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The Essence of Vietnam In 12 Days by Up Travel Vietnam (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh Group Tour)

12 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore bustling Ngoc Ha Market
  • Cook traditional Vietnamese dishes
  • Dine with locals in their home
  • Visit ancient capital Hoa Lu
  • Cruise through Trang An caves

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi arrival - Airport pickup
  2. Day 2 Authentic Hands-on Cooking Class With Free Wine Tastings (B, Meals) - Group tour
  3. Day 3 Unveil the Ethereal Charm of Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave (B, L) - Group tour
  4. Day 4 Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay 2D1N (B, L, D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus
  5. Day 5 Ha Long Bay Cruise – Return to Hanoi by Shuttle Bus (B, Br)
  6. Day 6 Hanoi - Fly to Da Nang - Flight Excluded (B)
  7. Day 7 Discover Da Nang & Hoi An — Marble Mountains and Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Basket Boat Experience - Group Tour (B, L)
  8. Day 8 Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour – Breathtaking Views & Cable Car Experience (B, L) - Group tour
  9. Day 9 Flight Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh — Flight Excluded (B)
  10. Day 10 Escape to the Verdant Mekong Delta – An Adventure Through Vietnam’s Rural Landscape (B, L) - Group Tour
  11. Day 11 Ho Chi Minh sightseeing full day tour (B, L) - Group tour
  12. Day 12 Ho Chi Minh Departure - Farewell Vietnam – Until We Meet Again! (B)
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Where You'll Stay

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  • The Essence of Vietnam In 12 Days by Up Travel Vietnam (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh Group Tour) reviewer 1
    · September 24th, 2025
    Very good communication and friendly. Went...
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    Up Travel Vietnam commented on this review
    Hi Tilan, Your dishes look amazing! Thank you for joining our cooking class and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Take care, Up Travel Vietnam
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    Trip date: September 2025

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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before December 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Up Travel Vietnam. 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.
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