I'm 68 but in good shape., the maximum age of 35 is mandatory for this tour? I'm traveling alone.

I'm sorry but this particular tour is age-restricted to travellers between 18 and 35 years old. It's not based on fitness level, but rather designed to bring together people of a similar age group and travel style. However, we'd be very happy to suggest a similar itinerary with no age restrictions, suitable for all adult travellers.

I've been looking at the tour of Vietnam for travellers between 18-29, including cat ba island, and am very keen on joining. However I have to be in Hoi An 6/7 September, and can only make the trip departing Hanoi on the 31st of August. Would it be possible for me to hop off in Hoi an (and not go to Ho Chi Minh), and is there anyway I could do this without paying for the remaining days?

We can check with our local operators regarding your request to be dropped off at Hoi an. However since the tour is sold as a package we are unfortunately unable to adjust the price for the unused days.

Is daily breakfast included in the price? Also, I am a strict vegetarian (i.e., no eggs, no seafood and no meat of any type).

For this trip there are only 3 meals included (2 lunches and 1 dinner). A vegetarian diet is possible in Vietnam however, its best to note that options may be limited especially in smaller villages.

Is there a way to get a deal if my friend and I both book on this tour?

Our trip prices are subject to variable and seasonal pricing. We cannot offer a discount or a lower price than the listed price.

Can I check into the hotel early in Hanoi?

In some destinations, we provide day rooms for shared group use before check-in time; however, if you booked a Single Supplement, it won't apply to these day rooms.

We're a 55+ couple, one with mobility issues. I don't see a version of this trip for us, or am I missing it?

This specific itinerary is just for 18 - 25 year old's however, we do offer a few different variations for all ages. Here are some recommendations: Vietnam Express Southbound, Classic Vietnam, Scenic Vietnam. We can assist in recommending the best fitted itinerary based on mobility issues.

Are there any specific travel documents required for the tour?

You do not need specific travel documents; a copy of your TourRadar confirmation notification will suffice to join the tour.

I am looking to travel in April 2025. I am looking at tours with a single private room. Is the single room available and how much is the single supplement charge?

A single supplement is available for $275 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 5 & 10 (overnight train) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability.

What are the included services for the Essential Vietnam tour?

The tour includes 2 lunches, 1 dinner, transport by boat, overnight sleeper train, private minibus, hotel stays, and various planned activities like kayaking and local tours.

Are there any activities included in the tour price, and can additional activities be purchased?

Some activities are included, but additional services need to be paid for on the ground.

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18 to 35s Essential Vietnam (10 destinations)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's streets and sights
- Visit roadside food stalls and try local bia hoi beer
- Watch motorbike traffic
- Explore nightlife and cocktail bars
Landmarks
Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Wander along shaded boulevards
- Relax in public parks with street food
- Visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
- Visit the Temple of Literature
- Visit the Fine Arts Museum
- Lunch at KOTO
- Explore centuries-old architecture
Landmarks
Hoan Kiem Lake
Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
Temple of Literature
Fine Arts Museum
Day 3
Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay
Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay
Meals
Lunch (Seafood lunch prepared by onboard chef)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Bai Tu Long Bay
- Seafood lunch prepared by onboard chef
- Kayaking in Bai Tu Long Bay
- Swimming at private beach
Landmarks
Cat Ba Island
Lan Ha Bay
Ha Long Bay
Day 4
Bai Tu Long Bay - Ninh Binh
Bai Tu Long Bay - Ninh Binh
Included Activities
- Bike tour to visit ancient citadel
- Visit Temple of King Dinh
- Visit Temple of King Le
- Visit temples and pagodas in Hoa Lu
Landmarks
Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel
Temple of King Dinh
Temple of King Le
Day 5
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh
Optional Activities
- Trek to Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to mountain peak
- Boat tour past limestone karst peaks, caves and temples
- Explore filming locations from King Kong movie
Landmarks
Mua Cave
Ngo Dong River
Day 6
Hue
Hue
Meals
Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner at local family home)
Included Activities
- Home cooked dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Explore Hue's walled citadel
- Visit Forbidden Purple Palace
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Cycle to royal tombs
- Visit tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Landmarks
Hue Citadel
Forbidden Purple Palace
Perfume River
Thien Mu Pagoda
Dong Ba Market
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Day 7
Hue - Hoi An
Hue - Hoi An
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town
Optional Activities
- Visit historic house of prominent trader
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit Chinese assembly hall
- Visit museum
- Play bingo in town square
Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
Japanese Covered Bridge
Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An
Meals
Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch at Tra Que Vegetable Village using ingredients picked during garden tour)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Tra Que Vegetable Village
- Garden-to-table experience with local chef
- Lunch using freshly picked ingredients
Optional Activities
- Visit Central Market
- Browse paintings, woodwork, ceramics and lanterns
- Visit same-day tailors
- Wander lantern-lit streets for photos
Landmarks
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Central Market
Day 9
Hoi An - Quy Nhon
Hoi An - Quy Nhon
Optional Activities
- Visit Banh It Tower
- Visit Cahn Tien Tower (Bronze Tower)
- Food tour trying banh xeo tom nhay (crunchy pancake with fresh prawn)
- Food tour trying nem nuong (grilled pork sausage)
- Food tour trying bun ca (fish noodle soup)
- Hike at Eo Gio for coastal views
- Relax at local restaurants
Landmarks
Banh It Tower
Cahn Tien Tower
Eo Gio
Day 10
Quy Nhon
Quy Nhon
Optional Activities
- Visit Con Chim Ecological Zone for fishing
- Visit Con Chim Ecological Zone for stand up paddleboarding
- Visit Ky Co Beach
- Day trip to Hon Kho Island for swimming
Landmarks
Con Chim Ecological Zone
Ky Co Beach
Hon Kho Island
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Included Activities
- Local market visit
- Local coffee experience
Optional Activities
- Browse street food markets
- Try banh da xuc hen (fried clams with rice crackers)
- Try banh xeo (savoury stuffed crepes)
- Gather for meal and drinks on Pham Ngu Lao Street
Landmarks
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Trip to Mekong Delta
- Trip to Phu Quoc Island
Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta
Phu Quoc Island

Landmarks
Hanoi

Landmarks
Hoan Kiem Lake
Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
Temple of Literature
Fine Arts Museum

Landmarks
Cat Ba Island
Lan Ha Bay
Ha Long Bay

Landmarks
Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel
Temple of King Dinh
Temple of King Le

Landmarks
Mua Cave
Ngo Dong River

Landmarks
Hue Citadel
Forbidden Purple Palace
Perfume River
Thien Mu Pagoda
Dong Ba Market
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
Japanese Covered Bridge

Landmarks
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Central Market

Landmarks
Banh It Tower
Cahn Tien Tower
Eo Gio

Landmarks
Con Chim Ecological Zone
Ky Co Beach
Hon Kho Island

Landmarks
Pham Ngu Lao Street

Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta
Phu Quoc Island

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
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4.4

Overall rating based on 22 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.4
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
3.8
Food
4.4
Tour Operator
4.5

Zade5.0•July 2024
Amazing experience. Great itinerary put together by our guide / Intrepid, beautiful country sights all throughout...
Amazing experience. Great itinerary put together by our guide / Intrepid, beautiful country sights all throughout Vietnam, fun group activities and everything you could really want out of a trip. Our tour guide Tuyet was a very lovely and easy to get along with host, and i had a blast all-throughout the whole trip. Could highly recommend to another :)Show more
Traveled in July 2024
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Zade, thank you for sharing your trip experience with us! These pictures are a very cool cross section of what to expect while in Vietnam. We are thrilled to hear that Tuyet was a great guide and we will pass along your kind words. We hope to see you again when you are ready for your next adventure, stay well.
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Tarik5.0•January 2020
Really enjoyable and well structured tour. Tuan was a really helpful and insightful guide and was able to manage the...
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Traveled in January 2020
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We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Vietnam Tarik! We will pass on your great feedback to your local leader Tuan as well.
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Samual4.2•September 2019
Professional Service, Excellent Guidance from tour leader - ""Lucky"" who provided us with adequate support and...
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Traveled in December 2018
Sam4.2•September 2019
Really good guide and lots of things to do.
Traveled in December 2018
Gemma4.5•September 2019
I gave this score as I believe this tour was an amazing experience and I would like others to discover Vietnam the...
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Traveled in December 2018
Evelyn4.7•September 2019
Organises the basic of the trip and very flexible with activities. As well as the limit on the age group was good for...
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Traveled in December 2018
Alanna4.0•September 2019
Lucky was amazing and so helpful. He made us feel like a family and was sooo funny
Traveled in December 2018
Adrian5.0•September 2019
Tour guide was highly knowledgeable and very fitting for the experience. I would highly recommend intrepid to my...
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Traveled in December 2018
Tulika4.8•September 2019
This was my very first experience travelling with Intrepid and I feel it was memorable mainly because of our Team...
This was my very first experience travelling with Intrepid and I feel it was memorable mainly because of our Team Leader - Thao. He made sure we enjoyed every second of the tour and bonded with us extremely well. I would recommend Thao to be included in all the Vietnam tours. I would recommend all my friends to choose Intrepid whenever they're travelling to Vietnam. The whole experience created was very balanced. We indulged in the local culture, explored new places, ate local food, and made friends for a lifetime.Show more
Traveled in December 2018
Vidhya4.0•September 2019
Very well organised and plenty of free time to do activities to suit one’s interest.
Traveled in December 2018

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James
Asked on October 5th, 2025
I'm 68 but in good shape., the maximum age of 35 is mandatory for this tour? I'm traveling alone.
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  I'm sorry but this particular tour is age-restricted to travellers between 18 and 35 years old. It's not based on fitness level, but rather designed to bring together people of a similar age group and travel style. However, we'd be very happy to suggest a similar itinerary with no age restrictions, suitable for all adult travellers.
J
Janet
Asked on July 31st, 2025
I've been looking at the tour of Vietnam for travellers between 18-29, including cat ba island, and am very keen on joining. However I have to be in Hoi An 6/7 September, and can only make the trip departing Hanoi on the 31st of August. Would it be possible for me to hop off in Hoi an (and not go to Ho Chi Minh), and is there anyway I could do this without paying for the remaining days?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  We can check with our local operators regarding your request to be dropped off at Hoi an. However since the tour is sold as a package we are unfortunately unable to adjust the price for the unused days.
J
Justin
Asked on June 18th, 2025
Is daily breakfast included in the price? Also, I am a strict vegetarian (i.e., no eggs, no seafood and no meat of any type).
Meals
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  For this trip there are only 3 meals included (2 lunches and 1 dinner). A vegetarian diet is possible in Vietnam however, its best to note that options may be limited especially in smaller villages.
A
Alex
Asked on March 31st, 2025
Is there a way to get a deal if my friend and I both book on this tour?
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  Our trip prices are subject to variable and seasonal pricing. We cannot offer a discount or a lower price than the listed price.
A
Andrew
Asked on December 15th, 2024
Can I check into the hotel early in Hanoi?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  In some destinations, we provide day rooms for shared group use before check-in time; however, if you booked a Single Supplement, it won't apply to these day rooms.
C
Carolyn
Asked on December 12th, 2024
We're a 55+ couple, one with mobility issues. I don't see a version of this trip for us, or am I missing it?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  This specific itinerary is just for 18 - 25 year old's however, we do offer a few different variations for all ages. Here are some recommendations: Vietnam Express Southbound, Classic Vietnam, Scenic Vietnam. We can assist in recommending the best fitted itinerary based on mobility issues.
P
Pat
Asked on December 1st, 2024
Are there any specific travel documents required for the tour?
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  You do not need specific travel documents; a copy of your TourRadar confirmation notification will suffice to join the tour.
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Louise
Asked on November 23rd, 2024
I am looking to travel in April 2025. I am looking at tours with a single private room. Is the single room available and how much is the single supplement charge?
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Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  A single supplement is available for $275 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 5 & 10 (overnight train) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability.
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Rosalie
Asked on September 19th, 2024
What are the included services for the Essential Vietnam tour?
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  The tour includes 2 lunches, 1 dinner, transport by boat, overnight sleeper train, private minibus, hotel stays, and various planned activities like kayaking and local tours.
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Mees
Asked on July 27th, 2024
Are there any activities included in the tour price, and can additional activities be purchased?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  Some activities are included, but additional services need to be paid for on the ground.

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