Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak
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Small Group
Average
Rating
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Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak
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10 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Perfect for the active adventurer, this trip will have you hiking, biking, and paddling through the best of Vietnam. Kayak through Halong Bay’s towering limestone karsts, trek the Mai Chau area, and cycle through small towns for an authentic taste of Vietnam.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Mai Chau Homestay, Mai Châu
- Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour
- Escorted cycling trips
- Entrance to the Emperor's Tomb and Citadel
- Countryside hike
- Halong Bay overnight boat trip with seafood meals
- Sea-kayaking and cave visit
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt), homestay (1 nt).
- 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Hike, kayak, bicycle, private vehicle, train, plane, junk boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Kayak through limestone karsts in Halong Bay
- Walk among the hills of Mai Chau
- Cycle through unspoiled countryside
- Soak in the energy of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit the tailors and beaches in Hoi An
- Wander the vibrant streets of Hanoi
Trip Details
10 days
Hike, kayak, bicycle, private vehicle, train, plane, junk boat.
English
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
Budget
Active, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - A25 Hotel CMT8
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Hoi An
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start off on the back roads. Ride through rubber plantations and sleepy villages where residents tend rice fields. See where rice paper is made. Finish the ride at the Cu Chi Tunnels, extensive underground bases and an example of one of the greatest advantages the Viet Cong held over the Americans in the war.Activity - Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network of tunnels that the Viet Cong lived in to protect themselves from opposing forces during the Vietnam War. Try crawling through some of the tunnels (if you’re not claustrophobic). These tunnels stored ammunition, had underground hospitals, and served as a hidden base for attacking allied forces. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - TTC Hotel Premium Hoi An
Day 3: Hoi An
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a peaceful exploration of the villages around Hoi An led by your CEO. Cycle through rice paddies and along narrow country lanes, taking in scenes of daily life.Activity - Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Run by our G for Good partners, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively for G Adventures. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.Free_time - Use free time in this quaint town to explore any way you like.Accommodation - TTC Hotel Premium Hoi An
Day 4: Hoi An/Huế
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Use free time in this quaint town to explore any way you like.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Asia Hotel
Day 5: Huế/Hanoi
Set out on bicycles to discover Hue, visiting the former Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb. After spending the day cycling, head back to town before taking an overnight train to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Cycle through Hue and to landmarks like the Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb.Transport - There will be a 15-min transfer by private bus to the train. The sleeper trains in Vietnam are quite comfortable. Each cabin sleeps four people in two bunk beds. You will be able to lock the door from the inside. All bedding is provided. The train is air conditioned and has squat and Western-style toilets with a wash basin at the end of each compartment. Bags can be stored in the cabin and accessed at anytime. Food and drinks are available for purchase on board. This is not to everyone’s taste, so bringing your own is recommended.
Day 6: Hanoi/Mai Châu
Upon arrival in Hanoi, drive out into the nearby hills. Reach Mai Chau in the late morning and then take a hike around the area to visit some of the Thai minority people who call this valley home. Enjoy a home-cooked meal and sleep in a dormitory-style long house in traditional style.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Leave the city behind and travel up into the mountains north of Vietnam. Walk through villages and past rice paddies up into the hills. The hike is simple enough for anyone in good health, although the terrain can become slippery underfoot if the weather changes.Activity - Enjoy a homestay in Mai Chau – make new friends and learn all about local living. Reach Mai Chau in the late morning, and then hike around the area to visit some of the Thai minority people who call this valley home. With its green rice fields, punctuated by traditional brick kilns and surrounded by mountains, Mai Chau is yet another picture-perfect moment in the adventure of Vietnam. Enjoy a home-cooked meal during the evening, and sleep in a dormitory-style long house in traditional style. (The group will be provided with mattresses, mosquito nets, and blankets – the homestay is comfortable, but basic.)Accommodation - Mai Chau Homestay
Day 7: Mai Châu/Hanoi
In the morning, transfer back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, cross the river and take a ride around the quieter suburbs surrounding Hanoi. Return to town to spend the evening exploring the Old Quarter. Opt to attend a famous water puppets' performance and sample some of Hanoi's amazing eating venues.
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
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Distance cycled: 25km (15 mi)Activity - Take an orientation walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter, a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry. Each street is named after the trade practiced on that street for several generations; it's an interesting glimpse into the life of a Hanoian in one of the oldest parts of town. Need a rest? Stop at Bia Hoi corner and pull up a plastic stool. Drink the local brew with the locals and make new friends. Accommodation - Thien Thai Hotel
Day 8: Hanoi/Ha Long
Thousands of islands rise dramatically from the waters of Halong Bay and, to further their beauty, intricate cave systems naturally exist throughout these limestone karst formations. Our sailing junk will visit some of the islands and caves. Enjoy an evening drink on the deck beneath the stars.
The evening's accommodation is a special experience – sleeping on a boat surrounded by high limestone karsts.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Cruise through majestic Ha Long Bay on a traditional wooden junk boat. Enjoy your time afloat eating fresh seafood, and exploring Sung Sot cave. Spend a peaceful night anchored in the bay under the stars. On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.Activity - Travel the narrower channels of Halong Bay by kayak. See rock gardens, dark sea caves, lagoons and limestone karsts. On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.Accommodation - Halong Private Boat
Day 9: Ha Long/Hanoi
In the morning, enjoy one last view of the magnificent limestone islands.
Head back to dry land to embark on a private bus to Hanoi. In the afternoon, delve deeper into the site of Hanoi and opt to explore the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton).
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - La Sante Hotel
Day 10: Hanoi
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 $2549
Duration: 10 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Perfect for the active adventurer, this trip will have you hiking, biking, and paddling through the best of Vietnam. Kayak through Halong Bay’s towering limestone karsts, trek the Mai Chau area, and cycle through small towns for an authentic taste of Vietnam.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 10 May 2026
Customer Reviews
12/26/2023
If they are interested in this style of travel, the tour does a good job of meeting those expectations. However, there's some room for improvement.
12/26/2023
Well organized trip, great CEO and enjoyed the activities
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
12/26/2023
If they are interested in this style of travel, the tour does a good job of meeting those expectations. However, there's some room for improvement.
12/26/2023
Well organized trip, great CEO and enjoyed the activities
12/26/2023
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12/05/2023
Overall it was excellent and worthy of recommending. It was well organized and well planned throughout.
12/05/2023
Amazing company, amazing people and organization
12/05/2023
Amazing your guide who was on call 24*7, couldn't do enough for us always thinking about how to make best us of time, quality of accommodation met expectation and tours were organized well.
12/05/2023
Excellent experience, amazing organized guide who kept it fun and packed in the activities and experiences.
12/05/2023
I really loved this trip. It was really well organized, comfortable and exciting. The locations and experiences were well chosen, even down to the bus stops. But was an exceptional guide as well. Everything went really really well!
11/28/2023
It was my ninth trip with G Adventures and so far only one didn«t convince me. I love your style of travel!
11/28/2023
I've had an unbelievable experience in Vietnam Food, scenery, people CEO. All incredible
11/28/2023
It was an amazing travel experience- every detail was planned, the CEO knows the area and culture so well, no way I could replicate this on my own and appreciate stress free travel.
11/28/2023
I enjoyed the trip very much! It was very well organized, the selection of the places to visit were great (very beautiful/impressive places), we had a good (time) organization and an amazing group! It was pretty active, which was as it was said in the description, I was very grateful for that!
11/28/2023
For those who want to experience optimally planned and eventful moments in a short time, this is the ideal opportunity to get to know the country with nice people from all over the world
11/28/2023
It was a very well organized and planed trip with good hotels and great, varied activities to get to know the country. The Guide was very good.
11/07/2023
Our tour guide made everything fun and easy. it's also a hassle free way to see a lot of a country.
11/07/2023
Great tour Itinerary and the Host Jack was Outstanding
11/07/2023
An Excellent trip that was well planned out from Start to finish
11/07/2023
I really loved the smaller group size, we got a really personalized experience. I've never been on a tour before and I was a bit hesitant about doing it, but feel like we chose the right country and right tour to do. We were lucky to get such an awesome tour guide as well.
10/24/2023
I love the type of people G Adv attracts and the flexibility of the program.
10/24/2023
Had a very enjoyable tour of Vietnam, with an excellent CEO and got to see a lot of the country and experience the culture in a short amount of time.
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