Accommodation

Hostels (6 nts), overnight sleeper train (1 nt).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Transport

Private vehicle, train, bicycle, open-top jeeps, walking.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour. Tam Chuc Pagoda Tour. Dong Hoi Wet/Fish Market tour and countryside cycling. Vinh Moc Tunnels Tour. An Bang Cemetary Tour. Visit Lang Co Beach. Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountain Tour. Hoi An Old Town Walk and Riverside Evening Out. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventures’ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.  The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.  There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.  Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence & Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  or as well as on Sherpa.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

Not included:

Optional

Ninh Bình - Paddle Boat Tour Thành Phố Ninh Bình - Ninh Binh Bicycle - Trang An Grottoes Tour - Bich Dong Pagoda - Hike to Hang Mua Peak Phong Nha - Caving in Phong Nha - Phong Nha Biking - Phong Nha Bar Crawl - Nuoc Mooc EcoTrail Huế - Hue Motorbike Tour - Huế Royal Tombs, Tien Mu Pagoda and Imperial Citadel Tour - Hue City Tour

Others

1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other Roamies tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together on Roamies, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another tour, after your trip concludes. 2. ACCOMMODATION In some major cities in Vietnam, many hotel rooms do not have windows.Ninh Bình - Paddle Boat Tour Thành Phố Ninh Bình - Ninh Binh Bicycle - Trang An Grottoes Tour - Bich Dong Pagoda - Hike to Hang Mua Peak Phong Nha - Caving in Phong Nha - Phong Nha Biking - Phong Nha Bar Crawl - Nuoc Mooc EcoTrail Huế - Huế Royal Tombs, Tien Mu Pagoda and Imperial Citadel Tour - Hue City Tour - Hue Moto Tour

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Hanoi (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Hanoi (1D)

Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Ready to indulge your inner foodie? Head out for a walk through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local favourites like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Take a pit stop at a street-side bar then swing by Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee. Having fun yet? Of course you are!

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour

Additional Notes: The welcome meeting begins at 17:00. Please ensure you arrive at the joining hotel by then to ensure you do not miss the meeting and the included activity afterwards.
Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi/Ninh Bình (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hanoi/Ninh Bình (1B)

Ready to hit the backroads? Let’s go! Start with a visit to Tam Chuc Pagoda, the largest in southeast Asia. Continue on to Ninh Binh and gaze in awe at the limestone cliffs rising up from the rice fields. No filters required as this landscape is already picture-perfect. Ready to chill? Enjoy some free time, you deserve it. Kick back at the hostel and meet some new friends over a cold one, rent a paddle boat or bike to explore off the beaten trail in the beautiful countryside. The choice is yours!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Tam Chuc Pagoda Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Ninh Bình (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ninh Bình (1B)

Today is yours–get out and explore! Go temple-hopping, biking or hike through rice fields. Feeling energetic? Trek up to Hang Mua Peak for ridiculous views of the surrounding countryside. Adventurous? Jump in a small boat to explore the Trang An Grottoes–small caves found along the canals and lakes only accessible by water. Lazy? No worries, chill out at the hostel and catch up on your social feeds. Whatever you choose, don’t forget to pack-up before heading out to catch the overnight sleeper train–All Aboard!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Overnight Train (beds) 08:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: On the overnight train we use 4 x birth soft sleeper - Each soft sleeping-car has a corridor running down one side with seven 4-berth compartments opening off it, each of which can be securely locked from the inside. Each compartment has 4 berths, two upper and two lower. Each berth has an individual reading light and is supplied with pillow, sheet and duvet. By day you simply sit on the lower berths. You keep all your bags with you, there is luggage space beneath the bottom bunks and in the large recess above the compartment door. Compartments may be mixed gender.
Day 4 Day 4: Dong Hoi/Phong Nha (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Dong Hoi/Phong Nha (1B)

Are you ready to dive into local life even more? Of course you are! Let’s start at the expansive Dong Hoi fish market, a bustling collection of vendors selling all manner of seafood. Hungry? Stop by a stall for a traditional Vietnamese breakfast of Banh Mi–served on soft French baguettes, they are a fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisine. Now you’re fuelled up, hop on a bike and ride out into the gorgeous rural countryside. How ’bout some down time? It’s been a busy day so head to your hostel in Phong Nha to relax and share your adventures with your mates.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Tour of Dong Hoi Wet/Fish Market
- Dong Hoi Cycling Tour
Day 5 Day 5: Phong Nha (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Phong Nha (1B)

Live it up with a full free day in Phong Nha–an adventure lovers paradise! Caving anyone? You can’t miss the chance to explore the world’s largest cave system. Don’t forget the waterproof case because these shots will make you the envy of your social feeds. Something else perhaps? Your CEO knows all the insiders for hiking and biking excursions throughout this stunning, vast wilderness. You must be thirsty by now? Then it’s time to chill out with the option to join a sunset bar crawl with the gang-freedom never tasted so good!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Phong Nha/Huế (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Phong Nha/Huế (1B)

Ready to explore underground? Find out as you descend into the Vinh Moc tunnels (like the Cu Chi tunnels without the crowds), built by local villagers during the Vietnam War. After, find your way to Hue (pun intended) for a free afternoon. Feeling adventurous? Hop on the back of a motorbike for a thrilling ride around town. Curious? Visit the historic Citadel and Royal tombs. Chill? Kick back at the hostel or lounge at a riverside bar. Does it get any better than this? I think not.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 - 05:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Vinh Moc Tunnels Visit
Day 7 Day 7: Huế/Hoi An (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Huế/Hoi An (1B, 1L)

Ready for an epic day? Let’s jump into open-top jeeps for a thrilling drive across iconic Hai Van pass. First stop is the city of ghosts at the infamous An Bang cemetery. Need to cool down? Hit beautiful Lang Co Beach for a refreshing dip in the sea and traditional local lunch. Continue to fill your social feeds with shots from Da Nang bay, an abandoned French fort and Marble mountain pagoda. Seen enough? Of course you haven’t! Hoi An awaits with a walk through the old town ending at a lively riverside bar. How’s that for epic?

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 - 04:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- An Bang Cemetary Visit
- Lang Co Beach Visit
- Hai Van Pass Visit
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
Day 8 Day 8: Hoi An (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hoi An (1B)

Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time, or keep the adventure going by heading south to Vietnam’s amazing beaches on the next leg of this epic adventure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

8 days tour

North & Central Vietnam: Hanoi, Hoi An & Countryside Adventu

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Itinerary of your trip North & Central Vietnam: Hanoi, Hoi An & Countryside Adventu

Day 1: Hanoi (1D)

Day 2: Hanoi/Ninh Bình (1B)

Day 3: Ninh Bình (1B)

Day 4: Dong Hoi/Phong Nha (1B)

Day 5: Phong Nha (1B)

Day 6: Phong Nha/Huế (1B)

Day 7: Huế/Hoi An (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Hoi An (1B)

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