What type of accomodation is included?

Geckos doesn't release the names of the accommodation used until closer to the departure date. This tour features the following types of accommodation: Homestay (1 night), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights).

What is the age limit for this tour?

Geckos Adventures restricts their tours to people aged in their 20s. However, we have a lot of other tours that run in the same off-the-beaten-track, grassroots-style as Geckos.

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Real Vietnam

15 days

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From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

4.5

14 traveler reviews

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 18 to 29

Places You’ll See

Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta
Hoi An
Hue
Hanoi

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Highlights

Explore bustling Ho Chi Minh City
Cruise the Mekong Delta's waterways
Cycle through Hoi An's countryside
Discover Hue's imperial treasures
Kayak around Cat Ba Island

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2 Mekong Delta
Day 3 Mekong Delta - Overnight Train
Day 4 Hoi An
Day 5 Hoi An
Day 6 Hue
Day 7 Hue
Day 8 Phong Nha
Day 9 Phong Nha – Overnight Train
Day 10 Hanoi
Day 11 Pu Luong
Day 12 Hanoi
Day 13 Cat Ba Island
Day 14 Hanoi
Day 15 Hanoi

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Intrepid Travel

4.6

(8,884 reviews)

Number of tours

1,304

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

84%

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Customer Reviews

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Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
4.7
Accommodation
Good
3.6
Food
Excellent
4.8
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
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Annick
· January 20th, 2024
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Tourradar's customer service was great, I always got answers to my questions very quickly. The tour itself was well organized and all the activities were very good.
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Intrepid Travel commented on this review
Hi Annick, thanks for your lovely review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your Real Vietnam trip with Intrepid and hope to welcome you back soon!
Trip date: January 2024
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Alexander
· August 30th, 2022
I couldn't have wished for a better experience, seriously. I was a bit hesitant at first as this was going to be my first solo trip and I am quite the introvert, but this absolutely blew me away and I would undoubtedly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience south east Asia. The people I met were incredible and unforgettable, our tour guide amazing and knowledegable (thx Uncle Chieu!!) and if you have any interest at all in trying all kinds of new food, this is an absolute no-brainer. Really looking forward to my next trip!
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Trip date: August 2022
Paul
· October 16th, 2019
The Real Vietnam tour was brilliant! There was a nice mix of learning about Vietnams history and culture and experiencing its night life. You have to be willing to have the long nights with the early mornings sometimes to get a full experience The tour leader,Tan, was brilliant. H e had so much knowledge to share and has natural charisma that made him easy to get on with 5 Star Rating for this tour
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Trip date: September 2019
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Connor B
· September 18th, 2019
Days were mostly well planned.
Trip date: December 2018
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Wenyu X
· September 18th, 2019
i like the tour guide Chieu le. He ia very helpful and always available for us. I especially like the optional bike tour in hoi an
Trip date: December 2018
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Tom H
· September 18th, 2019
Only 5 stars due to our guide, Chieu. There were some average moments and hotels but he made the trip worth it.
Trip date: December 2018
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Joshua S
· September 18th, 2019
Overall experience was very positive with a planned itinerary but plenty of free time to do your own thing, and a great way to meet new people!
Trip date: December 2018
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Jessica T
· September 18th, 2019
I loved our tour guide and the places we visited.Some of the hotels could have been better in terms of comfort (beds) and noise (Ho Chi Minh).
Trip date: December 2018
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Laura W
· September 18th, 2019
Hotels could be revised
Trip date: December 2018
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Jade F
· September 18th, 2019
Some hotels were poor - HCMC hotel was way too loud, Cat Ba had rock hard beds and Hanoi was too far from the old quarter.
Trip date: December 2018

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

What type of accomodation is included?
Geckos doesn't release the names of the accommodation used until closer to the departure date.
This tour features the following types of accommodation: Homestay (1 night), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights).
November 1, 2016 • Accommodation
What is the age limit for this tour?
Geckos Adventures restricts their tours to people aged in their 20s. However, we have a lot of other tours that run in the same off-the-beaten-track, grassroots-style as Geckos.
October 1, 2016 • Age Range

Good to Know

Tour ID: 63518

Currency
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Dong
Vietnam
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, G.
Type A
Vietnam
Type B
Vietnam
Type C
Vietnam
Type E
Vietnam
Type F
Vietnam
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.
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