Guide

You'll get an awesome group leader from the moment you step off the plane, alongside local guides. They'll be there to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, as well as help with all of your onward travel.

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners.

Others

• 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 • River Boat Cruise • Dragon Mountain Viewpoint • Visit Local Markets • Basket Boat Crab Fishing • Vietnamese Cooking Class • Mekong Delta Experience • Local Village Visit • Traditional Canoe Ride • Cu Chi Tunnels • Farewell Dinner + We'll plant 10 trees for every INTRO Travel tour booking!

Flights

An internal flight to Ho Chi Minh City on Day 9 is included No international or other internal flights are included in the tour price

Transport

Airport pickup Minivan Bus Boat Overnight Train Plane (Day 9 - flight to Ho Chi Minh City)

Accommodation

2 Nights Hanoi - Twin, Double Share Hotel 1 Night Ha Long Bay - Twin, Double, Triple Share Overnight Boat 1 Night Ninh Binh - Twin, Double, Triple Share Local Homestay 1 Night Overnight Train - Multi-Share Train Cabin 3 Nights Hoi An - Twin, Double, Triple Share Hotel 2 Nights Ho Chi Minh City - Twin, Double Share Hotel 1 Night Mekong Delta - Twin, Double Triple Share Local Homestay

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Your destination or airline may have COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements to enter. It is your responsibility to adhere to these requirements to ensure your arrival is not impacted and you can join your tour without issue.

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Day 1 Day 1: Vietnam Intro Begins!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Vietnam Intro Begins!

Landing in Hanoi, we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation in the heart of the old town. Meet up with your travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come.
Day 2 Day 2: Discover Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Discover Hanoi

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.
Day 3 Day 3: Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat

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.
Day 4 Day 4: Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh Homestay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh Homestay

The rice paddies and vast limestone mountains of Ninh Binh await us today, where we’ll be staying at a local homestay in traditional bungalows right by the river.
Day 5 Day 5: Ninh Binh & Overnight Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ninh Binh & Overnight Train

Heading out to explore the countryside retreat of Ninh Binh, 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, before boarding our overnight train bound for Hoi An.
Day 6 Day 6: Arrive In Hoi An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Arrive In Hoi An

Beautiful, historical Hoi An will win you over in an instant as we arrive this morning. 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.
Day 7 Day 7: Hoi An, Basket Boat Tour With Crab Fishing & Cooking Class
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hoi An, Basket Boat Tour With Crab Fishing & Cooking Class

Local fishermen will be our guides today as we weave through coconut groves, 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.
Day 8 Day 8: Lantern Making Class & Beach Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Lantern Making Class & Beach Day

This morning we’ll learn how to make lanterns. We’ll then hop on bicycles for a short ride to the beach for a chilled day at a beach club.
Day 9 Day 9: Fly To Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Fly To Ho Chi Minh City

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.
Day 10 Day 10: Mekong Delta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Mekong Delta

Today we’ll explore the incredibly lush green beauty of the Mekong Delta. See how locals live and work on the river, visit local villages, and stay tonight in a local homestay.
Day 11 Day 11: Cu Chi Tunnels
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Cu Chi Tunnels

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.
Day 12 Day 12: Check Out And Onward Travel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Check Out And Onward Travel

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.

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam Intro 12 Day

Day 1: Vietnam Intro Begins!

Day 2: Discover Hanoi

Day 3: Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat

Day 4: Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh Homestay

Day 5: Ninh Binh & Overnight Train

Day 6: Arrive In Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An, Basket Boat Tour With Crab Fishing & Cooking Class

Day 8: Lantern Making Class & Beach Day

Day 9: Fly To Ho Chi Minh City

Day 10: Mekong Delta

Day 11: Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 12: Check Out And Onward Travel

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