when's the best time of year to do this trip?

The best time will be between January and April. This falls within their dry season, with cool temperatures in the North (50F–68F), mild conditions in the Center (64F–77F), and hot, sunny days in the South (70F–90F). It is the driest months, ideal for exploring, though the North requires layers and the South is best for beaches.

Is a visit to Ha Long Bay included in this trip?

A visit to Ha Long Bay is not included in the tour however on day 2 and 3 you have a free days in Hanoi and have the option to book a 'Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Trip'. This is booked while on tour and your CEO (tour leader) will help you arrange this. While the activity is not included in the tour price it can be part of the tour if you add it!

we are a small group from romania and we are interested in this tour, the only concern is that we are not vaccinated, would that be a problem ? can we travel with PCR test ?

We currently require all passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to join our tours. We anticipate this will change in the future, but do not have a timeframe yet so keep an eye out for any updates.

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Ultimate Vietnam: Big Cities, Beaches & The Best Views Ever

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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Intense tour as advertised - you will see many things in short time, from culture, street food, over temples, local life to nature, beaches and big cities.
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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
Bicycle: Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 24
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi
Meals
Dinner (Street food dinner in Hanoi's old quarter)
Accommodation
Hostel (Nexy Hostel)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Hanoi Cyclo Tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi independently before the 17:00 welcome meeting
Landmarks
Hanoi Old Town
Day 2
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Koto Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hostel (Nexy Hostel)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Koto Restaurant
- Bia Hoi Corner and Microbrewery Crawl
Optional Activities
- Full day Hanoi city tour
- Cooking class
- Full day Halong Bay excursion
Landmarks
Koto Restaurant
Bia Hoi Corner
Day 3
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour including street food samples and egg coffee at Hanoi Food Culture restaurant)
Accommodation
Hostel (Nexy Hostel)
Included Activities
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hanoi's food, adventure, culture, or relaxation options
Landmarks
Hanoi Food Culture Restaurant
Hanoi Old Town
Day 4
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Home-stay (Trang An River View Homestay), Hostel (Tam Coc Backpack Chill Hostel)
Included Activities
- Tam Chuc Pagoda Tour
Optional Activities
- Relax at hostel
- Rent bike to explore countryside
Landmarks
Tam Chuc Pagoda
Ninh Binh Limestone Landscape
Day 5
Ninh Binh
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Temple-hopping
- Biking through countryside
- Hiking through rice fields
- Trek to Hang Mua Peak
- Boat tour of Trang An Grottoes
Landmarks
Hang Mua Peak
Trang An Grottoes
Day 6
Dong Hoi to Phong Nha
Meals
Breakfast (Traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi at Dong Hoi fish market)
Accommodation
Hostel (Central Backpacker Hostel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Dong Hoi Wet/Fish Market
- Dong Hoi Cycling Tour
Landmarks
Dong Hoi Fish Market
Day 7
Phong Nha
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Central Backpacker Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Caving in Phong Nha
- Hiking excursions
- Biking excursions
- Evening bar crawl
Landmarks
Phong Nha Cave System
Day 8
Phong Nha to Hue
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Amy Hostel)
Included Activities
- Vinh Moc Tunnels Visit
Optional Activities
- Hue Motorbike Tour
- Historic Citadel visit
- Royal tombs exploration
- Relax at hostel
- Riverside bar lounging
Landmarks
Vinh Moc Tunnels
Day 9
Hue to Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local lunch at Lang Co Beach)
Accommodation
Hostel (Hostelworld Bed Station Hostel & Pool Bar Hoi An), Hostel (Dolphin Hostel Hoi An)
Included Activities
- An Bang Cemetary Visit
- Lang Co Beach Visit
- Hai Van Pass Visit
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Hai Van Pass
An Bang Cemetery
Lang Co Beach
Da Nang Bay
Marble Mountain Pagoda
Hoi An Old Town
Day 10
Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of the stylish restaurants in Hoi An ancient town with local favorites)
Accommodation
Hostel (Hostelworld Bed Station Hostel & Pool Bar Hoi An), Hostel (Dolphin Hostel Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Dinner in Hoi An ancient town
Optional Activities
- Explore old town by bike
- Explore old town by boat
- My Son excursion
- Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills excursion
Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
My Son
Golden Bridge
Ba Na Hills
Day 11
Hoi An to Qui Nhon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of your creations from the Oodles of Noodles cooking class)
Included Activities
- Oodles of Noodles
Optional Activities
- Get fitted for custom suit
- Learn Vietnamese lantern making
- Relax at riverside bars and cafes
Landmarks
Oodles of Noodles
Day 12
Qui Nhon
Meals
Breakfast (Local breakfast at Eoi Gio), Dinner (Dinner at one of Qui Nhon's best seafood restaurants featuring local favourites like Bun thit nuong, Banh Xeo, and banh beo chen)
Accommodation
Hostel (5 Elements Hostel, Qui Nhon)
Included Activities
- Thap Doi Tower Ruins Visit
- Eoi Gio Coastal Walk
- Ky Co Beach Visit
Landmarks
Thap Doi
Eoi Gio
Ky Co Beach
Day 13
Qui Nhon to Nha Trang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Bondi Backpackers Nha Trang)
Included Activities
- Ganh Da Dia Visit
- Mud Bath Visit
Optional Activities
- Nightclubs and beach bars in Nha Trang
Landmarks
Gành Đá Dỉa
Day 14
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming and relaxation
- Promenade shopping and dining
- Waterpark visit
- Boat snorkeling tour
Landmarks
Nha Trang Beach
Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast (Pho, HCMC's most famous dish)
Accommodation
Hotel (Phan Anh Backpacker)
Included Activities
- Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour
- Ben Thanh Market
- Ho Chi Minh City Karaoke Night
Optional Activities
- Cyclo tour
- Motorbike tour
- Cu Chi tunnels visit
Landmarks
Ben Thanh Market
Reunification Palace
French Quarter, Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Continue to Mekong Delta and Cambodia

Landmarks
Hanoi Old Town

Landmarks
Koto Restaurant
Bia Hoi Corner

Landmarks
Hanoi Food Culture Restaurant
Hanoi Old Town

Landmarks
Tam Chuc Pagoda
Ninh Binh Limestone Landscape

Landmarks
Hang Mua Peak
Trang An Grottoes

Landmarks
Dong Hoi Fish Market

Landmarks
Phong Nha Cave System

Landmarks
Vinh Moc Tunnels

Landmarks
Hai Van Pass
An Bang Cemetery
Lang Co Beach
Da Nang Bay
Marble Mountain Pagoda
Hoi An Old Town

Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
My Son
Golden Bridge
Ba Na Hills

Landmarks
Oodles of Noodles

Landmarks
Thap Doi
Eoi Gio
Ky Co Beach

Landmarks
Gành Đá Dỉa

Landmarks
Nha Trang Beach

Landmarks
Ben Thanh Market
Reunification Palace
French Quarter, Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels

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Nexy Hostel
Hostel
Days 1, 2, 3
Trang An River View Homestay
Home-stay
day 4
Tam Coc Backpack Chill Hostel
Hostel
day 4
Central Backpacker Hostel
Hostel
Days 6, 7
Amy Hostel
Hostel
day 8
Hostelworld Bed Station Hostel & Pool Bar Hoi An
Hostel
Days 9, 10
Dolphin Hostel Hoi An
Hostel
Days 9, 10
5 Elements Hostel, Qui Nhon
Hostel
day 12
Bondi Backpackers Nha Trang
Hotel
day 13
Phan Anh Backpacker
Hotel
day 15

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5.0
Accommodation
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Max
February 12th, 2025
Thanks to the great CEO and lovely travel group the 16 days in Vietnam made it an exciting experience. Personally, i...
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October 28th, 2025
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October 22nd, 2025
It was a really good experience, with being able to explore culture and history and making new friends! It was really...
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October 27th, 2025
The time of my life. Every single person I met on this journey made it memorable. It's impossible for me to describe...
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Francesca
October 21st, 2025
An incredible trip to a beautiful location with a fantastic CEO where you meet great people and create friends for life.
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October 20th, 2025
I will recommend it!
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Sophie
August 12th, 2025
It was so much fun, the CEO made us feel like one family and I would definitely do another G Adventures tour
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May 28th, 2025
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May 28th, 2024
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February 18th, 2024
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Nicola
Asked on February 1st, 2026
when's the best time of year to do this trip?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  The best time will be between January and April. This falls within their dry season, with cool temperatures in the North (50F–68F), mild conditions in the Center (64F–77F), and hot, sunny days in the South (70F–90F). It is the driest months, ideal for exploring, though the North requires layers and the South is best for beaches.
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  Nicola
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  What would December be like in terms of the weather?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  December in Vietnam features diverse climates: Northern regions are cool to cold (50°F–68°F), Central areas are mild and often rainy (68°F–77°F), and Southern Vietnam is warm, dry, and sunny (77°F–90°F). It is a peak season with pleasant, dry conditions in the south.
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Colin
Asked on November 25th, 2024
Is a visit to Ha Long Bay included in this trip?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  A visit to Ha Long Bay is not included in the tour however on day 2 and 3 you have a free days in Hanoi and have the option to book a 'Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Trip'. This is booked while on tour and your CEO (tour leader) will help you arrange this. While the activity is not included in the tour price it can be part of the tour if you add it!
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Jeffrey
Asked on October 4th, 2022
we are a small group from romania and we are interested in this tour, the only concern is that we are not vaccinated, would that be a problem ? can we travel with PCR test ?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2022
  We currently require all passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to join our tours. We anticipate this will change in the future, but do not have a timeframe yet so keep an eye out for any updates.

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- Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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- Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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