Essential Vietnam (including Cat Ba)

11 days
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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
4.5
11,974 traveler reviews
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Platinum Operator
Intrepid Travel
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 1 - 16
Ages 18-35

Places You’ll See

  • Hanoi
    Hanoi
  • Ninh Binh
    Ninh Binh
  • Hue
    Hue
  • Hoi An
    Hoi An
  • Ho Chi Minh City
    Ho Chi Minh City
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Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi's vibrant nightlife and cuisine
  • Cruise and kayak in the scenic Lan Ha Bay
  • Cycle through historic Ninh Binh and its temples
  • Discover Hoi An's ancient architecture on foot
  • Experience Ho Chi Minh City's bustling markets

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Hanoi
  2. Day 2 Hanoi
  3. Day 3 Cat Ba
  4. Day 4 Ninh Binh
  5. Day 5 Ninh Binh - Overnight Train
  6. Day 6 Hue
  7. Day 7 Hoi An
  8. Day 8 Hoi An
  9. Day 9 Hoi An - Overnight Train
  10. Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
  11. Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City
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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

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

4.5
(11,974 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,535

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

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    · July 30th, 2025
    As a die-hard independent traveler, I was skeptical about joining an organized group tour -- but Intrepid's Cambodia Express delivered way more than I expected and made a convert out of me. I loved our guide and the group, and the itinerary was a perfect balance between scheduled sites and free time. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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    · June 22nd, 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 289858

  • Currency
    ₫
    Dong
    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.
  • 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. 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 60 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 Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Intrepid Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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