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Vietnam Express Southbound (11 destinations)

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at KOTO restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel
    • Group dinner at KOTO restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Hanoi Street Food Experience with Urban Adventures
    • Women's Museum visit
    • Museum of Ethnology visit
    • Ho Chi Minh Complex visit
    • Ninh Binh Mini Adventure
    • Hiking in Sapa
    • Explore Old Quarter
    • Relax by Hoan Kiem Lake
    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 through Ha Long Bay
    • Cave exploration
    • Beach exploration
    • Overnight boat stay

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking tour of Ha Long Bay
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue

    Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue

    Included Activities

    • Return bus journey from Halong Bay to Hanoi
    • Overnight sleeper train to Hue

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi during free afternoon
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
  5. Day 4

    Hue

    Hue

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer from train station
    • Village Recycling Hub visit
    • Salt coffee tasting
    • Imperial Citadel visit and guided tour
    Landmarks
    Imperial Citadel of Hue
  6. Day 5

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian feast at nunnery)

    Included Activities

    • Motorbike highlights and back streets tour
    • Thanh Toan covered bridge visit
    • Local market visit
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Vegetarian lunch at nunnery
    • Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc visit
    Landmarks
    Thanh Toan Bridge
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
  7. Day 6

    Hue to Hoi An

    Hue to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Bus travel via Hai Van Pass
    • Photo stop at Hai Van Pass
    • Old Town walking tour
    • Sightseeing pass for select attractions

    Optional Activities

    • Food Adventure with Urban Adventures
    • Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
    Hai Van Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Browse cobbled streets and art galleries
    • Bike hire to Cua Dai Beach
    • Visit markets for paintings, ceramics and cloth lanterns
    • Custom tailoring at local tailors
    • Riverside restaurant dinner
    • Cooking class
    Landmarks
    Cua Dai Beach
  9. Day 8

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Reunification Palace visit
    • A O show
    • Saigon Street Food by Night with Urban Adventures
    • Cu Chi Tunnel Experience with Urban Adventures
    Landmarks
    Reunification Palace
    Notre-Dame Cathedral Saigon
    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 at restaurant in the Mekong Delta)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat to Ben Tre
    • Coconut garden visit
    • Tropical fruits and coconut jam tasting
    • Sampan paddle through Mekong Delta
    • Village tuk-tuk tour
    • Lunch at restaurant in the Delta
    • Return to Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner with fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Ben Tre
  11. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City

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4.8
Overall rating based on 303 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
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  • Jennifer5.0March 2026
    Exceptional tour with a great group of people. We made the most of our 10 days in Vietnam.
    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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  • Francois5.0December 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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    Sujin5.0July 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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  • Katrina5.0August 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
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    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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  • Chris5.0August 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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  • Grant5.0August 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
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    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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  • Georgia5.0August 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
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    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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  • Russell5.0August 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
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    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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  • Yasmin5.0August 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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    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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  • Toby5.0July 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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    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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    • 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.
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