13-Nights Classic Vietnam: Sapa to Ho Chi Minh - Classic from $1,849

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OFFER ID 1602120

Classic Vietnam: Sapa to Ho Chi Minh
Two weeks is all you need for the adventure of a lifetime in Vietnam. Kick things off with an immersive hiking experience in Sapa, guided by your expert CEO and hosted by the welcoming local community. Trek from village to village, dive into hands-on traditions like crafting and cooking, and truly connect with the culture. Cruise Halong Bay aboard a traditional junk boat for an unforgettable overnight stay, then head south to explore historic Hue on foot and savor the charm (and cuisine!) of picturesque Hoi An. Wrap it all up with a few vibrant days soaking in the energy of bustling Ho Chi Minh City. This is Vietnam at its most unforgettable.

Highlights
2-day Sa Pa trekking, Sin Chai Village and Red Dao ethnic village, Bamboo Paper Making, sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay, people-watch in hectic Ho Chi Minh City.

Accommodation
Hotels/Guesthouses (10 nts), sleeper train (2 nt), junk boat (1 nt).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg 12.

Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Sa Pa Cooking Demonstration, Sa Pá
Your Discover Moment: Hoi An. Sa Pa Cooking Demonstration. Sa Pa trekking. Lao Chai Village. Supan Village. Ta Van Village cultural visit. Traditional Wax Technique workshop. Sin Chai Village and Red Dao ethnic village. Bamboo Paper Making. Free time in Sa Pa town. Halong Bay caves entrance. Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hu?). Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.


13 nights from $1,849 per person

Itinerary

G Adventures: Classic Vietnam: Sapa to Ho Chi Minh

Day 1: Hanoi/Sa Pá
Welcome to Vietnam! Join your group this morning for a welcome meeting before driving to Sa Pa, the trekking capital of Southeast Asia! This evening, join your group for a cooking demonstration and dinner.


Day 2: Sa Pá
Today starts your epic trekking adventure through Sa Pa. Trek for about 10 km today with a chance to rest and eat lunch part way. We'll hike through rice terraces, through local communities and have a chance to understand the unique way of life in Sa Pa. In the afternoon, we'll learn traditional wax and dying techniques used by the local villagers at Hmong Batik House.


Day 3: Sa Pá
Start today with a visit to the Red Dao community in Sin Chai Village. We'll have a moment to admire this beautiful and unique community before starting today's trek. Have your cameras ready as we trek through this seemingly untouched landscape. After the trek, we'll drive to Nam Than Village for a hands-on bamboo paper making experience with the local community.


Day 4: Sa Pá
After breakfast, drive to Sa Pa Town where you will have the whole day at leisure to explore. Opt to enjoy the hot springs, get a massage, shop for souvenirs or visit the famous Fansipan Peak. This evening, catch an overnight train back to Hanoi.


Day 5: Sa Pá/Hanoi
Rise early this morning as the overnight train pulls into Hanoi. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Hanoi. Meet up in the evening for an optional dinner with your CEO.


Day 6: 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.
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.

Day 7: Ha Long/Hu?
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.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.

Day 8: Hu?
Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
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.Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Day 9: Hu?/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.
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.

Day 10: 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 11: Hoi An
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.


Day 12: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic 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.

Day 13: 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.
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.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Featured Destinations
Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Sapa
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Hoi An
Hue
Hanoi

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
13 Nights
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Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

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