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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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 18
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Experience spectacular coastal scenery
- Visit historic towns and war memorials
- Enjoy a cruise in Halong Bay
- Explore the ancient sea port of Hoi An
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour in Hanoi
- Day 2 Discover the sights of Hanoi including the Old Quarter
- Day 3 Free time in Hanoi, drive to Halong Bay
- Day 4 Cruise Halong Bay, overnight train to Hue
- Day 5 Cruise Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Day 6 Visit the Imperial Citadel, free afternoon in Hue
- Day 7 Scenic drive via Danang to Hoi An
- Day 8 Free day in Hoi An, optional visit to My Lai
- Day 9 Visit ancient My Son, free afternoon in Hoi An
- Day 10 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, drive to Mekong Delta
- Day 11 Mekong Delta cruise, drive to Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 12 Explore Old Saigon, discover 'Secret Weapons Bunker'
- Day 13 From Ho Chi Minh City, visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 14 Tour ends in Ho Chi Minh City
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
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Nesta Hotel, Hanoi
HotelDays 1, 2New Star Ha Long 2 Hotel
Hotelday 3Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue
Sleeper Trainday 4Thanh Lich 2 Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel
HotelDays 7, 8, 9Ut Trinh Homestay - Ben Tre
Guesthouseday 10Alagon Central Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
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Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- FoodExcellent
- JGJoseph· March 20th, 2024A true whistlestop tour of Vietnam. Great to experience the cities but enjoyed the stops outside of Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City more so. It all went pretty smoothly and nice 3/4* hotels for the most part. Highlights for us were Halong Bay, the optional countryside cycling trip near Hoi An and the homestay in the Mekong Delta - so welcoming. It was cold on the overnight train with the air con, have your layers ready. Explore were a good provider to go with, they offer different routes in Vietnam - we crossed over with different groups at points. Also most of our group went onto do the Cambodia extension tour. Our guide Long was excellent, at the inital briefing they said their main focuses were safety and flexibility and were true to their word. He made everyone feel at ease, booked some great places for group meals at good rates especially the hot pot and took good care of the groups tips kitty. As ever on a group trip there are some places you visit you would like more/less free time. The overnight stay close in Ha Long bay the night before the day cruise - there isn't a lot to do there, could have gone from Hanoi for the day or spent more time in Hanoi before travelling there. Free time in Hue could be the afternoon of the first day you arrive rather than the next day after the overnight train. The Perfumer River Cruise was a little underwhelming, moreso because it was cloudy and we were all tired from the train. This trip could end with the secret bunker/final meal in Saigon and be as effective. The tunnels were interesting but a lot of travel and loud with gun fire from the shooting range and very busy.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewDear Joseph, thank you for taking the time to provide such a thorough review of your Inside Vietnam holiday! We are delighted to see you had such a wonderful time and that your Explore Leader provided such a great holiday for you. We hope to have the... Show moreTrip date: March 2024 - AGill· February 13th, 2023Many highlights but particularly loved HueShow moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADianne· February 20th, 2023Hoi An Mekong DeltaShow moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMargaret Sharp· March 12th, 2023The homestay and boat trip along the Mekong were magical. The war museum is a must see.Show moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMadeleine· March 22nd, 2023Loved HoyAn. Our home stay in Ben Tre was also a highlight: a little corner of paradise. Really enjoyed meeting local people and learning about their way of life.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARichard· April 7th, 2023Cycle rickshaw round old Hanoi; cycling through the paddy fields near Hoi An and relaxing on the river boats at night; taking the dragon boat down the Perfume River to the pagoda in Hue and wandering the old Citadel; the overnight train from Hanoi with congee in the morning; sailing around Halong Bay; the homestay in the Delta and gliding along silently in a pirogue; visiting local people; banh mi; good company.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADina· March 19th, 2023All of it well paced lots of variety chance to meet locals and see traditional crafts and try out local cuisine and drinks not just tourist places activities were great cycling tour and kayaking a great option most went for Hiteks very high standardShow moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AValerie· March 19th, 2023Halong Bay, rickshaw rides, train ride, tunnels, hoi an. Saigon.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASuzanne· April 4th, 2023Mekong Delta homestay, really enjoyed travelling around the island, helping to cook, meeting locals. Hoi An, beautiful town and enjoyed the cycle ride around a local Island.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APaul· April 13th, 2023Hoi An was the highlight for me. I just loved the vibe of the place I am glad we had 3 days here to fully appreciate it.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Hannah
Asked on June 18th, 2023i'm looking at the 14 day Inside Vietnam tour. I'll be travelling solo & wondered if the A $2,860 price is same for everyone. Accomodation doesn't say twin share. Could you please clarify.
Explore!Operator•Written June 2023For our 29 October departure. The Twin share basis cost is from $1,880.00 per person. The Single Supplement cost would be $370.00 per person Total $2,250.00 per person
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Hannah
Traveler•Written June 2023Hi Jill, thx for your reply. I'm back on the website & it's still showing Au$ 2,860.00. Delving a bit deeper the single supplement is an extra $560 making total cost Au$ 3,420.00. Maybe you quoted US$. ????
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2023
When we receive an initial enquiry, it does not tell us which currency. Based on AUD, the Single room basis cost would be from $3,420.00 per person.
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Marina
Asked on June 6th, 2023Hello i am looking for Vietnamese tours but i am wondering whether will provide an approval letter that will allow me to have visa on arrival in vietnam or not?
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2023
British Citizen' passport holders can visit Vietnam for up to 15 days without a visa. A visa will be required if you wish to re-enter within 30 days of your departure. For visits of up to 30 days, you can get an e-visa before you travel. For visits of longer than 30 days you must get a visa from the nearest Vietnamese embassy before travelling to Vietnam.
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Cassandra
Asked on June 2nd, 2023If I want to stay in Vietnam till Nov 18, will there be any extra charge to fly back?
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2023
We arrange the trip only, we would not arrange flights from the USA to Vietnam. Arrival flight would be to Hanoi (HAN). Departure flights would be from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
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Ian
Asked on December 27th, 2022Could you please send me information for Hanoi hotel accommodations for January 29th.
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2022
On the 29th January in Hanoi we stay at Nesta Hanoi Hotel and if you need an extra night accommodation or private transfer we can arrange that for you. If you are arriving to Hanoi on the first day you are eligible for complementary transfer which is included to the trip's price.
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Kristin
Asked on November 21st, 2022I wanted to know if this tour also visits the Golden Bridge (hand bridge) in Da Nang? Where is the new year celebration for this tour on 31st December?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2022
Looking at the itinerary, we do not visit the "Golden Bridge"
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