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Vietnam Express Northbound

10 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
4.6
40 traveler reviews
Vietnam Express Northbound - Intrepid Travel
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Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Beatiful and historic Ho Chi Minh City
  • A motor bike ride to the Forbidden Purple City
  • Picturesque fishing village of Lang Co
  • Marvelous lakes and architecture in Hanoi

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
  2. Day 2 Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
  3. Day 3 Hoi An
  4. Day 4 Hoi An
  5. Day 5 Hue
  6. Day 6 Hue - Overnight Train
  7. Day 7 Hanoi
  8. Day 8 Halong Bay
  9. Day 9 Hanoi
  10. Day 10 Hanoi
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

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Number of tours

1,483

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
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    4.4
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    4.7
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  • MM
    · February 3rd, 2024
    The itinerary was well-chosen, and the guide was experienced and helpful. I had a general impression of the country, with its highlights . A positive experience overall.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to post a review. Its great to know the itinerary was well chosen and that you enjoyed your time exploring Vietnam and its highlights. We hope you have some wonderful memories of you time there and that you will find... Show more
    Trip date: January 2024
  • WB
    · December 8th, 2023
    Overall it was an experience I’ll never forget! I highly recommend doing it and will be telling everyone they need to get on the intrepid wagon!
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi William, wow thank you for your kind words and loyalty! We're thrilled that you had a wonderful time in Vietnam on your trip. Vietnam is a magical place to travel, with its stunning scenery and warm-hearted people. The photos look amazing, thanks for... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2023
  • Vietnam Express Northbound reviewer 3
    · August 21st, 2023
    Amazing loved joleen. Had a ball
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Rosemary, thanks so much for your review. We are so pleased to hear you had a ball with Joleen on your Vietnam Express Northbound trip! We hope you'll join us on another trip in the future.
    Trip date: October 2022
  • Vietnam Express Northbound reviewer 4
    · February 17th, 2023
    It was wonderful and enjoy our tour leader thang (sp)
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Sarah, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Vietnam Express Northbound. We will make sure your kind words are passed along to Thang's manager! We hope to welcome you back on to more trips soon.
    Trip date: January 2023
  • PR
    · January 1st, 2020
    We had a fantastic time on the Intrepid Northbound Vietnam tour. We did the tour as a family: my wife, myself, our 19 yo daughter and 16 yo son. There were also 11 others on the tour and we had great fun. Our guide was terrific, and Vietnam was outstanding. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the tour.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much, Philip. What a great experience for your family with shared memories of Vietnam.
    Trip date: December 2019
  • AP
    · December 15th, 2019
    Enjoyed every moment of the tour and would recommend it to friends and family. Our tour guide Ashley was one of the main highlights of our trip. She made everyone welcome and at home in her homeland. My wife and I look forward to our next experience with Intrepid and tour radar who made this such a seamless and easy way to see another country. Thank you
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • KG
    · December 7th, 2019
    I was disappointed at the lack of options for daily excursions and would have preferred a more detailed itinerary and information regarding the included excursions. Overall, the guide was very helpful in helping us plan our own excursions and trying to accommodate everyone on the tour. I would not recommend this tour if you don't like being on a bus for multiple hours each day.
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Ha and Yuth were great guides with knowledge and excellent skills to manage group trips. Also the choice of places is the essential of both countries. Also, Loch Sokneang, the local guide in Phnom Penh was very knowledgeable and managed the topic of the killing fields excellently.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Saw a huge amount of Vietnam in a short space of time that I probably couldn't do by myself Ha was an excellent tour guide--really welcoming and organised
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The trip exceeded my expectations, and with one or two exceptions, was excellent throughout. The Cambodian and Vietnamese guides, Yuth and Ha, were both very helpful with any issues or questions we had, knowledgable about the history of sights visited and finally, very friendly and easy to get on with, making for an informative and enjoyable trip. I thought there was a good balance between organised activities and free time. I also thought there was a good variety of activities.
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    Trip date: December 2018

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Vietnam Express Northbound
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

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    Claire

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    Is the Vietnam Express Northbound tour available for booking on Jan 28th?

    Price / Availability
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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Our 28JAN to 06FEB departure is available but 'On Request'. We need payment in full at booking to request your spot. The process can take 3-4 business days. Do not purchase non-refundable flights until we confirm.

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      Claire

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      I need confirmation that my Vietnam Express Northbound tour is confirmed. My Amex Card has been debited but I have no information.

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    Nadia

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    Are hotels included along the whole trip?

    Accommodation
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Hotels are inclusive for the days on the trip. Please note accommodation is not included for the last day, you're free to depart after check-out.

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    Paula

    Asked on October 24th, 2024

    How much luggage can I bring on the trip?

    Transport
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      We recommend packing lightly, aiming to keep your main luggage under 15kg, to ensure ease of transport and storage, especially on overnight trains.

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    Gretha

    Asked on October 11th, 2024

    What does "Book with flexibility" mean?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Book with flexibility allows you to change your travel dates or even choose a different trip without any change fees, providing you give notice at least 56 days before your scheduled departure.

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    Grace

    Asked on May 3rd, 2024

    How much additional is the single room supplement?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      A single supplement is available from $240 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 6 (Sleeper Train) and Day 8 (Overnight Boat) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

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    Jesse

    Asked on April 14th, 2024

    Is there a single supplement option available?

    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

      A single supplement is available from €195 if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 6 (Sleeper Train) and Day 8 (Overnight Boat) where you will be in shared accommodation.

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    Olga

    Asked on February 5th, 2024

    What are the group sizes for the Vietnam Express Northbound?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2024

      The group size can vary from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 16 travelers.

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    Mark

    Asked on December 28th, 2023

    What modes of transport are used during the Vietnam Express Northbound tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      The transport modes include Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private minibus, Private vehicle, Taxi, and Motorbike.

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    Steve

    Asked on December 21st, 2023

    Is it a group tour? If yes, is there an "own room" option available?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      Yes, it's a group tour. Group size Min 1 - Max 16. A single supplement is available from €195 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 6 (Sleeper Train) and Day 8 (Overnight Boat) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

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      Steve

      TravelerWritten December 2023

      Can you please provide a quote for a single supplement?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      A single supplement is available from €195 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 6 (Sleeper Train) and Day 8 (Overnight Boat) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

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    Erin

    Asked on December 5th, 2023

    How do I upgrade the Hotel stay?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      There's no hotel stay upgrade available on this trip. However, there is an option for a cabin upgrade on the overnight train from Hue to Hanoi.

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Tour ID: 1840

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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.
  • Visa
    • 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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