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Vietnam: Historic Cities & Halong Bay Cruising
12 days, Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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From chaotic Ho Chi Minh City to charming Hoi An, the imperial capital of Hue, vibrant Hanoi, and the stunning natural beauty of Halong Bay, this trip has something for everyone. Journey up the coast in this jam-packed introduction to the country's highlights and nightlife with other travellers your own age — so you can be sure to get down with new friends that’ll keep up. Our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) will take you to the highlights on a shoestring and then let you loose so you can do what you really want.
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Trip Code: AVRV
Is this tour for me?
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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Itinerary
Day 1Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
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 and get to know your fellow travellers and cheers to new adventures.
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Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New FriendsDay 2Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang
Discover the energy of Vietnam's biggest city on a CEO-led orientation walk and continue exploring with free time. Overnight train to Nha Trang.
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BreakfastDay 3Nha Trang
Arrive in Nha Trang in the morning with plenty of time to explore local shops and markets, relax on the beach or visit nearby historical sites.
This evening, go on a street food crawl with the group and CEO to get to know more about the delicious local specialties.
Day 4Nha Trang/Da Nang
Free time in Nha Trang. Overnight train to Hoi An.
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BreakfastDay 5Da Nang/Hoi An
Get your bearings with an orientation walk before free time in the afternoon. Opt to take a cooking class, cycle to the beach, visit a tailor, or explore the old town.
Day 6Hoi An
Enjoy a noodle-making demonstration and local lunch at the G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles Project. Later, opt to take a cooking class, cycle to the beach, visit a tailor, or explore the old town with free time.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Hoi An/Huế
Continue the journey north to the city of Hue. Opt to visit the Royal Citadel and tombs, or take a cruise along the Perfume River.
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BreakfastDay 8Huế/Hanoi
Free time in Hue. Overnight train to Hanoi.
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BreakfastDay 9Hanoi/Ha Long
Visit Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave visit.
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LunchDay 10Ha Long/Hanoi
Relax and enjoy the scenery on the ride to Hanoi. Get to know the big city with an orientation walk through the Old Quarter. Opt to see Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoa Lo Prison, or shop in the Old Quarter.
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BreakfastDay 11Hanoi
Free time to continue exploring Hanoi.
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BreakfastDay 12Hanoi
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 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
- Street food crawl (Hoi An)
- 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
Accommodations
Simple hotel (twin-share) (1 nts), hostels (multi-share) (7 nts), sleeper trains (3 nts).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Allow USD125-165 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, local bus, air-conditioned bus, walking, boat.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.