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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- 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 - 16
- Ages 15+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Enjoy a private cruise in Halong Bay
- Explore bustling Ho Chi Minh City
- Discover the Forbidden Purple City
- Sightsee in Hue on a motorbike
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Hanoi
- Day 2 Halong Bay
- Day 3 Hanoi – Overnight train
- Day 4 Hue
- Day 5 Hue
- Day 6 Hoi An
- Day 7 Hoi An
- Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 9 Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
876
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- FCFrancois· December 22nd, 2025Excellently organized. Great tour guide. Highly...Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your thoughts following your time in Vietnam, Francois! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your time with your guide and that the organization was as we hope it to be for all of our tours. Have a wonderful holiday season, and... Show moreTrip date: December 2025 
Sujin· July 11th, 2024This trip was amazing. We truly enjoyed our...Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Sujin! We are thrilled to know of your time in Vietnam, and we truly apprciate the time you have taken to acknowldge your amazing guide! We are excited to know of your continued travel plans, and we look forward to seeing you in future should should... Show moreTrip date: May 2024- AKatrina· August 3rd, 2023Every day provided a new and exciting adventure on Intrepid’s Vietnam Express Southbound. Our small and diverse group of new friends visited secluded eateries to try egg coffee and pho. We cruised Ha Long Bay on boats, and the countryside on motorbikes. Also marvelled at fairytale Hoi An, made lanterns, took a cooking class and enjoyed learning about Vietnam’s history from our fabulous group leader.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear about your incredible journey with us exploring Vietnam's local sites, cuisine and history. We hope you have lifelong memories from your immersive and enriching adventure!Trip date: May 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AChris· August 3rd, 2023Couldn’t recommend more highly, the tour exceeded our expectations and provided excellent value for money, while giving us a genuine experience of the culture, history and every day life of the people we came into contact with.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your great review. We're glad that all aspects of the tour were enriching and authentic and made your adventure more than you could have imagined! We hope to welcome you on another Intrepid trip soon.Trip date: July 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AGrant George· August 3rd, 2023As a first time traveller with Intrepid I could not have been more impressed. The activities were perfectly suited and really helped to experience the country. Accommodation and food were excellent and our Group leader honestly made the trip. He was so engaging and fun to be around. Will definitely travel with Intrepid again.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi there, thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first time traveling with us! It's wonderful that our carefully curated itinerary and activities allowed you to fully immerse yourself in the country's culture and... Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AGeorgia· August 3rd, 2023An amazing trip! A great way to travel, experience local life and all of the must-see destinations! I would highly recommend the tour for solo travelers like myself looking to get an all-around view of Vietnam.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our small-group style of travel and experienced all of Vietnam's must-see's with us! Taking the hassle out of travel is what we do best! We hope to see you on your next adventure.Trip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ARussell· August 3rd, 2023An absolutely life changing experience. Very immersive and educational. Considering how much you see of the country it is incredible value for money.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi there! Traveling is such a special experience and it's heartwarming to hear that this adventure was life-changing for you. We're glad to have been part of the journey. We hope to welcome you on another trip soon!Trip date: May 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AYasmin· August 3rd, 2023An absolute must trip. Organisation, logistics and activities are really excellent and well thought out. Did not once have to worry about things to do or worry about planning. Our leader was superb, he was informative, friendly and provided us lots of local insights. I was lucky to have had such a fantastic group of people, and we pretty much did everything together from activities to dinners. Could not recommend this enough!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your glowing review! We're glad to have been able to take the hassle out of traveling for you. It's wonderful to hear that you had an enriching local experience, enhanced by your leader's expert knowledge and insights. We hope to welcome... Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AToby and Jenni· July 26th, 2023After just finished the express south 10 day tour in Vietnam with Intrepid, we have nothing but praise for the tour and the company. We are a couple in our early 50’s and there was a great mixture of ages from early 20’s to late 60’s and mainly single people, we had such fun at every step of the way. Our tour guide was exceptional with her knowledge of Vietnam and her organisational skills. The whole trip was informative, interesting and we laughed all the way with our fun group. We would highly recommend using Intrepid..Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the group dynamic on your tour and that your tour leader was exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you on another one of our adventures very soon. All... Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AJames· July 26th, 2023Absolutely superb trip which exceeded all my expectations. Every day was varied and the food throughout was fantastic. Our tour leader was fantastic ambassador for Vietnam and enhanced our experiences every day with his knowledge and suggestions. 100% would recommend.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHello and thank you for your review. We were pleased to read that you found the food throughout the tour to be fantastic and that your tour leader enhanced your experience. Great to hear you would recommend this tour to others and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
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- -15%From Thursday5 Feb, 2026To Saturday14 Feb, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$1,645US $1,398 per personMultiple Room Types
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- -15%From Saturday7 Feb, 2026To Monday16 Feb, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$1,615US $1,373 per personMultiple Room Types
- -15%From Sunday8 Feb, 2026To Tuesday17 Feb, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$1,715US $1,458 per personMultiple Room Types
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- -15%From Friday13 Feb, 2026To Sunday22 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$1,595US $1,356 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Eva
Asked on December 4th, 2025Do you have access to flights also please?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025Our adventures do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travelers to join the trip from their desired location. We do have a helpful place to search flight prices and book your flights; the link will be shared once the trip is confirmed. Just a friendly reminder that you will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your adventure.
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Kimberly
Asked on November 7th, 2025The width of a twin bed please. And is that one bed only per travelling pair?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025
The twin beds in our accommodations are typically around 90 cm (35–36 inches) wide. For a twin share, each traveler will have their own separate bed, so a twin room includes two beds.
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Joyce
Asked on May 25th, 2025Would you recommend to do the tour from Hanoi to Saigon by van only or is that too exhausting?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Our minimum age for custom itineraries is typically 5 years old. How old will your child/children be at time of travel?
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Angela
Asked on March 26th, 2025What type of power adapter is necessary in Vietnam?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
In Vietnam, plug types A, B, and C are used. Type A features two flat parallel pins, Type B includes two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin, and Type C has two round pins. The power supply operates at 220V and 50Hz.
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Mona
Asked on January 30th, 2025How much extra is it to upgrade from train to flight?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
If you choose to take a flight instead of the train, additional costs will apply. Please inquire for specific pricing details as they vary.
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Olga
Asked on January 29th, 2025What kind of group size can I expect on the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
The group size can vary, but tours are designed to accommodate a diverse range of travelers. Detailed information on the group size will be available closer to the departure date.
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Patricia
Asked on January 13th, 2025What is the single supplement fee?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
The single supplement fee is additional and varies depending on availability. It allows you to have a private room, except on certain days like those spent on an overnight boat or sleeper train.
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Michele
Asked on January 7th, 2025How do we get from Hoi An to HCM city?
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Michele
Traveler•Written January 2025Hi, my question was not what types of transportation the tour uses but rather what form of transportation is used to get from Hoi An to HCM City.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
The mode of transport used ro get from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City will be plane. The group will travel together on Day 8 on an early morning flight.
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Leanne
Asked on December 10th, 2024Can optional items be paid in cash?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Optional items can be purchased using cash in USD, AUD, EUR, or VND.
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Caroline
Asked on October 26th, 2024What if I can't ride motorcycles during the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
For those who prefer not to ride motorcycles, alternative transport arrangements can be made.
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