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Vietnam Explorer

21 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
5.0
2 traveler reviews
Vietnam Explorer - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124939
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Highlights

  • Wander through the bustling narrow streets of Hanoi
  • Enjoy a luxury junk boat cruise through Ha Long Bay
  • See the stilt houses and floating markets of the Mekong
  • Admire the awe-inspiring Khmer temples of Angkor Wat
  • Meet charming merchants on the banks of the Thu Bon

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Hanoi
  2. Day 2 Discover the sights of Hanoi including the Old Quarter
  3. Day 3 Free time in Hanoi, drive to Halong Bay; overnight on boat
  4. Day 4 In Halong Bay; sea kayaking and visit floating village; overnight on boat
  5. Day 5 Drive to Hanoi; sleeper train to Hue
  6. Day 6 Arrive in Hue; boat along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
  7. Day 7 In Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel; free afternoon
  8. Day 8 Scenic drive via Danang to Hoi An
  9. Day 9 From Hoi An, visit ancient My Son; free afternoon in Hoi An
  10. Day 10 Free day to explore Hoi An; optional visit to My Lai
  11. Day 11 Drive through mountains to Kon Tum in Central Highlands
  12. Day 12 In Kon Tum, walk through tribal villages
  13. Day 13 Drive to Western Highlands; take boat on Lake Lak
  14. Day 14 Drive to coastal Nha Trang
  15. Day 15 In Nha Trang, boat cruise on Ninh Van Bay
  16. Day 16 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City; explore Old Saigon; free afternoon
  17. Day 17 Drive to Mekong Delta; cruise Mekong River; overnight in homestay
  18. Day 18 In Mekong Delta, watch cottage industries alongside narrow canals
  19. Day 19 Drive to Ho Chi Minh City
  20. Day 20 From Ho Chi Minh City, visit Cu Chi Tunnels
  21. Day 21 Tour ends in Ho Chi Minh City
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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

441

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.5
  • A
    · April 3rd, 2023
    Sailing in Halong bay, Hoi An, walking in the highlands, Mekong Delta
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 3rd, 2023
    Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Highlands and the Mekong Delta. No downlights.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

Dates & Availability

21 days
Vietnam Explorer
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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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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    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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 7th, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Explore!" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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