Overview
Amazing way to experience Vietnam where is a kaleidoscope of colorful characters, varied cuisine and diverse landscapes, from the quiet hills of the Da Bac region to the dynamic streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, also stunning limestone scenery of Cat Ba Island, the majesty of historic Hue, the fairy-tale atmosphere of Hoi An, the glorious waterways of the Mekong Delta and the dynamic streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Explore not only the main highlights of the cities, but also the remote countryside.
You’ll be spending two nights with local families on this trip. While the accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people.
Mary Brown –
Our trip just ended 1 week ago. Thank you for organizing such a memorable trip! Smart guide, helpful driver, nice hotels, good food, attractive destinations. Will definitely come back!
Taylor –
This trip gave us an overview of Vietnamese people’s life. There’s a big gap between the rich and the poor, the downtown and the countryside. The roads to mountainous areas need an improvement. The ethnic people are mostly poor but all friendly. They welcomed us & told us a lot about their family and their culture.
The sampan trip on Mekong River was amazing.
Our guide spoke English very well and recommended us many good local restaurants and bistros. The street food in small alleys in Hanoi was so yummy. I loved the green papaya salad with dried beef and sauce very much.
Justin –
I’ve fell in love with this Asian country since I the first time arrived in Hanoi in April 2023. I found here people with smile on lips although their life seemed not easy. I found that it’s quite convenient to live in Vietnam. If you want to buy something, you can go on foot or motorcycle and can stop to buy anywhere you want without concern about the car park. Cash is preferred here, so the children can also buy things like candy, toy, etc. easily. And the price for almost stuff is cheaper than that in my country.
Vietnam also attracts me much because of its amazing landscapes and a long beach. I took so many great pictures, especially in Hai Van Pass.
The food in Hue was excellent with the small local rice or tapioca cakes served with fish sauce (I don’t remember name of the cakes :))
The train is a should-try but please note that it’s pretty noisy and the food on train is just acceptable.
I’ll definitely come back to explore other places in Vietnam.
Kasper Aakre –
My 3 friends and I took a tour in March 2023. Our first impression was a feeling of difference. There were dozens of motorcycles running in the crowded streets. The traffic light turned red but it was not difficult to find someone who kept going without any concern about the safety of others. I think nowhere in this world you can find the vendors with 2 baskets hung by a bamboo stick on their shoulders. Most of them are women from the countryside. They sell things like fruits, local cakes made from rice, sweet soup, noodle soup, etc. A lot of people, especially men spent a lot of time for drinking ice tea or coffee and chatting on the street sides.
The food in Vietnam is much different from that in our country Norway. It was difficult for us to use chopsticks but the food was absolutely tasty. People here don’t distinguish dishes into starter, main course, dessert like us in Norway but the combination of dishes in a meal is perfect.
4 months went a way but I still remember the feelings when I was in Vietnam – a small country with lovely landscapes, good food, friendly people and so many things to explore.
Sandra –
My hubby and I enjoyed the trip very much. The food was exceptional, especially in Hanoi. We strolled around the Old Quarter & fell in love with Ca Phe Trung (egg coffee) and Bun Ca (Noodle soup with fried fish). The hotels were quite all lovely, but Caravelle Hotel impressed us the most with amazing decoration. 3 tour guides accompanying us were all friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. All sightseeing places were worth to visit, especially Hoi An ancient town. This trip is rated 4.5 stars because my hubby is over 6ft tall but the car ceiling was low, so it was a little bit uncomfortable for him. Overall, both of us love this trip very much :).
Austin Foster –
In general, the tour is really good, bring me many positive energies, the guide did his best to serve us. However, I don’t really like the way local people sell their stuffs, they put the price too high from the quality.
Penelope Cook –
Great family long day tour. Dan was an excellent tour guide and provided us with a lot of information throughout the tour. We had 11 people in our group which was perfect.
Georgia Ramsay –
A great tour, covering so many wonderful experiences. The boat ride was relaxing, and stunningly picturesque, the walk and climb to the top of the mountain was amazing. Lunch & dinner had a lot of variety and there was enough catering to vegetarians and vegans.
Our tour guide Tommy was friendly, helpful and informative.
Overall, a worthwhile experience and would highly recommend this tour to explore some stunning places.
Annabel Weaving –
This trip was amazing!! Everything was super well planned out, and out your guide Sophia was AMAZING
Sofia was a wonderful, informative and charismatic guide. The stops were great, and we felt like we learned a lot. Thank you Asia Legend.
Sonny Weaving –
This was a long day tour, and I was concerned that it would be too much. The time flew by, and every stop was eventful. We saw all the scenery, the cave, architecture in Vietnam! Our guide Tony managed to get everyone back on the bus on time at every stop with his kind and gentle but firm control of all of the tourists in his care. Great guy!
Nathan Evison –
The trip exceeded expectations! Our guide, Ms. Dung, is personable, has a great sense of humor, is informative and insightful. She communicates the plan, how it is going to go, and where and when to meet when it is time to go. The itinerary is so inclusive, and we never would have been able to get all the things done if we had gone it alone.
David Neurink –
What a rememberable trip!! Everything is so good. Thanks to Ms. Lisa who suggest me this tour & Mr. Sy our tour guide.
Fábián Ádám –
I went on this tour with my friend, and we loved it, especially Cu Chi tunnels.
It was very interesting, and our tour guide Phu was very informative and gave us a lot of laughs. He gave very thorough information and the whole tour was very enjoyable – jam packed but not rushed. It went at a very good pace and was a great length for a half day. We had a chance to go into the tunnels and see all of the traps used by the VC which Phu demonstrated thoroughly for us. He did not hesitate to answer any questions we had and was very friendly.
Overall, a great experience and a great tour guide. And at a great price too!
Tamás Erik –
Good tour guide Mr. Dung, Ms. Phuc & Mr. Thang. Pick up was on time and support available all the time.
It’s an early start but you get to the site before anyone else so it’s not crowded, and you can enjoy the sounds of the nature. You get a coffee on the way there and a sit-down lunch on the way home.
Long day trip but got lots of Information and experience. Highly recommended!
Aishah binti Mamat –
OMG and OMG, I’ve read a lot about Vietnam on the internet, however when I really join in this tour, still very overwhelmed. Great scenery, friendly people, amazing food, everything was so so good.
Love and cherish every moment in Vietnam with my family. All the time here was valuable to me.
Thanks to Ms. Emma for listening and suggesting me!
Sumaita binti Nizaar –
My friends and I had an amazing time at this tour and so much fun exploring some of the local streets and food. I really enjoy spending time with locals wherever I go and absorbing culture through local food experiences so, this tour was right up my alley and was a perfect way to connect with local and try some amazing local food. I highly recommend this tour. Thank so much Asia Legend for giving us a chance to join such a rememberable tour!
Questions & Answers
May I see the rice fields turn yellow if travelling in the end of November?-
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May I see the rice fields turn yellow if travelling in the end of November?
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If you would like to see the yellow rice fields, you should travel in May or September. It's hot in May, so you can travel in mid-September when it becomes a bit cooler.
Are the hotels in Vietnam LGBT friendly?
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Are the hotels in Vietnam LGBT friendly?
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Yes, most of hotels in Vietnam are LGBT friendly. So you can absolutely keep peace in mind when travelling to our country.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
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When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
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The rainy season and dry season are not the same in the whole country of Vietnam but generally, the best time to visit Vietnam is from October to April. It's the dry season in the North and the South but for the Central Vietnam, normally, the rainy season lasts from September until February.
We are South African. Do we need a visa to Vietnam?
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We are South African. Do we need a visa to Vietnam?
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Please be advised that you will need a pre-arranged approval letter for visa to Vietnam. It takes a bout 5 working days to get this letter. Please note that it's not a visa. You will get your visa on arrival. What you need to prepare are 2 photos of passport size (4cm x 6cm), USD 25 for visa stamp fee & the printed approval letter for visa. You will also need to fill in a form provided at airport. If you need assistance to arrange your tour, please contact us. Thanks!
Is it OK to travel to Vietnam during Chinese New Year?
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Is it OK to travel to Vietnam during Chinese New Year?
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Yes, it's quite OK to travel to Vietnam during this special time. You will have a chance to understand more about our Vietnamese culture & customs. You will see how people decor their house, prepare food to welcome the new year and what will they do & not do in this special time. Please just note that the tour cost will be higher beacause it's peak season in our country.
Do we need to show Covid-19 vaccination when travelling to Vietnam?
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Do we need to show Covid-19 vaccination when travelling to Vietnam?
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