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Simply Vietnam

10 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
4.6
10 traveler reviews
Simply Vietnam - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
14
Physical rating:
Active
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124818
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Highlights

  • Explore the bustling back alleys of old Saigon
  • Navigate the Mekong Delta by bike and boat
  • Fall in love with the grand temple complex of Angkor
  • Learn the art of cooking traditional Vietnamese cuisine

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Ho Chi Minh City; afternoon orientation walk in Old Saigon
  2. Day 2 In Ho Chi Minh City; Optional visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels or a boat trip in the Mekong Delta
  3. Day 3 Morning flight to Danang, drive to Hoi An and afternoon tour of the Old Town
  4. Day 4 In Hoi An, free day to enjoy the Old Town, visit nearby beach or hire bicycles to explore surrounding countryside
  5. Day 5 Drive along the coast via Hai Van Pass to Hue; free afternoon
  6. Day 6 In Hue, optional visit to the Imperial Palace and cruise along Perfume River. Catch an overnight train north
  7. Day 7 Early morning arrival in Hanoi. Travel to Cat Ba Island in Halong Bay, explore the island's forests and caves
  8. Day 8 Morning junk cruise through the turquoise waters of Lan Ha Bay. Afternoon drive to Hanoi and explore the Old Quarter
  9. Day 9 In Hanoi; free day with option to visit the French Quarter or Hoan Kiem Lake
  10. Day 10 Trip ends in Hanoi
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Explore!

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · March 20th, 2023
    We loved travelling and exploring new places and seeing special sights
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 14th, 2023
    Hoi an, and taking a free day to go and explore Ok
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 15th, 2023
    Hoi An The rickshaw through Hue Halong Bay
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 16th, 2023
    Tien, our tour leader, she was BRILLIANT! Hoi An, was wonderful and the hotel location was perfect.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 10th, 2023
    Overnight Train, Mekong Delta, getting clothes made in Hoi An, Halong Bay, the food, the people, the Country and a fabulous Guide
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 1st, 2023
    Wandering in Hoi An. Having a dress made by a tailor there. Cycling there. Street food in HCMC Everything in Hanoi apart from the smog.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 29th, 2023
    A fantastic guide, great food experiences, Hoi an amazing… would mention more about the tailored clothing eg bring your favourite items to copy
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 6th, 2023
    The highlight of my trip was Ha Long Bay! I wished I could have seen more of it! Our guide Tam was also amazing!
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · January 26th, 2024
    Light Show at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Hoi An - although touristy - lovely place to visit.
    Trip date: December 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Up to the usual high standard, I look forward to my 10th trip with Explore!
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your wonderful review.
    Trip date: November 2018

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10 days
Simply Vietnam
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

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Good to Know

  • Currency
    Dong
    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, G.

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    Vietnam
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    Vietnam
    Type C
    Vietnam
    Type E
    Vietnam
    Type F
    Vietnam
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    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.
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    • For any tour departing before January 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 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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