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Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak

10 Days
From CAD $1,724 Was CAD $2,299

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Average

Rating

(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Perfect for the active adventurer, this trip will have you hiking, biking, and paddling through the best of Vietnam. Kayak through Halong Bay’s towering limestone karsts, trek the Mai Chau area, and cycle through small towns for an authentic taste of Vietnam. When you’re not pedalling or paddling, you'll visit the country's cultural highlights like the Cu Chi Tunnels and Emperor's Tomb, or overnight at a local family’s homestay. Whether by bike or on foot, this tour will keep you grounded in Vietnam's intriguing culture.

Highlights

Kayak through limestone karsts in Halong Bay
Walk among the hills of Mai Chau
Cycle through unspoiled countryside
Soak in the energy of Ho Chi Minh City
Visit the tailors and beaches in Hoi An
Wander the vibrant streets of Hanoi

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Trip Details

Product Code: 1665

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Hike, kayak, bicycle, private vehicle, train, plane, junk boat.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Active

Supplier Code: AVHB

Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Finishes: Hanoi, Vietnam

Duration: 10 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Mai Chau Homestay, Mai Châu
Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour
Escorted cycling trips
Entrance to the Emperor's Tomb and Citadel
Countryside hike
Halong Bay overnight boat trip with seafood meals
Sea-kayaking and cave visit
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt), homestay (1 nt).

9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

Hike, kayak, bicycle, private vehicle, train, plane, junk boat.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1724 (CAD $172 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - A25 Hotel CMT8

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Hoi An

Cycle to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided tour. Travel through the countryside and stop at local points of interest along the way. In the afternoon, fly to Hoi An via Danang.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start off on the back roads. Ride through rubber plantations and sleepy villages where residents tend rice fields. See where rice paper is made. Finish the ride at the Cu Chi Tunnels, extensive underground bases and an example of one of the greatest advantages the Viet Cong held over the Americans in the war.Activity - Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network of tunnels that the Viet Cong lived in to protect themselves from opposing forces during the Vietnam War. Try crawling through some of the tunnels (if you’re not claustrophobic). These tunnels stored ammunition, had underground hospitals, and served as a hidden base for attacking allied forces. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - De Vivre Hoi An Hotel

Day 3: Hoi An

Explore the villages around Hoi An by bike before enjoying a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project. Opt to relax on the beach, or visit the tailors in town.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a peaceful exploration of the villages around Hoi An led by your CEO. Cycle through rice paddies and along narrow country lanes, taking in scenes of daily life.Activity - Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Run by our G for Good partners, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively for G Adventures. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.Free_time - Use free time in this quaint town to explore any way you like.Accommodation - De Vivre Hoi An Hotel

Day 4: Hoi An/Huế

Drive the Hai Van Pass to the ancient capital of Hue.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Use free time in this quaint town to explore any way you like.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Asia Hotel

Day 5: Huế/Hanoi

See Hue by bike, including the Citadel and the tomb of Tu Duc. Take an overnight train to Hanoi.
Set out on bicycles to discover Hue, visiting the former Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb. After spending the day cycling, head back to town before taking an overnight train to Hanoi.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Cycle through Hue and to landmarks like the Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb.Transport - There will be a 15-min transfer by private bus to the train. The sleeper trains in Vietnam are quite comfortable. Each cabin sleeps four people in two bunk beds. You will be able to lock the door from the inside. All bedding is provided. The train is air conditioned and has squat and Western-style toilets with a wash basin at the end of each compartment. Bags can be stored in the cabin and accessed at anytime. Food and drinks are available for purchase on board. This is not to everyone’s taste, so bringing your own is recommended.

Day 6: Hanoi/Mai Châu

Transfer to Mai Chau, then continue out into the countryside. Hike the Mai Chau area and enjoy a homestay with local meals provided.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, drive out into the nearby hills. Reach Mai Chau in the late morning and then take a hike around the area to visit some of the Thai minority people who call this valley home. Enjoy a home-cooked meal and sleep in a dormitory-style long house in traditional style.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Leave the city behind and travel up into the mountains north of Vietnam. Walk through villages and past rice paddies up into the hills. The hike is simple enough for anyone in good health, although the terrain can become slippery underfoot if the weather changes.Activity - Enjoy a homestay in Mai Chau – make new friends and learn all about local living. Reach Mai Chau in the late morning, and then hike around the area to visit some of the Thai minority people who call this valley home. With its green rice fields, punctuated by traditional brick kilns and surrounded by mountains, Mai Chau is yet another picture-perfect moment in the adventure of Vietnam. Enjoy a home-cooked meal during the evening, and sleep in a dormitory-style long house in traditional style. (The group will be provided with mattresses, mosquito nets, and blankets – the homestay is comfortable, but basic.)Accommodation - Mai Chau Homestay

Day 7: Mai Châu/Hanoi

Return to Hanoi before cycling the outskirts of the city. In the evening, walk through the Old Quarter and take in the beautiful sites.
In the morning, transfer back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, cross the river and take a ride around the quieter suburbs surrounding Hanoi. Return to town to spend the evening exploring the Old Quarter. Opt to attend a famous water puppets' performance and sample some of Hanoi's amazing eating venues.

Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Distance cycled: 25km (15 mi)Activity - Take an orientation walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter, a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry. Each street is named after the trade practiced on that street for several generations; it's an interesting glimpse into the life of a Hanoian in one of the oldest parts of town. Need a rest? Stop at Bia Hoi corner and pull up a plastic stool. Drink the local brew with the locals and make new friends. Accommodation - Thien Thai Hotel

Day 8: Hanoi/Ha Long

Relax on a traditional junk boat cruise around Halong Bay and indulge in an included seafood lunch. This afternoon, explore Halong Bay by kayak for a different perspective.
Thousands of islands rise dramatically from the waters of Halong Bay and, to further their beauty, intricate cave systems naturally exist throughout these limestone karst formations. Our sailing junk will visit some of the islands and caves. Enjoy an evening drink on the deck beneath the stars.

The evening's accommodation is a special experience – sleeping on a boat surrounded by high limestone karsts.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Cruise through majestic Ha Long Bay on a traditional wooden junk boat. Enjoy your time afloat eating fresh seafood, and exploring Sung Sot cave. Spend a peaceful night anchored in the bay under the stars. On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.Activity - Travel the narrower channels of Halong Bay by kayak. See rock gardens, dark sea caves, lagoons and limestone karsts. On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.Accommodation - Halong Private Boat

Day 9: Ha Long/Hanoi

Marvel at the limestone karsts of Halong Bay. Return to Hanoi in the mid-afternoon for a final night out.
In the morning, enjoy one last view of the magnificent limestone islands.

Head back to dry land to embark on a private bus to Hanoi. In the afternoon, delve deeper into the site of Hanoi and opt to explore the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton).

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - La Sante Hotel

Day 10: Hanoi

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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Reviews

Kaitlin D. - Traveled, December 2023

If they are interested in this style of travel, the tour does a good job of meeting those expectations. However, there's some room for improvement.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023

Richard V. - Traveled, December 2023

Well organized trip, great CEO and enjoyed the activities

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023

Babette Sabine Erika J. - Traveled, December 2023

Having Adventures, learn about other cultures

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023

John L. - Traveled, November 2023

Overall it was excellent and worthy of recommending. It was well organized and well planned throughout.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023

Marissa G. - Traveled, November 2023

Amazing company, amazing people and organization

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023

Ronald S. - Traveled, November 2023

Amazing your guide who was on call 24*7, couldn't do enough for us always thinking about how to make best us of time, quality of accommodation met expectation and tours were organized well.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023

Suzanne H. - Traveled, November 2023

Excellent experience, amazing organized guide who kept it fun and packed in the activities and experiences.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023

Jennifer M. - Traveled, November 2023

I really loved this trip. It was really well organized, comfortable and exciting. The locations and experiences were well chosen, even down to the bus stops. But was an exceptional guide as well. Everything went really really well!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023

Martina B. - Traveled, November 2023

It was my ninth trip with G Adventures and so far only one didn«t convince me. I love your style of travel!