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Vietnam Northbound: Essential Highlights Tour(Private Guided)

12 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
5.0
1 traveler review
Vietnam Northbound: Essential Highlights Tour(Private Guided) - Odynovo
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Tour Operator:
Odynovo
Max group size:
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Age range:
2 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
272537
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Highlights

  • Explore historical sites in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Cruise through the Mekong Delta's backwaters
  • Visit the Imperial Citadel in Hue
  • Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show in Hanoi

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City Arrival(-/-/-)
  2. Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City Tour(B/-/-)
  3. Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Full-Day at Leisure(B/-/-)
  4. Day 4 Ho Chi Minh – Hue, by Flight(B/-/-)
  5. Day 5 Historic Hue(B/L/-)
  6. Day 6 Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An(B/L/-)
  7. Day 7 Hoi An(B/-/-)
  8. Day 8 Hoi An, Free Day(B/-/-)
  9. Day 9 Hoi An - Da Nang – Hanoi(B/-/-)
  10. Day 10 Hanoi Highlights(B/L/-)
  11. Day 11 Go to Halong Bay for A Scenic Cruise(B/L/D)
  12. Day 12 Halong Bay - Hanoi, Departure(B/Br/-)
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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Odynovo

4.9
(357 reviews)

Number of tours

159

Age Range

2 to 85 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

100%

For more than 20 years, Odynovo has specialized in private and customized tours, and it has set up offices in Australia, Thailand, and China. Every year, clients from different countries travel with us to more than 70 countries around the world. And we are proud to say that an overwhelming...

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Customer Reviews

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    5.0
  • Itinerary
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  • 4.9
  • Vietnam Northbound: Essential Highlights Tour(Private Guided) reviewer 1
    · July 9th, 2024
    I had read positive reviews about Odynovo so I decided to give them a try for our Southeast Asia trip. I was assigned to Ander Zou and he delivered exceptional service from start to end. Ander was patient in working with me to formulate an itinerary that fits our needs, interests and time constraints. He built in experiences (elephant encounters, ceramics class) that really suit our family, and our kids' areas of interest. He answered my numerous questions on logistics, visa, flight times, and costs. We lived in different parts of the world but I know I would always hear a response from him during his next business day. At all times, I knew our trip is in good hands and that there was someone supporting me! Even as Ander's wedding approached, he was still helping me with last minute questions and trip details. When I asked for last minute assigned seats (I believe he might have been on his honeymoon then, or almost), he very quickly helped make the arrangements. When I complained about one particular hotel during the trip, Ander immediately pulled the local team in to try to mitigate. I really could not ask for better service in Ander and I plan to work with him again in a future trip! Now I'll dive into the Odynovo partners (guides/drivers) we worked with in each of the countries. Thailand -- We had Pat as our guide and he was kind, funny, and the best picture-taker! We enjoyed our time with him. He was a little tough to understand than other guides, but overall, it was fine! The driver always had cold towels and a cold drinks (with a full tray of snacks) ready for us, with AC blasting! This was the only team that offered snacks. We weren't hungry. most of the time but we really appreciated the gesture. The restaurants picked for our lunches were incredible -- AC blasting, roomy, and delicious! Cambodia - We had Chea Nin as our guide and he was paired with a wonderful driver who always go out of the seat to open the door for us and close the door for us. The driver also always had a cold towel, cold drink and AC blasting when we returned each time, and boy, was that necessary in Cambodia!! Chea Nin was a PRO. He was like a historian who knew all the facts, history, anecdotes about each site. His English was excellent and because of that, we learned a huge deal from him while in Cambodia. The few days with him were stellar -- he made last minute arrangements for us based on our interests and really made sure we enjoyed our time in his country. I highly recommend Nin. Vietnam (Part 1) - We had two different guides in Vietnam. For Danang, and Hoi An, we had the funny and affable Daniel! We've never had a young guide like Daniel in any countries but we are so glad we did!! He was full of personality, in a great way, and we all bonded with him in a deeper way than we normally do with guides. Daniel really knew how to take care of guests -- my boys loved peach ice tea, and he surprises them with peach ice team packages the next day. We had our 20th anniversary, and Daniel surprised us with a cake and gorgeous flowers. Daniel was also willing to be flexible to what we preferred -- he can read our minds like a good host can. He sent ban mi to us from this place we were talking about (featured in the late Anthony Bourdain's show) and he just went above and beyond to ensure we were happy, comfortable, and entertained! He is young but also knowledgeable. He showed us his favorite cafe by the rice paddies, and it was a gem. He knew exactly where to take us when we wanted to purchase custom suits. We were able to chat with him about not just the destinations but about life in Vietnam in general. Daniel's English was good and he's also learning Mandarin! We were very happy to be matched with Daniel and I'd highly recommend him to any friend!! Vietnam (Part 2) - Our 2nd guide for the last part of the trip was Tuan. Tuan is a professional tour guide, you can tell from his many years of experience and his museum curation-like anecdotes! We learned a great amount of Tuan about the Vietnam War, the colonization, the 'Hanoi Hilton' history, Ho Chi Minh history, etc. Tuan's English was excellent and you can just tell that this is his profession and he does it with pride. The car in Hanoi was a little older but it was clean. I enjoyed our visit very much and felt we were in great hands with Tuan. Odynovo has proven themselves to be a very high-quality travel consultancy and I have no doubt that I'd use them again for a future trip.
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    Odynovo commented on this review
    Dear Sandra Lo, Thank you for choosing Odynovo as your tour operator and for recognizing Ander Zou, the guide Pat, Chea Nin, Daniel, and Tuan! We are so glad to know that you have a memorable journey to Southeast Asia. Your kind words towards our... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024

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Vietnam Northbound: Essential Highlights Tour(Private Guided)
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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    Type B
    Vietnam
    Type C
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    Type F
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  • 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.
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