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Adventure Holidays in Vietnam

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Authentic Experience

Authentic Experience

See the iconic sights while going deeper, meeting locals and get under the skin of the destination.

Unique Accommodations

Unique Accommodations

Stay in distinctive, story‑rich places chosen, each chosen for character, atmosphere and genuine local charm.

Private Journeys

Private Journeys

Travel privately with your own guide and drive on a trip designed entirely around you, with flexibility at every step.

Stress-Free Soft Adventure

Stress-Free Soft Adventure

Explore confidently with expert local guides, seamless organisation and gentle adventure suited to all travellers.

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  • Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh – Ultimate Vietnam in 14 days image

    Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh – Ultimate Vietnam in 14 days

    calendar/duration icon 13 Nights location icon Vietnam
    • 13 nights accommodation with breakfast + 7 lunches & 2 dinners
    • Taste of bustling Hanoi with its busy markets and delicious street food
    • Discover the magnificent caves of Ha Long Bay
    • Visit the Imperial City of Hue and the ancient port of Hoi An
    • Experience the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh and the Mekong Delta

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    £2829 pp*
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  • Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia image

    Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

    calendar/duration icon 20 Nights location icon Cambodia
    • Taste of bustling Hanoi with its busy markets and delicious street food
    • Discover the magnificent caves of Ha Long Bay
    • Visit the Imperial City of Hue and the ancient port of Hoi An
    • Experience the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh and the Mekong Delta

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    £4304 pp*
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  • 8 Day Central and South Vietnam Adventure image

    8 Day Central and South Vietnam Adventure

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Vietnam
    • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast + 2 dinners and 1 lunch included
    • Airport transfers and ground transport throughout
    • Explore the city of Hue by guided motorcycle tour
    • Traverse the spectacular Hai Van Pass in an open top war-era jeep

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    £1306 pp*
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  • 8 Day Adventure in Northern Vietnam image

    8 Day Adventure in Northern Vietnam

    calendar/duration icon 7 Nights location icon Vietnam
    • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast + 6 lunches & 4 dinners
    • Transportation throughout
    • Explore Hanoi - busy markets and delicious street food
    • Discover the magnificent caves of Ha Long Bay
    • Visit Mai Chau and walk the Cham river suspension bridge

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    £1320 pp*
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  • 3 Days of Hanoi Like a Local image

    3 Days of Hanoi Like a Local

    calendar/duration icon 2 Nights location icon Vietnam
    • 2 nights accommodation in Hanoi
    • Fully guided by a local
    • Includes: transport, 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch

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    £248 pp*
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  • Remote North Vietnam Tour image

    Remote North Vietnam Tour

    calendar/duration icon 5 Nights location icon Vietnam
    • 5 nights accommodation with all meals included
    • visit Ban Gioc Waterfall - spectacular waterfall that sits directly on the border of Vietnam and China
    • Travel on a houseboat on the Ba Be Lake via a 300 meter tunnel through the middle of a mountain
    • Visit Hua Ma Cave which is famous for its thousands of stalactites

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    £834 pp*
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    • Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh – Ultimate Vietnam in 14 days image

      Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh – Ultimate Vietnam in 14 days

      IVN3061 duration icon 13 Nights location icon Vietnam
      • 13 nights accommodation with breakfast + 7 lunches & 2 dinners
      • Taste of bustling Hanoi with its busy markets and delicious street food
      • Discover the magnificent caves of Ha Long Bay
      • Visit the Imperial City of Hue and the ancient port of Hoi An
      • Experience the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh and the Mekong Delta

      Price from

      £2829 pp*
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    • Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia image

      Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

      IKH7981 duration icon 20 Nights location icon Vietnam
      • Taste of bustling Hanoi with its busy markets and delicious street food
      • Discover the magnificent caves of Ha Long Bay
      • Visit the Imperial City of Hue and the ancient port of Hoi An
      • Experience the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh and the Mekong Delta

      Price from

      £4304 pp*
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    • 8 Day Central and South Vietnam Adventure image

      8 Day Central and South Vietnam Adventure

      IVN0271 duration icon 7 Nights location icon Hue
      • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast + 2 dinners and 1 lunch included
      • Airport transfers and ground transport throughout
      • Explore the city of Hue by guided motorcycle tour
      • Traverse the spectacular Hai Van Pass in an open top war-era jeep

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      £1306 pp*
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    • 8 Day Adventure in Northern Vietnam image

      8 Day Adventure in Northern Vietnam

      IVN0435 duration icon 7 Nights location icon Northern Vietnam
      • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast + 6 lunches & 4 dinners
      • Transportation throughout
      • Explore Hanoi - busy markets and delicious street food
      • Discover the magnificent caves of Ha Long Bay
      • Visit Mai Chau and walk the Cham river suspension bridge

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      £1320 pp*
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    • 3 Days of Hanoi Like a Local image

      3 Days of Hanoi Like a Local

      IVN0115 duration icon 2 Nights location icon Hanoi
      • 2 nights accommodation in Hanoi
      • Fully guided by a local
      • Includes: transport, 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch

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      £248 pp*
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    • Remote North Vietnam Tour image

      Remote North Vietnam Tour

      DVN3429 duration icon 5 Nights location icon Northern Vietnam
      • 5 nights accommodation with all meals included
      • visit Ban Gioc Waterfall - spectacular waterfall that sits directly on the border of Vietnam and China
      • Travel on a houseboat on the Ba Be Lake via a 300 meter tunnel through the middle of a mountain
      • Visit Hua Ma Cave which is famous for its thousands of stalactites

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      £834 pp*
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    Overview

    With white-sand beaches on its coast and a fascinating history and culture, there aren’t many countries where one day you could be trekking through lush jungle on the hunt for the largest cave on earth, and the next be sampling the famous street food of Hanoi. That is the beauty of Vietnam.

    With iconic rivers, floating villages, relaxing and authentic rural villages, watching the sun set over distant mountains, Vietnam is just waiting for you. Wildlife as diverse as it comes, some of the most delicious cuisine in the world, these are just a couple of reasons that Vietnam is a destination not for the average tourist.

    Our local host Thao has been working in Vietnam for over 10 years and is an expert in providing unique holidays that will stick with you. With us you’ll be supporting the local communities in Vietnam, minimising the effects of tourism leakage.

    What our travellers are saying...

    I am glad we did this tour. It was lovely to meet local people, share their home and their stories and of course try their delicious food.

    Bridgette

    From Sapa, to visiting Babe Lake, Ban Gioc water fall, I could not praise enough their professional and attentive service. They are knowledgeable about the various excursions, travel arrangements and accommodations they offer. They checked on me on daily basis with what’s app to ensure that I was having a pleasant and comfortable experience.

    John

    Going to Vietnam was our vacation, but it has turned out to be an "experience" instead. The driver and guide (Mr. Long and Mr. Long) were informative, enthusiastic, helpful and attentive in every way. The home stays were wonderful experiences. The host families were friendly and the food was great. We walked the mountain trails, through the valleys, met many villagers living in the remote mountain areas. We visited many villages, including the bl

    Kim

    My parter and I went on a trekking tour through the Ha Giang provence and Ba Be National Park with guide Mr Long and driver Mr Nam and had a fantastic time!! Firstly the scenery and views were spectacular whether we were on foot or driving in the car. Our guide Mr Long was excellent; he spoke good english, knew the area very well and took us to some excellent spots that not many others know about. Mr Long made sure the trip was personalised for u

    Steve
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    Best Time to Visit Vietnam

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    High season: July & August

    July and August are the busiest months in Vietnam, especially along the coast, leading to a 50% increase in prices. It is essential to book the trip well ahead of time. The weather throughout the country, except the far north, is hot, humid, and occasionally interrupted by impressive summer monsoon downpours.

    Shoulder season: December-March

    Vietnam’s winter is drier than the summer, but it also brings colder temperatures with highs just above 20℃. The northern regions can be chilly, while the far south enjoys clear skies and sunny days. For those who love a big city, the shoulder season is an enjoyable time to visit Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, although check for any festivals that might raise prices.

    Low season: April-June and September-November

    Vietnam’s low season occurs during the transitional periods from winter to summer and summer to winter. This time offers varying weather, with the possibility of splendid sunny days and occasional rain. It’s an excellent opportunity for travellers seeking to avoid tourist crowds or those planning to tour the entire country.

    Best Places to Visit

    Northern Vietnam image

    Northern Vietnam

    Cast your mind along a narrow, twisting mountain road that sweeps under endless, rippling mountain ranges. You’ll see quiet, otherworldly villages nestled in patchworks of rice paddies or perched precariously on terraces that cut steps to th
    Ho Chi Minh City image

    Ho Chi Minh City

    A place where sleek glass skyscrapers clash with dingy market alleys, where one minute you can be in a pristine mall epitomising 21st-century capitalism, the next in an ancient temple shrouded in incense smoke, Ho Chi Minh City, previously Saigon,

    Unmissable Highlights in Vietnam

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    What the guidebooks don’t tell you

    Be open-minded – Some people still associate Vietnam with the war. Many first-time visitors are even still surprised when they visit and see a vibrant, peaceful community. Just be aware that the local people have moved on, and that they welcome everyone and expect respect in return.

    Don’t forget to smile! – Vietnamese people are lovely, but might not always stop and help confused looking foreigners. So if you ask a local a question, do it with a smile, you’ll have your question answered and the smile returned.

    Learn a few words – Even basic phrases like “cảm ơn” (thank you) or “xin chào” (hello) go a long way. Vietnamese people appreciate the effort to engage with their language, even if your pronunciation isn’t perfect. It shows respect for their culture and often leads to warmer interactions.

    Learn more about Vietnam

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    Three Days in Northern Vietnam

    Northern Vietnam has always represented that slightly remote, more rugged side to what is now a hugely popular tourist destination. A truly immersive tour of northern Vietnam isn’t always easy to come by however, the region being more isolated and less easy to travel through than the south of the... Read More »
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    Can tourism help fight climate change – or is it part of the problem? From snow-capped ski trips to sun-drenched beaches, modern tourism depends on nature — yet it’s also contributing to its decline. With travel accounting for around 8% of global carbon emissions (Sustainable travel International), particularly through air... Read More »
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    Off-Grid Holidays in South East Asia

    While it may seem like it’s some time before we begin exploring the steaming jungles and ancient temples of Cambodia, the soaring mountains and rushing waterfalls of Vietnam, and the beautiful beaches and wildly buzzing cities of Thailand, here at Not In The Guidebooks we don’t think it’s ever such... Read More »
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    A Guide to a Digital Detox Holiday

    Now more than ever, it feels as though it’s impossible to get away from screens. At work, on our commute, at home, in the pub… it seems as though digital technology has crept into almost every aspect of our lives, so it’s little wonder when some people find the idea... Read More »

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