Vietnam: Historic Cities & Halong Bay Cruising
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Vietnam on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Savour your way through Nha Trang on a street food crawl, step into turquoise-coloured paradise in Ha Long Bay, and get some good stories to take back home in bustling Hanoi. With a mix of highlights and free reign to explore how you'd like, this is one introduction to Southeast Asia you won't ever forget.
Highlights
- Explore the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City
- Relax on golden beaches
- Shop in quaint Hoi An
- Discover Hue's citadels and pagodas
- Float through magical Halong Bay
- Explore the magnificent caves of Phong Nha
Trip Details
Product Code: 1710
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train, air-conditioned bus, walking, junk boat.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: AVRV
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finishes: Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An
- Street food crawl (Nha Trang)
- Halong Bay boat trip with lunch
- Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Hanoi
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotel (twin-share) (2 nts), hostels (multi-share) (6 nts), sleeper trains (3 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
- Train, air-conditioned bus, walking, junk boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $883 ($74 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time and welcome to the pulsing Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon.
For your first night out, wander with your CEO and group through Pham Ngu Lao Street that's popping with many bars and backpackers. Pick the best looking spot to get to know your fellow travellers and cheers to new adventures!
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang
Feel the pulse of Vietnam's biggest city on a CEO-led orientation walk, with free time after to double back to your favourite spots. Shop 'til your heart's content, immerse yourself in local culture, or just wander the streets to take in the city's unique vibe. Tonight, catch up on sleep on an overnight train to Nha Trang.
Day 3: Nha Trang
You've arrived! Welcome to the eastern sea. Take this morning to explore local shops and markets, rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath, relax on the beach, or visit nearby historical sites before an evening street food crawl.
Day 4: Nha Trang/Da Nang
It's not over yet. There's more free time to explore Nha Trang today, so soak it all in. Then, hop on an overnight train to continue to Hoi An, stopping first in Da Nang for a short transfer.
Day 5: Da Nang/Hoi An
Hoi An's excited to meet you. See why on an orientation walk of the city before spending free time in the afternoon. Dig even deeper and choose between a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring old town. Tonight's the night for your big night out, grab a drink on our tab and reminisce about your favourite adventures so far. Then dance the night away!
From Danang, it is only a short drive to the picturesque port town of Hoi An. Once known as Faifo, it was an important trading town with strong south Chinese influence and connections.
Day 6: Hoi An
Noodles might be fun to eat, but they're even more fun to make. Find out how during a visit to G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles. The rest of the day is yours, so see what you can discover. Choose to visit the ancient ruins of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or cruise down the Thu Bon River.
Day 7: Hoi An/Huế
Head north to the Imperial City of Huế. There's lots to do here, with options to visit the indestructible Royal Citadel and tombs, cruise along Perfume River, or jump on a motorbike and ride around like the local people.
Pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time to include this speedy activity on your tour.
Day 8: Huế/Phong Nha
Your second day in Huế comes with more free time to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, travel through Vietnam's stunning countryside to the green rocky mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
Day 9: Phong Nha/Hanoi
Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found. Then it's an overnight train to Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi/Ha Long
After arriving in Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam, take a private bus to the iconic Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave exploring. Be sure to charge your camera so you can grab a shot truly worth sharing!
Day 11: Ha Long/Hanoi
Feel like you've gone back in time with an orientation walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter. Then stop for a drink at Bia Hoi Corner, a spot that serves bia hoi, a local beer made of rice and wheat — and costs a mere $0.25USD per glass!
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 12: Hanoi
Today, it's time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way.
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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
Dominic M. - Traveled, December 2023
Beautiful country, excellent CEO, met some interesting people and did some fun activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Joshua W. - Traveled, December 2023
This was my 10th trip with G Adventures and every time has been a blast! Such a good way to experience a lot in a short amount of time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Christine M. - Traveled, December 2023
I think it is really well organised and you get to see authentic Vietnam!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Andrea N. - Traveled, December 2023
Style of travel was reasonable good, however I think given the cost of the tour and how much extra we had to pay for activities, could of done it way cheaper.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Shayal N. - Traveled, December 2023
I got put in a group of 4 (including me) when the max is 18 and average is 12-14, I do not believe it is reasonable and honest to run tours of 4. Not an enjoyable ?group tour? experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Skylar - Traveled, November 2023
While I had a great time on my trip, I was expecting there to be a larger group. I understand that G Adventures will run a group as small as two people, but I was expecting a different experience when I booked my trip. I would have appreciated a notification ahead of the trip as I would have been able to join the group a day ahead.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Megan J. - Traveled, December 2024
Great tour leader
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/27/2024
Sagar J. - Traveled, December 2023
The tour was well organized and gave ample time to explore each place along with meeting new friends along the way. Perfectly assisted by a well informative CEO along the way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023
Libby H. - Traveled, December 2023
The guide was great and he did such a good job but there was only 3 other people on my tour which wasn't the experience I was after, it was advertised as a group tour and party and I was only female.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023
Grace B. - Traveled, December 2023
The group was too small and not overly friendly
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
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