Is there a single supplement for this tour please?

A single supplement is available at an additional cost of $245, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes days 3, 8 (overnight trains), day 2 (guesthouse), and Days 10 (homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

Is $1615 the total price for this particular tour or are local charges to be added?

The total price for this trip departing Sun 7 Jan 2024- Sun 21 Jan 2024 - would be AUD 2040 inclusive of all charges.

can you please advise if international air flights can be added to a package

Our tours do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travelers to join the trip from their desired location. You will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your tour.

I am 32. The tour is from 18 to 29. Would it still be possible to join it?

Essential Vietnam is an age restricted departure, for travelers between the ages of 18-29. We recommend the Vietnam Discovery itinerary instead.

Can we have suitcase on this tour

Travellers usually find the smaller their luggage is, the more they enjoy the trip not having to worry about carrying heavy bags. Aim to keep your main luggage under 15kg. Many travellers carry their luggage in a compact smaller suitcase or backpack with wheels. We recommend your bag has carry straps or handles so it is easy to lift and carry for the times you are unable to wheel it. If you are taking overnight trains, or primarily using public transport then the smaller your luggage the easier it will be to store under or above bunks. Large suitcases may not be able to be taken on board. A lockable bag or small padlock for your bag will be useful especially when travelling on public transportation.

Which places does this tour visit? What is the maximum number of people on the trip? What grade is the accommodation?

To understand where the tour goes, you can click on the 'Itinerary' tab on the tour page. You will find there are a maximum of 16 travellers per group. The accommodation on this trip is designed to give you an authentic experience while travelling through Vietnam. This is certainly not a luxury style tour, so please have a look through the detailed description of the accommodation in the relevant section of the attached trip notes too.

What is the maximum number of people on this tour?

The maximum group size for an Intrepid trip is 16 people.

Do you do private tours?

We do not offer personalised & private tours, however to do this, I would recommend contacting a local travel agent, so they can personalise this for you.

Would this tour accept kids under 10 years of age?

Unfortunately, this trip with Intrepid is designed for travellers over the age of 15 so children cannot be permitted. Get in contact with us and our customer support team will work on pairing you with the perfect adventure.

Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

A trip note which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. There you will find your daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc. Please contact us for this.

Vietnam Discovery

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From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

4.3 (21 reviews)

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Very enjoyable trip. Planned well no hassle and our leader Tu was extremely welcoming and always available to help us.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Included Activities
- Leader-led city walking tour
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient pagodas near former Presidential Palace
- Explore Dong Khoi Street
- Browse Ben Thanh Market
- Explore Cholon (Chinatown)
- Optional dinner with fellow travelers featuring local cuisine
Landmarks
Presidential Palace
Dong Khoi Street
Ben Thanh Market
Cholon (Chinatown)
Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Included Activities
- Leader-led city walking tour
- War Remnants Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Saigon Post Office
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Watch A O Show (circus performance) at Saigon Opera House
- Explore local food scene
Landmarks
Saigon Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Reunification Palace
Saigon Opera House
Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
- Mekong Delta day trip including private boat to Ben Tre, coconut gardens visit, sampling tropical fruits and coconut jams, sampan paddle, tuk-tuk village tour, and lunch of regional specialties
Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
Ben Tre
Mekong Delta
Day 4
Danang to Hoi An
Danang to Hoi An
Included Activities
- Hoi An Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An sightseeing pass
Optional Activities
- Shopping at markets and street stalls for paintings, woodwork, ceramics, and lanterns
- Cooking class
- Local guided tours including food markets visits
- Boat journey along Thu Bon River
Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
Thu Bon River
Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Visit My Son temples (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Bike rental for countryside ride through villages
- Beach time at An Bang Beach
- Beach time at Cua Dai Beach
Landmarks
My Son temples
An Bang Beach
Cua Dai Beach
Day 6
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Sample local cuisine (bun bo Hue and banh khoai)
Landmarks
Hai Van Pass
Dong Ba Market
Day 7
Hue
Hue
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda (active Buddhist monastery)
- Visit royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Landmarks
Imperial Citadel
Forbidden Purple City
Perfume River
Thien Mu Pagoda
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Day 8
Hanoi to Cat Ba Island
Hanoi to Cat Ba Island
Optional Activities
- Hiking on Cat Ba Island
- Swimming at beaches on Cat Ba Island
Landmarks
Lan Ha Bay
Ha Long Bay
Cat Ba Island
Day 9
Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board during Lan Ha Bay boat trip)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
- Kayaking on Lan Ha Bay
- Lan Ha Bay lunch
Landmarks
Lan Ha Bay
Day 10
Cat Ba Island to Hanoi
Cat Ba Island to Hanoi
Included Activities
- Vun Art center visit
- Leader-led old quarter walking tour
Landmarks
Vun Art
Van Phuc Silk Village
Day 11
Hanoi
Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's former residence
- Day trip to Ninh Binh
Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Residence
Ninh Binh
Red River Delta
Day 12
Hanoi
Hanoi

Landmarks
Presidential Palace
Dong Khoi Street
Ben Thanh Market
Cholon (Chinatown)

Landmarks
Saigon Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Reunification Palace
Saigon Opera House

Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
Ben Tre
Mekong Delta

Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
Thu Bon River

Landmarks
My Son temples
An Bang Beach
Cua Dai Beach

Landmarks
Hai Van Pass
Dong Ba Market

Landmarks
Imperial Citadel
Forbidden Purple City
Perfume River
Thien Mu Pagoda
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

Landmarks
Lan Ha Bay
Ha Long Bay
Cat Ba Island

Landmarks
Lan Ha Bay

Landmarks
Vun Art
Van Phuc Silk Village

Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Residence
Ninh Binh
Red River Delta

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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4.3

Overall rating based on 21 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.1
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
3.9
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.5

Richard5.0•December 2023
Fantastic 15 days. HCMC (Saigon) to Hanoi and lots in between. The people and country are beautiful. Oh, and the...
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Traveled in November 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Richard, thank you for sharing your experience and posting this wonderful review. It’s great to know how much you enjoyed your tour and that your leader did such a great job. Also, that you were able to experience the amazing history and culture that Vietnam has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you on another of our adventures soon!
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Brigid5.0•March 2020
We had an amazing trip, everything went as planned. This was our third Intrepid tour and we were pleased with...
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Traveled in February 2020
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thanks Brigid - We can't wait to have you on your fourth!
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Jacob5.0•January 2020
Phat, our tour leader, was great. Most locations were excellent. I particularly enjoyed the homestays.
Traveled in December 2019
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Jacob, Fantastic to hear you had a great leader and enjoyed you homestays. We look forward to seeing on a trip with us again soon.
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Samantha2.8•September 2019
The trip felt more like a tour where at every opportunity I was taken to a place to be sold things. However, I have...
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Traveled in December 2018
Warnakulasuriya4.5•September 2019
Overall good experience with Intrepid.
Traveled in December 2018
Sharan3.8•September 2019
Excellent Leader,Tu
Traveled in December 2018
Sabian4.5•September 2019
Our tour guides vast knowledge and charismatic attitude really helped gel the group together making for an overall...
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Traveled in December 2018
Moheth4.2•September 2019
Very enjoyable trip. Planned well no hassle and our leader Tu was extremely welcoming and always available to help us.
Traveled in December 2018
Jasmine5.0•September 2019
Well organised trip that used time well to show what Vietnam has to offer.
Traveled in December 2018
Eileen4.5•September 2019
Fun, well organised, quality guide, good itinery
Traveled in December 2018

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Connie
Asked on May 3rd, 2024
Is there a single supplement for this tour please?
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  A single supplement is available at an additional cost of $245, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes days 3, 8 (overnight trains), day 2 (guesthouse), and Days 10 (homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.
M
Mark
Asked on July 5th, 2023
Is $1615 the total price for this particular tour or are local charges to be added?
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023
  The total price for this trip departing Sun 7 Jan 2024- Sun 21 Jan 2024 - would be AUD 2040 inclusive of all charges.
M
Maria
Asked on May 29th, 2023
can you please advise if international air flights can be added to a package
Flights / Transfers
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2023
  Our tours do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travelers to join the trip from their desired location. You will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your tour.
G
Gina
Asked on September 28th, 2022
I am 32. The tour is from 18 to 29. Would it still be possible to join it?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2022
  Essential Vietnam is an age restricted departure, for travelers between the ages of 18-29. We recommend the Vietnam Discovery itinerary instead.
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Lydia
Asked on August 21st, 2022
Can we have suitcase on this tour
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  Travellers usually find the smaller their luggage is, the more they enjoy the trip not having to worry about carrying heavy bags. Aim to keep your main luggage under 15kg. Many travellers carry their luggage in a compact smaller suitcase or backpack with wheels. We recommend your bag has carry straps or handles so it is easy to lift and carry for the times you are unable to wheel it. If you are taking overnight trains, or primarily using public transport then the smaller your luggage the easier it will be to store under or above bunks. Large suitcases may not be able to be taken on board. A lockable bag or small padlock for your bag will be useful especially when travelling on public transportation.
A
Alexandra
Asked on July 18th, 2016
Which places does this tour visit? What is the maximum number of people on the trip? What grade is the accommodation?
Accommodation
Group size
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2016
  To understand where the tour goes, you can click on the 'Itinerary' tab on the tour page.
  You will find there are a maximum of 16 travellers per group. The accommodation on this trip is designed to give you an authentic experience while travelling through Vietnam. This is certainly not a luxury style tour, so please have a look through the detailed description of the accommodation in the relevant section of the attached trip notes too.
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Nancy
Asked on July 1st, 2016
What is the maximum number of people on this tour?
Group size
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2016
  The maximum group size for an Intrepid trip is 16 people.
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Lucy
Asked on July 1st, 2016
Do you do private tours?
Other
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2016
  We do not offer personalised & private tours, however to do this, I would recommend contacting a local travel agent, so they can personalise this for you.
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Pat
Asked on June 1st, 2016
Would this tour accept kids under 10 years of age?
Age Range
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2016
  Unfortunately, this trip with Intrepid is designed for travellers over the age of 15 so children cannot be permitted.
  
  Get in contact with us and our customer support team will work on pairing you with the perfect adventure.
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Tim
Asked on June 1st, 2016
Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
Other
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2016
  A trip note which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. There you will find your daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc. Please contact us for this.

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