Premium Vietnam in Depth





















From AUD $5255
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)

Premium Vietnam in Depth
15 days
Small Group
Unknown
Light
English
Experience Overview
Discover Vietnam’s kaleidoscope of colour, history, cuisine and landscapes on a 15-day Premium adventure. Learn about the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, visit the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi and get a glimpse of rural life as you cruise through the Mekong Delta.
Discover Vietnam’s kaleidoscope of colour, history, cuisine and landscapes on a 15-day Premium adventure. Learn about the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, visit the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi and get a glimpse of rural life as you cruise through the Mekong Delta. Wander historic temples, spend a night on a junk style boat beneath the stars in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay and tuck into delicious banquets of fresh cuisine while learning what it means to be a local. This journey will take you off the well-trodden track and leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Highlights
- Visit a centuries-old pottery village in Hoi An. During this Exclusive Experience, you’ll learn about this ancient art form and meet the artisans who keep traditional techniques alive.
- Experience the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay from the comfort of a traditional style junk boat – your Feature Stay accommodation. Enjoy a candlelit dinner on deck while soaking in the landscape.
- Sit down to a soul-stirring Exclusive Experience – a Hat Xam performance in Hoi An. This ancient musical art form, which dates back over 700 years to the Tran Dynasty, is rarely seen today.
- Explore a local market with an expert local chef in Hue, then visit his home to learn how to transform fresh ingredients into delicious Vietnamese dishes during a cooking class.
- Uncover Vietnam's history during a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, a stroll through the historic streets of Hoi An and a walking tour of northern city Hanoi, where the echoes of the country’s turbulent 20th century can still be felt.
Trip Details
15 days
Boat,Plane,Private Minibus
Small Group
English
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
Unknown
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Ho Chi Minh City - Welcome Dinner
- Fast Track Airport Service on Arrival
Accommodation:
- Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mekong Delta - Boat cruise with visits to local producers
Accommodation:
- Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam War Veteran Meeting
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Accommodation:
- Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
Accommodation:
- Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Optional Activities:
- Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure (39 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hoi An - My Son Tour
Accommodation:
- Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hue - Imperial City half day guided tour
Accommodation:
- Pilgrimage Village Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hue - Market Tour and Cooking Class
- Hue - Bun Bo Hue breakfast
Accommodation:
- Pilgrimage Village Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
Accommodation:
- Signature by M Village Tho Nhuom Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mai Chau – Muong Museum
- Mai Chau - Vun Art NGO Visit
Accommodation:
- Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mai Chau - Village Visit
Accommodation:
- Mai Chau Ecolodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Hanoi - KOTO lunch
Accommodation:
- Signature by M Village Tho Nhuom Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Optional Activities:
- Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour (250000 VND)
Accommodation:
- Emeraude Cruise (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hanoi - Farewell Dinner
- Halong Bay - Tai Chi
Optional Activities:
- Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison (50000 VND)
Accommodation:
- Signature by M Village Tho Nhuom Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure (29 USD)
- Hanoi - Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) (355 USD)
- Hiking in Sapa (TVAG) (432 USD)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Discover Vietnam’s kaleidoscope of colour, history, cuisine and landscapes on a 15-day Premium adventure. Learn about the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, visit the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi and get a glimpse of rural life as you cruise through the Mekong Delta.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 14 May 2026
Customer Reviews
04/18/2024
I have found Intrepid to be one of the best tour operators I have travelled with and would definitely use them again our you leader Ashley was outstanding.
04/18/2024
I have done a few group travel trips and this one will always stand out. It was quite simply brilliant in every way; from the things we saw, did and ate, to the hotels and transport. Our guide Ashley couldn't have done more for us. She made it run seemlessly, shared her in-depth knowledge and passion about Vietnam and made us laugh every day with her witty comments.
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
04/18/2024
I have found Intrepid to be one of the best tour operators I have travelled with and would definitely use them again our you leader Ashley was outstanding.
04/18/2024
I have done a few group travel trips and this one will always stand out. It was quite simply brilliant in every way; from the things we saw, did and ate, to the hotels and transport. Our guide Ashley couldn't have done more for us. She made it run seemlessly, shared her in-depth knowledge and passion about Vietnam and made us laugh every day with her witty comments.
04/16/2024
This Premium tour had a good itinerary, with several excellent inclusions. It provided an opportunity to see a lot of this wonderful country in a short space of time. Starting in Ho Chi Minh city and travelling north, ending with the overnight cruise at Ha Long Bay worked well. I'd highly recommend it.
04/06/2024
Intrepid provided a truly immersive, fun and wonderful experience.
04/06/2024
Wonderful way to experience the history, culture and food of Vietnam
03/28/2024
Perfect mix of activities and free time. The premium tour allowed us to see and do more by skipping the long drives/overnight trains. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. Hotel standards were excellent. The elements where we met local passionate people were particular highlights - coffee tour and meal with a family in Hue. And don’t underestimate the magic of the small things - a simple bike ride through the countryside was unforgettable. Ha was a wonderful guide; warm open friendly and fun whilst recognising the different needs of our mixed age group. This was our first trip with Intrepid but I doubt our last.
03/20/2024
The tour guide provided by intriped for our trip within Vietnam (Phuong) was fantastic and went that extra mile to make our holiday a very enjoyable one She is a great member of the team with great knowledge and understanding of clients requests and needs
03/20/2024
I have very positive feelings about Intrepid and this company will be my first choice if I am planning a similar trip abroad.
03/22/2024
The premium Vietnam trip wax well planned and executed by the group leader. Meal requirements such as Vegetarian, Vegan and special meals were well considered during the trip.
03/13/2024
From booking of the trip to the very last day Intrepid was exellant - Thanha our guide was top notch and was very informative with a good history of his home country we would recommend intrepid
03/15/2024
Tu?n was an excellent tour guide . That makes my trip more interesting and enjoyable. Ha long Bay tour is an high light of my trip . Changing the hotels 3 times closed to the departure day was disappointing me . Hát x?m performance was a joke . Overall is good. Tuan ‘s suggestion for the free time made my trip exciting and memorable.
03/07/2024
I’m glad my travel agency recommended intrepid to me! The premium version was perfect for me and I had the best experience of Vietnam. I can not imagine to get such deep insights with the quality in my own. Premium is a fantastic way to travel if you are no longer part od the backpacking generation
03/08/2024
Hieu our guide was outstanding. We really got to explore, learn and understand more about this amazing country and culture. Hieu made our trip most enjoyable and safe. The food has been out of this world. Due to the high standard of our guide we will definitely be using Intrepid in the future. This holiday has been out of this world and I have already advised family and friends to do it.
03/07/2024
Hi to future travellers on Intrepid tours to Vietnam We just completed a 14 day premium tour with hieu and can completely and honestly say he was just the best tour leader ever Nothing was to much trouble and his knowledge was excellent Any issues he was into it straight away and could fix the problem Nor for the tour but anybody that needed something fixed or arranged He was a joy to have and chat to on the tour
02/28/2024
The trip was awesome , experienced things i never thought i would and was all done in comfort and style with the help of our fantastic leader Cong
02/29/2024
As an introduction to Vietnam, we made the right choice in going with Intrepid on this trip. We had some deeply meaningful encounters with some of the people Intrepid chose to introduce us to in our activities (a coffee grower, a restaranteur with an amazing five hundred year on same land family history) led by a terrific group leader, Cong N., We also enjoyed the interesting folks Intrepid seems to attract to join its trips.
03/03/2024
Intrepid's Vietnam covered all the essentials but added in unique activities and places we never would have discovered on our own. The trip included art and music as well as history and the great outdoors. The food choices were excellent m, too, but more importantly we had the chance to get to know some Vietnamese people and this was a further highlight.
02/21/2024
We loved the Premium Vietnam in Depth tour - our tour leader Duy was exceptional and we saw a lot of the country in the 15 days we had. The tour included a lot of included activities and meals and we had a fantastic time!
02/15/2024
If you are looking for a great trip to Vietnam which covers a lot of area, highly recommend. I loved every second of it. As a solo traveller, had the best group of people to do it with.
02/03/2024
Had a wonderful time on our small group tour. Our tour guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We met several other wonderful new friends on the trip. Can’t wait until our next adventure!

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