Comfort
Explorer
Classic Vietnam
15 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
334 reviews
15 days
Start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finish
Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Code
TVKT
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Guesthouse (1 night), Hotel (12 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
From £1,638(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience living like a local with a night in a locally run guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, with friendly hosts and delicious homecooked meals.
Discover the bustling centres of Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City – these diverse cities are a fascinating mix of ancient culture and new-age cityscapes, and you’ll get the chance to visit all the most iconic spots.
Feast on the mouth-watering, fresh delights of Vietnam. From slurping traditional bun bo Hue and digging into a vegetarian feast at a local nunnery, to enjoying a home-cooked lunch with locals in Ninh Binh – the food of Vietnam is definitely a highlight!
Spend a night on a traditional junk sailing boat in UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, surrounded by limestone karsts and turquoise waters.
Visit Save Vietnam Wildlife, an Tuuur Foundation supported NGO focusing on the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Vietnam's endangered wildlife.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Tuuur Foundation partner, Save Vietnam's Wildlife. Donations help them provide support for endangered wildlife and protect critical animal habitats in Vietnam. Tuuur will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
While the pace is generally easy, there is some walking involved on this trip, with walking tours in the downtown areas of each city, as well as a walk in the caves at Ha Long Bay.
At the guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, we stay in more basic accommodation than other destinations on the trip. Amenities are shared and may have cold water only.
Lunar New Year is an annual festival that runs for several days. This is a fascinating and rewarding time to see the country, however you do need to be prepared for some businesses to be closed, tourist sites to be very busy and for transport to be packed as many locals are travelling around the country. Please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
Depending on where you come from, the weather in Vietnam might be hotter and more humid than what you are used to. We recommend checking online for what the typical temperatures will be at the time of the year you are looking to travel to see what to expect - this page might be useful: https://www.tuuur.com/vietnam/weather-in-vietnam https://www.tuuur.com/vietnam/weather-in-vietnam (https://www.tuuur.com/vietnam/weather-in-vietnam)
Itinerary
Discover the cultural charm, fresh food and dramatic landscapes of Vietnam
From south to north, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of welcoming locals, varied cuisine and diverse landscapes. Unlock the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, explore the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi, mingle with the locals while staying at a Mekong Delta guesthouse, float to sleep on a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay, and eat breakfast the local way in Hue. Experience historical temples, laze on the spectacular coastline, gorge on delicious banquets and explore lively cities – all with a touch of comfort – on this 15-day Classic Vietnam adventure.
Inclusions
Meals
14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Guesthouse (1 night), Hotel (12 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Ho Chi Minh City - Welcome Dinner
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
Mekong Delta - Boat cruise with visits to local producers
Mekong Delta - Home-cooked lunch
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
Hue - Vegetarian lunch at a Buddhist nunnery
Hanoi - KOTO lunch
Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
Hanoi - Temple of Literature
Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu
Ninh Binh - Home Cooked Lunch
Cuc Phuong NP - Save Vietnam's Wildlife (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Ninh Binh - Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone
Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
Hanoi - Local water puppet performance
Optional activities
Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD39
Hoi An - Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience - USD69
Hoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery - USD73
Ninh Binh - Visit to Mua Cave - VND100000
Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour - VND250000
Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND50000
Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Guesthouse) and Day 13 (Boat) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train and flight tickets. Ticketing 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 a new ticket.
4. This trip includes domestic flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
Reviews (324)
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Sandra
May 13, 2025
I couldn’t rate this trip highly enough. I recommend an extra stay in Hanoi at the end, to fully explore. We truly loved Vietnam, and have learned so much in a short time: people, food, history. Amazing. If you are lucky, Loc Phan will be your guide.
Ann and Jeremy
May 08, 2025
We have nothing but praise and respect for this amazing trip with Intrepid. The organisation, arrangements and accomodation, plus itinerary amazing with nothing else for you to do but immerse in this country.. our Tour guide Loc Phan was exceptional, kind, generous, knowledgeable and made the trip one we will never forget..
Sandra
May 07, 2025
Fantastic tour: Vietnam South to North - the beauty, freedom and experiences increase and intensify: Loc Phan was a phenomenal guide and ambassador for his country. 100% recommended.
Roger
May 05, 2025
Our Classic Cambodia and Vietnam tour was a real blast. Our Vietnamese tour guide, Lucky, was approachable, highly informative and very well organised. Our tour group of 10 were great company. The selected locations and tour experiences provided us with excellent close up experiences with Vietnamese people and places.
Pamela
May 03, 2025
One of the best holidays ever and very memorable experience. All managed professionally and comfortably. Visited so many places and had enough time to explore with group and also had free time to sightsee and enjoy solo time away from group
James
May 03, 2025
The Intrepid Classic Vietnam trip I can only recommend highly for its adventures, tours, food experience and stress-free travelling throughout Vietnam. If you are looking for a holiday that incorporates culture, sightseeing and activities, then this trip will provide you with an unforgettable holiday experience, a wonderful insight into Vietnam and fantastic treasured memories.
mihaela
Apr 29, 2025
Excellent trip We were very lucky with the group and the guide Enjoyed every moment food was great Our guide was amazing and we have seen so many things on the trip
Zoe
Apr 28, 2025
This was a fantastic trip and a great way to take my first ever organised travel experience. Phung is the best guide and her knowledge and experitise really made the trip. It was flawlessly organised with enough inclusion to really get a feel of the country while having enough space to also go and do things on your own. Highly recommended!
Rachel
Apr 28, 2025
Our trip with intrepid through Vietnam was incredible. Great experiences, food, culture. Crew leader Tuyet was fantastic with help and advice. Lovely group of people on the tour made it more special too.
paul
Apr 28, 2025
Wonderful Vietnam experience. Our guide was warm, friendly, and immensely knowledgeable. The itinerary was an excellent mix of history, culture, urban life and natural beauty. We'll definitely go with Intrepid on future group trips
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