Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
From AUD $1296 Was AUD $1729
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
10 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals.
Highlights
- Experience bustling Hanoi
- Sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay
- Shop in romantic Hoi An
- Squeeze through the Cu Chi tunnels
- Sip Vietnamese iced coffee
- People-watch in hectic Ho Chi Minh City
Trip Details
10 days
Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, plane.
English
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi
There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.
Day 2: Hanoi/Ha Long
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.
Day 3: Ha Long/Huế
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.
Day 4: Huế
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.
Day 5: Huế/Hoi An
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.
Day 6: Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh 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.
Day 9: 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.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1729
Duration: 10 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 16 May 2026
Customer Reviews
12/31/2023
Variety of destinations, tour guide
12/31/2023
Takes the hassle out of Travel
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/31/2023
Variety of destinations, tour guide
12/31/2023
Takes the hassle out of Travel
12/31/2023
I could not fault the experience at all. From my initial communications with G Adventures to the last day Dang calling a taxi for us back to Hanoi. Every bit was wonderful and thoughtful
12/30/2023
Good service and good value
12/30/2023
Good itinerary
12/29/2023
The tour was great, and I really loved and enjoyed it! Nevertheless I would see some points, which could be improved by the time spent in different cities.
12/29/2023
The trip covers all the major site in Vietnam allowing freedom to explore alone or in the group. Like the different transportation method, and experience
12/28/2023
I didn't enjoy the experiences as much as the first G Adventures tour I did hence not sure I will do another 1
12/28/2023
This tour was good and we loved every second but I feel there could have been more information given to us around each city
12/27/2023
Brilliant CEO, great itinerary, well organized, high standard of accommodation.
12/26/2023
Good balance of travel, experiences and free time in the itinerary.
12/26/2023
This was so easy to book, and conveniently started everyday of the year!
12/24/2023
Chenda Sor was an amazing CEO and it was all perfectly organize/explain. I think the whole group had an amazing time.
12/24/2023
I travelled with my young son and felt that G Adventures provided a structured series of events to help us maximize the time we had on our trip in seeing various attractions. You took the guesswork out of it.
12/23/2023
It is such a brilliant way to travel and we loved the layout and everywhere we stayed
12/23/2023
Nothing negative to say, only praise.
12/23/2023
Well organized action packed trip with huge amounts of knowledge and consideration put into every part of the trip. Our tour guide (CEO) was beyond helpful to ensure we had the best experience.
12/22/2023
The quality of trip was excellent Our tour guide made sure everyone was looked after and attended too The transport was not an issue Everything was planed in an orderly fashion
12/22/2023
As the result of my own experience in Vietnam
12/22/2023
Informative local guide, see/visit a lot of places. Lots of great planned and option activities.
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