Vietnam: Roadtrip Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

What's Included

• Accommodation
  Hotels (12 nts), beach resort (2 nts).

• Meals
  14 breakfasts, 1 lunch

• G for Good Moment

  Experience the Oodles of Noodles project in Hoi An, supporting local communities.

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group for an introductory session.

• First Night Out Moment

  Connect with new friends on your first night out.

• Big Night Out Moment

  Enjoy a night out at Reminisce Riverside in Hoi An.

• Discover Moment

  Explore the city of Hoi An.

• Orientation Walks

  Guided orientation walks in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City.

• Paddle Boat Ride

  Enjoy a paddle boat ride in Ninh Bình.

• DMZ and Vinh Moc Tunnels Visit

  Visit the DMZ and explore the Vinh Moc Tunnels.

• Street Food Crawl

  Participate in a street food crawl in Nha Trang.

• Transport

  Travel by private vehicle, paddle boat, and walking.

What's Not Included

• International Travel

  International flights to and from Vietnam are not included.

• Tipping and Gratuities

  Tipping and gratuities are not included in the tour price.

• Entrance Fee to Hoi An's Old Town

  Entrance fee to Hoi An's Old Town is not included.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in hotels for 12 nights and unwind at a beach resort for 2 nights during your Vietnam adventure.

Transport

Private vehicle, paddle boat, walking.

Meals Included

14 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Group Size

Max 18, Avg 14.

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price. ...more ...less

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.



Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. While trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients.



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Mode of Transport

Travel through Vietnam in style with private vehicles, paddle boats, and walking tours, ensuring a seamless and scenic journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

Local Dress

In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples, mosques or other holy sites. ...more ...less

Important Notes

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. ...more ...less

Group Leader

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds. ...more ...less

About Accommodation

A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used on this trip. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guest houses in stunning locations - rooms are small and simple.

What to Take

What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 minutes with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you. ...more ...less

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip. ...more ...less