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Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak
10 days, Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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Perfect for the active adventurer, this trip will have you hiking, biking, and paddling through the best of Vietnam. Kayak through Halong Bay’s towering limestone karsts, trek the Mai Chau area, and cycle through small towns for an authentic taste of Vietnam. When you’re not pedalling or paddling, you'll visit the country's cultural highlights like the Cu Chi Tunnels and Emperor's Tomb, or overnight at a local family’s homestay. Whether by bike or on foot, this tour will keep you grounded in Vietnam's intriguing culture.
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Trip Code: AVHB
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Travel Style: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Ho Chi Minh City/Hoi An
Cycle to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided tour. Enjoy an included village tour with rice paper-making and paper lamp demonstrations. In the afternoon, fly to Hoi An via Danang.
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BreakfastDay 3Hoi An
Explore the villages around Hoi An by bike before enjoying a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Opt to visit the My Son ruins, relax on the beach, or visit the tailors in town.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Hoi An/Huế
Drive the Hai Van Pass to the ancient capital of Hue.
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BreakfastDay 5Huế/Hanoi
See Hue by bike, including the Citadel and the tomb of Tu Duc. Take an overnight train to Hanoi.
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BreakfastDay 6Hanoi/Mai Châu
Transfer to Mai Chau, then continue out into the countryside. Trek the Mai Chau area and enjoy a homestay with local meals provided.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Mai Châu/Hanoi
Return to Hanoi before cycling the outskirts of the city. In the evening, walk through the Old Quarter and take in the beautiful sites.
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BreakfastDay 8Hanoi/Ha Long
Relax on a traditional junk boat cruise around Halong Bay and indulge in an included seafood lunch. In the afternoon, explore the surrounding caves.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Ha Long/Hanoi
Marvel at the limestone karsts of Halong Bay on an included morning kayak. Return to Hanoi in the mid-afternoon for a final night out.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Hanoi
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 Local Living Moment: Mai Chau Homestay, Mai Châu
- Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Escorted cycling trips
- Entrance to the Emperor's Tomb and Citadel (Hue)
- Countryside hike (Mai Chau)
- Halong Bay overnight boat trip with seafood meals
- Sea-kayaking and cave visit
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt), homestay (1 nt).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD85-110 for meals not included.
Transportation
Hike, kayak, bicycle, bus, train, plane, junk boat.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $279.00
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.
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.