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Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to the Mekong

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12 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay.

Shop in romantic Hoi An.

Squeeze through the Cu Chi tunnels.

Experience local living in the Mekong River Delta.

Visit floating markets.

Itinerary

Discover the magic of Vietnam on this 12-day adventure packed with culture, cuisine, and connection. Begin with a serene sail on a traditional junk boat through Halong Bay’s limestone karsts, then head south to explore the vibrant streets of Hue and the charm of Hoi An. Roll up your sleeves and craft your own noodles alongside expert hosts at a local social enterprise. Continue to the bustling energy of Saigon and delve into the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta, where you’ll spend two unforgettable nights at a community guesthouse, learning from your welcoming local hosts and exploring the delta by boat and on foot. With plenty of adventure and just the right amount of downtime, this trip will leave you inspired and recharged.

day 1Hanoi

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.

Accomodation
Chalcedony Hotel (or similar)
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit Tour the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum built in the square where Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in 1945. Get in line to tour the grounds; queues of visitors come to pay their respects daily. , Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit , Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance

day 2Hanoi/Ha Long

day 3Ha Long/Huế

day 4Huế

day 5Huế/Hoi An

day 6Hoi An

day 7Hoi An

day 8Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City

day 9Ho Chi Minh City

day 10Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong River

day 11Mekong River

day 12Mekong River/Ho Chi Minh City

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), local guesthouse (2 nts).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD100-130 for meals not included.
Transport
Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, plane, cycling, walking, All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi AnYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: Hoi AnYour Local Living Moment: Cai Thia Mekong River Visit, Mekong DeltaFree time in HanoiHalong Bay caves entranceHalong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinnerThien Mu Pagoda VisitImperial Citadel and Royal TombsFree time in Hoi AnOodles of Noodles experienceCu Chi Tunnels guided tourFree time in Ho Chi Minh CityBen Tre Mekong River cycleCai Thia rice paper and cooking demonstrationPottery Brick Village cycleFree time in Mekong River DeltaCai Rang Floating MarketInternal flight

Customer Reviews

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Bobbie WVerified Traveler
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It was the perfect trip! I will highly recommend it to others - hopefully with Chris as the guide!

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Consuelo RVerified Traveler
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Excellent

A trip worth taking! This was my first trip with G Adventures and I will definitely be using them in the future. I would highly recommend G Adventures to friends for their great customer service and wonderful guides (Chris - YOU ROCK!). I have already shared that the MeKong Silt Ecolodge is a must stop! Thank you for the lasting memories and having made wonderful new friends!

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