Best time to travel / weather? End of September Or middle/end of October?

The weather in Vietnam will vary from the north to the south, if you want to experience the whole country, October offers the best compromise for weather across most regions.

Does this present any major difficulties on the tour(s)? for your local in-country arranments

Could you please help clarify your husbands needs a little further so we can assess if the Explore Vietnam tour is suitable?

Is it possible to get a single room on this trip?

You can definitely request a single supplement and have private accommodation.

What does a National Geographic tour entitle?

Yes this is a National Geographic tour! National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures are a collection of unique tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore. They offer more inclusions, greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and the freedom to roam, all within the structure and security of travelling in a small group.

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Journeys: Explore Vietnam National Geographic

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Silk Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley
Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Guided Tour
- Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) Guided Tour
- Hanoi Cyclo Tour
Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton)
Day 3
Mai Chau Valley
Mai Chau Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Village Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Authentic country lunch at a village home
Day 4
Mai Chau Valley - Hanoi
Mai Chau Valley - Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Silk Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kym Viet Local Enterprise Visit
- Kym Viet Craft & Lunch
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Day 5
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Included seafood lunch), Dinner (Included seafood dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Halong Overnight Cruise)
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay Overnight Junk boat Cruise
Optional Activities
- Kayaking (10USD per person)
Landmarks
Ha Long Bay
Day 6
Ha Long Bay - Hue
Ha Long Bay - Hue
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch on board)
Accommodation
Hotel (Thanh Lich Hotel)
Day 7
Hue
Hue
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at a Buddhist nunnery following vegetarian cuisine traditions)
Accommodation
Hotel (Thanh Lich Hotel)
Included Activities
- Imperial Citadel Tour
- Emperor's Tomb Guided Tour
- Lunch at a Buddhist Nunnery
Landmarks
Forbidden Purple City
Hue Imperial Citadel
Perfume River
Day 8
Hue - Hoi An
Hue - Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Belle Maison Hadana)
Included Activities
- Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour
- Traditional Lantern Making Experience
Optional Activities
- Visit a local tailor for a custom-made shirt
Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of noodle dishes prepared during the Oodles of Noodles cooking class)
Accommodation
Hotel (Belle Maison Hadana)
Included Activities
- Oodles of Noodles
- Oodles of Noodles
Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Belle Maison Hadana)
Optional Activities
- My Son Excursion (38USD per person)
- Cua Dai Beach
- Thu Bon River Boat Trip (12USD per person)
- Sunset Boat Ride On River (500000VND per group)
Landmarks
My Son
Cua Dai Beach
Day 11
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Continental Saigon Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour (10USD per person)
- War Remnants Museum Visit (2USD per person)
- Reunification Palace Visit (2USD per person)
- Dam Sen Water Park Visit (4USD per person)
Landmarks
Notre Dame Cathedral
Central Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Reunification Palace
Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Continental Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour
Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton)

Landmarks
Ha Long Bay

Landmarks
Forbidden Purple City
Hue Imperial Citadel
Perfume River

Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town

Landmarks
My Son
Cua Dai Beach

Landmarks
Notre Dame Cathedral
Central Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Reunification Palace

Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels

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Golden Silk Boutique Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 4
Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort
Resort
Days 2, 3
Halong Overnight Cruise
Hotel
day 5
Thanh Lich Hotel
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Belle Maison Hadana
Hotel
Days 8, 9, 10
Continental Saigon Hotel
Hotel
Days 11, 12

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4.2

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Brett4.5•December 2018
Excellent tour, fantastic itinerary well planned.
Traveled in November 2018
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Thanks for the review Brett!
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Deb4.0•May 2018
The motor bike tour in Hue.
Traveled in April 2018
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Thanks Debbie!
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Deb4.0•May 2018
This tour encompassed all of what Vietnam has to offer.
Traveled in April 2018
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Wonderful! Thank you Debbie!
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Liam
Asked on October 25th, 2025
Best time to travel / weather? End of September Or middle/end of October?
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  The weather in Vietnam will vary from the north to the south, if you want to experience the whole country, October offers the best compromise for weather across most regions.
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Janine
Asked on January 15th, 2023
Does this present any major difficulties on the tour(s)? for your local in-country arranments
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2023
  Could you please help clarify your husbands needs a little further so we can assess if the Explore Vietnam tour is suitable?
- J
  Janine
  Traveler•Written January 2023
  Does he use any visual guidance tools such as a seeing-eye dog or a walking cane? Yes, he uses a long white sensory stick to help him navigate if he is walking unaided. However, he will need assistance on very rough tracks, steep flights of steps, or very uneven ground - as he is likely to make slow progress.
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Jorge
Asked on June 1st, 2016
Is it possible to get a single room on this trip?
Accommodation
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2016
  You can definitely request a single supplement and have private accommodation.
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Luis
Asked on March 1st, 2016
What does a National Geographic tour entitle?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2016
  Yes this is a National Geographic tour!
  
  National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures are a collection of unique tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore. They offer more inclusions, greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and the freedom to roam, all within the structure and security of travelling in a small group.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 85751

Currency
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Dong
Vietnam
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Vietnam
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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before October 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures. 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 65 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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