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Explore Vietnam

11 days
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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
4.3
23 traveler reviews
Explore Vietnam - Intrepid Travel

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Platinum Operator
Intrepid Travel
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 15 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Hanoi
    Hanoi
  • Cat Ba Island
    Cat Ba Island
  • Ninh Binh
    Ninh Binh
  • Hue
    Hue
  • Hoi An
    Hoi An
  • Ho Chi Minh City
    Ho Chi Minh City
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Highlights

  • Explore Halong Bay for yourself
  • Swim on Ti Top Island Beach
  • Take an overnight train to Hanoi
  • Visit Vietnam's southeast coast

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Hanoi
  2. Day 2 Hanoi
  3. Day 3 Cat Ba
  4. Day 4 Ninh Binh
  5. Day 5 Ninh Binh – Overnight train
  6. Day 6 Hue
  7. Day 7 Hoi An
  8. Day 8 Hoi An
  9. Day 9 Overnight Train
  10. Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
  11. Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

4.6
(8,956 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,430

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    4.6
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  • Explore Vietnam reviewer 1
    · October 3rd, 2019
    Great trip made very special by our guide Ngu going the extra mile
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    This trip provides you with the convenience of having your transport and accommodation organised as well as the flexibility to choose your own activities in each city.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The trip was excellent. The pace was good, the accommodation was good (with just one issue throughout the entire trip) and the guide, Cong, was excellent.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The whole trip ran smoothly and was hassle free
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    It was my visit time with Intrepid & found the whole experience was very well organised & run from the start to the end.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Whilst a budget tour, I feel it could Ofer more local insite.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Very friendly and informative. He showed us lots of good local places to shop and eat. Very knowledgeable of the history
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Instructor was full of knowledge and enthusiasm very well prepared and understood everyone’s needs.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    It was overall ok. Nha Trang wasn't really worth going.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The experience was really awesome ! The country is amazing, the landscaps, the culture, the food ! Everything is amazing. Our leader was really great!
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    Trip date: December 2018
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 62555

  • Currency
    ₫
    Dong
    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Vietnam
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 24th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Intrepid Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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