Essential Vietnam (including Cat Ba Island)

Vietnam

natureOffset: 12 Trees

Tour length 12 days

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home_pin Ho Chi Minh City

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Christmas & New Year
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In-depth Cultural
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Fully Guided
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About this tour

As you slink from old-world Hanoi through ancient Hue, past historic Hoi An and to bustling Ho Chi Minh City, you'll quickly realise that the Vietnamese know a thing or two about delicious food. Pho, banh mi, rice paper rolls – oh my! On this 12-day trip from north to south, you’ll be cruising, riding, relaxing, kayaking, drinking, exploring and enjoying all the Vietnamese hospitality. From sailing on the calm waters of Cat Ba Island to picking your own lunch ingredients from a local chef’s garden, you’ll discover that this place is even richer in culture and city hotspots than you thought.You’ll cover a lot of distance 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.This trip is for travellers who appreciate a bit of independence. You'll get plenty of free time in each location to make your own choices, do your own activities and eat where you like. Your leader is always there to give you tips and suggestions.This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Epic South East Asia or Epic Vietnam to Cambodia.
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General information

Tour ID 16391
Tour length 12 days
Language English
Group size 16
Age range 18 - 35

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Intrepid Travel

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Day 1: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Cat Ba
Day 4: Ninh Binh
Day 5: Ninh Binh - Overnight Train
Day 6: Hue
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Day 9: Quy Nhon
Day 10: Quy Nhon - Overnight Train
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City

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