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Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City - Teenage Adventure
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Duration
10 days
Countries
Vietnam
Activity
easy
Group size
Max 15
The adventure
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 Hue 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 CEO will lead you to must-see highlights but allow plenty of time for you to do your own thing.
Arrive at any time.
Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat, and visit a cave and island lookout. Have a seafood lunch and dinner.
Transfer back to Hanoi to catch an overnight train to Hue.
Guided tour of Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb, and Tien Mu Pagoda. Optional countryside motorbike tour.
Drive the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) to Hoi An.
Spend 2 full days exploring all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach, get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town or visit one of the local G Adventures-supported projects bringing employment to the city.
Spend 2 full days exploring all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach, get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town or visit one of the local G Adventures-supported projects bringing employment to the city.
Fly from Da Nang (Hoi An) to Ho Chi Minh City.
Guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels. Option to visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market or take a cyclo tour of the colonial district.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
10 days
Route
Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City
Countries
Vietnam
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Cycling, Family, Rail Journeys, Sailing & Marine
Group size
Max 15
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Vietnam
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10-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive in bustling Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. As passengers will be arriving at various times today, there are no planned activities. At the welcome meeting, the CEO will ask to see your travel insurance, double check your Vietnam visa, and complete some other paper work. Please note that most nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam. Please double check this with your travel agent or local Vietnamese Embassy.
Arrive in bustling Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. As passengers will be arriving at various times today, there are no planned activities. At the welcome meeting, the CEO will ask to see your travel insurance, double check your Vietnam visa, and complete some other paper work. Please note that most nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam. Please double check this with your travel agent or local Vietnamese Embassy.
Day 2Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise…
Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat, and visit a cave and island lookout. Have a seafood lunch and dinner.
Day 3Transfer back to Hanoi to catch an overnight train to HueAfter an early lunch on board the boat, head back to Hanoi. Enjoy some last minute shopping, before boarding a sleeper train to Hue.
HanoiAfter an early lunch on board the boat, head back to Hanoi. Enjoy some last minute shopping, before boarding a sleeper train to Hue.
Day 4Guided tour of Imperial CitadelArrive early on Day 4 into Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. After checking in to the hotel, start the day with a visit to the wonderful Tien Mu Pagoda. Then visit a tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. Afterwards, choose to enjoy a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery. There is also an option to head out by bike to explore the local countryside. In the evening, take the chance to 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). Yum!
Arrive early on Day 4 into Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. After checking in to the hotel, start the day with a visit to the wonderful Tien Mu Pagoda. Then visit a tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. Afterwards, choose to enjoy a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery. There is also an option to head out by bike to explore the local countryside. In the evening, take the chance to 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). Yum!
Day 5Drive the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) to Hoi AnIn the morning, start the day touring the wonderful ruins of the Imperial Citadel, from where the whole of Vietnam was once ruled. In the late morning, begin the drive to Hoi An. After crossing over the Hai Van Pass, with fantastic views in all directions, stop at Lang Co beach, arriving in Hoi An in the afternoon for a 3-night stay.
In the morning, start the day touring the wonderful ruins of the Imperial Citadel, from where the whole of Vietnam was once ruled. In the late morning, begin the drive to Hoi An. After crossing over the Hai Van Pass, with fantastic views in all directions, stop at Lang Co beach, arriving in Hoi An in the afternoon for a 3-night stay.
Day 6Spend 2 full days exploring all Hoi…
Spend 2 full days exploring all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach, get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town or visit one of the local G Adventures-supported projects bringing employment to the city.
Day 7Spend 2 full days exploring all Hoi…
Spend 2 full days exploring all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach, get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town or visit one of the local G Adventures-supported projects bringing employment to the city.
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