Classic Vietnam: Sapa to the Mekong

What's Included

• G for Good Moment

  Experience the Oodles of Noodles project in Hoi An.

• 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 and historical sites of Hoi An.

• Local Living Moment

  Visit Cai Thia in the Mekong Delta to experience local life.

• Sa Pa Cooking Demonstration

  Join a 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 culture of Ta Van Village.

• Traditional Wax Technique Workshop

  Learn traditional wax techniques at a workshop.

• Sin Chai Village and Red Dao Ethnic Village

  Visit Sin Chai Village and the Red Dao ethnic village.

• Bamboo Paper Making

  Participate in a bamboo paper making experience.

• Free Time in Sa Pa Town

  Enjoy free time to explore Sa Pa town.

• Free Time in Hanoi

  Explore Hanoi at your leisure.

• Halong Bay Caves Entrance

  Visit the caves in Halong Bay.

• Halong Bay Boat Cruise

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

• Thien Mu Pagoda Visit

  Visit the historic Thien Mu Pagoda.

• Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs

  Tour the Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs.

• Free Time in Hoi An

  Enjoy free time to explore Hoi An.

• Oodles of Noodles Cooking Experience

  Participate in a noodle cooking class in Hoi An.

• Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour

  Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels.

• Free Time in Ho Chi Minh City

  Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure.

• Ben Tre Mekong River Cycle

  Cycle along the waterways in the Ben Tre region of the Mekong River.

• Cai Thia Rice Paper and Cooking Demonstration

  Learn to make rice paper and cook local dishes in Cai Thia.

• Pottery Brick Village Cycle

  Cycle through the Pottery Brick Village, known as the Red Kingdom.

• Free Time in Mekong River Delta

  Enjoy free time to explore the Mekong River Delta.

• Cai Rang Floating Market

  Visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, a unique part of life on the Mekong River.

• Internal Flight

  Includes an internal flight during the tour.

• All Transport

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

What's Not Included

• Meals Not Included

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

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as drinks, shopping, and tipping are not included.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities and excursions are not included in the tour price.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel through Vietnam using a mix of train, air-conditioned bus, boat, and plane, ensuring a comfortable and diverse journey across the country.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations including 10 nights in hotels, 2 nights on a sleeper train in multishare, 1 night on a traditional junk boat, and 2 nights in a local guesthouse.

Meals Included

13 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 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 solo 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 solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.