Tours in Vietnam

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $75

Hoi An Cooking Class with Organic Farm & Local Market Experience

When Mia from our team joined this Hoi An cooking class, she started at a family organic farm picking herbs, hit the local market to see how locals actually shop, then cooked real dishes in a home kitchen with a chef who's been at it for two decades. The four-hour experience sits you down with your own meal at the end, in a genuine Vietnamese home rather than a tourist cookery setup. You're mixing with other travellers but in small enough numbers that it feels personal, and the whole thing hinges on one person's kitchen and willingness to let you fumble through their dinner.

Private Half-Day Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum

When Tom from our team ran this private half-day tour, we covered serious ground — the War Remnants Museum for context, then out to Cu Chi Tunnels where you actually crawl through the underground network, then a handicraft workshop run by local artisans. It's six to seven hours in Ho Chi Minh City and the surrounding area, just a handful of people on the tour, and it reads like a guided conversation rather than a cattle-run. Starts with salty coffee back at your hotel, finishes with lunch. The whole thing sits somewhere between paying respects and getting genuinely curious about how the tunnels worked and what the war actually meant.

Private transfer Hanoi Mu Cang Chai One Way (Hotel pickup)

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5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $218

Private transfer Hanoi Mu Cang Chai One Way (Hotel pickup)

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked a private transfer from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai, we were after a straightforward, no-fuss ride to the northern highlands. The journey clocks in at five to six hours through shifting Vietnamese countryside—rice paddies giving way to misty mountains as you head northwest. You're picked up from your Hanoi hotel and dropped at your accommodation in Mu Cang Chai, with a driver who speaks enough English to chat or stay quiet, depending on your mood. The vehicle's new, air-conditioned, and genuinely comfortable for the long haul. It's the kind of transfer that lets you actually watch the landscape rather than white-knuckle a minibus.

Da Nang Food tour by Motorbike with Female Rider | KissTour

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Da Nang Food tour by Motorbike with Female Rider | KissTour

When Sarah from our team ran this Da Nang food tour, she climbed onto the back of a motorbike with a local female guide steering through the city's back lanes. No minibus, no herding — just one rider, one passenger, and four hours of stops at the kind of spots locals actually eat. Da Nang's a coastal city that moves fast, and the guide knew exactly where the best bánh mì vendor sets up each afternoon and which alley hides the best seafood. The highlight hit at 9 PM on weekend nights when you ride to Dragon Bridge and watch it light up and spray water in a proper show. Hotel pickup and drop-off were included within 3 km of the bridge, and meals plus travel insurance came along too.

4 hoursfrom AUD $61

Hanoi Countryside Half-day Jeep Tour: Bat Trang Ceramic Village

Hanoi Countryside Half-day Jeep Tour: Bat Trang Ceramic Village

When Ben from our BugBitten team booked this half-day jeep tour, we were after a proper break from Hanoi's chaos—and the countryside delivered. You're bundled into a Vietnam People's Army Jeep (yes, an actual military relic) and driven out through rice paddies and villages to Bat Trang, a pottery hub with centuries of ceramic-making heritage. The day wraps around a pottery session where you get hands-on shaping clay with local artisans, plus lunch that's genuinely home-cooked rather than tourist-circuit food. It's a 4.5-hour loop that sits well between the frenetic Old Quarter and proper multi-day rural trips.

Amazing Mai Chau - Pu Luong 3 days: Waterfall, Rafting & Trekking

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this three-day loop through Mai Chau and Pu Luong, it felt like the kind of trip that actually lets you breathe into a region rather than tick boxes. You're staying in a private room in Pu Luong, cycling through Thai minority villages and rice terraces, trekking to a waterfall, and rafting the local rivers—all with an English-speaking guide who knows the area properly. The small-group setup means you're not herding with fifty others, and the meals lean into real local flavour. It's a proper escape from Hanoi's chaos, and the karst landscape alone justifies the three days.

Essential Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour: All Must-see

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this 2-hour walking tour through Ho Chi Minh City, it delivered exactly what it promised: a free-to-join trawl through the city's key landmarks with a local guide who actually knew the backstory. The route stitches together the colonial quarter, war-era sites, and busy modern pockets where expats and tourists mill about. No surprise fees, water thrown in, and guides are on salary so tipping's optional—that honesty alone sets it apart. Two hours is tight, but it's a solid primer on why HCMC matters and where to return for a deeper look.

Hanoi daily egg coffee making course with local guide

When Mia from our BugBitten team did this hour-long egg coffee class in Hanoi, she got the real deal: a local guide walked her through the technique that sets the city's best cafés apart, then let her crack into making her own. Hanoi's egg coffee is genuinely different from what you'll find elsewhere — the yolk and condensed milk whipped into silky peaks over dark robusta — and this hands-on session cuts through the tourist-cafe mystique. It's intimate, quick enough to slot into a busy day, and you leave with both a fresh coffee and the know-how to replicate it.

HOI AN Food & Drinks, Lantern Streets, Boat Ride PRIVATE TOUR

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this Hoi An food tour, we were picked up at the hotel and whisked through the Old Town as the sun dropped, stopping at five local spots to try ten dishes while sipping local drinks. It's a relaxed, food-focused four hours that hits the sweet spot between eating well and learning the town's culinary story from a guide who knows their stuff. The golden-hour timing means you're wandering lantern-lit streets when they're at their best, and everything — food, drinks, transport — is sorted before you arrive.

Hanoi - Cao Bang city - Ban Gioc Warterfall 2days/2nights ED7

When Mia from our BugBitten team rode this two-day motorbike loop from Hanoi into Cao Bang province, she got a proper taste of Vietnam's far north—limestone peaks, remote ethnic villages, and Ban Gioc Waterfall thundering across the Chinese border. The route winds through UNESCO-listed Cao Bang Geopark, hitting lesser-known spots like Ngao Cave and Tày Stone Village alongside the famous falls. You're on a bike the whole way, which means real access to narrow passes and village tracks most tours skip. Meals and petrol are sorted; the pacing suits most fitness levels, though it's definitely motorbike-centric and not for the vertigo-prone.

Ancient Village & The Legend of Co Loa Tour by E-Bike

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tackled this e-bike route, we pedalled out of Hanoi's chaos into the Red River plains where Co Loa — Vietnam's first kingdom, established in the 3rd century BC — sits quietly waiting. The five-hour ride threads through Ke Ve village and its living commune, past ancient temples and ancestral houses, with the city's high-rises shrinking behind you. It's a genuinely overlooked angle on Hanoi's deep history, and the e-bikes meant even the flat but lengthy stretches stayed manageable. The whole experience hinges on peaceful countryside roads that feel a world away, even when you're technically in the metro area.

5 hoursfrom AUD $111

Hanoi Vespa Tour Explore Red River Delta & Rural Villages 5 Hours

Hanoi Vespa Tour Explore Red River Delta & Rural Villages 5 Hours

When Sarah from our team took this Hanoi Vespa tour, we zipped out of the city chaos on vintage Vespas to explore the Red River Delta's rural villages and rice paddies. The 5-hour run—either morning (8am–1pm) or afternoon (12pm–5:30pm)—trades urban noise for countryside quiet, weaving through farmland where you'll meet locals going about their day and clock the stark contrast between city and village life. It's a proper escape valve if you're stuck in Hanoi's gridlock and want to see how people actually live beyond the tourist zones.

5 hoursfrom AUD $110

Phu My Port : Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion Day Tour

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $130

Phu My Port : Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion Day Tour

When Noah from our BugBitten team caught this shore excursion from Phu My Port, it ticked the box for cruise passengers short on time in Ho Chi Minh City. You get picked up straight from the port, bundled into a private air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide, and driven through the city's heavy traffic to hit the main sights: the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the General Post Office. Coffee and lunch slot in during the day. It's eight to nine hours of curated sightseeing designed to show you the bones of the city without requiring you to navigate it solo.

Da Nang to Phong Nha Private Car and versa way

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Da Nang to Phong Nha Private Car and versa way

When Alex from our BugBitten team booked this private transfer from Da Nang to Phong Nha, we got more than a point-A-to-point-B ride. The eight-hour journey doubles as a scenic drive through central Vietnam's shifting landscape — limestone karsts creeping into view, the road winding away from the coast toward jungle-edged national park country. Your driver speaks basic English and keeps the air-con running hard, which matters in this heat. The car's modern and reasonably comfortable, and you can tweak stops along the way (though extras cost more). It's a solo traveller's or small group's best bet for seeing the region without a coach full of tourists.

8 hoursfrom AUD $285

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave 1 Day with Cycling, Hiking, Lunch

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave 1 Day with Cycling, Hiking, Lunch

When Tom from our team ran this 8-hour loop through Ninh Binh, it packed a proper mix of history, rowing, pedalling, and a steep scramble. You'll tick off Hoa Lu (Vietnam's ancient 10th-century capital), drift on a bamboo boat through Tam Coc's limestone karsts, cycle the quieter village roads, then huff up 500 steps to Mua Cave for views across the whole valley. It's compact enough to feel doable, yet covers enough ground to keep things fresh. Groups cap at 22, which helps the experience stay genuine—no cattle-car feel. Lunch slots in local Ninh Binh fare.

Six T Beer Bath And Detox Body Germany 75 Minutes

When Mia from our BugBitten team tried this 75-minute spa session in Vietnam, she walked in knackered from days of exploring and left genuinely loose. You get a proper traditional massage, soak in a herbal bath (the beer bath is more of a playful accent than a full soak), and a cold local beer to finish. It's the kind of spot where backpackers and local workers roll through equally — casual, no pretence, and priced like it. The whole vibe is 'reset your shoulders and move on', not luxury spa theatre.

Angel Mountain Ban Gioc Waterfalls Camping Experience 2D1N

When Sarah from our team tackled this 2-day camping trip in Cao Bang, we rode motorbikes through UNESCO-listed geopark terrain to reach Ban Gioc Waterfall and beyond. The region—mountainous, water-carved, dotted with villages of Tày, Nùng, Dao, and H'Mong peoples—feels genuinely remote. You're camping rough in the landscape itself, not at a resort nearby. It's a proper adventure that demands fitness and a comfort with two-wheeled travel, but rewards you with empty passes, cave exploration, and meals cooked by locals who know the land.

4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour Small Group Local Tour Guide

When Tom from our BugBitten team tackled the Ha Giang Loop, a four-day ride through northern Vietnam's mountains, he found himself winding through canyons and high passes that genuinely deliver on the hype. You're covering the famous stops — Ma Pi Leng, Tham Ma slope, the Cat King's Palace, and the Cinnamon grape river — with a local guide who actually knows the place and its ethnic communities. Small-group format means you're not herded around; the driver handles the gnarly roads while you soak in the scenery and meet locals along the way. It's pitched at adventurous riders comfortable on motorbikes and ready for some elevation.

Explore Trasu Cajuput Forest

When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this 12-hour tour, we spent the day threading through the Mekong Delta's rice paddies before venturing into Tra Su Cajuput Forest by motorboat. The forest is a maze of narrow waterways lined with lotuses and water lilies, fringed by cajuput trees that give the place a distinctive medicinal scent. You'll spot white storks and other birdlife, walk a long bamboo bridge, and climb a watchtower for views across the wetland. The tour kicks off early and wraps by 7 pm, making it a proper full-day outing that suits curious travellers keen on birds, boats, and a slice of rural Mekong life.

12 hoursfrom AUD $161

Vietnam in 17 Days | Stunning Beauty & Rich Culture |Top Packages

Vietnam in 17 Days | Stunning Beauty & Rich Culture |Top Packages

When Lily from our BugBitten team took this 16-day Vietnam tour with Authentic Adventures, it hit the sweet spot for travellers after a proper mix of north-to-south highlights without the logistical headache. You'll tick off the big names—Hanoi's old quarter buzz, Halong Bay's limestone drama, the Mekong's floating markets, Ho Chi Minh City's energy—with a guide alongside and transport sorted. The pace is steady rather than rushed, and the all-in pricing means fewer surprises at the till. It's the kind of itinerary that works whether you're solo, coupled up, or in a small group.

16 daysfrom AUD $2866

Private Tour: Discover Hoi An Countryside

Private Tour: Discover Hoi An Countryside

When Alex from our BugBitten team took this private tour through Hoi An's countryside, it was just us and a local guide who actually lives here — no mixing with other tour groups. The four-hour loop takes you out beyond the Old Town, past rice paddies and village lanes where you'll sample local tea and candy, learning how things actually work in rural Vietnam. It's the kind of tour where your guide knows which family makes what, and why tourists usually miss it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $54

Marble Mountains - Son Tra Peninsula - Hai Van Pass Daytrip In Private

Marble Mountains - Son Tra Peninsula - Hai Van Pass Daytrip In Private

When Sarah from our team ran this 13-hour Danang day trip, we packed three of the region's stand-out spots into one go: the Marble Mountains with their caves and peaks, Son Tra Peninsula's coastal views and the Linh Ung Pagoda perched up high, and the Hai Van Pass at nearly 500 metres elevation. You get picked up from your hotel in a private car, tick off sightseeing tickets and local meals, then finish with Danang's night markets and street food. It's a full day that genuinely shows you why the area draws travellers — dramatic limestone, Buddhist temples, and sweeping coastal scenery all within reach.

13 hoursfrom AUD $251

Saigon Authentic Food Walking Tour with Less Tourist People

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Saigon Authentic Food Walking Tour with Less Tourist People

When Charlie from our BugBitten team did this food walking tour in Saigon, we hit the local eating streets well away from the tourist drag. The idea's solid: three-and-a-half hours exploring working-class food culture, five different dishes minimum, proper street-level vibe. The neighbourhood we walked through was genuinely lived-in—hawkers, locals perched on tiny stools, the smell of charcoal and fish sauce thick in the air. It's the kind of place where most visitors never wander, which is the whole point.

3h 30mfrom AUD $72

The Hidden Side Of Hanoi By Scooter

When Jake from our BugBitten team hopped on the back of a scooter in Hanoi, he finally understood why motorbikes are the city's lifeblood. With over 4 million bikes weaving through 8 million people, the streets are controlled chaos — and this 4-hour tour lets you experience it like a local rather than from a tour bus window. Your driver handles the navigation and traffic; you soak in the narrow Old Quarter laneways, quiet lakeside stretches, and working markets that don't make the postcard circuit. It's transport and sightseeing rolled into one.

Son Islet Experiences

When Mia from our BugBitten team tried Son Islet Experiences, she spent five hours on the Mekong River getting genuinely close to how locals live and eat here. The tour kicks off with a boat visit to a family-run fish farm—where you'll get an unusual foot massage from the fish themselves—then walks you through a riverside islet dotted with fruit gardens and small holdings. The real highlight lands at sunset: dinner with a local host family, shared hotpot made from their own catch, fresh produce, and river views. It's less polished tour-bus energy and more "invited to stay for dinner" vibe.

5 hoursfrom AUD $66

19-Day Tours | Explore the Essential and Highlights in Vietnam

19-Day Tours | Explore the Essential and Highlights in Vietnam

When Em from our team booked this 19-day Vietnam tour with Authentic Adventures, she got the full-country spread: Hanoi's chaos, Halong Bay's limestone karst, Hoi An's lanterns, the Mekong Delta's waterways, and Ho Chi Minh City's energy. It's a proper marathon through Vietnam's headline stops, pitched at travellers who want major sights locked in without the logistics headache. The operator bundles accommodation, all meals, internal flights, and entry fees upfront—rare value in Southeast Asia tourism. You're moving every couple of days, so it's go-go-go, but that's the trade-off for hitting genuinely striking places in one hit.

19 daysfrom AUD $2910

Private car from Danang to Ba Na Hills /Golden Bridge Round Trip

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Private car from Danang to Ba Na Hills /Golden Bridge Round Trip

When Jake from our team booked a private car from Danang to Ba Na Hills and back, he got exactly what he needed: his own driver, his own schedule, and eight hours to explore one of Vietnam's most dramatic hilltop attractions without herding alongside tour groups. Ba Na Hills sits about 1,500 metres up in the Truong Son range, home to the now-famous Golden Bridge (that hand-shaped structure that's all over Instagram) plus old French colonial ruins, gardens, and cable cars. The road up winds through cloud forest, and the whole trip hinges on having transport that doesn't rush you — which this delivers.

8 hoursfrom AUD $31

Dalat Visit Top Attractions Day Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this Dalat day tour, we found a solid introduction to Vietnam's most charming highland town. The eight-hour stint covers the essentials—historic pagodas, cascading waterfalls, and working flower farms that actually show you how the region's famous blooms get grown. Dalat itself feels like stepping back into French colonial times, with a relaxed hill-station vibe and locals who aren't jaded by tourism. You'll share transport with other travellers, but the guide keeps things moving between spots without feeling rushed.

Ha Giang Cao Bang Loop 5D4N with Strawberry Ha Giang Loop

When Mia from our team ran this 5-day loop through Ha Giang and Cao Bang, it became clear why these northern Vietnamese regions have quietly crept up travellers' lists. You're driving proper mountain roads — limestone ridges, ethnic villages scattered across valleys, the kind of scenery that actually justifies the 'dramatic' tag. Ha Giang pulls most of the fame (UNESCO-listed, deservedly), but Cao Bang feels like the bonus: waterfalls, dense forest, fewer tour buses. The route links both regions in one push, so you're not backtracking. Expect a solid mix of driving, walking, and eating well — all meals sorted.

5 daysfrom AUD $775

Best of Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

6 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $168

Best of Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

When Alex from our team caught this shore excursion from the cruise port, we found it's a solid way to grab the essentials of Ho Chi Minh City in one hit. The tour bounces between War Remnants Museum, the old French architecture of District 1, bustling Ben Thanh Market, and a local lunch spot — hitting cultural landmarks, street-level chaos, and actual Vietnamese food without the tourist markup. It's busy and a bit frantic (six to twelve hours depending on your stamina), but the private setup means you're not herded around like a cruise-ship package deal. Saigon's the country's energy epicentre: motorbikes everywhere, vendors yelling prices, humidity that sticks, and genuinely generous locals.

For the Elderly 3 days 2 nights Ha Giang Loop

For the Elderly 3 days 2 nights Ha Giang Loop

When Jake from our team ran the Ha Giang Loop with an eye toward older travellers, it clicked straightaway. This is a 3-day, 2-night loop through Vietnam's far north that doesn't pretend to be a backpacker sprint. The outfit has spent a decade refining routes specifically for guests who want proper scenery and local contact without the grind. You're based in Ha Giang province—dramatic limestone plateaus, zigzag roads threading through valleys, and villages where the pace lets you actually talk to people. The guides speak solid English, meals and water are sorted, and the itinerary breathes.

3 daysfrom AUD $269

A Glimpse Of Ninh Binh to See all Highlight Ninh Binh 2,5 Hours

A Glimpse Of Ninh Binh to See all Highlight Ninh Binh 2,5 Hours

When Jake from our BugBitten team took this 2.5-hour jeep tour around Ninh Binh, it delivered exactly what it promised: a snappy hit of the region's standout scenery without the all-day commitment. The open-air ride loops through rural valleys, past emerald rice paddies and limestone karsts, and winds through villages where life moves at a completely different pace. You'll rattle along backroads that most tourists skip, hit the Tam Coc Valley for the dramatic river-and-mountain views everyone comes for, and squeeze in a visit to Thai Vi Temple, one of the area's oldest. It's lean, efficient, and genuinely captures the landscape's range in a short window.

Hungry Hoi An Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

When Charlie from our team ran this four-hour lunchtime tour, we hit 15+ tastings across Hoi An's old town—more than any other food tour we've seen advertised there. It's a moving feast: six or seven stops at family-run spots with recipes that've been handed down, then a tuk-tuk trip to Tra Que Village to watch rice-paper makers at work. Max eight guests keeps it intimate, and the guides actually know their food history. The vibe is relaxed lunch-hour wandering through narrow streets, ducking into hole-in-the-wall eateries where locals eat.

4 hoursfrom AUD $66

Da Nang Motorbike Tour with Local Guide-Food, Culture-Hidden Gems

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $110

Da Nang Motorbike Tour with Local Guide-Food, Culture-Hidden Gems

When Alex from our BugBitten team hopped on the back of a motorbike in Da Nang, the city suddenly made sense. This is a local-led tour where you leave the navigation stress behind and soak in how Vietnamese people actually move through their own streets. Your driver handles the chaos of traffic; you handle the taking-it-all-in. The route weaves through food stops, neighbourhood corners tourists don't usually find, and cultural beats across roughly 5 hours. It's less theme-park ride, more insider handshake with the city.

Harmony Boutique Cruise_Seabound Bliss for 2 Days 1 Night

When Alex from our team tried this two-day, one-night sailing on Lan Ha Bay, the first thing that stood out was how much quieter it felt than the busier Halong Bay trips out of the main port. Lan Ha sits south-east of its famous neighbour, dotted with limestone islands that rise sharply from the water, with the odd fishing boat drifting past and not much else. The cruise winds through those islands over two days, with a stop at the Dark & Bright Cave, time to relax on deck, and meals served on board. Every suite has its own balcony, and that's the detail that changes the mood of the trip: you wake up to karst peaks instead of a hotel corridor. Couples and families both fit in well, and Alex found the pace relaxed enough that nobody needed to watch the clock. Our BugBitten take is that this is a comfortable, well-paced way to see the bay, as long as you're happy to swap town wandering for time on the water.

Hand on Vietnamese Cooking class with Ms hanh

When Em from our team booked this cooking class with Ms Hanh in Hoi An, we got a proper hands-on introduction to Vietnamese food culture. Over three and a half hours, you learn to cook a full four-course menu — starters through to dessert — guided by a local chef who knows her way around authentic techniques. The experience kicks off with a market visit to pick fresh herbs and spices, then swings out to vegetable patches and shrimp farms in the countryside to see where ingredients actually come from. You're picked up and dropped at your hotel, so no faffing with transport logistics.

Pandanus Signature 90mins for 2 with One-Way Da Nang Transfer

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this, we were after a hassle-free way to slip in a massage between Da Nang and Hoi An. The deal is straightforward: a 90-minute Pandanus Signature treatment for two in a private room, plus your transfer sorted both ways. You're getting traditional Vietnamese massage—oil work, pressure points, some gentle stretching—the kind that actually targets knots rather than just lulling you half-asleep. The pickup from Da Nang airport or city and drop-off at Hoi An Old Town means you're not juggling taxis or ride apps. It's practical more than luxe, and it slots neatly into a coastal itinerary.

Private Transfer From Hue To Phong Nha

When Charlie from our team booked a private transfer from Hue to Phong Nha, we got a straightforward six-hour drive in a comfortable air-conditioned car with a driver who actually knew the route and spoke enough English to chat. The road winds through central Vietnam's changing landscape — lush valleys give way to limestone karsts as you push north toward the coast. It's not a sightseeing tour (the driver won't narrate history), but it's a solid option if you want to travel between these two towns without the hassle of public buses or joining a packed group.

Hue to/from Danang via Hai Van Pass by Private Car

When Ben from our team drove the Hue–Danang route via Hai Van Pass, it felt less like a transfer and more like a scenic corridor through central Vietnam's best angles. You're in a private car with an English-speaking driver for 3–4 hours, weaving through limestone hills, coastal curves, and rural pockets that most tour buses miss. It's the main artery between these two cities, so you're covering real ground — not a sightseeing loop, but a proper transit that happens to be genuinely beautiful. The driver knows the road inside out and handles the wheel while you watch the landscape unfold.

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