• Fall in love with Vietnam one bite at a time, from pho, slurped on a busy street corner to a vegetarian feast in a Buddhist nunnery.
• Sail through Halong Bay's limestone karsts and island caves, visit a centre that turns the bay's discarded trash into treasures and spend the night checking out the stars on an overnight cruise.
• Travel like a local on a motorbike tour, riding pillion and taking in the historical pagodas, bridges and villages of Hue.
• Embrace a slower pace during a private boat tour of the Mekong Delta and meet local craftspeople in the villages that line the river's myriad waterways.
• Wander through the remarkably well-preserved streets of Hoi An's Old Town on a guided tour, where elegant wooden buildings line the canals.

Day 1 • Hanoi

Day 2 • Halong Bay

Day 3 • Hanoi – Overnight train

Day 4 • Hue

Day 5 • Hue

Day 6 • Hoi An

Day 7 • Hoi An

Day 8 • Ho Chi Minh City

Day 9 • Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 10 • Ho Chi Minh City

• In order to see as much as possible, this trip involves some long journeys, including by overnight train where the amenities are shared and basic. For more about what this experience is like, please ask.
• The motorbike tour of Hue has been assessed for safety and is closely monitored (helmets are provided). However, alternative transport can be arranged for those who would prefer not to travel by motorbike.
• Depending on where you come from, the weather in Vietnam might be hotter and more humid than what you are used to. Please consider your suitability for the season you wish to travel in. Check out https://www.intrepidtravel.com/vietnam/weather-in-vietnam for more info.
• Itinerary also runs in reverse, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Please ask for details.
• This trip is a great way to see a lot of Vietnam in a relatively short period of time. If you would like a longer tour in Vietnam, please speak with our travel experts.

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Overnight boat) and Day 3 (Sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Day use rooms are also excluded.

2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train and flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.

3. This trip includes a domestic flight. Checked luggage allowance is a maximum of 20 kilograms, plus up to 7 kilograms carry on luggage. Any excess luggage charges will need to be paid directly to the airline at check-in.

Price is per person, based on 2 adults sharing, and includes:

• 10 day Vietnam Express Southbound tour
• Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
• Transport: Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private minibus, Taxi, sampan, Tuk-Tuk
• Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
• Included activities:
  • Hanoi - KOTO dinner
  • Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
  • Halong Bay - Cave entry
  • Halong Bay - The Green Life Visit
  • Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
  • Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
  • Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike (lunch included)
  • Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
  • Hue - Motorbike Tour Lunch
  • Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
  • Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
  • Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
  • Mekong Delta - Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
  • Mekong Delta - Lunch

Please ask us about:

• Flights from Ireland- we'll find the best fare for your chosen travel dates and departure airport
• Travel insurance
• Go solo with a single supplement

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only locked in at time of booking. Itinerary may be subject to change.

For more information please call us on 021 4277094 or 01 6965135, request a call back using the red button, email info@shandontravel.ie or submit an enquiry through the form below.