Arrive at any time and welcome to the pulsing Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon.
For your first night out, wander with your CEO and group through Pham Ngu Lao Street that’s popping with many bars and backpackers. Pick the best looking spot to get to know your fellow travellers and cheers to new adventures!
Accommodation:
- Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel (or similar).
Included Activities:
- Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Additional Notes: Most nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam. Please check with your travel agent or local Vietnamese Embassy regarding requirements.
Feel the pulse of Vietnam’s biggest city on a CEO-led orientation walk, with free time after to double back to your favourite spots. Shop 'til your heart's content, immerse yourself in local culture, or just wander the streets to take in the city's unique vibe. Tonight, catch up on sleep on an overnight train to Nha Trang.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 10:00 - 11:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
Additional Notes: During January/February, Tết (the Vietnamese Lunar New Year) sees millions of Vietnamese commute to be with their families and celebrate. While this is a fascinating time to travel through Vietnam, availability of transport may mean that we will replace the overnight train with an overnight bus.
You’ve arrived! Welcome to the eastern sea. Take this morning to explore local shops and markets, rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath, relax on the beach, or visit nearby historical sites before an evening street food crawl.
Accommodation:
- Bondi Backpackers Nhatrang (or similar).
Included Activities:
- Nha Trang Street Food Crawl
It’s not over yet. There’s more free time to explore Nha Trang today, so soak it all in. Then, hop on an overnight train to continue to Hoi An, stopping first in Da Nang for a short transfer.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)
Hoi An’s excited to meet you. See why on an orientation walk of the city before spending free time in the afternoon. Dig even deeper and choose between a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring old town. Tonight's the night for your big night out, grab a drink on our tab and reminisce about your favourite adventures so far. Then dance the night away!
From Danang, it is only a short drive to the picturesque port town of Hoi An. Once known as Faifo, it was an important trading town with strong south Chinese influence and connections.
Accommodation:
- Hoi An Paradise Hostel (or similar).
Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Da Nang to Hoi An 00:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
- Reminisce Riverside
Hoi An’s excited to meet you. See why on an orientation walk of the city before spending free time in the afternoon. Dig even deeper and choose between a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring old town. Tonight's the night for your big night out, grab a drink on our tab and reminisce about your favourite adventures so far. Then dance the night away!
From Danang, it is only a short drive to the picturesque port town of Hoi An. Once known as Faifo, it was an important trading town with strong south Chinese influence and connections.
Accommodation:
- Hoi An Paradise Hostel (or similar).
Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Da Nang to Hoi An 00:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
- Reminisce Riverside
Head north to the Imperial City of Huế. There’s lots to do here, with options to visit the indestructible Royal Citadel and tombs, cruise along Perfume River, or jump on a motorbike and ride around like the local people.
Pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time to include this speedy activity on your tour.
Accommodation:
- DMZ Hostel (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hue Motorbike Tour
Your second day in Huế comes with more free time to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, travel through Vietnam's stunning countryside to the green rocky mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
Accommodation:
- Sai Gon Phong Nha Hotel (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found. Then it’s an overnight train to Hanoi.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Caving in Phong Nha
Additional Notes: Pre-book the full-day Caving in Phong Nha adventure to explore the longest cave in Asia, Paradise Cave, with massive stalactites. Enjoy a sumptuous Vietnamese lunch, then boat to the turquoise beach of Phong Nha Cave.
Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found. Then it’s an overnight train to Hanoi.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Caving in Phong Nha
Additional Notes: Pre-book the full-day Caving in Phong Nha adventure to explore the longest cave in Asia, Paradise Cave, with massive stalactites. Enjoy a sumptuous Vietnamese lunch, then boat to the turquoise beach of Phong Nha Cave.
Feel like you've gone back in time with an orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Then stop for a drink at Bia Hoi Corner, a spot that serves bia hoi, a local beer made of rice and wheat — and costs a mere $0.25USD per glass!
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.
Accommodation:
- Bonne Nuit Hotel (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Old Quarter Orientation Walk
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Included Activities:
- Departure Day