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Simply Vietnam

10 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
4.6
10 traveler reviews
Simply Vietnam - Explore!
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Explorer
  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • Christmas & New Year
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
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Ho Chi Minh City; afternoon orientation walk in Old Saigon
  2. Day 2 In Ho Chi Minh City; Optional visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels or a boat trip in the Mekong Delta
  3. Day 3 Morning flight to Danang, drive to Hoi An and afternoon tour of the Old Town
  4. Day 4 In Hoi An, free day to enjoy the Old Town, visit nearby beach or hire bicycles to explore surrounding countryside
  5. Day 5 Drive along the coast via Hai Van Pass to Hue; free afternoon
  6. Day 6 In Hue, optional visit to the Imperial Palace and cruise along Perfume River. Catch an overnight train north
  7. Day 7 Early morning arrival in Hanoi. Travel to Cat Ba Island, explore the island's forests and caves
  8. Day 8 Morning junk cruise through the turquoise waters of Lan Ha Bay. Afternoon drive to Hanoi and explore the Old Quarter
  9. Day 9 In Hanoi; free day with option to visit the French Quarter or Hoan Kiem Lake
  10. Day 10 Trip ends in Hanoi
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What's Included

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  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

528

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · March 20th, 2023
    We loved travelling and exploring new places and seeing special sights
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    Trip date: March 2023
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  • A
    · March 14th, 2023
    Hoi an, and taking a free day to go and explore Ok
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    Trip date: March 2023
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  • A
    · March 15th, 2023
    Hoi An The rickshaw through Hue Halong Bay
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    Trip date: March 2023
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  • A
    · March 16th, 2023
    Tien, our tour leader, she was BRILLIANT! Hoi An, was wonderful and the hotel location was perfect.
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    Trip date: March 2023
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  • A
    · November 10th, 2023
    Overnight Train, Mekong Delta, getting clothes made in Hoi An, Halong Bay, the food, the people, the Country and a fabulous Guide
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · December 1st, 2023
    Wandering in Hoi An. Having a dress made by a tailor there. Cycling there. Street food in HCMC Everything in Hanoi apart from the smog.
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    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · November 29th, 2023
    A fantastic guide, great food experiences, Hoi an amazing… would mention more about the tailored clothing eg bring your favourite items to copy
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    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 6th, 2023
    The highlight of my trip was Ha Long Bay! I wished I could have seen more of it! Our guide Tam was also amazing!
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    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · January 26th, 2024
    Light Show at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Hoi An - although touristy - lovely place to visit.
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    Trip date: December 2023
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  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Up to the usual high standard, I look forward to my 10th trip with Explore!
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your wonderful review.
    Trip date: November 2018

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10 days
Simply Vietnam
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 124818

  • Currency
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    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    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.
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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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