Vietnam Intro

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 Trip Length
12 Days
 Trip Starts
Hanoi
 Trip Finishes
Ho Chi Minh City
12 Day Vietnam Intro Itinerary (Intro Travel)
Countries Explored: Vietnam
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
20
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
VI12

Overview

Read 2 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Intro Travel's 12 Day Vietnam Intro. Offering steaming bowls of spicy Pho, lush green rice fields, and the emerald green waters of Halong Bay, Vietnam is the gift that just keeps on giving, and we couldn't love it any more. Winner of worldwide tour of the year our Vietnam Intro 12 day adventure takes you from north to south, including Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Oh, and did we mention you'll be doing all this with a knowledgeable group leader, plus an instant crew of new mates? The...read more trip of a lifetime just got even better

Itinerary

Landing in Hanoi, we'll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. Meet up with your travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come.

We'll jump straight into the hustle and bustle of Hanoi today with a walking and rickshaw tour of the city. Soak in daily life in the chaotic capital and fill up on spicy spring rolls and tasty street food.

This evening we'll be heading out for dinner and drinks to see what Hanoi has to offer after dark.

From Hanoi we'll travel to Ha Long Bay, where we'll cruise the emerald green waters surrounded by limestone mountains, feeling like we're not quite on this planet. The secret caves and coves will prove too much to resist, so we'll jump into kayaks to explore further before settling down for the evening on our overnight boat complete with hot tub and bar.

The rice paddies and vast limestone mountains of Ninh Binh await us, where we'll be staying at a local homestay in traditional bungalows right by the river. We'll take to two wheels to weave through the rice paddies before taking a local row boat through the network of rivers and caves. We'll finish our time here with a hike to the Dragon Mountain viewpoint.

Beautiful, historical Hoi An will win you over. We'll check in to our hotel, then this afternoon you'll have time to explore, go shopping, or perhaps visit a local tailor to get a custom suit or dress made. Local fishermen will be our guides today teaching us the art of crab fishing. We'll then take part in a hands on cooking class to become masters of all things Vietnamese cuisine.

Today you'll try your hand at making an awesome Vietnamese souvenir - a lantern! Then we'll take a short bicycle ride through idyllic fields to the coast for a chilled beach day with some lunch at a cool beach club.

Taking to the skies, we'll head south to the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh. The rest of the day will be yours to explore as you wish.

The Mekong is nothing if not impressive, creating vast swathes of lush green land as far as the eye can see. We'll be seeing how locals live and work on the river, visit local villages, and stay tonight in a local homestay.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are on the agenda for today. This network of hand dug underground tunnels played a crucial role in the Vietnam War, providing supply routes, hideouts and living quarters for soldiers. Arriving back into Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon, we'll be dressing sharp for our farewell dinner and party this evening.

Your unforgettable 12 day adventure will come to an end today. Those flying home will make their way to the airport, or keep living the dream and extend your stay in Vietnam or South East Asia with our help and the new friends you've made.

Trip Inclusions

12 Days Of Epic Activities: Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Vietnam, experience the stunning natural wonder of Ha Long Bay, discover the Mekong Delta & much more.

  • Walking & Rickshaw Tour of Hanoi
  • Night Out in Hanoi
  • Overnight Boat Trip on Ha Long Bay
  • Kayaking
  • Local Homestay Experience
  • Bicycle Tour of Ninh Binh
  • Rice Paddies
  • River Boat Cruise
  • Dragon Mountain Viewpoint
  • Cooking Class
  • Visit Local Markets
  • Basket Boat Crab Fishing
  • Lantern Making Class
  • Cu Chi Tunnels Tours
  • Traditional Mud Fishing
  • Mekong Delta Experience
  • Local Village Visit

While our trips are laid back and relaxed with plenty of time to do your own thing, we don't pad out our itineraries with loads of free time to explore or optional activities like other operators. Everything you'd want plus some special surprises are always included.

  • Personal Airport Pickup: We'll be there to greet you at the airport after your long flight and take you to our accommodation.
  • Awesome Group Leader: You'll get an awesome group leader from the moment you step off the plane to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, alongside knowledgeable local guides.
  • 17 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 2 Dinners

11 Nights Accommodation: Hotels, overnight boats, local homestays & more! You'll stay in incredible locations during Vietnam Intro.

  • Hanoi - Hotel: 2 nights in a boutique hotel in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. With twin/double share rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, air con, laundry & spa facilities.
  • Ha Long Bay - Overnight Boat: 1 night on an amazing boat for a once in a lifetime stay. With twin/double/triple share rooms, an ensuite & air con.
  • Ninh Binh - Local Homestay: 1 night in a private riverside bungalows in a magical setting. With twin/double rooms, an ensuite, WiFi & riverside hammocks.
  • Overnight Train: 1 night in a bed on a great journey. With 4 bed share cabin, bathrooms onboard, air con & epic views!
  • Hoi An - Hotel: 3 nights in a nice hotel in a great location. With twin/double/triple rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, air con, laundry & a swimming pool.
  • Ho Chi Minh City - Hotel: 2 nights in a local hotel close to all the action. With twin/double rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, air con, laundry & restaurant.
  • Mekong Delta - Local Homestay: 1 night in an authentic bungalow on a tiny island in the Mekong. With twin/double/triple rooms, an ensuite & WiFi.

Trip Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Vietnam Intro' Reviews

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Vietnam Intro 0 , Australia, May 2023
Just completed the 12 day Vietnam tour and it was amazing. Everything wassuperbly organised by our leader Lauren who was in fact doing her first tour inVietnam, but you wouldn't have known this if she didn't tell us! Lauren was afantastic leader and always went of her own way to make surethe group werehaving fun, her knowledge of Vietnam and the tour ...read more itself was faultless, andenergy levels toward the group and the tour were very high every day and shedeserves commending for her efforts! Would definitely recommend this Introtour and other tours to solo travellers as it's a brilliant way to meet newpeople whilst exploring amazing countries without the stress of organising thetrip!
Amazing tour of Vietnam 1 , WA, Australia, Oct 2022
Would happily do an Intro tour again and would highly recommend booking through Global Journeys. The communication with Global journeys via email and phone was always easy and accessible. Some highlights of the trip including Ha long bay and Hoi an. I did the trip solo and it was one of the best things I've ever done! Highly recommend.
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