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Vietnam Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures

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From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 20
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Learn foot badminton in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Kayak through Hoi An's ancient town
  • Cycle and build eco bricks in Hoi An
  • Cook traditional dishes by the Perfume River
  • Explore Ha Long Bay's caves and islands

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City
  3. Day 3 Kayak into Hoi An
  4. Day 4 Hoi An
  5. Day 5 Open Top Jeep to Hue
  6. Day 6 Hue
  7. Day 7 Ninh Binh to Puluong
  8. Day 8 Puluong National Park
  9. Day 9 To Hanoi
  10. Day 10 Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay
  11. Day 11 Thien Canh Cave & Hanoi
  12. Day 12 Goodbye
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
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  • Flights
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

27

Age Range

18 to 39 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

92%

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  • Vietnam Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 1
    · June 5th, 2025
    The 12 day Vietnam Classic is a great way to see many of the amazing things vietnam has to offer. We had our funny, kind and a little crazy (in a good way) guide, Danny, with us the entire trip, who always ensured everything was well organized and we could just relax and enjoy the trip. We learned a lot about Vietnam and its history, and he was always happy to answer all our questions. Would definitely recommend One life, and especially Danny, as your guide.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • CR
    · May 22nd, 2025
    Amazing tour with a mixture of fun activities, culture, great food and stunning views! Danny was the best guide and had a wealth of knowledge and always brought the fun times.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review Courtney!
    Trip date: May 2025
  • LA
    · May 22nd, 2025
    An unforgettable journey experiencing Vietnam's landscapes and cultures. Our guide, Danny, was exceptional - knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to our group's interests. He seamlessly incorporated additional sightseeing experiences, ensuring our small group had a personalised adventure on top of the set itinerary. Highly recommend.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Liam! We're delighted to hear you had an unforgettable journey in Vietnam with Danny as your guide. We hope to see you on another adventure in the future!
    Trip date: May 2025
  • ML
    · May 3rd, 2025
    It was a great journey with lots of interesting activities and we had the possibility to get to know the vietnamese culture. Our guide Hòa put a lot of effort into it and was very attentive to our needs. We were a very small group, and he was extremely dedicated and made sure we all had a great time together.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your review Melanie! We're happy to hear that you had a great journey throughout Vietnam with your group and guide!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Vietnam Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 5
    · May 1st, 2025
    12 days trip with Hoa recommend everyone to go on this trip. you get the opportunity to see a lot, at the same time many of the activities and food are included. Hoa is a wonderfully good and kind guide.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Thea!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • BE
    · April 24th, 2025
    This was my first time doing a group tour and I would totally recommend this experience to everyone. Danny made this whole experience amazing from beginning to end and continuously went out of his way to make sure we were all having a great time.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review Bethan! We're delighted to hear that your first group tour experience was such a positive one. Thank you for choosing to travel with One Life!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • JH
    · April 24th, 2025
    Vietnam is such an amazing place and the 12 day One Life Tour made it so easy to explore and enjoy! Danny, our tour guide, was amazing and did everything to keep the energy up. The tour is jam packed with activities from kayaking, to cooking classes, to cycling around Hoi An.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Jessica! It's great to hear that you enjoyed all the different activities throughout your time in Vietnam!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Vietnam Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 8
    · April 24th, 2025
    Good route, get to see much in short time. Recommend it.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Malin!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • OB
    · April 24th, 2025
    A very jam packed tour and a great way to see Vietnam if you’re short on time. Our tour guide Danny was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and looked after the entire time. We did the 12 day tour and made lots of lovely friends. Im a bit of a fussy eater but the food was great and they catered to everyone so well.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Olivia! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time in Vietnam with Danny showing you around. Vietnam is full of delicious food so we're delighted to hear that you were able to have your fill as well. Thank you for choosing... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • WP
    · April 5th, 2025
    This was my first group tour and it was amazing! Danny was our tour guide and he was very caring, funny, knowledgeable and kept the group and tour running smoothly. The trip itenrary is full of activities from kayaking, swimming in the waterfalls, cooking class, cycling, fire pit and karaoke at homestay, sight seeing to food tour. Every day is different and you truly get a great glimpse of Vietnam. The trip is well paced, with variations between cities and nature. There are lots of group activities but also time to do your own thing/rest or group with others to explore further. Danny has great recommendations for all locations from places to explore to great restaurants! We had an amazing group and had so much fun! A few tips from me: Toilets: No need to worry! Although I've seen 1 public toilet on the trip there are plenty of restaurants and hotels you can pop into to use the facilities. On any bus journeys we'd stop every 2 hours where restrooms can be used. They are also at all main attractions. Do bring some tissues and hand sanitizer for the more remote ones! Kayaking: If you can't swim like me don't worry. There is usually a boat following the kayaks you can jump in instead! Life jackets are provided and the distance is manageable! I skipped the river one but had a go in Halong Bay and it was amazing. Just remembered your bum will get wet so either kayak in your swimwear or bing spear shorts! Backpack: You could get away with a suitcase if backpack is not for you! Most of the time we were going from hotel to a car to train ect. A backpack makes things a little easier and most of us had one but some had suitcases and that worked too. Packing: Do pack some layers and make sure you have a smaller bag. When going on the Halong Bay cruise we were asked to only take a small bag for the night! Depending on when you go, there will be a temperature difference and having some warm layers is nice. Pack dry shampoo and avoid washing your hair at the homestay as the bathrooms are outdoorsy! Gifts: If you want some nice jewellery, lanterns or cute bags for yourself or friends do get them in Hoi An! Shopping in Hanoi is great but it's more around clothes and backpacks. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone and planning to explore other countries with One Life Adventures.
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    Trip date: March 2025

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Vietnam Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

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    Caitlin

    Asked on April 4th, 2025

    What tour options do you have for 2 adult females. We would prefer not to cycle or kayak? What would be the total cost per person?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      Our tours do have fixed itineraries, but if there were any activities at all that you did wish to not take part in, that is absolutely fine. Our experienced tour guide will be more than happy to offer some alternative suggestions, or you can even do some exploring of your own! The price for this 12 day tour will be $2295AUD per person and will include all accommodation, transport (excluding airport drop off) and 22 activities, all of which are pre organised prior to your arrival to allow for a completely stress free and enjoyable experience.

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    Herbert

    Asked on March 3rd, 2025

    What activities are included in the tour itinerary?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      The itinerary features 19 activities, including kayaking in Hoi An and exploring Ha Long Bay on a boat.

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    Keith

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Is the guide for this tours always local? Because I made a OneLifeAdventure Tour in Japan before and the guide was from England. And I think that's a huge difference and much better, if the guide is originially from the country we visit. And do we use Whatsapp with a group chat to communicate or Facebook Messenger while the tour?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, our Vietnam tour is always guided by local guides. We are now using WhatsApp to communicate with guests during our tours.

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    Hans

    Asked on October 23rd, 2024

    Are flights included in the tour package?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      Flights are not included; however, we can assist you with airport pickups once your flight arrives.

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    Sherry

    Asked on October 20th, 2024

    What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate guests over the age of 45, as per our tour guidelines.

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    Joan

    Asked on October 10th, 2024

    I have a question regarding the hotel room arrangements. Could you please confirm that we will have a private room?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      Rooming will be divided throughout the tour between twin-share, multi share and 4 birth cabin rooms. During the twin-share nights, you and your wife will automatically be paired together, however on the nights spent in multi-share rooms, you will be sharing with other members of your One Life tour group.

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      Joan

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Can you advise how many traveling time do we have along the tour please?

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      Joan

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      For day 7 and 8, can we stay me and my wife only? And not with other people please?

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      Joan

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      We are willing to pay more if need be. Please let me know.

    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      We have to contact our suppliers first to see if we can arrange something for you on day 7 and day 8.

    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      I'm happy to confirm that you'll have a private room for both Day 7 and Day 8 of the tour. However, we're still awaiting confirmation on the pricing for this upgrade.

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    Brian

    Asked on October 1st, 2024

    Can you please advise me how much a total package cost will be including return international flights from and back to Auckland New Zealand and including the tour package.

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      While we don't include flight fees as part of our tour packages since we're tour operators, you're absolutely welcome to check out options on websites like Skyscanner or other flight providers. This will help you find the best deals for your trip.

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    Adriana

    Asked on September 26th, 2024

    I have a voucher code from the tour operator, but I am unable to find an option to apply it for a discount during the booking process. Could you kindly guide me on where to enter this code?

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      If the discount code is directly from ourselves, then you would only be able to apply this through the One Life Adventures website.

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    Josephine

    Asked on September 9th, 2024

    Is it possible to join the tour if I am 46 years old but physically fit?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Our age range is typically between 20-35, but we aim to be transparent. As long as you are comfortable with the group dynamics, we would love to have you on board.

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      Josephine

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Can I confirm the ending time of the tour to plan my departure flight?

    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      The tour usually ends around 9 AM in the morning. If your flight from Hanoi is around 19:30, you will have plenty of time to travel to the airport.

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    Michael

    Asked on September 2nd, 2024

    Is it possible to join a tour if I am 64 years old?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Our tour has an age range of 18 to 45. We aim to create an environment where travelers share similar expectations and comfort levels. While we recognize that age is not always indicative of fitness, our age range helps us manage group dynamics and ensure everyone can enjoy the experience to the fullest.

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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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    • For any tour departing before August 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of $350 is required to confirm your booking with One Life Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and One Life Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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