Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and get settled at the hostel whenever works for you. At 5pm, meet your CEO and other travelers for the Welcome Moment. After that, wander through the old quarter's narrow back streets and local markets, trying street food like nem ran and banh goi along the way. Head to Hanoi Food Culture restaurant to try the city's signature specialty coffee before the evening winds down.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour - local street food and specialty coffee)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Food Culture Restaurant - Day 2
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Start with a visit to Tam Chuc Pagoda, the largest in Southeast Asia. Then head to Ninh Binh to see the limestone cliffs rising up from the rice fields around you. The rest of the day is yours to do what you want at the hostel, meet other travelers, or rent a bike and explore the surrounding countryside on two wheels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tam Chuc Pagoda Tour
Optional Activities
- Rent a bike to explore the countryside
Landmarks/POIs Tam Chuc Pagoda - Day 3
Ninh Binh
You've got the full day to explore Ninh Binh however you'd like. Walk between temples, bike through the area, or hike across the rice fields. If you're up for something more challenging, trek up Hang Mua Peak for views over the whole countryside, or take a small boat through the Trang An Grottoes and canals. Or just hang out at the hostel. Evening brings an overnight sleeper train that'll take you further north.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Temple-hopping in Ninh Binh
- Biking through rice fields
- Hike to Hang Mua Peak
- Trang An Grottoes exploration by boat
Landmarks/POIs Hang Mua Peak Trang An Grottoes - Day 4
Phong Nha
You'll arrive in Phong Nha and start at Dong Hoi fish market to check out all the seafood vendors. Grab a traditional banh mi breakfast from a stall, made on soft French baguettes with that fusion of French and Vietnamese flavors. After that, bike through the rural countryside around here. Later, head back to the hostel to relax and catch up with the other travelers about what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi at local stall in Dong Hoi fish market)
Included Activities
- Tour of Dong Hoi Wet/Fish Market
- Dong Hoi Cycling Tour
Landmarks/POIs Dong Hoi Fish Market - Day 5
Phong Nha
You've got the whole day to yourself in Phong Nha, so it really depends on what appeals to you. The area's known for having the world's largest cave system, and your CEO can point you toward the best routes if you want to hike or bike through the surrounding wilderness. If that sounds too active, you can just hang back and relax instead. Come evening, there's a bar crawl happening if you feel like joining the group for some drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Caving in Phong Nha
- Phong Nha Biking
- Phong Nha Bar Crawl
- Nuoc Mooc EcoTrail
Landmarks/POIs Phong Nha Cave System - Day 6
Phong Nha to Hue
Early morning means heading down into the Vinh Moc tunnels, a quieter spot than the more famous Cu Chi tunnels and built by local villagers during the Vietnam War. After exploring there, you'll climb back out and load into a private vehicle for the trip to Hue, where you'll arrive with a free afternoon ahead. From there, you can rent a motorbike for something thrilling, visit the historic Citadel and Royal tombs, or just chill at the hostel or grab a drink by the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vinh Moc Tunnels Visit
Optional Activities
- Hue Motorbike Tour
- Hue Royal Tombs, Tien Mu Pagoda and Imperial Citadel Tour
- Hue City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Moc Tunnels Imperial Citadel of Hue Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 7
Hue to Hoi An
An epic drive across the Hai Van Pass happens in open-top jeeps, which is a highlight. You'll visit An Bang cemetery, known as the city of ghosts, then swing by Lang Co Beach for a swim and traditional local lunch. Continue south to Da Nang bay where you'll explore an abandoned French fort and check out the Marble Mountain pagoda. Finish the day walking through Hoi An's old town and hanging at a lively riverside bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local lunch at Lang Co Beach)
Included Activities
- Hai Van Pass Visit
- An Bang Cemetery Visit
- Lang Co Beach Visit
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass An Bang Cemetery Lang Co Beach Marble Mountain Hoi An Old Town - Day 8
Hoi An
The full day is yours to explore Hoi An at your own pace. Bike or boat through the ancient old town, or go further on optional trips to My Son or the Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills. Your CEO can help arrange things or you can go solo. Later on, meet up with other travelers for dinner at a nice restaurant in the old town, sampling local favorites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at stylish restaurant in Hoi An old town - local favorites including Nem Rán, Gỏi Đầu Đủ Bò Khô, and Cao Lầu)
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Dinner in Hoi An old town
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Hoi An old town
- Boat tour of Hoi An
- My Son excursion
- Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills excursion
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Town My Son Ancient Site Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills - Day 9
Hoi An to Overnight Train
Start with a cooking class at Oodles of Noodles, which G Adventures supports, and then eat what you've made for lunch. Afternoon is open for whatever you want to do, whether that's getting fitted for a custom suit, learning to make Vietnamese lanterns, wandering through riverside bars and cafes, or taking it easy. Later in the evening, you'll board an overnight train heading south, and you'll have your own sleeper cabin with 4 berths that come with individual reading lights, pillows, sheets, and duvets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Creations from Oodles of Noodles cooking class)
Included Activities
- Oodles of Noodles Cooking Class and Lunch
Optional Activities
- Tailor Shops
- Hoi An Lantern Making
- Hoi An Bike and Boat Tour
- Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Excursion
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and head to Thap Doi to see the Cham temples. Stop at Eoi Gio for a local breakfast and walk along the coastline. Spend the afternoon at Ky Co Beach with its white sand and clear water, perfect for relaxing or snorkeling to see coral and colorful fish. Finish with dinner at a seafood restaurant in Qui Nhon, trying local specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast at Eoi Gio), Dinner (Seafood dinner at Qui Nhon restaurant - local favorites including Bun thit nuong, Banh Xeo, and Banh beo chen)
Included Activities
- Thap Doi Tower Ruins visit
- Eo Gio Visit
- Ky Co Beach Visit
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Ky Co Beach
Landmarks/POIs Thap Doi Tower Eo Gio Ky Co Beach - Day 11
Nha Trang
Travel by private vehicle to Nha Trang with stops along the way. You'll visit Gành Đá Dừa (Vietnam's version of the Giant's Causeway) for photos. Stop at the Mud Baths in Nha Trang to soak in mud and mineral pools. The evening is yours to explore Nha Trang's nightclubs and beach bars, and your CEO can point you toward the best spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ganh Da Dia Visit
- Mud Bath Visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Nha Trang nightclubs and beach bars
Landmarks/POIs Gành Đá Dỡa Nha Trang Mud Baths - Day 12
Nha Trang
Spend the full day enjoying Nha Trang's beaches however you want. Find a spot to relax, swim in the surf, or just hang out. Walk the long promenade for shopping, bars, and entertainment. If you're interested, there's a waterpark nearby or you can join a boat snorkeling tour. An overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City leaves in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Nha Trang waterpark
- Snorkeling boat tour
Landmarks/POIs Nha Trang Beach - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. You'll start with a walking tour of Ben Thanh Market, the Reunification Palace, and the French Quarter. Grab pho for breakfast, HCMC's most famous dish. The afternoon is free to explore by cyclo, motorbike tour, visit the Cu Chi tunnels, or just relax at the hostel. The evening features a karaoke farewell party at a top bar with everyone from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Pho - HCMC's most famous dish)
Included Activities
- Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour
- Ben Thanh Market visit
- Ho Chi Minh City Karaoke Night
Optional Activities
- Cyclo tour
- Motorbike tour
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit
Landmarks/POIs Ben Thanh Market Reunification Palace Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
Sleep in if you need to after last night's karaoke or get out and see more of the city. Ho Chi Minh City has so much going on, so explore from a motorbike, cyclo, or on foot. Later, meet up with other Roamies for a street food walk led by your CEO, sampling the best local dishes the city has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Street food walk sampling best local dishes and delicacies)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Crawl
Optional Activities
- Motorbike exploration
- Cyclo tours
- Self-guided exploration
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh City - Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc
Take a private ride to Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta and dive into local life. You'll hop on the back of a motorbike to explore, then ride up to the mysterious Hang Pagoda on a mountain. Join pilgrims visiting this sacred site, breathe in the incense, and watch the rituals with chanting and temple bells echoing around. Ride to Sam Mountain for sunset views over the delta.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sam Mountain Excursion by Motorbike
Optional Activities
- Motorbike exploration of Chau Doc
- Hang Pagoda visit
Landmarks/POIs Hang Pagoda Sam Mountain - Day 16
Chau Doc to Kampot
Start with a sunrise boat trip to watch the river wake up. Stop at a small village and fish farm, then visit Chau Doc Market where vendors sell wares, food, and drinks. You'll catch a nap during the drive to the Cambodian border before heading to Kep fishing village. Follow Anthony Bourdain's footsteps at the famous seafood market where your CEO picks fresh crabs and you eat pepper crab on the spot. Relax back at the Kampot hostel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pepper crab and seafood at Kep Market)
Included Activities
- Chau Doc Market visit
- Border Crossing (Vietnam - Cambodia)
- Kep Market Visit with Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Chau Doc Market Kep Market - Day 17
Kampot
You've got the full day to explore Kampot however you'd like. Wander the river and swim, take a yoga class, or hang with new friends at the hostel. Or if you want more activity, visit a pepper farm, explore the countryside by tuk tuk, or sit with a beverage on a sunset river cruise. Your CEO has lots of suggestions if you need them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- River walk and swim
- Yoga class
- Pepper farm visit
- Tuk tuk countryside tour
- Sunset river cruise
Landmarks/POIs Kampot - Day 18
Kampot to Koh Rong
Head to Monivong Bokor National Park, a wild place with palace ruins covered by jungle and stunning graffiti works with coastal views. Your CEO will guide you through this unusual mix of lush jungle, ruins, and vistas. Then travel to Serendipity Pier and catch a ferry to the remote island of Koh Rong. Drop your bags at the hostel and head straight to the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Monivong Bokor National Park Visit
Landmarks/POIs Monivong Bokor National Park Koh Rong Island - Day 19
Koh Rong
You've got the full day on Koh Rong with pristine white sandy beaches and clear ocean waters. Swim in the calm Gulf of Thailand, stretch out on the sand, or chill in a hammock under a palm with a cold drink. Every spot looks good for photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming and snorkeling in Gulf of Thailand
- Beach relaxation and sunbathing
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Island - Day 20
Koh Rong to Phnom Penh
Jump back on the ferry to the mainland and visit small villages that make up the Chambok community. A local guide will show you daily life in these rural villages from an insider's perspective. The local women will teach you to make traditional necklaces and bracelets while preparing a delicious Khmer lunch. Head to Phnom Penh afterward for nightlife and entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Khmer lunch prepared by local women in Chambok community)
Included Activities
- Chambok Community Visit and Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Chambok Community - Day 21
Phnom Penh
Experience Phnom Penh however you want. You can reflect on history with optional visits to Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields), or check out the National Museum, Silver Pagoda, and Royal Palace. Your CEO has plenty of suggestions. Later, reconnect with fellow travelers on a cyclo ride through the busy streets, ending at one of the best restaurants in the city for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of the best restaurants in Phnom Penh)
Optional Activities
- Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) & Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Half-Day Guided Tour
- National Museum Visit
- Silver Pagoda Visit
- Royal Palace Visit
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Museum Choeung Ek Killing Fields National Museum of Cambodia Silver Pagoda Royal Palace - Day 22
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
The drive to Siem Reap includes multiple stops along the way. You'll hit the Skun insect and spider market if you want to test yourself with deep fried creepy-crawlies. Visit a silk farm to watch the weaving process and grab souvenirs. Explore Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO site that's older than Angkor by a hundred years, with ancient temples surrounded by forest. Arrive in Siem Reap with time to check out the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Skun Insect Market Visit
- Visit Santuk Silk Farm
- Tour Sambor Prei Kuk Ancient Site
Landmarks/POIs Skun Insect Market Santuk Silk Farm Sambor Prei Kuk - Day 23
Siem Reap
Siem Reap gives you options for the day. You could visit the Tonle Sap floating village to see how locals actually live, or go all out and explore the massive Angkor Wat temple complex with a local guide showing you around. Later, hop into a tuk tuk and head to the New Hope training restaurant, which G Adventures supports, for a Khmer dinner. After that, you can browse the night market or join a bar crawl down 'pub street' if you're still up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scrumptious Khmer dinner at G Adventures-supported New Hope training restaurant)
Included Activities
- Local Khmer Meal at New Hope Training Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Tour Tonle Sap Floating Village Entrance Fee
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
- Phare Circus
Landmarks/POIs Tonle Sap Lake Angkor Wat - Day 24
Departure
Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart Siem Reap whenever you're ready.
