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Best of Vietnam

20 days
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From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
4.8
13 traveler reviews
  • Traditional Vietnamese dish served on a table.
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum with guards standing at the entrance.
  • Scenic view of limestone karsts in Halong Bay.
  • Two women posing in front of a traditional Vietnamese gate.
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  • Person drinking from a coconut on a boat in the Mekong Delta.
  • Sunset over Halong Bay with silhouetted limestone islands.
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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 a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Pham Ngu Lao Street
    Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Included Activities

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

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    • Stroll through Dalat streets
    • Visit café for artichoke tea
    Landmarks
    Hang Nga Guesthouse
  5. Day 5

    Dalat

    Included Activities

    • Dalat garden visit with guide
  6. Day 6

    Dalat to Nha Trang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Beach visit
    • Mud bath
    • Beachside bar visit
    • Fresh seafood dining
    Landmarks
    Nha Trang Beach
  7. Day 7

    Nha Trang to Da Nang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nha Trang Bay boat trip
    • Island hopping with fishing villages and snorkeling
    Landmarks
    Mieu Island
    Tam Island
  8. Day 8

    Da Nang to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Hoi An Old Town walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at specialty shops
    • Tailor-made clothing service
    • Browse art galleries
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
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  9. Day 9

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

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

    Hoi An to Hue

    Included Activities

    • Hue Imperial City entrance and guided visit
    • Hue royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dong Ba Market
    Landmarks
    My Khe Beach
    Hai Van Pass
    Lang Co Fishing Village
    Imperial Citadel
    Forbidden Purple City
    Dong Ba Market
    Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
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  11. Day 11

    Hue

    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian feast in a nunnery)

    Included Activities

    • Hue highlights and back streets tour by motorbike
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Vegetarian lunch at pagoda
    Landmarks
    Thanh Toan Covered Bridge
    Thien Mu Pagoda
  12. Day 12

    Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

    Included Activities

    • Vinh Moc Tunnels visit
    Landmarks
    Vinh Moc Tunnels
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  13. Day 13

    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

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

    Hanoi to Lam Thuong

    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Vun Art center visit
    • Village cycling tour
    • Village homestay with home-cooked meals
    Landmarks
    Lam Thuong Village
  16. Day 16

    Lam Thuong

    Included Activities

    • Village hiking
    • Village handicraft workshop visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore village at own pace
    Landmarks
    Lam Thuong Village
  17. Day 17

    Lam Thuong to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Luc Yen gemstone market
    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 cruise
    • Lunch on boat
    • Dinner on boat

    Optional Activities

    • Private beach swimming
    • Kayaking
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Bai Chay Harbour
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  19. Day 19

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventure tours in Hanoi
    • Extended stay in Hanoi
    • Ninh Binh Mini Adventure tour
    • Hiking in Sapa tour
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Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.5
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  • Best of Vietnam reviewer 1
    February 18th, 2025
    4.0
    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
    5.0
    I was very impressed with our group leader.She was very passionate about showing the group her country and also...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    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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    Traveled in January 2019
  • A
    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
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    5.0
    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
    5.0
    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
  • A
    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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    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    5.0
    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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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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