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Thailand & Vietnam: Mountains & Coastlines

21 days, Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City

21 days

Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City

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Valid on Sep 28 2025
Trip Code: ATTV

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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, avg 12.

Age requirement: 18-39

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21 days

Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City

From$1386USD
was $1899
Valid on Sep 28 2025
Trip Code: ATTV

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ025ASI02

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 21

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Ripple Score for this trip: 79

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Itinerary Notes

Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends| Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Bangkok/Kanchanaburi

Enjoy a free morning in Thailand's bustling capital. Transfer to Kanchanaburi and visit the Thai-Burma Railway Museum and War Cemetery, before stopping by the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 3Kanchanaburi

Dip into the turquoise waters of the seven-tiered Erawan Falls with an included visit to Erawan National Park. Visit Tham Krasae Bridge, a historic wooden railway carved into the mountains. Travel back to Kanchanaburi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Kanchanaburi/Sukhothai

Begin the day with an early drive toward Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Siam. Visit the World Heritage listed Sukhothai Historical Park and bike through its impressive 13th century ruins.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Sukhothai/Chiang Mai

Travel to Chiang Mai and enjoy a free afternoon. Opt to visit Doi Suthep, one of the city's most famous and intricately designed Buddhist temples. Tonight, uncover the best spots to eat with your CEO on a street food crawl.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Chiang Mai

Take a full free day to relax or explore the countryside of northern Thailand. Then tonight is your Big Night Out!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Chiang Mai Celebration| Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Chiang Mai/Hanoi

Fly to Hanoi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Hanoi

Head out with your CEO for an orientation walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter. Enjoy the rest of the day free to explore.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Hanoi/Vinh

Travel to Ninh Binh, a city along the Red River Delta surrounded by towering karsts and winding rivers. Visit a local pagoda, then hop into a paddle boat for a guided tour through the area's stunning limestone caves and seasonal, peaceful rice paddies. Continue to Vinh.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Vinh/Phong Nha

Travel through Vietnam's stunning countryside to the mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. On arrival, opt to explore the town of Phong Nha by foot or by bike.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Phong Nha

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Phong Nha/Huế

En route to Hue, visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels, a complex underground tunnel system in the former Vietnamese DMZ. Take an orientation walk around Hue and enjoy a free evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Huế/Hoi An

Enjoy a free morning in Hue. Later, travel to the port city of Hoi An. Join your CEO on a walk toward the picturesque Old Town and spot Chinese assembly halls, historic homes, and well-preserved pagodas along the way.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Hoi An

Visit the G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles for an unforgettable cooking class. Enjoy a free afternoon before your Big Night Out with the group.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Oodles of Noodles| Your Big Night Out Moment Reminisce Riverside

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 15Hoi An

Enjoy a full free day to explore Hoi An's rich culture and heritage, or just chill out and hit the beach.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16Hoi An/Qui Nhon

Spend the next few days soaking in the best coastal scenery as we hop from one beach town to another. With an early start, travel to Qui Nhon, a tranquil beach town largely off the tourist radar. Enjoy epic seaside views and opt to try the regional cuisine.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Qui Nhon/Nha Trang

Travel to Nha Trang via the stunning passes of Cổ Mã and Deo Cả, with sweeping views of the coastline as you drive past secluded bays and lush, green valleys. Head out for an evening street food crawl.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Nha Trang Street Food Crawl

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 18Nha Trang/Mui Ne

Enjoy a free morning to explore Nha Trang's local shops and markets. Opt to hit the beach, or visit the local mud baths. Continue to Mui Ne, an off-the-beaten-track seaside retreat lined with palm trees and endless white sand.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 19Mui Ne

Enjoy a full free day to experience this little slice of coastal paradise. Opt to view the sunrise over towering sand dunes, visit the local seafood market, go sandboarding or kitesurfing, relax on the beach, or stop by a local fish sauce factory.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 20Mui Ne/Ho Chi Minh City

Travel to Ho Chi Minh City. Head out for an orientation walk with your CEO and get a feel for Vietnam's buzzing southern capital. Opt to visit the Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and handicrafts, before hitting one of the city's many rooftop bars.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Ho Chi Minh City

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An
  • Your Discover Moment: Hoi An
  • Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
  • Orientation walks in Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City
  • Visits to Thai/Burma Railway Centre, the Allied War Cemetery and the Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Erawan National Park visit
  • Bike ride in Sukhothai Historical Park
  • Chiang Mai Street food crawl
  • Paddle boat ride
  • DMZ and Vinh Moc Tunnels Visit
  • Nha Trang Street Food Crawl
  • Flight between Chiang Mai and Hanoi
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (18 nts), beach resort (2 nts).

Meals

20 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD205-270 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, plane, paddle boat, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour - From $25.00

Indulge your inner foodie with a street food tour through bustling Hanoi. Follow your guide through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local fare along the way. Mingle with city natives and experienced street food artists alike, as you taste a variety of Hanoi faves like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Stop at a streetside bar to savour a draught beer like Hanoians do. Cap off the tour at the Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee.

Hue Motorbike Tour - From $30.00

Grab a helmet, hop on a motorbike driven by your experienced local guide, and get ready for a crash course in authentic Viet culture. Spend the next four hours exploring the stalls of a local market, admiring the view of the Perfume River, learning to plough and make rice, creating your own incense sticks, and seeing the most iconic local sights. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Northern Thai Cooking Class - From $33.00

Channel your inner chef with a home-style Thai cooking class. Take a trip to the market with your teacher and learn about regional flavours as you pick out fresh ingredients. Head back to the cozy kitchen for a hands-on lesson in whipping up delicious local favourites like hot and sour soup, green curry, and sticky rice.

My Own Room - From $639.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

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.

Thailand & Vietnam: Mountains & Coastlines

| 21 days - Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City - from $1386 USD