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12 Days Impressive Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh city

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From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 25
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Start point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736400, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat Airport )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City independently
    • Cooking Class
    • Cu Chi war tunnel half day trip
    • HCM city tour
  2. Day 2

    Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands
    • Walk on Unicorn Island country lanes and orchards
    • View tropical fruits and folk song music performance
    • Visit fruit plantation
    • Hand-rowed sampan trip through Thoi Son canal
    • Visit family business
    • Visit honey-bee farm
    • Honey tea and coconut candy workshop
    • Cycling around Tan Thach village
    • Meet local villagers

    Optional Activities

    • Hammock relaxing for those unable to cycle
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    My Tho
    Unicorn Island
    Dragon Island
    Phoenix Island
    Tortoise Island
    Thoi Son Canal
    Tan Thach Village
  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Free exploration of Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • Explore local food scene
    • Discover local life in central Ho Chi Minh City
    • Cu Chi war tunnel half day tour
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Reunification Palace
    War Remnants Museum
    Da Nang
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hoi An old town with traditional architecture
    • Visit lantern shops
    • Visit costume made tailor

    Optional Activities

    • Sunbathing on the beach
    • Cycling to local village
    • Farming & Fishing trip
    • Hue city tour 1 day
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
  5. Day 5

    My Son

    Meals
    Lunch (Soft lunch on the boat with views along the river)

    Included Activities

    • Visit My Son sanctuary and temples
    • Guided tour of Cham ruins and towers
    • Boat trip on Thu Bon River
    • Experience local life along the river
    Landmarks
    My Son
    Thu Bon River
    Bach Dang Boat Station
  6. Day 6

    Hoi An to Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hoi An old town
    • Travel by train Da Nang to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Visit lantern shops
    • Visit costume tailor
    • Sunbathing on the beach
    • Cycling to local village
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
    Da Nang Train Station
  7. Day 7

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Hanoi train station to hotel
    • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Visit Ngoc Son Temple
    • Walk in the old town to experience local lifestyle

    Optional Activities

    • Water Puppet Show
    • Hanoi street food walking tour
    • Cooking class trip
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Ngoc Son Temple
    Hanoi Old Quarter
  8. Day 8

    Halong Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch), Dinner (Dinner with delicious Vietnamese foods)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise transfer and check-in with welcome drink
    • Traditional Vietnamese lunch
    • Visit Amazing Cave
    • Hike Ti Tov Island to viewpoint
    • Sunbathe on Ti Tov Island beach
    • Swimming in Halong Bay
    • Sunset time on cruise with fruit and local wine
    • Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration
    • Dinner with Vietnamese foods

    Optional Activities

    • Watch movie
    • Play cards
    • Attend squid fishing game
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Amazing Cave
    Ti Tov Island
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  9. Day 9

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch served while cruising back to Halong harbor)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing in Halong Bay
    • Breakfast
    • Kayaking among mountains in Halong Bay
    • Explore Halong Bay by kayak
    • Rest on cruise sundeck
    • Brunch while cruising back to harbor
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  10. Day 10

    Hanoi to Sapa

    Meals
    Dinner (Local dinner prepared with guide's family, with option to participate in cooking)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking through town to see daily life and architecture
    • Trek through terrace rice, corn and potato fields
    • Trek through minority villages
    • Visit waterfall with relaxation and photo time
    • Stay at guide's house with local family
    • Participate in dinner preparation if desired
    • Experience local family atmosphere and culture
    Landmarks
    Sapa
  11. Day 11

    Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with host family)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast with host family
    • Explore Sapa town
    • Visit local market in Sapa

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to further villages through bamboo forest and terrace fields
    • Work in host family's fields - harvesting, planting, or field care
    Landmarks
    Sapa
    Sapa Local Market
  12. Day 12

    Hanoi

    End point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai airport)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Noi Bai airport

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi street vendors
    • Explore old houses in tiny alleys
    • Shop for souvenirs
    • Photograph busy traffic and city life
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
    Noi Bai Airport
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  • 12 Days Impressive Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh city reviewer 1
    July 24th, 2024
    5
    Thank you for the most amazing tour of Vietnam. Everything ran smoothly and the communication with the Vietnam tour...
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    Traveled in June 2024
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    February 15th, 2024
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    Minh at Vietnam Real Tours, our local tour company on our independent tour of Vietnam, was an excellent tour manager!...
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  • E
    February 15th, 2023
    5
    Such a fantastic tour. Many different experiences and sights Nothing was a problem for Manh
    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Vietnam Real Tour
    Dear Elizabeth Thank you so much for letting us a chance to assist your holiday in Vietnam. We were so happy to see that you have enjoyed 12 Days holiday. I trust you have got a lot of lovely memories and experiences through Vietnam. We do hope to have your family, friends and you on our other tour in the future. Wish your family and you always healthy, happy and lucky. Best wishes! Manh & Vietnam Real Tour team!
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    February 8th, 2023
    5
    This was an excellent tour that managed to fit alot in without feeling rushed. Manh, our tour organiser, made us feel...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Vietnam Real Tour
    Dear Harriet What a happiness while reading your lovely reviews. My team and I were much more confident to work harder and harder thanks to your kind words. It motivated us so much to do best to bring you and other our customers the best to see how beautiful and lovely Vietnam is. Your kind encouragement help us a lot to to confident to arrange the mix of tour days with other people, and free time to explore on your own. Cannot thank you enough! Once again, thank you very much for sharing your great experience. Wish you all the best! Best wishes! Manh & Vietnam Real Tour team!
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    November 9th, 2022
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    Tour guide is great. Hotel accomodatio. Not good my husband and myself were hospitalized for viral infection. Old be...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Vietnam Real Tour
    Dear Edith Thank you so much for your feedback on here. I am Manh at Vietnam Real Tour. I am so afraid that your husband and you were sick during your holilday in Vietnam. I were more afraid that we have talked to each other via WhatsApp before departure date of your holiday. You told me that the health of your husband and of you were not good, very sick. I have shared with you that you should cancel your tour. My company would not charge any fee for your cancellation. Because I could imagine how hard for your holiday with your recent health. However, you decided to travel, and missed almost day tour and stay much time at the hospital. My team and partner had also did all the best to take care of you and your trip, but you would still missed a lot activities. I do hope that both of you now are very well at home. I really hope to have one more chance to welcome you to Vietnam when you are very healthy to exjoy and experience the beauty of Vietnam. From here, my team and I always wish you healthy and happy. Best wishes! Manh & Vietnam Real Tour team!
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  • 12 Days Impressive Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh city reviewer 6
    December 28th, 2019
    5
    Our experience on this tour was excellent in every way. Manh was especially responsive to emails and special...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • 12 Days Impressive Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh city reviewer 7
    October 21st, 2019
    4.5
    Communication with the tour operator was good. Flexible with our wishes. Fast response. All our trips, pick-ups and...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • 12 Days Impressive Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh city reviewer 8
    September 18th, 2019
    5
    I am so humbled by the experience i got from this Vietnam tour. The tour agent was so well organised...pick ups were...
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    Traveled in September 2019
  • 12 Days Impressive Vietnam From Ho Chi Minh city reviewer 9
    May 12th, 2019
    4.5
    Although my friend and I asked him to make so many arrangements for us, he was so nice and always got things down...
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    Traveled in April 2019
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    April 8th, 2019
    4
    Well organised and good communication.
    Traveled in February 2019

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    Asked on September 6th, 2025

    What is the single supplement cost and is wifi included at hotels?

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten September 2025

      Single supplement costs extra 351 usd. Every hotel has free wifi.

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      All dietary requests such as vegetarian or gluten-free needs are catered for throughout the tour.

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    Are any transport services provided from the airport upon arrival?

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      Yes, tour arrangements include a driver who will pick you up from the airport upon your arrival.

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    What happens if we feel tired during the trek?

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      If you feel tired during the trek, the tour arranges motorbike support to take you directly to the local homestay.

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    Asked on March 25th, 2024

    If I have mobility concerns during the trek, what arrangements are made?

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      The tour is equipped to assist those with mobility concerns through various means like shortened trek paths or motorized transportation options.

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    Cornelia

    Asked on March 24th, 2024

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      You can apply for a visa via an E-visa link provided upon booking confirmation.

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    Carole

    Asked on March 17th, 2024

    Is there an extra charge for a single person traveling alone?

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      Yes, there is an extra charge for single room: surcharge 350 usd. You can see the total price for 1 person when you click on the date you want. The total price for single room option: 1179 usd

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    Patrick

    Asked on March 15th, 2024

    do you have any of the tours that do over night trains to Da Nang from Ho Chi Min and then on to Hanoi with no flights? only using trains?

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten March 2024

      yes, every tour can change from the flight to the train. If you interest this 12 days tour, we can arrange the Overnight train from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang, and the Overnight train from Da Nang to Hanoi. The price is the same.

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    • 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.
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