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20 Days | The ultimate south to north adventure tour of Vietnam
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20 days
Start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finish
Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Code
TVST
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
17 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Homestay (3 nights), Hotel (13 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (2 night)
From £2,069(20 days)
Trip Informations
Experience quintessential Vietnam on this comprehensive trip from south to north. Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and experience dynamic cities, tranquil backwaters, imperial ruins, faded colonial elegance and picture-perfect landscapes dotted with reminders of the past. Explore the narrow cobbled streets of Hoi An’s Old Town, encounter local tribes on a hike in the mountains of Da Bac and whizz through the back streets of Hue as you uncover the very best of Vietnam.
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience local life during homestays in the Mekong Delta and Da Bac. Get to know local families, participate in their activities and enjoy a homestyle meal.
Travel to both popular and lesser-known destinations in Vietnam, including tourist hotspots like Halong Bay and hidden gems such as Da Bac
See Vietnam through an exciting mix of transport, including motorbike, sampan, junk-style boat, bus and train
Visit the mind-boggling Phong Nha and Thien Duong Caves. These labyrinthine systems were used to shelter civilians during the Vietnam/American War
Spend a day in Hue, touring the city's sights on a motorbike and eating lunch at a serene nunnery
Relax in the turquoise waters at Nha Trang and discover local fisherman's life on a boat trip.
Is this trip right for you?
During this trip, there will be several long days of travelling and you'll be sitting on a bus for many hours at a time. However, road trips often have the best views, and most private buses feature wi-fi
We cover a lot of distance on this trip, including on overnight trains. Accommodation and amenities are shared and basic, but the experience of rubbing shoulders with the locals makes it all worthwhile. For more about what this experience is like, see our blog post here: 
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This trip involves a lot of walking - on city walking tours, the hike in Da Bac and during included activities. While being on your feet can be a bit tiring, this is the best way to truly get under the skin of a place
You'll be spending two nights with local families on this trip, where the accommodation is shared and basic. But this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people (and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals!). Read more about the experiences here:
Vietnam has an incredibly diverse climate influenced by both tropical monsoons and its range of altitudes and latitudes. Temperatures can vary from a brisk 4°C (39°F) in the northern mountains during winter to a sweltering and humid 36°C (97°F) in Ho Chi Minh City during the middle of the dry season. Please check the weather for the time of year you're travelling in order to pack appropriate clothing - this page may be useful:
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
17 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Taxi, Train
Accommodation
Homestay (3 nights), Hotel (13 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (2 night)
Activities
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
Mekong Delta - Sightseeing Tour
Mekong Delta - Guesthouse Dinner
Dalat - Garden visit
Nha Trang - Nha Trang Bay Boat trip
Nha Trang Bay - Island hopping, Fishing Villages & Snorkelling
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike
Quang Tri - Vinh Moc Tunnels
Quang Tri - Hien Luong Bridge
Phong Nha Ke-Bang NP - Thien Duong (Paradise Cave)
Phong Nha Ke-Bang National Park - Phong Nha Cave
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex
Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi - Old Quarter Walking Tour
Da Bac - Sung cave and village tour
Da Bac - Homestay Dinner
Da Bac - Homestay Lunch
Hanoi - Vun Art center visit
Da Bac - Da Bia Lunch
Da Bac - Sung village to Da Bia hike
Hanoi - Water puppet show
Halong Bay - Dinner on Boat
Halong Bay - Lunch on Boat
Optional activities
Ho Chi Minh City - A O show - VND1050000
Hoi An - Private Hoi An: Boat & Bike with Local Dinner Experience Urban Adventure - USD85
Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD44
Hoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery - USD77
Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND50000
Hanoi - Temple of Literature - VND70000
Hanoi - Women's Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Army Museum - VND20000
Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
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Important notes
1. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes days 3, 16 (homestays), days 8, 14 (overnight trains), and Days 18 (overnight boat) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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