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Best of Vietnam
15 days, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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From the intensity of Ho Chi Minh City's streets to spectacular rice terraces, travel the length of Vietnam and savour its natural, cultural, and historical delights. Meet the Hmong people and other minority villagers on a hilltribe excursion and sail into the photographic possibilities of beautiful Halong Bay. With the services of a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget.
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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; 2019 departures: Max 15, Avg 12; 2020 departures: Max 16, Avg 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Trip Code: AVBV
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Itinerary
Day 1Hanoi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Hanoi/Lào Cai
Enjoy the water puppets show. Opt to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house, Hoa Lo Prison and the Temple of Literature. Overnight train to Lao Cai.
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BreakfastDay 3Lào Cai/Sa Pá
Arrive in Sapa. Hilltribe village visit at Ta Phin, trek and homestay. Traditional meals with a local family.
Day 4Sa Pá
Hilltribe village visit, trek and homestay. Traditional meals with a local family.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Sa Pá/Hanoi
Return to Sapa after breakfast with host family. Transfer back to Hanoi.
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BreakfastDay 6Hanoi/Ha Long
Drive to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise on a junk boat which includes a seafood meal. Visit caves or an island lookout.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 7Ha Long/Huế
Breakfast aboard our junk boat. Return to Hanoi for free time before an overnight train to Hue.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 8Huế
Included tour of Tien Mu Pagoda and the Royal Tombs.
Day 9Huế/Hoi An
Travel the scenic Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) on the way to Hoi An.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 10Hoi An
Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Afterwards enjoy free time, options include a cooking class, shopping at the tailors, riverboat cruise, bike riding, beach time or My Son ruins.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 11Hoi An
Use a full free day to explore more of this charming town.
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BreakfastDay 12Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and opt to take a bike tour of the city, visit the Reunification Palace, Thien Hau, or the Giac Vien pagodas.
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BreakfastDay 13Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta visit, boat ride and visit to traditional candy factories. Enjoy a local homestay and dinner with a Vietnamese family.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 14Mekong Delta/Ho Chi Minh City
Option to visit War Remnants Museum, Colonial Quarter, or Ben Thanh Market.
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BreakfastDay 15Ho Chi Minh City
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Ta Vinh Homestay, Sa Pá
- Your Discover Moment: Hoi An
- Your Local Living Moment: Mekong Homestay, Mekong Delta
- Water puppet show (Hanoi)
- Sapa excursion to hilltribe villages
- Halong Bay entrance
- Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
- Imperial Citadel and Tomb guide and entrance
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (9 nts), sleeper trains (2 nts), junk boat (1 nt), basic family homestays (2 nts).
Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD140-185 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, local bus, air-conditioned bus, boat, cyclo, plane, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.