There is a myth that Vietnam Hop is a “touristy” way to travel and that doing it by yourself on local public buses is more “authentic”. But on public buses, you miss out on incredible hidden gems and you do NOT learn about the culture, the people and the history of places you pass by…doesn’t sound so authentic to us!
Vietnam Hop offers a MUCH more complete experience of Vietnam. Yes, we give you the huge safety benefits that comes with traveling with a company with years of experience. Yes it is a very easy and stress free way to travel. And yes you will travel on a bus of fellow travelers from across the world and not on a bus full of locals going to work.
But we also stop at hidden gems along the way allowing you to see the REAL Vietnam. We also have a local Vietnamese guide on each bus who will more than likely become great friends with you and will give you insights into life growing up in Vietnam that you simply won’t get from any guidebook or blogger.
Below is a very brief summary of the differences between Vietnam Hop and Public Buses:
| Vietnam Hop | Public Buses | |
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| Onboard local Vietnamese expert |  |
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| Free stops at hidden gems | |
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| Hotel/Airbnb pickups | |
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| Meet other travelers onboard | |
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| Wi-Fi on bus | |
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| Avoid bus terminals & taxis | |
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| Travel at your own pace | |
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| Rating on Tripadvisor | 96% | 65% |
*Wi-Fi Note: Other buses falsely advertise wifi, but it NEVER works. You travel through remote locations where even phone signal is hard to get, nevermind wifi! Vietnam Hop do not falsely advertise something that simply won't work!
Don't believe us? Find the best local bus company, find their Tripadvisor page, and then read the reviews. Then read Vietnam Hop reviews. We are far from perfect, but we promise you a much better traveling experience seeing more and paying less!
