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Vietnam Express Southbound
10 Days | Discover backwaters, karst-studded bays, bustling cities and bicycle-powered food carts
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Start
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Finish
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Trip Code
TVSF
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Minibus, Taxi, Sampan, Tuk-tuk
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
From £949(10 days)
Trip Informations
Discover the essence of captivating Vietnam on this ten-day tour through backstreets, villages, cities and waterways. Trace the east coast on this fast-paced adventure and take in World Heritage-listed landscapes and towns, feel the buzz of bustling cities and fuel yourself with banh mi and condensed milk coffee. As lively as it is lovely, Vietnam can seem an intimidating place to travel, but your local leaders will guide you to the best street food (and tell you how to order it), introduce you to fishermen on the Mekong Delta and give you the inside scoop on the best tailors in Hoi An. This is an adventure full of life, colour and flavour that introduces you to the highlights of this fascinating nation.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Fall in love with Vietnam one bite at a time, from pho, slurped on a busy street corner to a vegetarian feast in a Buddhist nunnery.
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Sail through Halong Bay's limestone karsts and island caves, visit a centre that turns the bay's discarded trash into treasures and spend the night checking out the stars on an overnight cruise.
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Travel like a local on a motorbike tour, riding pillion and taking in the historical pagodas, bridges and villages of Hue.
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Embrace a slower pace during a private boat tour of the Mekong Delta and meet local craftspeople in the villages that line the river's myriad waterways.
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Wander through the remarkably well-preserved streets of Hoi An's Old Town on a guided tour, where elegant wooden buildings line the canals.
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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?
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In order to see as much as possible, this trip involves some long journeys, including by overnight train where the amenities are shared and basic. For more about what this experience is like, see our blog post here:
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The motorbike tour of Hue has been assessed for safety and is closely monitored (helmets are provided). However, alternative transport can be arranged for those who would prefer not to travel by motorbike.
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Depending on where you come from, the weather in Vietnam might be hotter and more humid than what you are used to. Please consider your suitability for the season you wish to travel in. Check out
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for more info.
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Itinerary also runs in reverse, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Enter trip code TVSQ on our website for details.
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This trip is a great way to see a lot of Vietnam in a relatively short period of time. If you would like a longer tour in Vietnam, maybe check out Best of Vietnam (TVST).You may also want to check out our South East Asia Loop (TTSVC), or our Best of Vietnam & Cambodia (TVSKC) if you have longer time to explore in the region.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Hanoi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Halong Bay
- DAY 3Day 3 • Hanoi – Overnight train
- DAY 4Day 4 • Hue
- DAY 5Day 5 • Hue
- DAY 6Day 6 • Hoi An
- DAY 7Day 7 • Hoi An
- DAY 8Day 8 • Ho Chi Minh City
- DAY 9Day 9 • Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
- DAY 10Day 10 • Ho Chi Minh City
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Minibus, Taxi, Sampan, Tuk-tuk
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
festival Activities
circleHanoi - KOTO dinner
circleHalong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
circleHalong Bay - Cave entry
circleHalong Bay - The Green Life Visit
circleHue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
circleHue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
circleHue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike
circleHue - Thien Mu Pagoda
circleHue - Motorbike Tour Lunch
circleHoi An - Old Town walking tour
circleHo Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
circleHo Chi Minh City - City tour
circleMekong Delta - Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
circleMekong Delta - Lunch
museum Optional activities
circleHanoi - Women's Museum - VND30000
circleHanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
circleHanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex - VND80000
circleHanoi - Hanoi Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD40
circleHalong Bay - Kayaking Tour - VND250000
circleHoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD44
circleHoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery - USD77
circleHo Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000
circleHo Chi Minh City - A O show - VND1050000
circleHo Chi Minh City - Saigon Street Food by Night Urban Adventure - USD36
circleHo Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 2 (Overnight boat) and Day 3 (Sleeper Train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Rooms booked only for day use are also excluded.
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2. 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. 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 new tickets.
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3. This trip includes a domestic flight. Checked luggage allowance is a maximum of 20 kilograms, plus up to 7 kilograms carry on luggage. Any excess luggage charges will need to be paid directly to the airline at check-in.
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