

    Le Pavilion Luxury Hoi An or similar
    Breakfast
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue
Hoi An, Vietnam

Day 7 – Hoi An

Visit by bike the technicolour Tam Thanh village that explodes with colour around every corner. Experience…

Visit by bike the technicolour Tam Thanh village that explodes with colour around every corner. Experience local life with a visit to the Thanh Dong Organic Farm and learn the traditional farming methods adopted by this village. Chat with the local farmers, take part in farming activities and gain a deeper understanding into the farm-to-table concept with ingredients for their meals harvested directly from the farm. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour to some of the main sites of Hoi An.

    Le Pavilion Luxury Hoi An or similar
    Breakfast
Hoi An, Vietnam
Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon

Day 8 – Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels

After breakfast, take a short drive to Danang to fly to Saigon. Upon arrival, transfer to…

After breakfast, take a short drive to Danang to fly to Saigon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon continue your journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover the vast network of underground tunnels and their importance during the war. Return to Saigon and spend the evening at leisure.

    The Hotel Equatorial, Saigon or similar
    Breakfast
Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon
Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Day 9 – Mekong Delta

From Saigon, travel south to the Mekong Delta and experience the vibrant scenes and rural villages…

From Saigon, travel south to the Mekong Delta and experience the vibrant scenes and rural villages of Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’. Further explore the vast maze of rivers, canals and islands and the riverside villages as you make your way to Can Tho, the main city of the Mekong Delta.

    TTC Hotel Premium Can Tho or similar
    Breakfast and Lunch
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Day 10 – Can Tho to Saigon

An early morning departure from your hotel takes you to Cai Be floating market. Board a…

An early morning departure from your hotel takes you to Cai Be floating market. Board a traditional boat at the local Cai Be pier and start cruising along the floating market while sampling tropical fresh fruits. Disembark the boat temporarily to explore deeper about the local life by visiting the town’s business and craft factories. A leisurely sampan ride through canals is followed by a stop at an ancient house where a delicious home hosted lunch with Mekong’s specialties awaits.

After lunch, continue to cruise upstream the Mighty Mekong toward Vinh Long. Along the way, you will observe the typical Mekong Delta rural local life with stops at a local brick & pottery making factory and a floating fish farm before we take you back to the mainland where your car already waiting to take you back to Can Tho for overnight.

    The Hotel Equatorial, Saigon or similar
    Breakfast and Dinner
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon

Day 11 – Saigon & Farewell

Take part in a morning Saigon city guided walking tour. Uncover the rich history of this…

Take part in a morning Saigon city guided walking tour. Uncover the rich history of this spirited city as you visit some of its main attractions – Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the Municipal Theatre just to name a few. Enjoy these last moments in Saigon before you transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

    Breakfast
Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon

Your Itinerary

Day 1

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Hanoi

On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time until your tour briefing and welcome drinks with your fellow travellers.

    Le Jardin Hanoi or similar
Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 2

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Hanoi

Spend the day discovering Hanoi’s must-visit sites including the infamous Hoa Lo Prison and Don Xuan Market. Walk through the crowded streets of the city’s Old Quarter, pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the historical St Joseph’s Cathedral before stopping by Hoan Kiem Lake, situated in the heart of the city and enjoying a wonderful afternoon nearby. At the Ho Chi Minh quarter, see the Mausoleum where the former leader lies in state, the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda.

    Le Jardin Hanoi or similar
    Breakfast and Lunch
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 3

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Ninh Binh

Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. With its natural beauty, shadowed by the many jungle covered karsts, visit the vine-covered structures of Hoa Lu. Venture through the expansive network of caverns and grottos in Trang An, as you glide along in a paddle boat.

    Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel or similar
    Breakfast
Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Day 4

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Halong Bay

Drive from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s stunning natural wonders. Board a beautifully appointed junk boat and begin to cruise the impressive emerald waters of Halong Bay. Enjoy lunch before stopping to explore the many secluded corners of the bay. In the evening, retreat to your private cabin, or relax on the main deck or at the bar.

    Victoria Star Cruise or similar
    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Bhaya Cruise, Halong Bay

Day 5

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Halong to Hue

Rise early to enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, or choose to relax before feasting on a delicious buffet brunch. After disembarkation, drive back to Hanoi for your onward flight to the former imperial capital of Hue, situated on the banks of the Perfume River.

    Pilgrimage Village, Hue or similar
    Brunch
Thai Chi, Bhaya Classic

Day 6

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Hue

Explore Hue city’s sites including Emperor Tu Duc’s elaborate tomb, Imperial Palace, the Ancient Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. From Hue, drive to Hoi An. This beloved ancient town will steal your heart with its breathtaking landscapes, unique culture and friendly locals. This evening is free for you to explore Hoi An at leisure.

    Le Pavilion Luxury Hoi An or similar
    Breakfast
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue

Day 7

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Hoi An

Visit by bike the technicolour Tam Thanh village that explodes with colour around every corner. Experience local life with a visit to the Thanh Dong Organic Farm and learn the traditional farming methods adopted by this village. Chat with the local farmers, take part in farming activities and gain a deeper understanding into the farm-to-table concept with ingredients for their meals harvested directly from the farm. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour to some of the main sites of Hoi An.

    Le Pavilion Luxury Hoi An or similar
    Breakfast
Hoi An, Vietnam

Day 8

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Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels

After breakfast, take a short drive to Danang to fly to Saigon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon continue your journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover the vast network of underground tunnels and their importance during the war. Return to Saigon and spend the evening at leisure.

    The Hotel Equatorial, Saigon or similar
    Breakfast
Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon

Day 9

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Mekong Delta

From Saigon, travel south to the Mekong Delta and experience the vibrant scenes and rural villages of Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’. Further explore the vast maze of rivers, canals and islands and the riverside villages as you make your way to Can Tho, the main city of the Mekong Delta.

    TTC Hotel Premium Can Tho or similar
    Breakfast and Lunch
Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Day 10

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Can Tho to Saigon

An early morning departure from your hotel takes you to Cai Be floating market. Board a traditional boat at the local Cai Be pier and start cruising along the floating market while sampling tropical fresh fruits. Disembark the boat temporarily to explore deeper about the local life by visiting the town’s business and craft factories. A leisurely sampan ride through canals is followed by a stop at an ancient house where a delicious home hosted lunch with Mekong’s specialties awaits.

After lunch, continue to cruise upstream the Mighty Mekong toward Vinh Long. Along the way, you will observe the typical Mekong Delta rural local life with stops at a local brick & pottery making factory and a floating fish farm before we take you back to the mainland where your car already waiting to take you back to Can Tho for overnight.

    The Hotel Equatorial, Saigon or similar
    Breakfast and Dinner
Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Day 11

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Saigon & Farewell

Take part in a morning Saigon city guided walking tour. Uncover the rich history of this spirited city as you visit some of its main attractions – Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the Municipal Theatre just to name a few. Enjoy these last moments in Saigon before you transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

    Breakfast
Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon

Meals & Inclusions

9 nights’ hotel accommodation
Overnight Halong Bay cruise
Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
All travel, with a maximum group size of 16
Expert local guides
Sightseeing and entrance fees
2 internal flights within Vietnam
Arrival and departure transfers

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2023-12-17

2024-01-07

2024-01-21

2024-02-04

2024-02-18

2024-03-03

2024-03-17

2024-03-31

2024-04-14

2024-04-28

2024-05-12

2024-05-26

2024-06-09

2024-06-23

2024-07-07

2024-07-21

2024-08-04

2024-08-18

2024-09-08

2024-09-22

2024-10-06

2024-10-20

2024-11-03

2024-11-17

2024-12-01

2024-12-15

2024-12-29

2025-01-12

2025-01-26

2025-02-09

2025-02-23

2025-03-09

2025-03-23

To confirm availability call 0333 234 3112

Flights & More

With FREEDOM, you can book your Vietnam Insights small group tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:

  • Extra nights in Hanoi and Saigon
  • A beach stay in Phu Quoc or a Thai island
  • A Mekong River cruise to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Next Steps

Please get in touch with our Asia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Vietnam Insights

11 day Small Group Tour – from £1599

With flights from £2479

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