Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak

Day 1  Ho Chi Minh City    
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and make your way to your hotel, where you'll meet your tour leader and fellow travellers.

Day 2  Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An    
Cycle to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided tour. Enjoy an included village tour and then fly to Hoi An via Danang.                

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.                

Day 4  Hoi An to Hue            
Drive the Hai Van Pass to the ancient capital of Hue.            

Day 5  Hue 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.        

Day 6  Hanoi to Mai Chau        
Upon arrival in Hanoi, drive out into the nearby hills. Reach Mai Chau in the late morning. and then take a trek 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 traditional dormitory-style long house.                

Day 7  Mai Chau to Hanoi        
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.                

Day 8  Hanoi to Ha Long  
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.            

Day 9  Ha Long to Hanoi    
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.

Day  10 Hanoi      
Depart at any time.