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Best of Vietnam

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Pham Ngu Lao Street open-air market
    • Visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
    • Dinner at one of the city's restaurants
    Landmarks
    Pham Ngu Lao Street
    Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
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  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Included Activities

    • Mekong Delta sightseeing tour
    • Boat exploration of Mekong Delta waterways
    • Orchard visit and tropical fruit sampling
    • Local cottage industries visit
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
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  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cu Chi Tunnels visit
    • Ho Chi Minh City city tour
    • War Remnants Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City restaurants
    • Sample local street food
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Reunification Palace
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Opera House
    War Remnants Museum
  4. Day 4

    Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat

    Optional Activities

    • Wander the streets of Dalat
    • Visit Hang Nga guesthouse
    • Café stop for artichoke tea
    Landmarks
    Hang Nga Guesthouse
  5. Day 5

    Dalat

    Included Activities

    • Dalat garden visit

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through gardens and plantations
  6. Day 6

    Dalat to Nha Trang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the beach
    • Try a mud bath
    • Visit a beachside bar
    • Sample fresh seafood
    Landmarks
    Nha Trang Beach
  7. Day 7

    Nha Trang to Da Nang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nha Trang Bay boat trip
    • Mieu Island fishing village visit
    • Bamboo basket boat fishing experience
    • Tam Island swimming and snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Nha Trang Bay
    Mieu Island
    Tam Island
  8. Day 8

    Da Nang to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Hoi An Old Town walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town at your own pace
    • Visit specialty shops
    • Get clothes tailor-made
    • Browse art galleries
    • Shop for paintings, woodwork, ceramics, and embroidery
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
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  9. Day 9

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chinese shophouses
    • Explore the market
    • Visit Cua Dai Beach
    • Cycle to rice fields
    • Browse art galleries
    • Happy hour at waterside restaurant
    Landmarks
    Cua Dai Beach
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  10. Day 10

    Hoi An to Hue

    Included Activities

    • Hue Imperial City entrance and guided visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit My Khe Beach
    • Stop at Lang Co fishing village
    • Visit Dong Ba Market
    • Sample local specialties
    Landmarks
    My Khe Beach
    Hai Van Pass
    Lang Co
    Imperial Citadel of Hue
    Forbidden Purple City
    Dong Ba Market
  11. Day 11

    Hue

    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian feast in a nunnery)

    Included Activities

    • Hue highlights and back streets tour by motorbike
    • Thanh Toan covered bridge visit
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Vegetarian lunch at pagoda
    • Emperor Tu Duc royal tomb visit
    Landmarks
    Thanh Toan Covered Bridge
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
  12. Day 12

    Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

    Included Activities

    • Vinh Moc Tunnels visit
    • Lam Thuong village homestay
    Landmarks
    Vinh Moc Tunnels
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  13. Day 13

    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Dong Hoi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park visit
    • Thien Duong (Paradise Cave) visit
    • Phong Cave visit
    Landmarks
    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
    Thien Duong Cave (Paradise Cave)
    Phong Cave
    Son River
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer
    • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex visit
    • One Pillar Pagoda visit
    • Water puppet show
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Ho Chi Minh Museum
  15. Day 15

    Hanoi to Lam Thuong

    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner made by hosts using local ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Vun Art Centre visit
    • Lam Thuong village homestay
    • Herbal footbath
    • Home-cooked dinner
    Landmarks
    Vun Art Centre
  16. Day 16

    Lam Thuong

    Included Activities

    • Lam Thuong hiking
    • Lam Thuong village handicraft workshop visit

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore the village
  17. Day 17

    Lam Thuong to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Luc Yen gemstone market
    • Purchase souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Luc Yen Gemstone Market
  18. Day 18

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on boat), Dinner (Dinner on boat)

    Included Activities

    • Halong Bay boat trip
    • Cave exploration
    • Dinner on boat
    • Overnight accommodation on boat

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking in Halong Bay
    • Swimming at private beach
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Bai Chay Harbour
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  19. Day 19

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
    • Visit a bia hoi microbar
    • Optional farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
  20. Day 20

    Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures Hanoi tours
    • Ninh Binh Mini Adventure tour (USD355)
    • Hiking in Sapa tour (USD432)
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  • Guide
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  • Best of Vietnam reviewer 1
    February 18th, 2025
    4
    20 days were needed to cover the country. It was very varied, and really worthwhile. The guide prepared information...
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    Traveled in January 2025
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    Thank you for sharing your experience, Ilse! We're glad you found the trip worthwhile and appreciated your guide’s efforts in keeping you informed, especially during the TET holiday period. We also sincerely appreciate your suggestions on timing adjustments and will take them into consideration. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to be able to welcome you on another adventure soon.
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    September 18th, 2019
    5
    I was very impressed with our group leader.She was very passionate about showing the group her country and also...
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    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Well rounded trip,getting to meet the locals and experience how they live. Had a great guide who was very informed...
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    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Our guide Nga was the greatest.
    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.8
    Variety of activities, great experiences and an amazing tour leader.
    Traveled in January 2019
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    September 18th, 2019
    5
    I love intrepid because it makes traveling so easy. They take care of all the small aspects of traveling that can be...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    5
    Good experience of the country
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    Trip was packed with adventures and well organized!Our tour leader, Tan, was attentive, knowledgeable and helpful in...
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    Traveled in December 2018
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    September 18th, 2019
    4.5
    The locations covered on the trip were well planned. The tour guide provided by intrepid was very attentive and...
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  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    5
    Our guide had excellent knowledge of each location we went to and was able to assist us with anything we need. The...
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    Traveled in December 2018

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    Asked on July 25th, 2024

    What's the single supplement for this trip please?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      A single supplement is available for $750 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes days 15&16 (homestays), days 7&13 (overnight trains), and Days 18 (overnight boat) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

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    Are airport transfers included?

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      Airport transfers are not included in the package, however, can be arranged at an additional cost.

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    Barbara

    Asked on October 24th, 2022

    We are a group of 10 or 12 retries looking forward to travel to Vietnam on the 12th. of Feb. returning 3rd. of March 2023 can you please rate the hotels accommodation in stars. the tour name is (Best of Vietnam 20days) is there a group discount? as I the price quoted is $3154/person.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2022

      Currently, there is availability on the Best of Vietnam tour departing on February 12th, 2023. To secure your booking, only the AUD $400 per person deposit would be required. Because you are such a large group, I would try to book as soon as possible.

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    Terry

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    What is the payment option for this tour?

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      TourRadar is only able to accept payment via Credit Card as we are an online booking service. In extreme cases we can accept bank transfer but this will usually incur charges.

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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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