Our 10-day Vietnam tour is a journey from north to south, designed to immerse you in the country's rich culture, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable local experiences. You'll begin in the dynamic capital of Hanoi, where you'll explore ancient landmarks and delve into a vibrant culinary scene. From there, you'll cruise through the surreal beauty of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its towering limestone karsts and emerald waters, with opportunities for kayaking and an onboard cooking class.
The adventure continues as you board the overnight Reunification Express sleeper train, offering a unique glimpse of rural life as you journey to the imperial city of Hue. Here, you'll explore the historic Citadel and cruise the serene Perfume River on a traditional Dragon boat. The tour then takes you to the charming riverside town of Hoi An, another UNESCO site, famous for its beautifully preserved Ancient Town and the magical experience of releasing handmade lanterns onto the Hoai River at sunset. You'll also have a free day to explore Hoi An at your leisure, perhaps taking an optional cooking class in the peaceful Tra Que Vegetable Village.
The final leg of your journey takes you to the bustling southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). From there, you'll embark on a two-day excursion into the lush Mekong Delta. This is a highlight of the tour, offering genuine cultural immersion. You’ll visit local families to learn traditional crafts, paddle through tranquil canals on a rowing boat, and even participate in a 'ditch slapping' activity to catch fish for your own dinner. It's a hands-on experience that brings you closer to the rhythm of local life, making for a truly authentic and memorable trip.
For your comfort throughout the tour, we've carefully selected a range of quality accommodation. You will stay in good tourist-class hotels, typically rated 3 to 4-star, which provide a comfortable and welcoming base for your explorations. While in the Mekong Delta, you'll experience a stay at an authentic eco-lodge, allowing you to connect more closely with the natural environment. Your night in Ha Long Bay will be spent on a traditional junk boat, a unique and memorable way to experience the bay's tranquil beauty
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train, Home-stay, Eco Lodge, Lodge
Age Range
8-95 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site -- and you'll be reminded of this several times throughout your tour. UNESCO has picked out 830 World Heritage sites around the world, chosen for their cultural and historical importance, and also for their geological uniqueness. Halong Bay offers a little of all three.
It's not the cliffs themselves that make Halong Bay unique, but rather their sheer number. A huge bay, dotted with nearly 2,000 mostly uninhabited limestone cliffs, the breathtaking scenery is very similar to that of the Andaman coast of Thailand, Vang Vieng in Laos and Guilin in China.
Amazing trip it went by so fast! Such a great range of activities and balance of being busy and downtime and such a good group of people! Everything was so seamless! So sad it’s over!!!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Resort
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Mekong River, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Ninh Binh
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Absolutely amazing trip. Would highly recommend. Great group of like minded people. CEO went above and beyond expectations. Brilliant value for money. Great activities.
Road tripCity sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Luxury Hotel
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Qui Nho
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Vinh, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An
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Yet another excellent trip with Explore. Each day was a new, diverse cycle ride providing a real insight to Vietnam - off the beaten track. Our guide Bình was so kind, full of knowledge and enthusiasm which he was so willing to share with the group.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, My Son
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, My Son Sanctuary, Dong Ho, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An
We had a long holiday and relax in the beach of Phu Quoc Island. One of the best tours that I’ve been. Great experience, we got more than what we paid for.
The service was excellent, our tour guide was so knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend, will definitely choose them again - Thank you!
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
chinese, english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hoa Lu, Cuchi Tunnels, Phu Quoc Island, Ninh Binh, Can Tho, Halong Bay, Phu Quoc
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Far ranging busy trip. Halong bay cruise with luxury accommodation and food was a particular highlight. Train trip overnight was interesting but would not rush to repeat. Overall great trip in a special country. Meals were excellent and excellent value. Our guide ran everything smoothly and we had very pleasant and interesting companions.
Active and outdoorCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train, Resort, Home-stay
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Kon Tum, Buon Me Thuot, Nha Trang, Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, Hue
This is an excellent itinerary for first-time travelers to Vietnam. Initially, I assumed that the itinerary was too tight and that we would not have enough time to adequately explore all of the locations we visited, but this was not the case. We were overjoyed and pleased with everything we saw, ate, drunk, and relaxed while on this trip:) Sapa was especially peaceful. Hoi An was highly suggested as a place to stay as well as a city to buy souvenirs and eat/drink.
Eco toursCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This was our first trip with explore for my husband and me . The programme was varied and interesting and the travel and accommodation comfortable with airconditioning . The walking was easy for active people . Good group size and very friendly , organised and knowledgeable guide /tour leader that looked after us throughout the whole trip . It is a busy schedule involving many hour travelling but this allowed us to have a good overview of the country in just 2 weeks one thing I got wrong in my preparation was the clothes I brought . I had taken too many long trousers and tops for the hot and humid weather as I had ready that shorts above the knee and sleeveless tops were best not from à col rural point of view when actually shorts , dresses and sandals would have been appropriate for our evenings and cities and sleeveless tops for our hikes
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Guest House
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, My Son
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, My Son Sanctuary, Mekong Delta, Pu Luong, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An
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Description Summary:
Cruise the magnificent limestone karsts of Vietnam’s Halong Bay on a full-day adventure from Hanoi. Climb aboard a cruise ship and glide past islets and caves. Going kayak or row bamboo boats, and enjoying buffet lunch
Details itinerary:
08:30 - 09:15 am – Our bus and guide pick you up from hotel / stay and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way
12:00 - Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing, our cruises take you on an over 5-hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops which are given imaginative names by the locals due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoying Vietnamese lunch on boat.
13:45 - Arriving Bo Hon archipelago, you visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave (optional) to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visiting Titov Island with sandy beach and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
16:30 - Returning to Cruises and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
18:00 - Disembarking for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
20:30 - 21:00 – Dropping you off at your hotel/stay, trip ends.
Great trip, excellent group leader and an enormous amount to do, see and eat. My only suggestion would be to replace the Mekong day with traffic congestion and little to see with a day later in the trip for more cycling and views.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon
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