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Vietnam: Historic Cities & Halong Bay Cruising

Name: Vietnam: Historic Cities & Halong Bay Cruising
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 891.65 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5

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Country:

Vietnam

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

5583

Operator:

G Adventures
Length:

12 days
Group size:

18 pax
Age:

18 to 39
Difficulty:
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- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Now's the time to explore Vietnam on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Savour your way through Nha Trang on a street food crawl, step into turquoise-coloured paradise in Ha Long Bay, and get some good stories to take back home in bustling Hanoi. With a mix of highlights and free reign to explore how you'd like, this is one introduction to Southeast Asia you won't ever forget.

Tour program

Day 1

Ho 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!

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends

Additional Notes: Most nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam. Please check with your travel agent or local Vietnamese Embassy regarding requirements.

Day 2

Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang (1B)

Feel the pulse of Vietnam’s biggest city on a CEO-led orientation walk, with free time after to double back to your favourite spots. Shop 'til your heart's content, immerse yourself in local culture, or just wander the streets to take in the city's unique vibe. Tonight, catch up on sleep on an overnight train to Nha Trang.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 10:00 - 11:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO

Additional Notes: During January/February, Tết (the Vietnamese Lunar New Year) sees millions of Vietnamese commute to be with their families and celebrate. While this is a fascinating time to travel through Vietnam, availability of transport may mean that we will replace the overnight train with an overnight bus.

Day 3

Nha Trang

You’ve arrived! Welcome to the eastern sea. Take this morning to explore local shops and markets, rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath, relax on the beach, or visit nearby historical sites before an evening street food crawl.

Included Activities:
- Nha Trang Street Food Crawl

Day 4

Nha Trang/Da Nang (1B)

It’s not over yet. There’s more free time to explore Nha Trang today, so soak it all in. Then, hop on an overnight train to continue to Hoi An, stopping first in Da Nang for a short transfer.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)

Day 5

Da Nang/Hoi An

Hoi An’s excited to meet you. See why on an orientation walk of the city before spending free time in the afternoon. Dig even deeper and choose between a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring old town. Tonight's the night for your big night out, to reminisce about your favourite adventures so far. Then dance the night away!
From Danang, it is only a short drive to the picturesque port town of Hoi An. Once known as Faifo, it was an important trading town with strong south Chinese influence and connections.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
- Reminisce Riverside

Day 6

Hoi An (1B, 1L)

Noodles might be fun to eat, but they’re even more fun to make. Find out how during a visit to G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles. The rest of the day is yours, so see what you can discover. Choose to visit the ancient ruins of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or cruise down the Thu Bon River.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Oodles of Noodles

Day 7

Hoi An/Huế (1B)

Head north to the Imperial City of Huế. There’s lots to do here, with options to visit the indestructible Royal Citadel and tombs, cruise along Perfume River, or jump on a motorbike and ride around like the local people.
Pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time to include this speedy activity on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hue Motorbike Tour

Day 8

Huế/Phong Nha (1B)

Your second day in Huế comes with more free time to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, travel through Vietnam's stunning countryside to the green rocky mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Day 9

Phong Nha/Hanoi (1B)

Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found. Then it’s an overnight train to Hanoi.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Caving in Phong Nha

Additional Notes: Pre-book the full-day Caving in Phong Nha adventure to explore the longest cave in Asia, Paradise Cave, with massive stalactites. Enjoy a sumptuous Vietnamese lunch, then boat to the turquoise beach of Phong Nha Cave.

Day 10

Hanoi/Ha Long (1B, 1L)

After arriving in Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam, take a private bus to the iconic Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave exploring. Be sure to charge your camera so you can grab a shot truly worth sharing!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Hạ Long Bay Junk Boat Trip

Day 11

Ha Long/Hanoi (1B)

Feel like you've gone back in time with an orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Then stop for a drink at Bia Hoi Corner, a spot that serves bia hoi, a local beer made of rice and wheat — and costs a mere $0.25USD per glass!
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Old Quarter Orientation Walk

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour

Day 12

Hanoi (1B)

Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Tour Details

accommodation

Simple hotel (twin-share) (2 nts), hostels (multi-share) (6 nts), sleeper trains (3 nts).

guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches

optional

Other activities and services not included

others

Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An. Street food crawl (Nha Trang). Halong Bay boat trip with lunch. Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Hanoi. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. 1. COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.

2. ACCOMMODATION
In some major cities in Vietnam, many hotel rooms do not have windows.Ho Chi Minh City
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cholon Visit
- Dam Sen Water Park Visit (4USD per person)
- Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour (10USD per person)
- Reunification Palace Visit (2USD per person)
- War Remnants Museum Visit (2USD per person)

Củ Chi
- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour (23-27USD per person)

Nha Trang
- Snorkelling
- Nha Trang Boat Tour and Snorkelling (29USD per person)
- Mud Bath Visit (20USD per person)

Hoi An
- Tailor Shops
- Cua Dai Beach
- Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour (6USD per person)
- Hoi An Bike and Boat Tour
- Thu Bon River Boat Trip (12USD per person)
- Hoi An Cooking Class (35USD per person)

Mỹ Sơn
- Mỹ Sơn Excursion (38USD per person)

Huế
- Imperial Citadel Tour (7USD per person)
- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Perfume River Cruise (10USD per person)
- Royal Tombs Entry (5USD per person)
- Cycling (10USD per person)
- Hue Motorbike Tour
- Hue City Tour

Phong Nha
- Caving in Phong Nha

Hạ Long Bay
- Kayaking (10USD per person)

Hanoi
- Hoan Kiem Lake Walk
- Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit
- Museum of Ethnology Visit (2USD per person)
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
- Army Museum (2USD per person)
- Vietnamese Women's Museum (1.50USD per person)
- Hoa Lo Prison Entry (1.50USD per person)
- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance (200000VND per person)
- Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) Visit
- Fine Arts Museum (2USD per person)

transport

Train, air-conditioned bus, walking, junk boat.

Good to know

Currency

VND

Dong

Vietnam

Plugs and adapters

Plug type G

Customer reviews

Overall

4.5

Itinerary

4.8

Guide

4.9

Transport

4.5

Accommodation

4.2

Food

4.1

Operator

4.7

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