Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • Hanoi

  Arrive at any time.

• Day 2 • Hanoi/Ha Long

  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.

• Day 3 • Ha Long/Huế

  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.

• Day 4 • Huế

  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.

• Day 5 • Huế/Hoi An

  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.

• Day 6 • Hoi An

  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.

• Day 7 • Hoi An

  Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.

• Day 8 • Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City

  Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city.

• Day 9 • Ho Chi Minh City

  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.

• Day 10 • Ho Chi Minh City

  Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and along jungle trails. Spend some time relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation. Go on a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner. Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe. Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter, or black caiman. Even if you don't spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.