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Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
10 days, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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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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Trip Code: AVCH
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 15, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Hanoi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Hanoi/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.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Ha Long/Huế
Cruise back to the port and take a private van to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Huế
Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Day 5Huế/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.
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BreakfastDay 6Hoi 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.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Hoi An
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
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BreakfastDay 8Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city.
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BreakfastDay 9Ho 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.
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BreakfastDay 10Ho Chi Minh City
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- 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
- Halong Bay caves entrance
- Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
- Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hue)
- Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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, local bus, air-conditioned bus, boat, cyclo, plane.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.