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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 14
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore the bustling back alleys of old Saigon
- Navigate the Mekong Delta by bike and boat
- Fall in love with the grand temple complex of Angkor
- Learn the art of cooking traditional Vietnamese cuisine
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Ho Chi Minh City; afternoon orientation walk in Old Saigon
- Day 2 In Ho Chi Minh City; Optional visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels or a boat trip in the Mekong Delta
- Day 3 Morning flight to Danang, drive to Hoi An and afternoon tour of the Old Town
- Day 4 In Hoi An, free day to enjoy the Old Town, visit nearby beach or hire bicycles to explore surrounding countryside
- Day 5 Drive along the coast via Hai Van Pass to Hue; free afternoon
- Day 6 In Hue, optional visit to the Imperial Palace and cruise along Perfume River. Catch an overnight train north
- Day 7 Early morning arrival in Hanoi. Travel to Cat Ba Island, explore the island's forests and caves
- Day 8 Morning junk cruise through the turquoise waters of Lan Ha Bay. Afternoon drive to Hanoi and explore the Old Quarter
- Day 9 In Hanoi; free day with option to visit the French Quarter or Hoan Kiem Lake
- Day 10 Trip ends in Hanoi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Acnos Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Thanh Lich 2 Hotel
Hotelday 5Overnight Train from Hue to Hanoi
Sleeper Trainday 6Cat Ba Paradise Hotel
Hotelday 7Hanoi Larosa Hotel
HotelDays 8, 9

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Explore!
Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- ASteven· March 20th, 2023We loved travelling and exploring new places and seeing special sightsShow moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASimon· March 14th, 2023Hoi an, and taking a free day to go and explore OkShow moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· March 15th, 2023Hoi An The rickshaw through Hue Halong BayShow moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKatie· March 16th, 2023Tien, our tour leader, she was BRILLIANT! Hoi An, was wonderful and the hotel location was perfect.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AChris· November 10th, 2023Overnight Train, Mekong Delta, getting clothes made in Hoi An, Halong Bay, the food, the people, the Country and a fabulous GuideShow moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ANoeleen· December 1st, 2023Wandering in Hoi An. Having a dress made by a tailor there. Cycling there. Street food in HCMC Everything in Hanoi apart from the smog.Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AGemma· November 29th, 2023A fantastic guide, great food experiences, Hoi an amazing… would mention more about the tailored clothing eg bring your favourite items to copyShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMatthew· December 6th, 2023The highlight of my trip was Ha Long Bay! I wished I could have seen more of it! Our guide Tam was also amazing!Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AEsme· January 26th, 2024Light Show at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Hoi An - although touristy - lovely place to visit.Show moreTrip date: December 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARobert· May 17th, 2019Up to the usual high standard, I look forward to my 10th trip with Explore!Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your wonderful review.Trip date: November 2018
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Asked on May 20th, 2022Are flights to Vietnam included? what is additional cost if not?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2022
If international flights are requested, Once you have booked your space, we can certainly quote this to you. We would need to know where you would like to fly from so that we can quote you via your booking. Otherwise, we book this as a Land only, and you arrange your own flights.
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