Vietnam
Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City - with G Adventures
Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Hoi Chi Minh City
Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals. From vibrant Hanoi, the natural beauty of Halong Bay, the atmospheric imperial capital of Huế, and the charms of Hoi An to the modern day life of Saigon, experience the energy of Vietnam in 10 jam-packed days. An experienced Chief Experience Officer will lead you to must-see highlights with time in between to do your own thing.
Deal Includes:
- Return Economy class airfares flying Singapore Airlines from Auckland to Vietnam via Singapore
- 9 nights accommodation, hotels - 7 nights, sleeper train - 1 night, junk boat - 1 night
- Meals as specified (drinks are not included)
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Local guides
- Transportation: Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, plane
- Halong Bay caves entrance
- Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs tour
- Oodles of Noodles experience
- Flights in Economy Class from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi Tunnels guided tour
Travel Dates & Pricing
- Based on Set departure date of 04 Jun 26: from $3109 per person
- Ask us about other travel dates!
Itinerary
Arrive at any time.
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.
(B, L, D)
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.
(B,L)
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.
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.
(B)
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.
(B, L)
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
(B)
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.
(B)
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.
(B)
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
(B)
B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner
Terms & Conditions
Valid for new bookings until 4pm on 27 Feb 26 • Prices are correct as at 02 Feb 26 • Prices are thereafter subject to change without notice until time of confirmation • Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability • Full payment is required at time of booking.• Package pricing is based on return Economy Class airfares flying Singapore Airlines from Auckland into Hanoi and departing from Ho Chi Minh City. Flights go via Singapore in both directions. If additional accommodation is required due to flight schedules this is at customers own expense • Advertised prices are per person, based on sharing a room with same-gender traveller on the tour. My Own Room opition is subject to availability and an additional cost. Pricing is based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply • Amendment and cancellation fees apply • Packages are subject to availability. Airfares are non-refundable, non-transferable and name changes are not permitted. • Product is supplied by reputable suppliers with their own terms and conditions • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. Hot Code: CMPSQ0202