Premium
Explorer
Premium Vietnam
4.9
Excellent
386 reviews
8 days
Start
Hanoi, Vietnam
Finish
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Code
TVPS
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private Minibus
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
From £1,921(8 days)
Trip Informations
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.
Is this trip right for you?
In 2025, Tet (Lunar New Year) will run from the 28th January to the 3rd of February. 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 Vietnamese are travelling around the country. Please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.
In 2025, Tet (Lunar New Year) will run from the 28th January to the 3rd of February. 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 Vietnamese are travelling around the country. Please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.
Itinerary
Experience the heart of Vietnam, from vibrant Hanoi to bustling Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private Minibus
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Hanoi - Welcome Dinner
Fast Track Airport Service on Arrival
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 - War Remnants Museum
Ho Chi Minh City - Half Day City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional activities
Hanoi - Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) - USD355
Hiking in Sapa (TVAG) - USD432
Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour - VND250000
Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
Hoi An - Farm to Table dining experience at Tra Que Village and Mua restaurant - USD84
Hoi An - Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience - USD69
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Discovery Urban Adventure - USD59
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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.
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Roberta
Aug 15, 2025
My trip to Vietnam was unforgettable. The country’s stunning variety of landscapes and activities amazed me. Intrepid organized everything perfectly, and our team leader made the experience exceptional. His guidance ensured I felt safe throughout, and I’m returning home with wonderful memories and a wealth of knowledge about Vietnam.
David
Aug 15, 2025
Fantastic snap shot of Vietnam, it's people and history. Our Tour Leader Tein would be amongst the most genuine and decent people I've met. Made the trip an absolute pleasure.
Sunny
Jul 27, 2025
This was our first guided tour and we will definitely do this again thanks to how well it was organised by Intrepid. The star of the tour was our local guide Dee. He was very knowledgeable, approachable and took care of all our needs and made sure we were safe. “Cam on” Dee!
Peter
Jul 26, 2025
Our trip was well organised and Duy our leader done a wonderful job of fixing any unexpected problems he had great knowledge of everywhere we went always making sure the whole group was happy and involved.If I do more tours I will definitely consider touring with Intrepid thank you very much
Cliona
Jul 21, 2025
Our tour was excellent from start to finish.Our transfers, accomodation and excursions were fantastic and very well organised We had a wonderful guide who was so enthusiastic and friendly.Our griup of 9 people was amazing and we have made lovely memories.
Ana
Jul 21, 2025
What a wonderful way to visit Vietnam! Busy trip packed with great activities . Our wonderful guide made it even better with his local knowledge we got to experience amazing Vietnamese food culture and history.
Alex
Jul 21, 2025
Look no further. This is the trip you’re looking for. Easy, incredibly well put together and safe, oh and some of the best food I’ve ever had!
Bernie
Jul 21, 2025
We had never been on a tour group trip before and now that we have had the best experience I think we will only travel to foreign countries in a tour group. We didn’t have to do any planning. Everything was so organised, we learnt so much more and found out about local knowledge than we would have on our own. We had so much fun with our group and tour leader. We can’t wait to do another one and can’t recommend Intrepid highly enough to our friends and family.
Ronan
Jul 21, 2025
A really well organised trip of a lifetime with a super guide
Angela
Jul 19, 2025
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