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Backpacking Vietnam (23 days)

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
5.0 (5 reviews)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Complimentary welcoming dinner sampling Vietnam's most delicious dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Welcoming dinner with Vietnamese cuisine
    Landmarks
    Hanoi
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  3. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum visit
    • Ngoc Son Temple visit
    • One Pillar Pagoda visit
    • One-hour traditional Vietnamese massage
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
    Ngoc Son Temple
    One Pillar Pagoda
  4. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
    Meals
    Dinner (Never-ending feast aboard the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on privately reserved sleeper boat through Ha Long Bay
    • Sunset cocktails from top deck
    • Dinner feast aboard boat
    • Vietnamese cooking lesson
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  5. Day 4

    Ha Long Bay to Tam Coc

    Ha Long Bay to Tam Coc
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunchtime feast aboard the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing from top deck with morning coffee
    • Thien Canh Son Cave exploration
    • Lunch aboard boat
    Landmarks
    Thien Canh Son Cave
    Tam Coc
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  6. Day 5

    Tam Coc

    Tam Coc

    Included Activities

    • Climb Hang Mua (Lying Dragon Mountain) - 500 steps
    • Cycling through ricefields
    • Traditional sampan boat ride through caves and river
    Landmarks
    Hang Mua (Lying Dragon Mountain)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Tam Coc to Phong Nha

    Tam Coc to Phong Nha

    Included Activities

    • Jungle trek through National Park
    • Endangered Primate Rescue Centre visit
    Landmarks
    Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
    Phong Nha National Park
  8. Day 7

    Phong Nha

    Phong Nha

    Optional Activities

    • Paradise Cave exploration (longest cave in cave system)
    • Waterfall visits
    • Cave exploration
    • Pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Paradise Cave
    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
  9. Day 8

    Phong Nha

    Phong Nha

    Included Activities

    • Longest zipline in Vietnam
    • Natural mud bath in ancient cave
    • Kayaking in Chay River
    • Swimming in Chay River

    Optional Activities

    • Water obstacle course above the Chay River
    Landmarks
    Chay River
  10. Day 9

    Phong Nha to Hue

    Phong Nha to Hue

    Included Activities

    • Beach stop for swimming and sunbathing
    Landmarks
    Hue
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  11. Day 10

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Full vegan lunch prepared by women at local nunnery)

    Included Activities

    • Imperial City visit
    • Forbidden Purple City visit
    • Volunteer at local school (games and English lessons)
    • Full vegan lunch at local nunnery
    • Poolside time with beverage
    Landmarks
    Imperial City of Hue
    Forbidden Purple City
  12. Day 11

    Hue to Hoi An

    Hue to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Hai Van Pass scenic drive with photo stops
    • Natural spring visit with swimming and stretching
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Hoi An
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  13. Day 12

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Ancient town exploration
    • An Bang Beach visit
    • Bamboo raft rides
    • Hotel pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    An Bang Beach
    Hoi An Ancient Town
  14. Day 13

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride to An Bang Beach through city center and ricefields

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time with paddleboarding rental
    • Local seafood dining
    • Tailor-made clothing shopping
    • Hotel pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    An Bang Beach
  15. Day 14

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through ricefields to organic farm
    • Farmer's market visit with ingredient lesson
    • Rice paper-making lesson
    • Work in garden with local farmers
    • Four Vietnamese dish cooking lesson
    • Foot massage
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Organic Farm
  16. Day 15

    Hoi An to Nha Trang

    Hoi An to Nha Trang

    Optional Activities

    • Coconut basket boat ride
    • Ancient Town exploration
    • Beach time
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Ancient Town
  17. Day 16

    Nha Trang

    Nha Trang

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time
    • Hotel pool relaxation
    • Vinpearl Land Waterpark visit
    • Mud baths with full-day hydrotherapy
    Landmarks
    Vinpearl Land Waterpark
  18. Day 17

    Nha Trang

    Nha Trang
    Meals
    Lunch (Full lunch aboard private boat)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling Vietnam's best reefs
    • Boat diving from top deck
    • Meeting local fishermen
    • Floating bar experience
    • Secluded beach stops
    • Full lunch aboard private boat
    Landmarks
    Nha Trang reefs
  19. Day 18

    Nha Trang to Da Lat

    Nha Trang to Da Lat

    Included Activities

    • Alpine Coaster ride to waterfall base
    • Hike to waterfall views
    • Night market exploration
    Landmarks
    Da Lat
    Da Lat waterfalls
  20. Day 19

    Da Lat to Mui Ne

    Da Lat to Mui Ne

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Pool activities
    Landmarks
    Mui Ne
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  21. Day 20

    Mui Ne

    Mui Ne

    Included Activities

    • White Dunes sunrise viewing
    • Sand sledding at Red Dunes
    • Fairy Stream (Little Grand Canyon) visit
    • Local fishing village visit

    Optional Activities

    • Poolside relaxation
    • Beach time
    Landmarks
    White Dunes
    Red Dunes
    Fairy Stream
    Phan Thiet fishing village
  22. Day 21

    Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City

    Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City
    • Family dinner
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
  23. Day 22

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Dinner (Final family feast)

    Included Activities

    • Cu Chi Tunnels exploration and guided tour
    • Final family feast

    Optional Activities

    • Firearms shooting experience (small fee)
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  24. Day 23

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast together)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast together
    • Airport drop-off

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  • Aoife5.0•June 2024
    I had amazing time on the Vietnam tour this July. Our tour guide Huy went above and beyond for all of us, he made...
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    Traveled in April 2023
  • Kyle5.0•May 2024
    Vietnam has stolen my heart, all thanks to the fantastic Backpacking Through Vietnam tour! Our guide, Huy, was...
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  • Charlotte5.0•May 2024
    Backpacking Tours really outdid themselves on the Vietnam trip. Our guide Huy was not just knowledgeable but truly...
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    Traveled in January 2024
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    Thanks for sharing your experience, Charlotte! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Vietnam trip and that Huy's passion for his country shone through. It's wonderful that the mix of culture, adventure, and relaxation hit the mark for you. We hope to have you join us again for another memorable journey!
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  • Grace5.0•April 2024
    The Vietnam Tour with Backpacking Tours was absolutely phenomenal, thanks to our wonderful guide, Huy. Over 23 days,...
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  • Isabel5.0•April 2024
    I cannot recommend the the Vietnam tour with Huy highly enough. It’s been an incredible 23 days that have flown by....
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    Traveled in July 2022

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