Classic Vietnam: Sapa to Ho Chi Minh

What's Included

• G for Good Moment

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

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group at the start of the tour.

• Foodie Moment

  Participate in a Sa Pa Cooking Demonstration.

• Discover Moment

  Explore the cultural highlights of Hoi An.

• Sa Pa Cooking Demonstration

  Join a hands-on cooking demonstration in Sa Pa.

• Sa Pa Trekking

  Enjoy a 2-day trekking experience in Sa Pa.

• Lao Chai Village

  Visit the picturesque Lao Chai Village.

• Supan Village

  Explore the cultural richness of Supan Village.

• Ta Van Village Cultural Visit

  Experience the unique culture of Ta Van Village.

• Traditional Wax Technique Workshop

  Learn traditional wax techniques at Muong Hoa Batik House.

• Sin Chai Village and Red Dao Ethnic Village

  Visit the Red Dao community in Sin Chai Village.

• Bamboo Paper Making

  Participate in a bamboo paper making experience in Nam Than Village.

• Free Time in Sa Pa Town

  Enjoy leisure time to explore Sa Pa Town.

• All Transport Between Destinations

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.

• Halong Bay Caves Entrance

  Entrance to the caves in Halong Bay is included.

• Halong Bay Boat Cruise

  Sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay with seafood lunch and dinner.

• Imperial Citadel and Tomb Entrance

  Entrance to the Imperial Citadel and Tomb in Hu? is included.

• Cu Chi Tunnels Entrance and Tour

  Guided tour and entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

• Internal Flight

  An internal flight is included in the itinerary.

What's Not Included

• Meals Not Included

  Meals are generally not included when there is a choice of eating options.
  
  

• Personal Spending

  Personal spending such as drinks, shopping, and tipping is not included.
  
  

• Single Supplement

  Single travellers may need to pay a single supplement on some itineraries.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel through Vietnam using a variety of transport modes including train, air-conditioned bus, boat, plane, walking, and overnight train for a comprehensive and diverse journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in hotels for 10 nights, experience the unique charm of a sleeper train for 2 nights, and relax on a traditional junk boat for 1 night.

Meals Included

12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

Group Size

Max 16, Avg 12.

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

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.

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. 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. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. While trekking in remote regions food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

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.

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.

Solo Travellers

We believe single 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 single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.