Basix
18 to 35s
Real Vietnam
15 Days | Dive into the real Vietnam, a street food paradise filled with natural wonders
5
Excellent
67 reviews
15 days
Start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finish
Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Code
TVYB
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Private minibus, Overnight sleeper train
Accommodation
Guesthouse (1 nights), Homestay (2 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
From £798(15 days)
Trip Informations
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, you’ll experience authentic Vietnam on this epic 15-day adventure from south to north. See how the locals live on the Mekong Delta, discover the rich history in Hoi An and taste some amazing food in Hue. Drift on the emerald waters around Cat Ba Island by boat and go for a snoop through some of Hanoi's many markets. Enjoy unique homestays, explore national parks, eat your weight in fresh street eats and cycle through the countryside. This is the make-em-jealous, full-on, once-in-a-lifetime trip up the coast of Vietnam you've been waiting for.
Why you’ll love this trip
Bliss out on a luxurious homestay in the National Park of Pu Luong – wake up to the serenity of quiet, terraced rice paddy fields, trek the local land to take in the scenery and meet some local tribes to learn about their culture.
Jump on a bike and pedal around charming Hoi An – the best way to see the town and surrounding countryside. The food here is also delicious, so make sure you stop along the way to sample some!
See limestone karsts, blue-green waters, caves and jungle on Cat Ba Island – this place feels a lot like paradise, and you’ll be kayaking your way through its hidden bays.
Experience local life in the Mekong Delta – get to know the local families, participate in community-based activities and enjoy a traditional meal.
Tick Hanoi off your bucket list – walk the busy streets, try the famous banh mi and egg coffee and maybe even take a seat at a rooftop bar and order a pho cocktail. You'll have loads of free time to discover this place at your own pace, too!
Is this trip right for you?
You’ll cover a lot of distance on this trip, including on overnight trains. You'll also be spending two nights with local families. While the accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people (and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals!). Many travellers list these homestay experiences as the highlight of their Vietnam adventure and ease into the night very quickly.
Vietnamese roads can be hectic and intimidating to cross. Never fear – your leader will show you how to do it like a local in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
This trip is for travellers who appreciate a bit of independence. You'll get plenty of free time in each location to make your own choices and do your own activities. Your leader will always be there to give you tips and suggestions.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Private minibus, Overnight sleeper train
Accommodation
Guesthouse (1 nights), Homestay (2 nights), Hotel (9 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Activities
Mekong Delta - Homestay and Boat Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City - Orientation Walk
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Hoi An - Countryside bicycle tour
Hue - Home cooked dinner
Hue - Street food breakfast
Hanoi - Old Quarter & French Quarter Walking Tour
Hanoi - Banh Mi Lunch
Pu Luong - Homestay and Village Walk
Hanoi - Vun Art Visit
Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
Optional activities
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND40000
Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
Hoi An - My Son Cham tour (entrance fee, guide and transport included) - USD45
Hue - Imperial City Full Day Tour - USD69
Hue - Perfume River cruise & Thien Mu Pagoda - VND220000
Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - VND150000
Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (without lunch) - USD23
Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (with lunch) - USD28
Quang Tri - Hien Luong Bridge - VND40000
Quang Tri - Vinh Moc Tunnels - VND40000
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - Paradise Cave - VND250000
Suoi Mooc - Kayaking and Swimming - VND180000
Phong Nha Ke-Bang National Park - Phong Nha Cave - VND150000
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex - VND80000
Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Army Museum - VND20000
Hanoi - Women's Museum - VND30000
Hanoi - Temple of Literature - VND70000
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. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport), for internal train 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.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 and 11 (homestays), Days 3 and 9 (overnight trains) and Day 8 (guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (67)
5 stars
67
Isabella
Dec 12, 2024
Mr Sanh is an epic tour guide to do the Real Vietnam trip with. I couldn’t highly recommend this trip enough based on his incredible organisation and dedication towards making this trip an unforgettable one. Thanks!
Harrison
Dec 11, 2024
Nicholas
Nov 27, 2024
Very happy with the trip. Linh, our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this trip if you'd like to check out Vietnam
Madeline
Nov 26, 2024
This was an amazing trip. It was very well organised and everything flowed well. If you are looking to experience Vietnam alongside other like-minded people, this trip is for you.
Mubunga
Nov 20, 2024
I was able to have a best 15 days in Vietnam with my tour guide Tan.
Dion
Oct 24, 2024
Jenna
Oct 24, 2024
The tour in general was just amazing. Such a wide range of activities and information it really did give the "Real Vietnam" experience. Bin was my tour guide. It's safe to say everyone loved him from the start. The most friendliest, happiest, helpful tour guide I could ever ask for. He made the trip 10x better and if I had the choice of a tour guide, I'd choose Bin over and over again. He was a big part of what made this trip so special. A face I'll never forget and a true asset to the intrepid team.
Gentry
Oct 24, 2024
This trip was fun & immersive! Great guide, great food & incredible Vietnam experience
Mark
Oct 24, 2024
Absolutely would recommend to anyone was an amazing and blissful experience and couldn’t of asked for a more amazing guide Bin.
Hirunee
Sep 21, 2024
Look no further if you want a real sense of what this incredible country has to offer. Our leader, Phuong, was so amazing in sharing a wealth of knowledge and helping us all have the best travel experience in Vietnam.
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