Thailand & Vietnam: Mountains & Coastlines

What's Included

• Accommodation
  Hotels (18 nts), beach resort (2 nts).

• Meals
  20 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

• G for Good Moment

  Experience the Oodles of Noodles project in Hoi An.

• First Night Out Moment

  Connect with new friends on your first night out.

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group upon arrival.

• Discover Moment

  Explore Chiang Mai and Hoi An with guided moments.

• Big Night Out Moment

  Celebrate in Chiang Mai and Hoi An with a night out.

• Orientation Walks

  Orientation walks in Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City.

• World War II Sites

  Visits to Thai/Burma Railway Centre, the Allied War Cemetery, and the Bridge on the River Kwai.

• Erawan National Park

  Visit the beautiful Erawan National Park.

• Bike Ride

  Enjoy a bike ride in Sukhothai Historical Park.

• Street Food Crawl

  Participate in street food crawls in Chiang Mai and Nha Trang.

• Paddle Boat Ride

  Experience a paddle boat ride through caves.

• DMZ and Vinh Moc Tunnels

  Visit the DMZ and explore the Vinh Moc Tunnels.

• Flight

  Flight between Chiang Mai and Hanoi is included.

• Transport

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

What's Not Included

• Tipping and Gratuities

  Tipping and gratuities are not included.

• International Travel

  International travel to and from the tour is not included.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay in hotels for 18 nights and unwind at a beach resort for 2 nights during your journey through Thailand and Vietnam.

Transport

Private vehicle, plane, paddle boat, walking.

Meals Included

20 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Group Size

Max 18, avg 12.

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.

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 conveniently with a mix of private vehicles, planes, paddle boats, and walking, ensuring a seamless journey through diverse landscapes and vibrant cities.

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

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, mosques or other holy sites.

Important Notes

1. LUGGAGE

There are some very long travel days on public buses. As we frequently get on and off sometimes crowded local transport please note backpacks are much more suitable than suitcases for this style of trip.



2. COMBO TRIP

Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling 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.



3. ACCOMMODATION

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

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 see and do, 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

A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used on this trip. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guest houses in stunning locations - rooms are small and simple and there may only be shared toilet facilities and showers.



Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.



Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see our Classic Travel Style.

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.