Vietnam Express Southbound
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Tour Overview
Uncover all the good bits of Vietnam on this ten-day adventure through backstreets, villages, cities and waterways, all with a local leader by your side. Trace the east coast and visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes while you fuel yourself with banh mi and condensed milk coffee. Try some authentic street food, wave to fishermen on the Mekong Delta and get the inside scoop on the best tailors of Hoi An. Take a motorbike through the ancient streets of Hue and spend a night on Halong Bay. This is an adventure full of life, colour and flavour that introduces you to the highlights of a fascinating nation with a small group of likeminded travellers.
Trip Code: TVSF
Start
Hanoi
End
Ho Chi Minh City
Destination
Vietnam
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Minibus, Taxi, Sampan, Tuk-tuk
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Days
10
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Sail through Ha Long Bay's UNESCO World Heritage-listed limestone karsts and island caves and spend the night checking out the stars on an overnight cruise.
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Visit a local recycling centre to learn about the community’s environmental work, then 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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Contribute to The Intrepid Effect when you tuck into steaming bowls of pho or fresh rice paper rolls at KOTO – a restaurant and social enterprise equipping disadvantaged young people with skills to build sustainable careers in hospitality.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Minibus, Taxi, Sampan, Tuk-tuk
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Included activities
- Hanoi - KOTO dinner
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
- Halong Bay - Cave entry
- Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
- Hue - Village Recycling Hub Visit & Salt Coffee Tasting
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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