Adventure Tours
Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
From €914pp with lots of inclusions
- Depart From
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- Departure Date
- Departures throughout the year
- Duration
- 10 days
- Destination
- Vietnam
- Price
- From €914pp with lots of inclusions
10 days, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals. From vibrant Hanoi, the natural beauty of Halong Bay, the atmospheric imperial capital of Huế, and the charms of Hoi An to the modern day life of Saigon, experience the energy of Vietnam in 10 jam-packed days. An experienced Chief Experience Officer will lead you to must-see highlights with time in between to do your own thing.
Is this tour for me?
- Travel Style: Classic. All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
- Service Level: Standard, Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
- Physical Rating: 2 - Light. Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
- Trip Type: Small Group. Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.
- Age requirement: 12+. All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Day 1 Hanoi
Arrive at any time.. Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Hanoi/ Ha Long
Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Day 3 Ha Long/ Huế
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Day 4 Huế
Pull into Hue early in the morning and dive right into the city, starting with a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. The rest of the day, you are free to explore the city how you'd like.
Day 5 Huế/ Hoi An
Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.
Day 6 Hoi An
Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.
Day 7 Hoi An
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
Day 8 Hoi An/ Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city.
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
Depart at any time.
Price per person is based on 2 sharing and includes:
- 10 day Vietnam: Historic Cities & Halong Bay Cruising small group tour
- Accommodations: Hotels (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner. Allow USD100-130 for meals not included.
- Transportation: Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, plane.
- Staff & experts: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Internal flight
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Hoi An
- Free time in Hanoi
- Halong Bay caves entrance
- Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs
- Free time in Hoi An
- Oodles of Noodles experience
- Cu Chi Tunnels guided tour
- Free time in Ho Chi Minh City
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- International flights- we'll find the best fares for your chosen departure dates
- Travel insurance
Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.
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