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Premium Vietnam
8 Days | Experience the heart of Vietnam, from vibrant Hanoi to bustling Ho Chi Minh City
4.9
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271 reviews
8 days
Start
Hanoi, Vietnam
Finish
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Code
TVPS
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private Minibus
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
From £1,681(8 days)
Trip Informations
Spend eight days in Vietnam discovering the highlights and traditions of this eternally beautiful and historically significant country on a Premium adventure. Take part in enriching local encounters as your leader shows you the soul of this diverse pocket of Asia. Get lost in the districts of colourful Hanoi, cruise past the limestone karsts of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay, discover the old-world charm of Hoi An’s ancient city and navigate the winding streets and chaotic traffic of Ho Chi Minh City with a local leader. With an unbeatable mix of culture, cuisine and history, your journey through Vietnam is sure to surprise, delight and excite at every turn.
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore the cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with a local leader who will help to uncover the vibrant mix of influences, from French to Asian traders, settlers and indigenous peoples.
Feast on an included lunch at KOTO café in Hanoi, a social enterprise organisation that provides vocational and hospitality skills to young workers.
Fall asleep to the gentle rocking of your Premium Feature Stay – an overnight cruise in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay on a boat as beautiful as its surroundings. Take in spectacular views while enjoying a candle-lit dinner on deck.
Explore the charming Old Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its quaint canals and historic architecture. Sit down to enjoy a famed egg coffee at a local cafe and relax from the hustle and bustle.
Sit down to a soul-stirring Hat Xam performance on a Premium Exclusive Experience – an art form that dates back over 700 years to the Tran Dynasty.
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.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private Minibus
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
Activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Hanoi - Welcome Dinner
Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
Halong Bay - Tai Chi
Hanoi - Temple of Literature
Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO
Hanoi - Hoa Lo Prison
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
Ho Chi Minh City - Notre Dame Cathedral
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Important notes
1. 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.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (boat) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. Full name exactly as per passport required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for internal flights. 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.
5. Local authorities only permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Halong Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you may stay on a larger boat and share your boat with another group. Otherwise, we may swap the activities and destinations of Days 3 and 4 to provide you the best possible experience. The route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
Reviews (265)
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kieran
Oct 19, 2024
very enjoyable trip that represented excellent value for money and very comfortable travelling with a small group. Definately will use again
Mary
Oct 07, 2024
Premium Vietnam was a great introduction to the country and culture. Efficient itinerary with flights and thoughtful choices of activities made an eight-day trip feel comprehensive. Our leader Tuyet was amazing, keeping us informed, inspired, and comfortable in our surroundings.
Shail
Sep 23, 2024
The level of service that we received from the Intrepid team was impressive all around. From the headquarters team, the drivers and most especially the tour guides. Their guides are organized, responsive and professional. We are thankful for having chosen Intrepid for the our Vietnam experiences.
Kevin
Sep 17, 2024
What an outstanding trip! Everything worked seamlessly. The tour guide Binh Tran did an excellent job and shared his knowledge in an interesting way. All accommodations were perfectly selected. The activities and meals included made the trip an unforgettable one.
Angela
Sep 16, 2024
Our Vietnam experience with Intrepid could not have been better! Despite arriving during the most recent typhoon with changes in our itinerary needing to be made it was a magnificent adventure. Our Guide was exceptional, the itinerary was perfect, and accommodations and meals were excellent. We definitely recommend The Vietnam experience with Intrepid.
Cassie
Sep 16, 2024
A wonderful taste of Vietnam with amazing food and sights. We were lucky to have Tam as our guide who was very knowledgeable about Vietnam. First time booking with Intrepid and definitely not my last.
Mary-Clare
Sep 01, 2024
This tour exceeded expectations, it delivered cultural, scenic and gastronomic experiences and was a fantastic introduction to the beauty of Vietnam, I would highly recommend it to anyone as a first taste of a wonderful country and it's people. Intrepid and our tour guide were exepetional
Michael
Aug 15, 2024
Well organised and a pleasure to be led by Tien our leader
Steven
Aug 15, 2024
This Intrepid trip although relatively short( 8 days) was very informative.3 regions of Vietnam were covered extensively.Our Tour leader Tien was excellent.
Michelle
Aug 15, 2024
Great trip, lots of fun, included activities and many other options. Quality, approachable and dedicated leader, quality tour, accommodation and food. Thank you Tien and Intrepid.
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