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Vietnam Highlights and Events

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Vietnam's colour, chaos and natural beauty bring a new adventure every day. Feel your senses come alive as you walk Hanoi's crazy streets, visit the other-worldly villages of Sapa and sail on majestic Halong Bay. Vietnam's food, people, sights and history keep even the most seasoned traveller coming back for more.
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Sapa Adventure

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5 days
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  • USD $410
    CAD $390
    AUD $375
    EUR €285
    GBP £235
    NZD $480
    ZAR R3,110
    CHF FR350
    Total twin price tool tip
  • USD $430
    CAD $410
    AUD $395
    EUR €300
    GBP £250
    NZD $505
    ZAR R3,275
    CHF FR370
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Bangkok to Hanoi

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13 days
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  • USD $1,640
    CAD $1,564
    AUD $1,508
    EUR €1,134
    GBP £956
    NZD $1,933
    ZAR R12,503
    CHF FR1,394
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Great Indochina Loop

vietnam mekong rafting
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29 days
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  • USD $3,250
    CAD $3,090
    AUD $2,985
    EUR €2,515
    GBP £1,895
    NZD $3,820
    ZAR R24,750
    CHF FR3,085
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Angkor Trails

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9 days
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  • USD $976
    CAD $927
    AUD $895
    EUR €667
    GBP £567
    NZD $1,147
    ZAR R7,425
    CHF FR820
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Festivals and Events

Locals celebrating Tet Trung Thu festival in Vietnam

  • Tet Trung Thu

  • Also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, this popular festival belongs to the children of Vietnam, but is still fun for adults too. With ancient-roots and rich in myth and legend, travellers will delight in seeing kids performing lion dances and participating in street processions.
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Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.

Vietnam's Top Picks

Rush hour in HanoiLandscape view of Halong bayAncient, colourful Hue citadel
 
Dalat is home to the bizarre, kitsch Hang Nga Crazy House - a hotel that features caves, glow in the dark animals and wire spider webs
 

Top 10 Iconic Landscapes of Vietnam

  1. Halong Bay: There's nothing quite like Halong Bay first thing in the morning. As the mists clear, hundreds of huge karst towers appear, looming high above the boat. In the soft morning light it's like waking up in a watercolour painting of a mythical land.
  2. Hanoi: Motorbikes piled high with people, produce and even animals zip through the streets. It's crazy, haphazard and somehow it works. The best way to take it all in is from a rooftop cafe. Order an extra strong coffee and watch the chaos unfold below.
  3. Mekong Delta: This massive area of floating markets, emerald rice paddies and lush islands is home to some of the friendliest people on earth. Take a boat trip to one of the sleepy islands to get a front row view of life on the Delta, and meet the people who call it home.
  4. Sapa: Head to the hills and see the colourful villages of Vietnam's minority groups - the Zay, and the Blue and Black H'mong. The area is remote so the best way to experience it is on an overnight trek, spending the night as a guest of a local family.
  5. Qui Nhon: Quaint Qui Nhon is a sleepy beach town off the main tourist trail. It's worth coming here just for the drive. The road hugs granite cliffs that plunge into the South China Sea, and islands, lagoons and sand dunes slowly give way to sugar plantations and rice fields.
  6. Hue: Jam-packed with imperial sites, Hue is one for the history buffs. Explore the Citadel with its ruined Forbidden Purple City before embracing your inner emperor and taking a dragonboat cruise down the Perfume River.
  7. Hoi An: This shoppers' paradise is home to more boot makers, tailors and handicraft than you could visit in a lifetime. While you wait for your suit to be made, hire a bicycle and explore the Old Town - the streets are blissfully car free.
  8. Ho Chi Minh City: Still known as Saigon to most, HCMC is a city on the go. It's fast-paced, exciting and full of amazing sites. Temples and markets collide with churches and skyscrapers for a heady mix of traditional, colonial and modern.
  9. Mai Chau: Mai Chau feels a million miles away from the bustle of Hanoi. Misty mountains and emerald rice paddies contribute to the air of peacefulness. Be sure to look out for the traditional fabrics woven by the White Thais that call this area home.
  10. Dalat: It's spring all year round in Vietnam's 'honeymoon capital'. Soak up the French-inspired atmosphere, spot the quirky local artists and explore the surrounding lakes, waterfalls and forests. C'est fantastique!

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Vietnam at a glance

  • 46
  • Hanoi (population 3 million)
  • 90.5 million
  • Vietnamese
  • VND
  • (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
  • Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin), Type C (European 2-pin)
  • +84

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