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Explorer

Treasures of Vietnam

4.9

Excellent

259 reviews

8 days

Start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Finish

Hanoi, Vietnam

Trip Code

TVKB

Min Age

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 £1,069(8 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Discover just why Halong Bay is so popular as you spend the night on a boat among the evocative karst landscape and indulge in a feast of fresh seafood.

Visit the best must see sights in Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with your expert leader, and enjoy free time to make your own discoveries.

Relax in peaceful rural surroundings while your private chef prepares a delicious spread that celebrates his Hoi An garden's seasonal best.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a former Viet Cong stronghold that provides an insight into the resourcefulness and tenacity of the Vietnamese people and underground life during the war.

Sample local food wherever you go, from street snacks at markets to an included lunch that supports locals at KOTO restaurant.

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 Halong Bay.

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)

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 Halong Bay.

Itinerary

Get a snapshot of north and south Vietnam in just eight days.

Discover the spirit of Vietnam on a trip from south to north, taking in all the attractions in between. Explore Vietnam's fast-paced Ho Chi Minh City, wander the ancient streets of Hoi An and bask in the charm of Hanoi. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a former Viet Cong stronghold that provides an insight into the resourcefulness and tenacity of the Vietnamese people. Experience Vietnam's beautiful landscapes, the renowned friendliness of the Vietnamese people, and sample local food wherever you go, from street snacks at markets to an included lunch that supports locals. Top it all off with an overnight cruise on Halong Bay and you won't ever want to leave.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Ho Chi Minh City
Xin chao! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, a French-infused city with a dynamic atmosphere. If you arrive early, perhaps head to Pham Ngu Lao Street to see the local open-aired market or visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you will meet your tour leader and fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Special information
The arrival transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Intrepid. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 14 days prior to travel, as we may not be able to confirm a request made within 14 days of travel.
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
DAY 2
Day 2 • Ho Chi Minh City
This morning you’ll tour the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. This former Viet Cong stronghold provides an insight into the resourcefulness and tenacity of the Vietnamese people, as well as underground life during the Vietnam War. Travel back to Ho Chi Minh City to grab some lunch if you wish, before a visit to the Reunification Palace. Formerly known as the Presidential Palace, it was the site of South Vietnam's surrender at the end of the war. Afterwards, you can opt to visit the War Remnants Museum where you’ll see old military equipment including an F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter, or you may like to head back to your hotel to make plans for your evening.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
Special information
Today’s total drive time is approximately 3 hours.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Hoi An
Say goodbye to Ho Chi Minh City and fly to Danang where you’ll travel in a private vehicle to Hoi An, a captivating city where traditional and modern sit side by side. Late this afternoon, you’re in for a culinary treat. Join your leader and head to Tra Que where you will tour a local chef's garden, selecting fresh herbs and vegetables that will form part of your exclusive group dinner. Relax in the peaceful surroundings while your private chef prepares a delicious spread that celebrates his garden's seasonal best.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Included activities
Hoi An - Garden-to-Table with A Local Chef
Special information
Today’s total drive time is approximately 3 hours.
DAY 4
Day 4 • Hoi An
Your leader will take you on a walk around Hoi An’s Old Town today. The city was a major trading port from the 17th century onwards, and has various architectural influences from Europe, China and Vietnam. Today the city is being restored and looks exactly like it did over a century ago. The tour will take you to a historic house, the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese assembly hall and a museum. The rest of the day is free for you to do some optional activities or soak up the ambience of the city. You may like to wander past street stalls selling paintings, woodwork, ceramics, lanterns and much more or get an outfit made by one of Hoi An’s talented tailors who can make beautiful items to order within a few hours.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Optional activities
Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD39
Hoi An - Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience - USD69
DAY 5
Day 5 • Hanoi
This morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Vietnam’s charming capital of Hanoi. You’ll be taken on a guided half-day tour of Hanoi, visiting major sites such as the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the former residence of Vietnam’s most famous revolutionary, Ho Chi Minh. Stop for lunch at the KOTO cafe, an uplifting project that provides vocational training for disadvantaged young people. This afternoon is yours to explore your way, so ask your leader for their advice and tailor your time to perfection. Food, history, culture – whatever you’re most interested in, your leader will be able to help. You may like to take a stroll around the city’s parks and lakes, or enjoy beer the way locals do, in small roadside bars called Bia Hoi, soaking up Vietnam's street culture.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO
Hanoi - Temple of Literature
Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi - Old Quarter Walking Tour
Optional activities
Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
Special information
Today’s total drive time is approximately 3 hours.
Please note that the One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house is closed on Mondays. If you are on a departure that falls on a Monday in Hanoi, you will visit the Hoa Lo Prison instead.
DAY 6
Day 6 • Halong Bay
Travel by private vehicle to famous Halong Bay, one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural wonders. Once you arrive at the bay, take a long, slow cruise through the area, exploring the beautiful green waters and amazing Surprise Cave. Want to get in the water? You may also have the opportunity to go swimming from Ti Top Island beach. Watch the sunset over the limestone karsts and spend the night on the boat which has comfortable twin-share cabins with air-conditioning and private facilities. There's also a dining room and bar where you’ll enjoy all of your meals, including fresh seafood for lunch and dinner.
Accommodation
Overnight boat (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Special information
Today’s travel time is approximately 4 hours.
It is recommended to pack a smaller overnight bag to take to Halong Bay for ease of boarding and disembarking. You can store your main luggage in Hanoi for tonight.
Kayaking and swimming is restricted to designated zones within the bay.
Access to Surprise Cave is via staircases and once inside the cave the pathways are a little uneven and slippery, so bring suitable shoes with you.
There are restrictions on the number of boats that are permitted to stay in the bay overnight, sometimes resulting in a shortage. To ensure all Tuuur travellers can enjoy the experience of a night on the water, occasionally you will stay on a larger boat (with approximately 12 cabins) and share your boat with another group. Or your group may be split across different vessels, in which case an Tuuur group leader will be present on each boat, and the route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same. The boat is not likely to be a traditional sailing junk, as many older or imported vessels do not comply with waterway traffic safety laws.
DAY 7
Day 7 • Hanoi
You may like to get up early and watch the sunrise before you spend a leisurely morning sailing across Halong Bay and back to the port. Sit back and relax on the drive to Hanoi and get ready to shop until you drop at Dong Xuan market or explore the city. Why not relax at a cafe for an egg coffee or stop for a bia hoi (freshly brewed draught beer) at one of the microbars that dot this amazing city? Tonight, you may like to join your group for an optional dinner to celebrate the end of your trip.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Hanoi - Water puppet show - VND100000
Special information
Today’s travel time is approximately 4 hours.
DAY 8
Day 8 • Hanoi
After breakfast, you are free to leave at any time, as there are no activities planned today. If you would like to spend some more time in Hanoi, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). Thinking of exploring more of the majestic Northern Vietnam after your trip is finished? Then check out our Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) -for an off-the-beaten path discovery of Pu Long and Ninh Binh. Or you can try our Hiking In Sapa (TVAG) - for a big doze of dramatic mountain landscapes, crisp fresh air and colorful hilltribes.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Hanoi - Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) - USD355
Hiking in Sapa (TVAG) - USD432

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

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace

Hoi An - Garden-to-Table with A Local Chef

Hoi An - Old Town walking tour

Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh's stilt house

Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO

Hanoi - Temple of Literature

Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda

Hanoi - Old Quarter Walking Tour

Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise

Optional activities

Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD39

Hoi An - Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience - USD69

Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29

Hanoi - Water puppet show - VND100000

Hanoi - Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) - USD355

Hiking in Sapa (TVAG) - USD432

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Saturday Sep 20, 2025

Saturday Sep 27, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out

Saturday Sep 27, 2025

Saturday Oct 04, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left

£1,359£1,155

Thursday Oct 02, 2025

Thursday Oct 09, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left

£1,359£1,155

Saturday Oct 04, 2025

Saturday Oct 11, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left

£1,337£1,203

Thursday Oct 09, 2025

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left

£1,557

Monday Oct 13, 2025

Monday Oct 20, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left

£1,337

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Thursday Oct 23, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left

£1,337£1,136

Saturday Oct 18, 2025

Saturday Oct 25, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left

£1,337£1,069

Monday Oct 20, 2025

Monday Oct 27, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left

£1,397

Thursday Oct 23, 2025

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left

£1,260£1,071

Monday Oct 27, 2025

Monday Nov 03, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left

£1,458£1,312

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

Thursday Nov 06, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left

£1,463

Saturday Nov 01, 2025

Saturday Nov 08, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left

£1,518£1,366

Monday Nov 03, 2025

Monday Nov 10, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left

£1,298

Thursday Nov 06, 2025

Thursday Nov 13, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left

£1,573

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 on this trip, subject to availability. Please contact your sales agent if you would like to book this. The single supplement excludes Day 6 (Overnight Boat) where you will be in shared accommodation.

3. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for 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 (253)

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Carol

Aug 31, 2025

Holiday of a lifetime! Very well put together tour. Great value. Saw so much in just 8 days. Good mixture of included and optional activities. Couples and solo travellers in group -.great fun. Great guide Tuyen. Felt safe. Have recommended Intrepid to everyone. We’ll definitely tour with them again.

Fiona

Aug 23, 2025

The trip exceeded all expectations. Every detail felt well-planned, from the itinerary to the choice of activities and accommodations. The experiences offered a perfect balance of cultural immersion, history, and local life. I came away with not only wonderful memories but also a deeper understanding of the countries we visited. Highlights • Immersive cultural activities that felt authentic, not touristy • Local markets and street food experiences • Thoughtfully selected accommodations in great locations • A friendly, well-coordinated group dynamic Final Comments I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to others. The combination of exceptional leadership, a well-crafted itinerary, and memorable experiences made it truly special. Intrepid has delivered an experience I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Valerie

Aug 21, 2025

Fabulous experience. Highly recommended. Fasten your seat belt and prepare for an extraordinary time

Danielle

Aug 10, 2025

With over x20yrs since my last Intrepid trip, I once again was not remotely disappointed! If you are wanting to maximise your time, knowledge and experience of a country and minimise hassle, organization and delay, Intrepid are exemplary leaders. With the ability to create comfort and consciousness, making the foreign more familiar and paving the way for a fulfilling experience. And if you’re lucky - you will even make new memorable friends along the way! Intrepid makes touring more meaningful.

Rajaklendran

Aug 08, 2025

Ruth

Aug 06, 2025

An amazing introduction to Vietnam, with the best food, experiences and our wonderful tour guide Jolie. If you're considering this trip - just book it!

Jacqueline

Jul 26, 2025

What a beautiful country Vietnam is. The food we had on the trip was phenomenal. Vera gave us great tips and we leant about her country. The included local activities were perfect. My favourite days were the local lunch in Hoi An and the KOTO restaurant experience in Ha Noi.

Debbie

Jul 20, 2025

Elvira

Jul 17, 2025

Than Hoang is an Excellent tour guide and go beyond what is required in the tour.

Christina

Jul 17, 2025

Beautiful seamless experience with a variety of activities and culturally immersive experiences. There was also opportunities to rest and hydrate if we needed it. Than was a friendly, knowledgeable trip leader and willing to accommodate any needs we had. I would recommend bringing a fan as it can be warm

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