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Vietnam Explorer

13 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hue
4.7
219 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 18-39
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Highlights

  • Meet your TruFam and start your adventure
  • Explore historic sites and local markets in Ho Chi Minh
  • Craft your own lantern and taste local coffee in Hoi An
  • Navigate the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn wartime history
  • Sail through Halong Bay and kayak around limestone islands

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
  2. Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City (1B)
  3. Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City/Hoi An (1B)
  4. Day 4 Hoi An (1B, 1D)
  5. Day 5 Hoi An (1B)
  6. Day 6 Hoi An (1B, 1L)
  7. Day 7 Hoi An/Huế (1B)
  8. Day 8 Huế (1B, 1L)
  9. Day 9 Huế/Ninh Bình (1B)
  10. Day 10 Ninh Bình/Hạ Long Bay (1B, 1L, 1D)
  11. Day 11 Hạ Long Bay/Hanoi (1B, 1L)
  12. Day 12 Hanoi (1B)
  13. Day 13 Hanoi (1B)
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    John was a lovely tour guide, incredibly patient and knowledgeable of each place we visited. He prioritised our safety most of all and made sure we were always safe and got back to the hotel ok.
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    Great tour, great itinerary and tour guide.
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    The Vietnam tour was a great experience. The itinerary was great and jam packed, showcasing the best sights of Vietnam! Our tour guide John always ensured everyone was having a good time and he strived to give us all the best experience despite the weather!
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    Vietnam tour exceeded all expectations. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed to cater to a variety of interests, offering a perfect balance of cultural immersion, active experiences, and opportunities to socialise. Every day brought something exciting, and there was never a moment I wasn’t looking forward to. A key highlight of the tour was our guide, John. Despite occasional bad weather, he ensured that each day remained engaging and enjoyable. His professionalism, approachability, and dedication to the group’s well-being were evident throughout. He quickly learned everyone’s names—an impressive feat given the group size—and always made sure each person felt included and valued. His extensive knowledge and passion for his role enhanced our experience, making the trip not only fun but also highly informative.
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    I recently had the pleasure of participating in a tour led by John. His attentiveness and dedication to ensuring everyone's safety were truly commendable. John demonstrated extensive knowledge and a genuine passion for his work, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend John to anyone seeking a secure and delightful tour experience.
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    John was by far the best tour guide we had out of the three he was so warm and welcoming and was a genuinely kind person. He got us everywhere in time and in good spirit and was like a big brother to me on the trip he made it awesome
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    John was very knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam, and really looked out for everyone
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    I had a great experience with John he gave us lots of good tips for safety and getting around and would give us a list of ideas of things to do when we had free time. He looked after our coats or bags at the bar so we could go dance and would join in on the fun and party with us at karaoke. He has amazing energy and gave us lots of good laughs. Thankyou so much John!!!!
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    Thoroughly enjoyed the Vietnam tour, it was packed with different activities and locations giving you the full taste and experience of Vietnam. John our tour guide was great, he was very helpful, very attentive, always happy to help very quickly regarding anything we needed. He was informative of Vietnam and was able to provide useful information throughout the tour. John was friendly and certainly made you feel welcome in Vietnam. He always cared about the groups safety and ensuring everyone looked after each other.
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  • A
    · February 17th, 2025
    John was fantastic- he was easily one of the best tour guides out there. He had the perfect balance of being organised, helpful, friendly, personable and an all round friendly and smiley face! His passion for his job was evident throughout the trip from start to finish as he was determined to give us the best experience possible and approached everything with such a contagious enthusiasm. Anyone who has John as a tour guide in the future is very lucky!!! I couldn’t recommend him more.
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    Ray

    Asked on September 8th, 2023

    I wonder if you would take one more person on these dates as these are the only ones I can take off from work.

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten September 2023

      I have checked with our ops team but I'm afraid this departure is completely full. Are there any other departure dates you could do?

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    Jay

    Asked on August 11th, 2023

    Would be with my family this time. Is there a way to avoid overnight bus?

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten August 2023

      As the trip is a set itinerary we don't have any alternative methods of transportation in place. If you wanted to arrange alternative transportation yourself and meet up with us when we arrive that would be fine.

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    Tim

    Asked on January 14th, 2023

    we are two couples, somewhat older than that, but nothing in the activities sounds in any way beyond us (except that only one of us drinks!) Is that a problem?

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2023

      No we welcome all ages over 18+ that's no problem at all! Won't be an issue if only 1 drinks that's a personal choice :) As you want to do Cambodia as well would you be interested in doing our multi country tour that is both Vietnam and Cambodia?

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    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

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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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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