Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak
Experience Overview
Perfect for the active adventurer, this trip will have you hiking, biking, and paddling through the best of Vietnam. Kayak through Halong Bay’s towering limestone karsts, trek the Mai Chau area, and cycle through small towns for an authentic taste of Vietnam. When you’re not pedalling or paddling, you'll visit the country's cultural highlights like the Cu Chi Tunnels and Emperor's Tomb, or overnight at a local family’s homestay. Whether by bike or on foot, this tour will keep you grounded in Vietnam's intriguing culture.
Highlights
- Kayak through limestone karsts in Halong Bay
- Walk among the hills of Mai Chau
- Cycle through unspoiled countryside
- Soak in the energy of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit the tailors and beaches in Hoi An
- Wander the vibrant streets of Hanoi.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1665
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Hike, kayak, bicycle, private vehicle, train, plane, junk boat.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: AVHB
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finishes: Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Mai Chau Homestay, Mai Châu
- Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour
- Escorted cycling trips
- Entrance to the Emperor's Tomb and Citadel
- Countryside hike
- Halong Bay overnight boat trip with seafood meals
- Sea-kayaking and cave visit
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt), homestay (1 nt).
- 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Hike, kayak, bicycle, private vehicle, train, plane, junk boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,649 ($165 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Hoi An
Cycle to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided tour. Travel through the countryside and stop at local points of interest along the way. In the afternoon, fly to Hoi An via Danang.
Day 3: Hoi An
Explore the villages around Hoi An by bike before enjoying a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Opt to relax on the beach, or visit the tailors in town.
Day 4: Hoi An/Huế
Drive the Hai Van Pass to the ancient capital of Hue.
Day 5: Huế/Hanoi
See Hue by bike, including the Citadel and the tomb of Tu Duc. Take an overnight train to Hanoi.
Set out on bicycles to discover Hue, visiting the former Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb. After spending the day cycling, head back to town before taking an overnight train to Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi/Mai Châu
Transfer to Mai Chau, then continue out into the countryside. Hike the Mai Chau area and enjoy a homestay with local meals provided.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, drive out into the nearby hills. Reach Mai Chau in the late morning and then take a hike around the area to visit some of the Thai minority people who call this valley home. Enjoy a home-cooked meal and sleep in a dormitory-style long house in traditional style.
Day 7: Mai Châu/Hanoi
Return to Hanoi before cycling the outskirts of the city. In the evening, walk through the Old Quarter and take in the beautiful sites.
In the morning, transfer back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, cross the river and take a ride around the quieter suburbs surrounding Hanoi. Return to town to spend the evening exploring the Old Quarter. Opt to attend a famous water puppets' performance and sample some of Hanoi's amazing eating venues.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 8: Hanoi/Ha Long
Relax on a traditional junk boat cruise around Halong Bay and indulge in an included seafood lunch. This afternoon, explore Halong Bay by kayak for a different perspective.
Thousands of islands rise dramatically from the waters of Halong Bay and, to further their beauty, intricate cave systems naturally exist throughout these limestone karst formations. Our sailing junk will visit some of the islands and caves. Enjoy an evening drink on the deck beneath the stars.
The evening's accommodation is a special experience – sleeping on a boat surrounded by high limestone karsts.
Day 9: Ha Long/Hanoi
Marvel at the limestone karsts of Halong Bay. Return to Hanoi in the mid-afternoon for a final night out.
In the morning, enjoy one last view of the magnificent limestone islands.
Head back to dry land to embark on a private bus to Hanoi. In the afternoon, delve deeper into the site of Hanoi and opt to explore the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton).
Day 10: Hanoi
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Kaitlin D. - Traveled, December 2023
If they are interested in this style of travel, the tour does a good job of meeting those expectations. However, there's some room for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
Richard V. - Traveled, December 2023
Well organized trip, great CEO and enjoyed the activities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
Babette Sabine Erika J. - Traveled, December 2023
Having Adventures, learn about other cultures
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
John L. - Traveled, November 2023
Overall it was excellent and worthy of recommending. It was well organized and well planned throughout.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Marissa G. - Traveled, November 2023
Amazing company, amazing people and organization
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Ronald S. - Traveled, November 2023
Amazing your guide who was on call 24*7, couldn't do enough for us always thinking about how to make best us of time, quality of accommodation met expectation and tours were organized well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Suzanne H. - Traveled, November 2023
Excellent experience, amazing organized guide who kept it fun and packed in the activities and experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Jennifer M. - Traveled, November 2023
I really loved this trip. It was really well organized, comfortable and exciting. The locations and experiences were well chosen, even down to the bus stops. But was an exceptional guide as well. Everything went really really well!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Martina B. - Traveled, November 2023
It was my ninth trip with G Adventures and so far only one didn«t convince me. I love your style of travel!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Cronan L. - Traveled, November 2023
I've had an unbelievable experience in Vietnam Food, scenery, people CEO. All incredible
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Michelle C. - Traveled, October 2023
It was an amazing travel experience- every detail was planned, the CEO knows the area and culture so well, no way I could replicate this on my own and appreciate stress free travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Sandra M. - Traveled, October 2023
I enjoyed the trip very much! It was very well organized, the selection of the places to visit were great (very beautiful/impressive places), we had a good (time) organization and an amazing group! It was pretty active, which was as it was said in the description, I was very grateful for that!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Andre S. - Traveled, October 2023
For those who want to experience optimally planned and eventful moments in a short time, this is the ideal opportunity to get to know the country with nice people from all over the world
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Kirsten M. - Traveled, October 2023
It was a very well organized and planed trip with good hotels and great, varied activities to get to know the country. The Guide was very good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Jeremy D. - Traveled, October 2023
Our tour guide made everything fun and easy. it's also a hassle free way to see a lot of a country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Khair-Ud-Din S. - Traveled, October 2023
Great tour Itinerary and the Host Jack was Outstanding
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Edward R. - Traveled, October 2023
An Excellent trip that was well planned out from Start to finish
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Cecilie R. - Traveled, October 2023
I really loved the smaller group size, we got a really personalized experience. I've never been on a tour before and I was a bit hesitant about doing it, but feel like we chose the right country and right tour to do. We were lucky to get such an awesome tour guide as well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Ellen G. - Traveled, October 2023
I love the type of people G Adv attracts and the flexibility of the program.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2023
Kaylynn P. - Traveled, October 2023
Had a very enjoyable tour of Vietnam, with an excellent CEO and got to see a lot of the country and experience the culture in a short amount of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2023
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