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Hanoi, Vietnam
29th June - 4th July:
Ha Giang Loop (To be arranged)
5th July - Start of G Adventures:
There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.
Optional Activities
Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit
Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance
Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves. In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.
Transfer
Start: Hanoi
End: Hạ Long Bay
Duration: 4.0 hour(s)
Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
Transfer
Start: Ha Long
End: Ha Long
Skim across the water aboard this iconic traditional Asian sailboat.
Included Activities
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Board a traditional junk boat at Ha Long Bay harbour and cruise out onto serene waters. Marvel at massive limestone karst mountains jutting out of the water, creating unforgettable spectacular scenery. Swim, kayak or go cave exploring on one of the islands, if conditions are right. Indulge in fresh seafood meals with a variety of dishes to sample. Drift to sleep in a cozy cabin on board. On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.
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Huế, Vietnam
Day 1:
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.
Transfer
Start: Hạ Long Bay
End: Hanoi
Duration: 3.0 hour(s)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Transfer
Start: Hanoi
End: Huế
Duration: 13.0 hour(s) to 14.0 hour(s)
Drive about 15 mins to the station and then board the southbound train for the overnight journey.
Optional Activities
Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Day 2:
Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery. While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer. Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Included Activities
Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
Visit Tien Mu, one of the tallest and, perhaps, most elegant pagodas in Vietnam, at seven storeys high. Take a step back in time touring this historic temple - built more than 400 years ago along the north shore of the Perfume River, it has been the site of many political protests.
Included Activities
Imperial Citadel Tour
Tour this one-time capital city and UNESCO World Heritage site. See the walled fortress and former palace, which has many palaces, gateways, courtyards, and gardens to explore. The Forbidden Purple City (modelled on China's Forbidden City) inside the citadel was once home to the imperial family and was significantly damaged during the Vietnam War.
Included Activities
Royal Tombs Visit
Visit the Royal Tombs along the Perfume River in Hue. Embracing the concept of Feng Shui, these tombs are extremely ornate and provide fantastic insight into the lives of the former rulers.
Optional Activities
Hue Motorbike Tour
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Hội An, Vietnam
Day 1:
Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.
Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon. With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.
Transfer
Start: Huế
End: Hoi An
Duration: 4.0 hour(s)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 2:
Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.
Included Activities
Oodles of Noodles
Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Run by our G for Good partners, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively for G Adventures. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.
Optional Activities
Bike Rental
Tailor Shops
Thu Bon River Boat Trip
Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour
Mỹ Sơn Excursion
Day 3:
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
Optional Activities
Thu Bon River Boat Trip
Mỹ Sơn Excursion
Hoi An Cooking Class
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Day 1:
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.
Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.
Transfer
Start: Da Nang
End: Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 1.5 hour(s)
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 2:
Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning, free time in the afternoon.
Use free time to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. The Reunification Palace, the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum are also well worth a visit.
Included Activities
Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour
Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network of tunnels that the Viet Cong lived in to protect themselves from opposing forces during the Vietnam War. Try crawling through some of the tunnels (if you’re not claustrophobic). These tunnels stored ammunition, had underground hospitals, and served as a hidden base for attacking allied forces.
Optional Activities
Ben Thanh Market
Thien Hau Pagoda Visit
Cholon Visit
Giac Vien Pagoda Visit
Reunification Palace Visit
War Remnants Museum Visit
Day 3:
Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.
After enjoying a day in the Mekong Delta, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City in time for an optional dinner.
Transfer
Start: Ho Chi Minh City
End: Mekong Delta
Duration: 2.5 hour(s), Distance: 95 kms
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Included Activities
Day Trip to Mekong Delta
Travel to where the mighty Mekong empties into the South China Sea. Board a small boat and navigate through narrow canals, witnessing local living along the way. Stop to see cottage industries and their products for which the area is famous: delicious, chewy coconut candy and rice cakes.
Transfer
Start: Mekong Delta
End: Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 2.0 hour(s) to 3.0 hour(s)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Day 1:
Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.
Drive to the border and cross into Cambodia. Continue on to the capital, Phnom Penh, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the city for a street-level perspective.
Transfer
Start: Ho Chi Minh City
End: Bavĕt
Duration: 2.0 hour(s)
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Included Activities
Border Crossing (Vietnam - Cambodia)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Transfer
Start: Bavĕt
End: Phnom Penh
Duration: 3.0 hour(s)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Included Activities
Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van's restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.
Day 2:
Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum or the Central Market.
Meet a local guide to learn more about the dark side of Cambodian history. Visit to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. After, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished. Enjoy a free afternoon to sightsee. Opt to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. With time, choose to visit the Russian Market, Wat Phnom or sip a drink at a riverside café.
Included Activities
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide.
Included Activities
Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.
Optional Activities
National Museum
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda Visit
Russian Market
Wat Phnom Visit
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Day 1:
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.
Opt to pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Transfer
Start: Phnom Penh
End: Siem Reap
Duration: 6.0 hour(s), Distance: 320 kms
Drive through the beautiful Cambodian countryside.
Optional Activities
Phare Circus
Day 2:
Watch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonlé Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.
Spend two days exploring Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer kingdom and one of the wonders of the archaeological world. See some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, also known as the 'Tomb Raider' temple. Enjoy a traditional meal to learn about Khmer food and meet some friendly locals. Alternating locations of our included local meal means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area. Each experience is truly unique and memorable.
Included Activities
Angkor Wat Guided Tour
Follow a local expert through the massive grounds of Angkor Wat for 2 days. You'll have the opportunity to go in and out of the complex, resting at the hottest part of the day.
Included Activities
Local Khmer Meal
Depending on the day of the week your tour visits Siem Reap, you will either enjoy a traditional meal at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home in a nearby village. With so many travellers coming through this area, alternating experiences helps to allow multiple small businesses to flourish. Both experiences are truly unique and memorable. The New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures, provides skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members. The project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Meals at Phila's house support the education of underprivileged children in the area. Visit either project – both run by locals – and see how they have supported positive change in the community.
Optional Activities
Angkor Museum Visit
Tonle Sap Floating Village
Day 3:
Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.
Optional Activities
Tonle Sap Floating Village
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Bangkok, Thailand
Day 1:
Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.
Transfer
Start: Siem Reap
End: Paôy Pêt
Duration: 2.5 hour(s) to 3.5 hour(s), Distance: 150 kms
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Included Activities
Border Crossing (Cambodia - Thailand)
Get ready to cross into Thailand. Aranyaprathet is known for being one of the most hectic border crossings but your CEO will help make the process go as smoothly as possible. The border crossing is done on foot and can take up to an hour so be patient and think of all the fun Thailand has in store.
Transfer
Start: Aranyaprathet
End: Bangkok
Duration: 4.0 hour(s)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Load into the van on the Thai side of the border and continue on to Bangkok.
Day 2:
Depart at any time.
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Singapore, Singapore
Day 1: Iconic Landmarks & Marina Bay
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark – Stunning city views
Gardens by the Bay – Supertree Grove & Cloud Forest
Merlion Park – Classic Singapore photo spot
Spectra Light Show – Free light & water show at MBS
Day 2: Culture & Heritage
Chinatown – Temples, street food & heritage
Little India – Vibrant streets & Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Kampong Glam & Haji Lane – Sultan Mosque & indie shops
Clarke Quay – Riverside dining & nightlife
Day 3: Nature & Attractions
Sentosa Island – Beach, Universal Studios, or SEA Aquarium
Singapore Zoo / Night Safari – World-class wildlife experience
Orchard Road – Shopping paradise
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Seminyak, Indonesia
Day 1: Arrival & Sunset Vibes
Arrive in Seminyak and check into your villa/resort.
Head to Double Six Beach for a sunset cocktail at La Plancha.
Enjoy dinner at Merah Putih, a stunning restaurant serving modern Indonesian cuisine.
Day 2: Beach Clubs & Shopping
Start with a relaxed breakfast at Sisterfields.
Spend the day at Potato Head Beach Club or KU DE TA for poolside lounging.
Explore Seminyak’s shopping scene along Jalan Kayu Aya and Seminyak Village.
Sunset drinks at The Lawn Canggu.
Dinner at Motel Mexicola for fun vibes and lively music.
Day 3: Adventure & Hidden Gems
Early morning horse riding on Berawa Beach (optional).
Breakfast at Milk & Madu.
Visit Water Blow in Nusa Dua, where waves crash dramatically against cliffs.
Relax at Melasti Beach, a hidden white sand paradise.
Sunset at Sundara Beach Club, Jimbaran, followed by dinner with fresh seafood.
Day 4: Surf & Spa Day
Morning surf lesson at Legian Beach.
Brunch at Revolver Espresso.
Afternoon spa session at Bodyworks or Spring Spa.
Sunset drinks at La Brisa Canggu.
Dinner at Sa’Mesa, an Italian communal dining experience.
Day 5: Nusa Penida Day Trip (Optional Adventure Day)
Take a speedboat to Nusa Penida.
Visit Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong.
Snorkel at Crystal Bay.
Return to Seminyak for a relaxed dinner at Bambu.
Day 6: Cultural & Scenic Day
Visit Tanah Lot Temple for a sunrise view.
Breakfast at Kynd Community.
Explore Berawa & Pererenan for a more relaxed, less touristy vibe.
Sunset at Rock Bar, Ayana Resort for epic ocean views.
Dinner at Mama San, a top-tier Asian fusion restaurant.
Day 7: Leisure & Farewell
Brunch at Shelter Cafe.
Last-minute shopping at Drifter Surf & Deus Ex Machina.
Sunset drinks at Alila Seminyak’s Beach Bar.
Final dinner at Sardine, overlooking rice fields.
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Ubud, Indonesia
Day 1: Arrival & Cultural Immersion
Check-in at your Ubud villa/resort
Campuhan Ridge Walk – Scenic stroll through lush valleys
Ubud Palace & Saraswati Temple – Traditional Balinese architecture
Dinner at Hujan Locale (modern Indonesian cuisine)
Day 2: Nature & Adventure
Tegalalang Rice Terraces – Stunning sunrise views
Bali Swing (optional for Instagram-worthy shots)
Tirta Empul Temple – Sacred water purification ritual
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) – Ancient spiritual site
Afternoon spa at Karsa Spa (jungle views)
Sunset dinner at Copper Kitchen (rooftop dining with Ubud vibes)
Day 3: Waterfalls & Relaxation
Tibumana & Tegenungan Waterfalls – Beautiful jungle cascades
Brunch at Zest Ubud (plant-based with great views)
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Dublin, Ireland