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Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways

5.0Based on
22 days
22 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Relax in quaint Hoi An.

Cruise the blue waters of Halong Bay.

See Phong Nha's stunning underground river network.

Marvel at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Sample Vietnamese specialities on a street food crawl.

Explore limestone karsts in Vang Vieng

Itinerary

Dreaming of a Southeast Asia adventure with a twist? The "Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways" trip is a 22-day wildlife tour that sweeps you from the energy of Ho Chi Minh City to the bustle of Bangkok, via Luang Prabang, Hue, and a slew of vibrant stops. Designed for young, curious travelers, this itinerary blends nightlife in Nha Trang, riverside coffee in Laos, and the thrill of local markets. With a mix of guided exploration and the freedom to chart your own course, every day can be as relaxed or as lively as you want. Accommodation, transport, and meals are covered, leaving you free to dive into new cultures and friendships. The USP? This tour hands you the keys to Southeast Asia’s spirit, letting you experience each destination at your own pace.

day 1Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at any time and 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 to get to know your fellow travellers and cheers to new adventures!

Accomodation
Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel (or similar)
Included Activities
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends

day 2Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang

day 3Nha Trang

day 4Nha Trang/Da Nang

day 5Da Nang/Hoi An

day 6Hoi An

day 7Hoi An/Huế

day 8Huế/Phong Nha

day 9Phong Nha/Hanoi

day 10Hanoi/Ha Long

day 11Hạ Long Bay/Hanoi

day 12Hanoi/Vientiane

day 13Vientiane/Vang Vieng

day 14Vang Vieng

day 15Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang

day 16Luang Prabang

day 17Luang Prabang/Pak Beng

day 18Pak Beng/Chiang Khong

day 19Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai

day 20Chiang Mai/Bangkok

day 21Bangkok

day 22Bangkok

What's Included

Accommodation
Simple hotels (twin-share, 9 nts), hostels (multi-share, 7 nts), sleeper trains (4 nts), homestays (1 nts).
Meals
17 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD230-300 for meals not included.
Transport
Air-con bus, train, walking, songthaew, local boat, junk boat, plane.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 G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang PakbèngYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh CityYour Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha TrangYour Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi AnYour Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang ViengYour Discover Moment: Luang PrabangYour Discover Moment: Chiang MaiYour Big Night Out Moment: BangkokHalong Bay boat cruise with lunchSlow boat on the MekongGuided hike in Vang ViengOrientation walk, sunset visit to Wat Phousi, and waterfall excursion in Luang PrabangOrientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and HanoiTwo street food crawls in different citiesInternal flight

Customer Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews
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Kwanghyeon JVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Incredible destinations, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable experiences made this tour exceptional. However, what truly set it apart was our CEO guide, Apple. Her professionalism, extensive knowledge, organization, humor, and passion for her role enhanced every moment. She handled challenges fearlessly and, above all, ensured the safety of every traveler. I would highly recommend G Adventures to friends and family, and Apple as the guide. Thank you, Apple, for an amazing journey!

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Rosheen AVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Overall so pleased with the experience! The fast pace takes a couple of days to get used to. Thank you to everyone involved!

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Arra KVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Best trip with my sunshine family. I have always had the best time meeting the best people in these tours. The Vietnam group was amazing. And Laos would have been great too except for one traveler that gave everyone the heeby geebies. If it wasn’t for him the second part of the trip everyone would have been so much better for everyone and easier for the group to bond

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David MVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

A wonderful adventure and experience. Happy Jack made the trip really special for my partner and I. We had lots of great conversations about culture, the community and the history of each country. We created lots of wonderful memories that we will never forget!

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CharlotteVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Brilliant fast paced tour! Additional activities were incredible and worth paying extra for

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