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Vietnam Express Southbound (11 destinations)

10 days
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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
4.8 (303 reviews)
  • Panoramic view of Halong Bay with cruise ships.
  • Colorful dragon sculpture in a garden setting.
  • People walking by a riverside with traditional boats in a charming town setting.
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  • We cruised Ha Long Bay on boats, and the countryside on motorbikes. Also marvelled at fairytale Hoi An.

    Katrina•traveled in August5.0
  • Caravan of yellow Vespas with helmeted riders cruising through neon-lit city streets during a night food tour.
  • Woman in a green dress posing beside colorful lanterns and yellow walls of Hoi An’s old quarter.
  • Travelers walk past pink bougainvillea toward an ornate Chinese-style assembly hall in Hoi An old town.
  • Three friends laughing together while enjoying fresh banh mi sandwiches at a Vietnamese street stall.
  • Smiling woman in an orange life vest riding a narrow boat along a palm-shaded Mekong Delta canal.
  • Local guide in red leading a small group through a narrow Hanoi alley festooned with Vietnamese flags.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel
    • Group dinner at KOTO restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Hanoi Street Food Experience with Urban Adventures - USD40
    • Relax by Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Explore Old Quarter and French architecture
    • Women's Museum - VND30000
    • Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
    • Ho Chi Minh Complex - VND80000
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Old Quarter
  3. Day 2

    Halong Bay

    Halong Bay

    Included Activities

    • Private minibus transfer to Ha Long Bay
    • Private boat cruise of Ha Long Bay
    • Cave exploration
    • Overnight boat cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking tour of Ha Long Bay - VND250000
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
  4. Day 3

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi - Overnight Train

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi - Overnight Train

    Included Activities

    • Return transfer from Ha Long Bay to Hanoi by bus
    • Overnight sleeper train to Hue

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi
    • Relax by Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Try local pho
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
  5. Day 4

    Hue

    Hue

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer
    • Village Recycling Hub visit
    • Salt coffee tasting
    • Imperial Citadel entrance and guided visit
    Landmarks
    Imperial Citadel
  6. Day 5

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian feast at nunnery)

    Included Activities

    • Motorbike highlights and back streets tour with local guide
    • Thanh Toan covered bridge visit
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Vegetarian lunch at pagoda/nunnery
    • Royal tomb visit
    Landmarks
    Thanh Toan covered bridge
    Thien Mu Pagoda
  7. Day 6

    Hue to Hoi An

    Hue to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer through Hai Van Pass
    • Photo stop at Hai Van Pass
    • Hoi An Old Town walking tour
    • Sightseeing pass for Old Town attractions

    Optional Activities

    • Food Adventure with Urban Adventures - USD44
    • Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery - USD77
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
    Hai Van Pass
  8. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling to Cua Dai Beach
    • Browse art galleries and markets
    • Visit local tailors for custom clothing
    • Cooking class
    • Dinner at riverside restaurant
    Landmarks
    Cua Dai Beach
  9. Day 8

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Included Activities

    • Domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing bus tour
    • War Remnants Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Reunification Palace - VND40000
    • A O show - VND1050000
    • Saigon Street Food by Night with Urban Adventures - USD36
    • Cu Chi Tunnel Experience with Urban Adventures - USD45
    Landmarks
    Reunification Palace
    Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City
    Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
    War Remnants Museum
  10. Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Lunch (Regional specialties including elephant ear fish, served at a restaurant in the heart of the Delta)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat to Ben Tre
    • Coconut garden visit
    • Local home visit with tropical fruit and coconut jam tasting
    • Sampan paddle through Mekong Delta
    • Tuk-tuk village tour
    • Lunch with regional specialties
    • Mekong Delta day trip and village tour
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Ben Tre
  11. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City

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Traveler Moments

  • Brightly colored incense sticks arranged in circular patterns drying in the sun.
  • Brick Thien Mu Pagoda tower rises among trees in Hue's serene temple grounds.
  • Vibrant display of multi-colored paper lanterns hanging in a market stall.
  • Selfie of two women against a blurred backdrop of city lights at night.
  • Travelers smile while crafting colorful lanterns inside a workshop.
  • Bougainvillea flowers on a cruise deck with limestone karsts of Halong Bay beyond.
  • Large tour group enjoys dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking city lights.
  • Two travelers on a lantern-lit boat in Hoi An holding paper flower lanterns at night.
  • Couple wearing traditional Vietnamese áo dài poses in the imperial citadel courtyard.
  • Vegetable field in an agricultural setting.
  • A colorful dragon sculpture on a temple archway.
  • A calm water view with a karst formation and a boat.
  • Elderly man with a conical hat standing among plants.
  • Blurry image of a roadside with trees and water.
  • Colorful dragon sculpture in a garden setting.
  • Women selling fruits and vegetables at a market.
  • A group of people in a lively pose at a scenic location with mountains.
  • Two women posing outside in traditional attire in a garden.
  • Three women wearing traditional Vietnamese hats in a market.
  • A group of people posing in front of a decorated temple facade.
  • Colonial-style building and modern skyscraper.
  • Street food cart at night.
  • Street scene in rainy weather with people and vehicles.
  • Busy street scene with motorcycle riders.
  • People on motorbikes at a railway crossing.

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 303 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Jennifer5.0•March 2026
    Exceptional tour with a great group of people. We made the most of our 10 days in Vietnam.
    • Travelers smile while crafting colorful lanterns inside a workshop.
    • Two travelers on a lantern-lit boat in Hoi An holding paper flower lanterns at night.
    • Large tour group enjoys dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking city lights.
    • Brick Thien Mu Pagoda tower rises among trees in Hue's serene temple grounds.
    • Couple wearing traditional Vietnamese áo dài poses in the imperial citadel courtyard.
    • Brightly colored incense sticks arranged in circular patterns drying in the sun.
    • Vibrant display of multi-colored paper lanterns hanging in a market stall.
    • Selfie of two women against a blurred backdrop of city lights at night.
    • Bougainvillea flowers on a cruise deck with limestone karsts of Halong Bay beyond.
    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    How wonderful to learn of, Jennifer! It is amazing to see how strangers turn into 'travelling families' in such short time frames and Vietnam is a country filled with warmth and vibrance- we are glad that it echoed your sentiments. Loving the photos! Thank you for sharing and have a fantastic new week.
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  • Francois5.0•December 2025
    Excellently organized. Great tour guide. Highly recommended!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank 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 we look forward to hosting you again when the time comes. Stay well.
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  • Sujin
    Sujin5.0•July 2024
    This trip was amazing. We truly enjoyed our time and our guide was an awesome person. She was very helpful,...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi 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 you afford us the opportunity to host you on your next adventure. Stay well.
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  • Katrina5.0•August 2023
    Every day provided a new and exciting adventure on Intrepid’s Vietnam Express Southbound. Our small and diverse group...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Intrepid Travel
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank 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!
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  • Chris5.0•August 2023
    Couldn’t recommend more highly, the tour exceeded our expectations and provided excellent value for money, while...
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    Traveled in July 2023
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    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank 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.
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  • Grant5.0•August 2023
    As a first time traveller with Intrepid I could not have been more impressed. The activities were perfectly suited...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Review collected by Intrepid Travel
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi 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 essence. It's also heartwarming to know that your group leader played such a pivotal role in making your trip memorable. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a second Intrepid adventure!
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  • Georgia5.0•August 2023
    An amazing trip! A great way to travel, experience local life and all of the must-see destinations! I would highly...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Review collected by Intrepid Travel
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank 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.
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  • Russell5.0•August 2023
    An absolutely life changing experience. Very immersive and educational. Considering how much you see of the country...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Intrepid Travel
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi 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!
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  • Yasmin5.0•August 2023
    An absolute must trip. Organisation, logistics and activities are really excellent and well thought out. Did not once...
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    Traveled in July 2023
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    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank 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 you on another Intrepid adventure in the near future.
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  • Toby5.0•July 2023
    After just finished the express south 10 day tour in Vietnam with Intrepid, we have nothing but praise for the tour...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Review collected by Intrepid Travel
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank 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 the best, Intrepid Travel
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    Asked on August 10th, 2026

    Can I add days?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2026

      If you're referring to adding pre-trip or post-trip accommodation, we can certainly assist with this. Please let us know the dates you are interested in, and we'll be happy to check the available options for you.

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    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodation for this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026

      Meals - 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

      Transport - Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Minibus, Taxi, Sampan, Tuk-tuk

      Accommodation - Hotel (7 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

      Included activities
      Hanoi - KOTO dinner
      Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
      Halong Bay - Cave entry
      Halong Bay - The Green Life Visit
      Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
      Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
      Hue - Highlights & back streets tour by motorbike
      Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
      Hue - Vegetarian Lunch at Pagoda
      Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
      Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
      Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
      Mekong Delta - Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
      Mekong Delta - Lunch

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    Sherry

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    Where and when do we meet? Need address for visa.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2026

      If you require an address for your visa application, please use:

      Intrepid Vietnam
      Ground Floor, Ladeco Building
      266 Doi Can St, Ngoc Ha Ward
      Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
      Vietnam

      Your Joining point will be at below:
      Hong Ngoc Cochinchine Hotel
      97 Nguyen Truong To Street
      Hanoi
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    Diane

    Asked on January 16th, 2026

    This 10 day package includes airfares. I'm from Melbourne.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      Please note that international airfares are not included in our trip packages. Travelers are required to arrange their own flights to and from the trip start and end points.

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    Asked on December 4th, 2025

    Do you have access to flights also please?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025

      Our 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, 2025

    The width of a twin bed please. And is that one bed only per travelling pair?

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    • 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, 2025

    Would you recommend to do the tour from Hanoi to Saigon by van only or is that too exhausting?

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    • 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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    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    What type of power adapter is necessary in Vietnam?

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    • 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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    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    How much extra is it to upgrade from train to flight?

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    • 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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    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    What kind of group size can I expect on the tour?

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      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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