Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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.Included Activities:- Meet Your CEO and GroupAdditional Notes:Please note, if you would like to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum it is only open from 7:30 - 10:30 AM and closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.Meals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch- DinnerTransport:- Shared Van 04:00 Hr(s)- Junk BoatIncluded Activities:- Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.Meals Included:- Breakfast- LunchTransport:- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)- Overnight Train (beds) 13:00 - 14:00 Hr(s)Optional Extras to chose from:- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour

Pull into Hue early in the morning and dive right into the city, starting with a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. The rest of the day, you are free to explore the city how you'd like.Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam's former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.While in the city, 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). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.Included Activities:- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit- Imperial Citadel Tour- Royal Tombs VisitOptional Extras to chose from:- Hue Motorbike Tour

Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.Meals Included:- Breakfast- LunchIncluded Activities:- Oodles of Noodles

Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.Meals Included:- Breakfast

Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city.Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country's commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Plane 01:30 Hr(s)

Enjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.With some free time in the city, opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum.Meals Included:- BreakfastIncluded Activities:- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour

Depart at any time.Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.Meals Included:- Breakfast