Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
10 days
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  • Classic Vietnam: 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.

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  • Duration: 10 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Light
  • Ages: 12+
Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City - Tour Map

Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi
There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Hanoi/Ha Long
Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.

In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.
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. Fresh seafood meal on board.  Fresh seafood meal on board. 
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Ha Long/Huế
Enjoy breakfast on board before a morning sail back to the port. Drive back to Hanoi for a little more time to enjoy the city before boarding an overnight train.
Cruise back to the port and take a private van to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue. Breakfast on board a traditional junk boat. Enjoy an early lunch aboard the junk boat.
Meals: B, L
Day 4: Huế
Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.

While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.

Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Day 5: Huế/Hoi An
Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.

With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.
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.
Meals: B
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. Enjoy a noodle-making demo and tasty lunch.
Meals: B, L
Day 7: Hoi An
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
Meals: B
Day 8: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City
Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.
Meals: B
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
With some free time in the city, opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum.
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.
Meals: B
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
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Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles Demonstration and Lunch, Hoi An Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Hoi An
  • Halong Bay caves entrance
  • Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
  • Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Huế)
  • Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Train, Local bus, Air-conditioned bus, Boat, Cyclo, Plane

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (7 nts), Sleeper train (1 nt), Junk boat (1 nt)

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