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Essence 10 Days in Vietnam from North, Central down South

10 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 25
Age range 1 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter
  • Cruise and dine in stunning Halong Bay
  • Kayak and cook aboard a Halong Bay cruise
  • Discover ancient My Son and cruise Thu Bon River
  • Cycle and relax in the Mekong Delta

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Hanoi – Airport pick-up - Hotel check-in (Meal:No)
  2. Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on cruise (Meal:B,L,D)
  3. Day 3 Halong Bay – Kayaking – Hanoi (Meal:B,L)
  4. Day 4 Hanoi Free Day – Overnight train to Da Nang (Meal:B,L)
  5. Day 5 Da Nang arrival – Transfer to Hoi An (Meal:No)
  6. Day 6 Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary Full Day (Meal:B,L)
  7. Day 7 Hoi An Free & Easy (Meal: B)
  8. Day 8 Hoi An free – Da Nang airport – Flight to Ho Chi Minh city (Meal:B)
  9. Day 9 Mekong Delta Discovery My Tho - Ben Tre Full Day (Meal: B,L)
  10. Day 10 Ho Chi Minh Departure (Meal:B)
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4.7
(80 reviews)

Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 80 years old

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    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
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    4.8
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    4.8
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  • SS
    · March 23rd, 2024
    Well organised, good selection of hotels (good location, comfortable rooms and very good breakfast, esp. Kim An in Hoi An). Always available on WhatsApp for questions.
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • EG
    · May 4th, 2023
    Well-planned and great communication throughout! I was travelling by myself but had no issues, thanks to this tour!
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • Essence 10 Days in Vietnam from North, Central down South reviewer 3
    · November 22nd, 2022
    I can’t thank enough Vietnam Real tour company for the perfect organizing of each and everything not single mistake or delay , everything was planned extremely well
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    Vietnam Real Tour commented on this review
    Dear Rosa Thank you so much for sharing your great experience on here. My team ans I were so happy to see that you have enjoyed so much your holiday that you letting us the chance to take care of. Your kind words motivate us so much to keep working... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2022
  • QT
    · June 18th, 2022
    I booked a 10 day trip from Hanoi to DaNang to HCM city. Tien Manh assisted me via contact through Zalo App and email, setting everything up before my arrival and also during the trip as needed. He helped to arrange tickets, drivers between locations, and answered questions promptly. I did not stay with one group of tourist for the whole trip, rather meeting up with new people for different parts of the tour. Overall it was very memorable and I would use the agency again for travel in the future.
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    Vietnam Real Tour commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Quang Tran Thank you so much for your kind words. Vietnam Real Tour team was very happy to see your satisfaction for Essence 10 Days in Vietnam from North, Central down South. Your kind comments makes us more confident to serve our future... Show more
    Trip date: June 2022
  • Essence 10 Days in Vietnam from North, Central down South reviewer 5
    · February 14th, 2020
    The tour exceeded our expectations. From start, tour manager, Mahn from Vietnam Real Tours contacted me and continued to provide excellent communication throughout the tour. We wished to update the tour to provide extra days in a couple of places along the way. As it was a busy time of Tet festival, some of the journey details were rearranged by Mahn who dealt with all bookings to accommodate our wishes so we did not miss any part of the tour. The tour was excellent, providing flexibility with dates on each component from pick up from airport to hotel to day trip and continuation of journey. All happened so seamlessly as organised by Mahn which took any stress out of bookings to fit within 15 day stay without visa. The hotels booked on the tour by Mahn were thoughtfully located to explore areas and of the best quality. I had an injury whilst in tour and Mahn arranged an upgrade for us to make me comfortable having to miss a day trip. I thank him for his care with this. The sight seeing trips arranged for us were great too. Good English speaking and variety to give us taste of Vietnam. I normally arrange all components of a journey when travelling lots in SE Asia, to save cost. However, thought for short time, first time to Vietnam, it was easy to have independence of dates but everything arranged for us. Definitely worth the price to know good research has been done by to our manager having knowledge and communication with all hotels and drivers already. Small price to pay. Thank you so much, Mahn. I felt you genuinely cared for us and our journey.
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    Trip date: January 2020
  • AS
    · February 9th, 2020
    Booking this tour took every stress away from planning a wonderful trip to Vietnam. I wanted to see as much of what the country has to offer in a short space of time, and this tour really does account for seeing the highlights, as well as giving you the opportunity to explore things you may have planned to see yourself. All for such an incredible price, if you want to see the highlights of Vietnam then this is the tour for you!
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    Trip date: January 2020

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Essence 10 Days in Vietnam from North, Central down South
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Cheryl

    Asked on July 17th, 2024

    I loved the look of your trip North-South Vietnam for 10 days. I will be travelling solo and wonder if you have experience of other solo travellers on this trip? I wondered if it is possible to book a shared room for a few nights (maybe 3) to lower the cost of the trip at all? Also, how much it would cost to book a private cabin on the sleeper train as I would prefer not to share when travelling on my own on the train if possible please.

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten July 2024

      If you want to have a private train cabin: the extra fee is 165 usd. You can book it after confirm the booking.

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      Cheryl

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Do you think the sleeper trains are safe as a solo female if I am sharing a bunk? And would it be possible for me to book the trip with single accommodation but if another single traveller books on later I could change this to share a room?

    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten July 2024

      it is safely to share the train cabin. If any other female book the same tour with the same travel date, I will inform you and her to share a room.

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    Tara

    Asked on February 12th, 2024

    Is it possible to extend the tour and how much would it be, if possible? - 2 nights before and 2 nights after. For the day of departure, is it possible to leave the luggage in consignment until the pick-up for transfer at the airport? Can we have the same hotel as used for the tour in Hanoi and HCMC with breakfast included? Are there cabins available just for two on the train? Would it be possible to add the Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Cycling tour on April 13th? On Day 7 in Hoi An, is cycling on our own recommended?

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten February 2024

      It is possible to extend the tour for 2 nights before and 2 nights after at the same hotel in Hanoi and HCM city. It costs 43 usd/1 room/1 night including breakfast. You can leave luggage at the store until airport transfer. Train cabin is for 4 people sharing, but private cabin option is available for 55 usd/1 person. Ninh Binh day tour can be added for 33 usd/1 person. The hotel in Hoi An provides free cycles for guests to cycle around the old town.

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    Brittany

    Asked on April 19th, 2023

    Is it possible to get airport transfer in the early morning of 24th April to the hotel? Additionally, is it possible to add another day onto the hotel booking at the start (ie 23-24 April night) so that I can check in immediately?

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten April 2023

      The extra fee for early check-in is 43 usd/1 room. You can pay this extra fee directly to the hotel.

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      Brittany

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      Can I just confirm you will also be able to pick me up from Hanoi airport at 01:30am on 24th April?

    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten April 2023

      You can pay by cash or credit card with 3% bank fee

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    Pat

    Asked on August 5th, 2022

    just wondering because it is so soon should we book online or via direct contact? We also have One traveler who is vegetarian please let us know!

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten August 2022

      If your want to start on 13th Aug 2022, please book the tour as soon as possible. You book the tour soon and my company has enough time to arrange the services: hotel, train tickets, domestic flight tickets. I also see that one person is vegetarian. We will prepare the nice vegetarian food for all the meals including in the tour.

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    Nancy

    Asked on June 11th, 2022

    Can we do Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day tour on Day 4 (free day in Hanoi) in this itinerary?

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten June 2022

      Yes, of course, you can please let me know to add Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day tour on Day 4 into the itinerary. You can confirm the tour and add this day tour onto Day 4. Then my company will update this day tour into the itinerary and send you.

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    Allison

    Asked on March 13th, 2022

    Is this group tour running around 4/3/2022 or 4/4/2002 or 4/5/2022 ??

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    • Vietnam Real TourOperatorWritten March 2022

      Thank you for your interest and questions. I can start this tour around 4/3/2022 or 4/4/2002 or 4/5/2022. Because this is reopening time for tourist, so it is not really sure now. Please give me a while to make it sure and inform you as soon as possible.

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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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    • 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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