Best of Vietnam

From the intensity of Ho Chi Minh City's streets to spectacular rice terraces, travel the length of Vietnam and savour its natural, cultural, and historical delights. Meet the Hmong people and other minority villagers on a hilltribe excursion and sail into the photographic possibilities of beautiful Halong Bay. With the services of a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget.

Day 1 Hanoi
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Hanoi/Lào Cai
Enjoy the water puppets show. Opt to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house, Hoa Lo Prison and the Temple of Literature. Overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 3 Lào Cai/Sa Pá
Arrive in Sapa. Hilltribe village visit at Ta Phin, trek and homestay. Traditional meals with a local family.

Day 4 Sa Pá
Hilltribe village visit, trek and homestay. Traditional meals with a local family.

Day 5 Sa Pá/Hanoi
Return to Sapa after breakfast with host family. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Day 6 Hanoi/Ha Long
Drive to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise on a junk boat which includes a seafood meal. Visit caves or an island lookout.

Day 7 Ha Long/Huế
Breakfast aboard our junk boat. Return to Hanoi for free time before an overnight train to Hue.

Day 8 Huế
Included tour of Tien Mu Pagoda and the Royal Tombs.

Day 9 Huế/Hoi An
Travel the scenic Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) on the way to Hoi An.

Day 10 Hoi An
Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Afterwards enjoy free time, options include a cooking class, shopping at the tailors, riverboat cruise, bike riding, beach time or My Son ruins.

Day 11 Hoi An
Use a full free day to explore more of this charming town.

Day 12 Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and opt to take a bike tour of the city, visit the Reunification Palace, Thien Hau, or the Giac Vien pagodas.

Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta visit, boat ride and visit to traditional candy factories. Enjoy a local homestay and dinner with a Vietnamese family.

Day 14 Mekong Delta/Ho Chi Minh City
Option to visit War Remnants Museum, Colonial Quarter, or Ben Thanh Market.

Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City
Depart at any time.