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Plan your adventure:
- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 18
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124945
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Experience spectacular coastal scenery
- Visit historic towns and war memorials
- Enjoy a cruise in Halong Bay
- Explore the ancient sea port of Hoi An
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour in Hanoi
- Day 2 Discover the sights of Hanoi including the Old Quarter
- Day 3 Free time in Hanoi, drive to Halong Bay
- Day 4 Cruise Halong Bay; overnight train to Hue
- Day 5 Cruise Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Day 6 Visit the Imperial Citadel, free afternoon in Hue
- Day 7 Scenic drive via Danang to Hoi An
- Day 8 Free day in Hoi An, optional visit to My Lai
- Day 9 Visit ancient My Son, free afternoon in Hoi An
- Day 10 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City; drive to Mekong Delta
- Day 11 Mekong Delta cruise, drive to Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 12 Explore Old Saigon, discover 'Secret Weapons Bunker'
- Day 13 From Ho Chi Minh City, visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 14 Tour ends in Ho Chi Minh City
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Nesta Hotel, Hanoi
HotelDays 1, 2New Star Ha Long 2 Hotel
Hotelday 3Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue
Sleeper Trainday 4Thanh Lich 2 Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel
HotelDays 7, 8, 9Local House in Ben Tre
Home-stayday 10Alagon Central Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
439
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- JGJoseph· March 20th, 2024A true whistlestop tour of Vietnam. Great to experience the cities but enjoyed the stops outside of Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City more so. It all went pretty smoothly and nice 3/4* hotels for the most part. Highlights for us were Halong Bay, the optional countryside cycling trip near Hoi An and the homestay in the Mekong Delta - so welcoming. It was cold on the overnight train with the air con, have your layers ready. Explore were a good provider to go with, they offer different routes in Vietnam - we crossed over with different groups at points. Also most of our group went onto do the Cambodia extension tour. Our guide Long was excellent, at the inital briefing they said their main focuses were safety and flexibility and were true to their word. He made everyone feel at ease, booked some great places for group meals at good rates especially the hot pot and took good care of the groups tips kitty. As ever on a group trip there are some places you visit you would like more/less free time. The overnight stay close in Ha Long bay the night before the day cruise - there isn't a lot to do there, could have gone from Hanoi for the day or spent more time in Hanoi before travelling there. Free time in Hue could be the afternoon of the first day you arrive rather than the next day after the overnight train. The Perfumer River Cruise was a little underwhelming, moreso because it was cloudy and we were all tired from the train. This trip could end with the secret bunker/final meal in Saigon and be as effective. The tunnels were interesting but a lot of travel and loud with gun fire from the shooting range and very busy.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewDear Joseph, thank you for taking the time to provide such a thorough review of your Inside Vietnam holiday! We are delighted to see you had such a wonderful time and that your Explore Leader provided such a great holiday for you. We hope to have the... Show moreTrip date: March 2024 - AGill· February 13th, 2023Many highlights but particularly loved HueTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADianne· February 20th, 2023Hoi An Mekong DeltaTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMargaret Sharp· March 12th, 2023The homestay and boat trip along the Mekong were magical. The war museum is a must see.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMadeleine· March 22nd, 2023Loved HoyAn. Our home stay in Ben Tre was also a highlight: a little corner of paradise. Really enjoyed meeting local people and learning about their way of life.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARichard· April 7th, 2023Cycle rickshaw round old Hanoi; cycling through the paddy fields near Hoi An and relaxing on the river boats at night; taking the dragon boat down the Perfume River to the pagoda in Hue and wandering the old Citadel; the overnight train from Hanoi with congee in the morning; sailing around Halong Bay; the homestay in the Delta and gliding along silently in a pirogue; visiting local people; banh mi; good company.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADina· March 19th, 2023All of it well paced lots of variety chance to meet locals and see traditional crafts and try out local cuisine and drinks not just tourist places activities were great cycling tour and kayaking a great option most went for Hiteks very high standardTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AValerie· March 19th, 2023Halong Bay, rickshaw rides, train ride, tunnels, hoi an. Saigon.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASuzanne· April 4th, 2023Mekong Delta homestay, really enjoyed travelling around the island, helping to cook, meeting locals. Hoi An, beautiful town and enjoyed the cycle ride around a local Island.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APaul· April 13th, 2023Hoi An was the highlight for me. I just loved the vibe of the place I am glad we had 3 days here to fully appreciate it.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
Dates & Availability
14 days
Inside Vietnam
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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