Vietnam Discovery

Name: Vietnam Discovery
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: BM-3625
Price: 1175 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (103 reviews)

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Booking Type Instant Booking
duration 15 days
tour type Group
age requirement 15+ years old
max group size 16
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Starts Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ends Hanoi, Vietnam

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After spending time admiring Hoi An’s World Heritagelisted ancient town, hop on a bike and pedal beside rice fields and through small villages on a guided bicycle tour of the surrounding countryside.
Spend two days on Cat Ba Island relaxing on tiny beaches, hiking through verdant jungle and kayaking around karststudded Lan Ha Bay. It’s just like Halong, but with fewer tourists!
Cruise around the backwater canals of the Mekong Delta – the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam – and discover rural life and local interactions along the shores with your small group.
Explore the 36 streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, as well as the Dong Xuan Market and Hoan Kiem Lake, taking in the unique mixture of French Colonial and Buddhist architecture.

The Vietnam Discovery tour starts from Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Hanoi. It is an explorer tour that takes 15 days taking you through Nha Trang, Da Bac, Hue and 5 other destinations in Vietnam. Vietnam Discovery is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Trace Vietnam’s eastern coastline on this 15-day Lonely Planet Experience, tackling the country from south to north and discovering the many wonders that lie along the way. From the modern chaos of Ho Chi Minh City all the way up to old-world Hanoi, you'll experience tumultuous history, colonial charm, vibrant colours, delicious food and inspiring scenery on your adventure. Take a boat cruise along the Mekong Delta, tour the backstreets of Hoi An with a local, enjoy a rural homestay in Da Bac and explore the beautiful karsts of Lan Ha Bay.

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On Apr 03 2018

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On May 20 2019

5 - Excellent

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On Apr 12 2019

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Mekong Delta
Day 3: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City – Overnight Train
Day 4: Hoi An
Day 5: Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An
Day 7: Hue
Day 8: Hue – Overnight Train
Day 9: Hanoi
Day 10: Da Bac
Day 11: Hanoi
Day 12: Cat Ba Island
Day 13: Cat Ba Island
Day 14: Hanoi
Day 15: Hanoi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Guesthouse (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)

Meals

2 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Transport

Boat , Overnight sleeper train , Private minibus , Taxi , Train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Mekong Delta - Boat Cruise and Homestay
Mekong Delta - Boat Cruise Lunch
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Hoi An - Countryside bicycle hire
Hanoi - Old Quarter Walking Tour
Da Bac - Homestay and activities
Da Bac - Sung Cave hike
Da Bac - Sung village to Da Bia hike
Da Bac - Hoa Binh Reservoir Cruise
Da Bia - Muong Tribe Lunch
Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay Lunch

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Ho Chi Minh City and from Hanoi are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Vietnam Discovery tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Vietnam Discovery tour. You can cancel the tour up to 24 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 23 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 July 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 July 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 23 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Vietnam Discovery tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Vietnam Discovery tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you:

You may also want to check out our Cambodia and Vietnam Experience (TKRNC) if you have longer time to explore in the region. https://www.intrepidtravel.com/vietnam/cambodia-vietnam-experience-126711 You may also want to check out our Cambodia and Vietnam Experience (TKRNC) if you have longer time to explore in the region. https://www.intrepidtravel.com/vietnam/cambodia-vietnam-experience-126711
Once on this trip, including on overnight trains. Accommodation and amenities are shared and basic, but the experience of rubbing shoulders with the locals makes it all worthwhile. For more about what this experience is like, see our blog post here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight.
You'll be spending two nights with local families on this trip. While during these homestays the accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people (and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals!). Read more about what to expect here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/community-based-tourism-vietnam
Your visit to Hoi An includes a bicycle tour of the surrounding countryside. Although the ride isn’t strenuous, you will need a basic level of fitness to take part.
There is an included hike of up to six kilometres (almost four miles) in the countryside in Da Bac. While this hike is within the capabilities of most travellers, please let your booking agent know if you have any concerns. Good walking shoes are recommended.
This trip gives you plenty of free time in each location, perfect for the traveller who appreciates a bit of independence.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Departures will be limited to an average group size of 10 travellers to ensure COVID-19 safety for all travellers.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this tour. Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing, physical distancing is highly encouraged, and frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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