Vietnam Express Southbound




















From AUD $1740
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)

Vietnam Express Southbound
10 days
Small Group
Moderate
Light
English
Experience Overview
Uncover all the good bits of Vietnam on this ten-day adventure through backstreets, villages, cities and waterways, all with a local leader by your side.
Uncover all the good bits of Vietnam on this ten-day adventure through backstreets, villages, cities and waterways, all with a local leader by your side. Trace the east coast and visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes while you fuel yourself with banh mi and condensed milk coffee. Try some authentic street food, wave to fishermen on the Mekong Delta and get the inside scoop on the best tailors of Hoi An. Take a motorbike through the ancient streets of Hue and spend a night on Halong Bay. This is an adventure full of life, colour and flavour that introduces you to the highlights of a fascinating nation with a small group of likeminded travellers.
Highlights
- Fall in love with Vietnam one bite at a time – slurp a bowl of pho on a busy street corner, crunch into a breakfast Bahn mi and sit down to a vegetarian feast in a Buddhist nunnery.
- Sail through Ha Long Bay's Heritage-listed 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.
Trip Details
10 days
Boat,Motorbike,Overnight sleeper train,Plane,Private Minibus,Taxi,Sampan,Tuk-tuk
Small Group
English
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Moderate
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Hanoi - KOTO dinner
Optional Activities:
- Hanoi - Women's Museum (30000 VND)
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology (40000 VND)
- Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex (80000 VND)
- Hanoi - Hanoi Street Food Experience Urban Adventure (39 USD)
- Hanoi - Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) (355 USD)
- Hiking in Sapa (TVAG) (432 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
- Halong Bay - Cave entry
Optional Activities:
- Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour (250000 VND)
Accommodation:
- Overnight boat (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Halong Bay - The Green Life Visit
Accommodation:
- Overnight sleeper train (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue - Highlights & back streets tour by motorbike
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hue - Vegetarian Lunch at Pagoda
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Optional Activities:
- Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure (39 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Hoi An - Private Hoi An: My Son Discovery (73 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
Optional Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace (40000 VND)
- Ho Chi Minh City - A O show (1050000 VND)
- Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon Street Food by Night Urban Adventure (29 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mekong Delta - Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
- Mekong Delta - Lunch
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Experience Urban Adventure (39 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: 10 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Uncover all the good bits of Vietnam on this ten-day adventure through backstreets, villages, cities and waterways, all with a local leader by your side.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 01 May 2026
Customer Reviews
04/18/2024
This was my second Intrepid tour of Vietnam! It did not disappoint! The variety of transport, accommodation and adventures was fantastic! Vietnam is a beautiful country to explore and Intrepid makes it easy! A must do! ??
04/18/2024
The Vietnam express southbound tour was absolutely amazing, the itinerary was jampacked full of adventure and great food! Definitely recommend!
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.
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04/18/2024
This was my second Intrepid tour of Vietnam! It did not disappoint! The variety of transport, accommodation and adventures was fantastic! Vietnam is a beautiful country to explore and Intrepid makes it easy! A must do! ??
04/18/2024
The Vietnam express southbound tour was absolutely amazing, the itinerary was jampacked full of adventure and great food! Definitely recommend!
04/17/2024
A great tour leader with excellent knowledge of the areas. Our team leader was patient with a members of the tour with varying needs. Our tour went seamlessly
04/17/2024
This was our first Intrepid tour and we throughly enjoyed every minute of it. We had excellent activities, great accommodation, a wonderful group of people and an expert guide made this an unforgettable experience!
04/17/2024
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy being part of an organised tour-this was a first for me, but I really enjoyed it! Everything was so well organised, the group was so friendly and our tour leader really helped us to understand the country.
04/18/2024
This was our first ever organized tour. Intrepid exceeded our expectations, would highly recommend them and will definitely do another trip with Intrepid in the future.
04/16/2024
I didn't know what to expect, I joined late with a vacancy to travel with a friend to Vietnam and I have been impressed with all we did and more. I would recommend to anyone, it was amazing.
04/18/2024
You cannot go wrong with Vietnam express southbound, this tour is perfect for almost anyone as it has a perfect mix of quiet and hustle and bustle and a good mix of old towns and new cities
04/13/2024
For any first time traveler from Australia visiting Vietnam. You will want to back. We loved Hoi An & Hue. Our guide Long was fantastic
04/15/2024
Fabulous way to be introduced to some of the cities, culture and history of this interesting country. Our guide, Long, was patient and accommodating to all our needs and questions. Motorbike tour was definitely a highlight as was the Imperial Citadel in Hue.
04/15/2024
As first timers to intrepid and group travelling we found the whole experience fulfilling and adventurous. So much is packed in. We will be back… and soon. Fully deserves an excellent rating
04/15/2024
Incredible tour from start to finished, loved every moment. Halong Bay was a great experience, getting to wake up on the water was beautiful. Each city had its own charms and places to see. The highlights for me were the motorbike tour, cruise, dinner with the family and having a free day to visit ba na Hills. Tour guide Luong was amazing, her knowledge, humour and kindness made the tour even better. Highly recommended this tour and Luong.
04/12/2024
An amazing and well thought out itinerary. Lots of activities to choose from and participate in with responsible travel elements supporting local communities
04/18/2024
Tuan had a great friendliness about him, kept us safe and had great knowledge about his beloved country
04/09/2024
Highly recommend this trip. Travelling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City worked out well. Tuan our tour guide was excellent. Group of like minded people so we all got on well. Train ride was 100% better than we expected.
04/10/2024
I really enjoyed this trip and was paired with a great group! Cong our tour leader was amazing and really went out of his way to ensure we were all having a great time.
04/13/2024
Vietnam was a fantastic trip for our family of 5. Our tour leader Cong was absolutely brilliant. He made the whole trip absolutely awesome. Vietnam is a gorgeous country and Cong was so informative. This Southbound trip was excellent - so much to see and so many different forms of transport. Highly recommend it.
04/09/2024
We had an incredible time traveling through Vietnam with Intrepid. The tour was so much better than we could have imagined and every day was packed with fun and unique opportunities, so we saw and learned so much about the country than I would have if traveling alone. Having a warm and friendly local guide who knew the language and organized all the transport let us really relax and enjoy the experience.
04/07/2024
Fantastic experience, highly recommended. Squeezed so many experiences into 10 days.
04/06/2024
I great trip if you like not worrying about the details of hotels travel etc. will get the basic view and allow you to explore on your own if you are too busy or don’t want to do all the planning.

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