Solo-ish Vietnam

What's Included

• Accommodation
  Hotels (7 nts), Overnight boat (1 nt), Overnight train in quad berths (1 nt), Homestay (1 nt) on a twinshare basis. If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.

• G for Good Moment

  Experience the Oodles of Noodles activity in Hoi An.

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group at the welcome dinner party in Hanoi.

• We Day

  Participate in the Hanoi City & Motorbike Tour led by women.

• G Day

  Enjoy the Ha Long Bay Junk boat Cruise.

• Me Day

  Have a free day in Hoi An to explore or relax.

• Local Living Moment

  Visit Cai Thia on the Mekong River and stay with local hosts.

• Complimentary Arrival Transfer

  Receive a complimentary transfer from the airport upon arrival.

• Cyclo Tour

  Enjoy a cyclo tour of Hanoi.

• Dinner Party

  Attend a dinner party in Hanoi.

• Women-led Motorbike Tour

  Join a women-led motorbike tour of Hanoi.

• Home Meal

  Enjoy a home meal at the Pottery Village.

• Overnight Junk Boat

  Stay overnight on a junk boat in Ha Long Bay.

• Kayak and Swim

  Kayak and swim in Ha Long Bay.

• Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour

  Participate in a guided foodie culture tour in Hanoi.

• Guided Tour of Hue

  Take a guided tour of Hue.

• Free Time in Ho Chi Minh City

  Enjoy free time to explore Ho Chi Minh City.

• Visit Ben Tre and Cai Thia

  Visit Ben Tre and Cai Thia on the Mekong River.

• Bike through the Red Kingdom

  Bike through the Red Kingdom.

• Internal Air

  Internal flights are included in the tour.

• Transport to and from Included Activities

  Transport is provided to and from all included activities.

What's Not Included

• Meals Not Included

  Meals are generally not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options.

• 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.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations including 7 nights in hotels, 1 night on an overnight boat, 1 night on an overnight train in quad berths, and 1 night in a homestay, all on a twin-share basis. For those seeking privacy, a 'My Own Room' option is available.

Transport

Private vehicle, cyclo, junk boat, walking, private boat, bicycle, overnight train, plane.

Meals Included

8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Group Size

Maximum 16, avg 14

Solo Travellers

We believe single 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 single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

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.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Vietnam using a mix of private vehicles, cyclos, junk boats, walking, private boats, bicycles, overnight trains, and planes, ensuring a diverse and immersive journey.

Local Dress

In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites. In Pakistan we recommend a head scarf for women while walking around.

Important Notes

1. COMBO TRIP

Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the CEO and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been travelling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour after your trip concludes.



2. HOTELS

In some major cities in Vietnam, hotel rooms may not have windows.



3. LUGGAGE

There may be a weight restriction on luggage for the internal flight on this tour. Each passenger is allowed to carry one checked bag with a maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs). Additional bags or excess weight charges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passengers.



4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

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.

About Accommodation

On Solo-ish Adventures, it's all about making new friends. Accommodation for Solo-ish Adventures is in twin-share rooms. No booking or rooming requests will be taken, and matrimonial bedding is not offered on Solo-ish Adventures.

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.