18 Days
17 Nights
This 17-day, 16-night journey through Vietnam offers a rich and immersive experience from the northern highlands to the southern delta. Guided by local experts, the tour begins in Hanoi with cultural landmarks and street food, then ventures into the peaceful valleys of Mai Chau and the dramatic landscapes of Ninh Binh. Cruise overnight through the limestone pillars of Halong Bay before flying to the imperial city of Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An, and Da Nang’s scenic coast. In the south, explore the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, ride a motorbike through its lively streets, and journey into the Mekong Delta to visit local villages and floating markets. Highlights include light hiking, cycling in the countryside, a basket boat ride, cooking classes, and traditional performances. Best traveled between October and April, this tour blends nature, history, and hands-on cultural experiences — perfect for travelers seeking depth, variety, and authenticity.
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Welcome to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam and start your tour with us! Meet the driver then transfer to Hanoi center, check in to your hotel at 2:00 pm before exploring this beautiful city.
Overnight in Hanoi.
(Note: Check in hotel at 14:00. Early check in hotel will be surcharged)
Have breakfast at the hotel.
At 08:30, tour guide and driver will pick you up to explore Hanoi city tour.
Visit Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh complex including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside only), Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda. Later have an overall view of the capital by a walking tour, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi and Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake).
Watch Water Puppet Show (a traditional show in Vietnam) – 50 minutes.
Then enjoy Hanoi Street Food Tour within 3 hours (3 main courses + 2 desserts + 1 drink). On a 3-hour walking tour you’ll explore the culture, history of Hanoi, step into a world full of street food vendors. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi are not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands, we offer an opportunity to try out many different dishes at local food stand, family restaurants…
A rotating menu from day-to-day to represent the variety of delicious options, but tastings might include – but are subject to change: rice noodle soup with beef, rice noodle with chicken, rice noodle with grilled pork, snail, or dry noodle, sticky rice, along with various kinds of donut, steamed pancake or Vietnamese sandwiches.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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After breakfast, you will depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau, a picturesque valley where is home to White Thai ethnic people. We will arrive in Mai Chau around noon, move to the hotel to check-in.
In the afternoon, we will go on a bike ride to discover the unspoiled countryside. The traditional houses on stilts, the welcoming smiles of the Thai, green rice, vegetable gardens bamboo forests, and the local villages such as Chieng Sai, Cha, Cha Long, Na Tang, and Tong Dau..., all of which will surely engraved in our minds for every second we spend there.
Overnight in Mai Chau.
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After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mai Ha, known for its production of rice and corn alcohol, to begin your pleasant hike. You will pass through Thai villages at the foot of the Pu Poc mountain range and then a vast bamboo forest, surrounded by lush landscapes. The walk will take you to Ban Te, a Thai village still relatively unknown to travelers. Lunch will be served on the way or in a local house. After that you will continue to hike through more tropical forests before reaching the village of Na Meo, inhabited by Thai people, where your driver will be waiting for you. You will then return to the lodge.
Overnight the second night in Mai Chau.
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Have breakfast at the hotel.
At 08:30, the driver and guide will pick you up to head to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which includes Tam Coc and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century.
The visit in Ninh Binh starts by Hoa Lu ancient capital with Dinh & Le temples.
Continue to take a boat trip in Tam Coc: Known as the "Ha Long Bay on land," Tam Coc features a boat ride that passes through three natural caves (hence the name "Tam Coc," meaning "three caves"). The route takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and travels through rice fields. Tam Coc is more focused on the rice fields and caves, providing a more intimate and rural experience. Transfer from Tam Coc to Bich Dong Pagoda.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
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Have breakfast at the hotel.
At 08:00, the driver to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around three hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.
After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on boat.
You will experience the activities: visit cave, island, go swimming, join cooking class, sunset party, squid fishing, etc.
Overnight on boat.
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Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best. After tea/coffee and pastries have been served, the boat will continue to cruise quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy this more isolated part of the bay’s spectacular and unique islands. You will return to Halong harbor after a very hearty brunch on board.
Head to Hanoi Airport for a flight Hue. Check in the hotel and relax.
Overnight in this peaceful town.
Note: The flight from Hanoi to Hue must depart after 17:00.
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After breakfast, you will take a city tour in hue. Visit the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Extensively damaged during the Vietnam War, the citadel still exudes much of the grandeur of its past. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, a complex of 40 monuments set in surroundings of gardens and pools. Continue to the old Thien Mu Pagoda before taking a cruise on the Perfume River.
Overnight in Hue
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Leave Hue for Danang, taking a scenic route over the Hai Van Pass. Continue visiting Cham Museum- It evokes some motifs of French colonial architecture in the early twentieth century and resembles the image of the Champa temples - towers in Central Viet Nam. Continue to visit Marble Mountain - is a group of five limestone mountains in Vietnam. This destination is not only a tourist attraction but also a Buddha worship site.
Overnight in Hoian.
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Have breakfast at the hotel. Free morning, relax after last evening flight.
At 15:00, the driver and guide will pick you up to visit Bay Mau 7 hectares water coconut forest at Cam Thanh Village. Hearing about the past war story before exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm-flanked waterways of a past war and hearing of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides. Enjoy Thung Chai basket boat demonstration by our crews.
Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in basket boat racing for fun and learn how to make origami creations from reeds of palm leaves such as grasshoppers, birds, rings, sunglass, bracelets, etc.
Back to visit Hoi An Town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.
Spend your night in the nostalgic city.
Optional: You are free to experience a boat ride and release lanterns on the river in Hoi An. (Boat fee is at your own expense, and the tour guide will assist you and take care of you).
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Have breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby. Start your day with a peaceful cycling tour through the charming countryside of Hoi An. Ride along quiet village paths, pass by rice paddies, water buffalo, and traditional homes. Visit local workshops, interact with friendly villagers, and experience the slow-paced rural life. This refreshing morning ride is perfect for those who want to see the authentic beauty of Hoi An beyond the old town.
Back to the hotel at noon and relax.
In the afternoon (06pm), tour guide and driver will pick you up to visit Hoi An Impression Theme Park and watch The Hoi An Memories show (the show runs every night from 8.00 to 9.00 p.m. except for Tuesdays, ticket will be Eco class).
The Theme Park opens at 5pm. The park is a staggering medley of historical architecture and miniature
themed villages, as well as mini-shows and creative workshops that all collectively offer an immersive experience of Old Hoi An with a depth and completeness that Hoi An’s Ancient Town, with its one dimension of temporality, simply cannot offer.
Overnight in Hoi An.
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Have breakfast at the hotel.
Your local guide will meet you at your hotel at 08:30 and you’ll take a bicycle ride to the center of Hoi An to visit the colorful market. At the market you’ll have the opportunity to interact with local sellers and learn about the fresh ingredients you’ll be using during your cooking lesson later in the day. This is a great chance to take some photos as well, so be sure to have your camera ready!
After visiting the market, you’ll take a ride to Tra Que vegetable village. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink and then walk through the vegetable gardens where local farmers work in their fields following the methods that have been in use for hundreds of years.
Next you’ll having a cooking lesson with a chef to learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food. After the lesson, you’ll have a chance to enjoy what you’ve cooked! At around 14:00, you’ll bid farewell to your host family before riding back to Hoi An and your hotel.
Recipes:
• Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake)
• Hoi An spring rolls
• Papaya salad shrimp
• Quang Noodle
Overnight in Hoi An.
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You are free at your own leisure. Overnight in Hoian
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Breakfast at the hotel.
According to your flight, the driver will transfer you to Danang international airport to take flight to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon, you’ll be greeted by the driver and transfer to the hotel, check in hotel at 14:00 and relax.
At 18:00 – 18:30, you will be picked up from your hotel by an experienced driver in a Female Vespa before being driven to our venue. Start Street Food Tour by motorbike.
You can see the city's landmarks and narrow streets where locals go about their daily lives. We'd want to introduce you to some of our local favorites, such Vietnamese rice pancakes and spring rolls, at our first stop for dinner, a local eatery.
At the second stop, we invite you to enjoy delicious banana sticky rice from a local vendor. No table and chair to have a seat, we stand by the vendor, look how they make this sweet snack by enjoying their balanced and tasty food.
Then, we continue our discovery of Saigon to local Seafood restaurant, another experience for you to taste the seafood with great ambience of the local.
After that, along the Nhieu Loc canal, let’s chill with the fresh air, having a look at “Happy Road”, then stop at lovely local shop to savour Avocado ice cream - a trendy dessert. Then we will get back to your hotel.
Highlights – local street food, sea food, pancake, banana sticky rice…, rider to see city night life.
At 21:30 – 22:00: Drop off at the hotel.
Overnight in Saigon.
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Have breakfast at the hotel.
At 08:30, the driver and guide will pick you up to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, which is an underground defense system built by Viet Minh resistance officials from 1946 - 1948. The tunnel system includes clinics, rooms, kitchens, storage, and office. Length of about 250km, here is the Vietnam soldier’s battle base in the resistant American period. Have a short walk into the jungle to visit the traps, the secret entrance, the bunkers, and the underground hideouts. Go back to Saigon.
In the afternoon, start half-day Saigon city tour. Visit The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
Overnight in Saigon.
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Have breakfast at hotel.
At 08:30, check out the hotel and depart for Mekong Delta.
Mekong delta is known as The Nine Dragon river delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, tropical gardens.
Drive to My Tho, about 70km from Saigon, known as the "rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing village. Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island. under a green canopy of water coconut trees. Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live Southern traditional music. Discover Vam Chua natural canal (Ben Tre province) by rowing boat. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride, enjoy the nice boat ride through natural island and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water coconut trees.
After exploring My Tho, transfer to Can Tho for overnight.
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At 05:30, take a morning boat tour of Cai Rang and delve into the sights and sounds of this extraordinary market. Cai Rang Floating Market is the largest and most famous floating market in the Mekong Delta, located about 6 km from Can Tho city center. Every morning, dozens of boats gather on the river to trade fresh fruits, vegetables, and local specialties. Vendors display their goods on tall poles, making it easy for buyers to spot what’s for sale from a distance. Visiting Cai Rang offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant river life and trading culture of southern Vietnam.
Then back to the hotel, have breakfast and check out the hotel.
Back to Saigon and overnight in Saigon
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You are free at your own leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat International airport to take flight home.
Goodbye and see you soon!
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Our local guides are passionate experts, ensuring a safe, high-quality journey with insightful support throughout your trip.
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The best time to visit Vietnam depends on the region you plan to explore:
Vietnam's rainy season typically falls between mid-July and the end of August, bringing storms and flooding to the central region, and creating challenging, even dangerous, conditions for mountain climbing in the northern areas. Therefore, it is crucial for travelers to regularly check weather forecasts during this period to ensure their safety.
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Intrepid takes every precaution to make sure that excursions are safe, exciting, and pleasurable for all participants because it takes the health and safety of its travelers seriously. Before departing, we advise all travelers to confirm the most recent information with their government or a national travel advisory organization
Tour price does not include international and domestic airfare. Airfares will be quoted and booked separately.
Although tipping is not required or customary in Vietnam, drivers, restaurants, and other service providers would appreciate a little tip—especially if the service has been really good—or spare change.
All travel itineraries are fully customized to meet your specific needs. To book a tour, you can reach us via:
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If you wishes to book the trip, you will need to confirm your booking decision to us by specifying the ofer and quotation that suits your. Then we proceeds to the reservation of all the sevices provided in the offer and reseves the right to proposr equivalent alternatives in case of one or more planned services ( accomodation, dosmetic flights, train,etc..) Once all these reservation have been made, the final travel program will be sent to the traveler for final validation.
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Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be receive in time ( please keep in mind weekends, public holidays and different time zones on both ends).The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time. Individual traveler (1-8 people):
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The safety of our travellers, leaders and operators is a major priority for Intrepid. With this in mind, we monitor world events very closely and Intrepid makes operational decisions based on informed advice. We have enough useful address and emergency contact of embassy, police address and security in Vietnam
Depend on the Nationality passport you holding, you will need or don’t need to apply visa to entry Vietnam
The official currency in Vietnam is the Vietnam Dong, symbolised by ₫ or VND. Vietnamese notes are a mix of small paper bills (no coins are used), and larger polymer bills, in values from 10,000 VND to 500,000 VND. If you’re confused by all the zeros, mentally remove three zeros to get a simpler number. To quickly convert from VND to USD, just remove three zeros and divide by 24.Visitors to Vietnam can bring with them unlimited amounts of foreign currency, objects made of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones or plated with silver or gold, but these must be declared in detail on their customs forms
US dollar is a widely accepted currency in Vietnam and most goods and services can be paid for in Dongs or Dollars. It is good to carry a combination of both at all times. It is also preferable if the dollar bills are in good condition as many businesses may refuse to accept worn out notes.
While cash is used for small purchases and street vendors in Vietnam, most establishments accept payments from major credit card providers such as Visa. Hotels, tour operators, boutiques, restaurants, grocery stores, and spas all generally accept international debit and credit cards. Conversion rates and swiping fees will be set by your card provider. With few exceptions, your larger travel expenses in Vietnam can be covered by card, on the spot or online in advance, reducing the need to carry and convert large sums of cash on the road
English is not really a popular language in Vietnam. In the tourist area, you can find many people can speaking english but not for everyoneVietnamese ranked 58th in the world for global English proficiency. However, all of our company's tour guides are proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about Vietnam. They will be your companions and assist you in having a memorable trip
We believe that the journey to and within a new country is half the fun of exploring it! We opt for traditional and local transportation options whenever possible because they are usually more enjoyable, support small local businesses, and have a lower environmental impact. Depending on the destination, you can use buses, vans, or SUVs
Yes, of cause. You will greeted by driver when you arrive to Vietnam and tranfered to the aiport after tour by car
Tour not limit quality paxs. For different ages we have different suggestions to suit your group to ensure you have the best tour experience without limiting the number of guests
Tours typically do not include meals for small groups of fewer than 10 guests. If you would like to arrange for Halal meals or other special menus, please contact our consultant for specific advice and assistance
It no problem. We are partners of all hotels in Vietnam so we can provide the hotels you want or according to our suggestions if you are ok
Points in tour can includes sightseeings, please let us know about your acitivities you want
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