vietnam
explorer
cruise halong bay, explore lantern-lit streets, taste incredible food and discover vietnam’s highlights from south to north.
why you'll love this trip
dreaming of a girls' trip to vietnam?! get ready to tick off hoi an, ho chi mini, and so much more in 13 amazing days. sail through halong bay, and surround yourself with limestone mountains and friends for life. we'll be in foodie heaven for the entire trip with cooking classes, egg coffee workshops and incredible street food tasting! this is the dreamiest backpacking trip around vietnam's most amazing places! and even after the adventure is over, you'll leave with friends for life! all groups will be set up with a group chat before departure so you can connect with others going on your trip, get to know one another, and even plan your further travel together!!
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your 13 day route
your 13 day adventure
welcome to vitetnam
today is the day we've been dreaming of! ho chi minh’s international airport is where it all begins. look out for the smiley driver with a great big gals who travel sign with your name on it, they’re with us. they’ll whisk you off to our hotel in the city, somewhere you’ll look back on years from now as the moment you first met your new best friends! we’re going to be a little bit jet-lagged from our long old flight so the afternoon is yours to spend how you wish! in the evening we will meet up with the rest of the gals who you will be embarking on this incredible adventure with.
exploring the cu chi tunnels
gals get ready we’ve got a big day ahead! wear some comfortable shoes as today we’re heading to the cu chi tunnels. built in the late 1940s and spreading over nearly 250km, the Cu Chi tunnels were used for several reasons including housing troops, transporting communications and hiding supplies. we’ll experience the tunnels up close and personal and explore some of the underground hiding holes. this experience is one not to be missed and gives a real insight into the struggle and challenges of life only 70ish years ago.
ho chi minh walking tour & war musuem
it's time to explore the iconic and historic city formerly known as saigon. vietnam’s troubled past is well documented, and after a walking tour of some of ho chi minh’s most notable spots, we'll learn about what happened here 50 years ago in the ho chi minh war museum. we'll also take a walk and view the incredible independence palace before continuing to the cathedral and post office. we'll finish up by heading to the local food market to try some of the best food around! in the afternoon, we’ll head back and have a relaxing afternoon. in the evening, we’ll head to the airport and head to our next destination - hoi an (aka the closest we'll ever get to being in a disney film)!
hoi an lantern making & tailors
today we'll wake up in the scenic town of hoi an. a magical place in vietnam known for its beauty! hoi an is probably most famous for the vietnamese lanterns that give the town a surreal, tranquil glow each night and today we get to make one for ourselves! choose your silk, extra points if you choose pink and red! anddd drumroll please...you've seen it on tiktok and today we'll visit a local tailor to learn about tailoring unique clothes! this is very famous in hoi an and it's exciting to learn the process!
exploring hoi an
snooze as long as you like, it's a free day today. walk alongside the calm river and take in the relaxing ambience of this quieter part of vietnam, or perhaps head to the famous ba na hills and golden bridge. it’s an instagram favourite! with winding roads and small bridges, it’s easy to see why hoi an is a favourite among travellers, so get out and explore! may we suggest a local beach club for sunset cocktails? go on, you know you want to!
basket boat experience & bike rides!!
today, we’d give a fun level of 10000/10, and we’re not just saying that. first off, we’re taking a morning bike ride through the local countryside and village before arriving at our destination for the afternoon! we’re going to coconut woods to experience the tiktok-famous bamboo boats! we’ll glide through stunning surroundings before slipping, sliding and splashing a little too much as we show you how basketboats are best used. it might not be as relaxing as you’re envisioning, but it's sure to get the blood pumping. this evening will be our last in hoi an (until you come and visit again, of course), so let’s make it a big one with dinner and drinks on the boardwalk.
hai van pass in open top jeeps
today we're doing the legendary hai van pass, made famous by top gear in open-top war jeeps! leaving hoi an will be emotional but once we get out on the open road you’ll see some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in vietnam on the way to the city of hue. we’ll stop on the way for some snaps and maybe even a cheeky dip in the tropical waters before reaching the idyllic hue. today is spent, with the wind in your hair, taylor swift blasting and driving along this world-famous epic route. we’ll arrive late in the afternoon and then it’s time for hotel check-in and chill!
local vietnamese cooking class
are you ready to cook up a storm? today we’ll be learning how to cook the delicious vietnamese food we’ve been devouring for the past week and have loved so very much. slice and dice away and enjoy every bite of your hard-working culinary masterpiece. it’s been an incredible day so we wave goodbye to hue and hop on an overnight train as we head to our next destination - ninh binh!
next stop ninh binh
ninh binh is known as the halong bay on land and for good reason, it’s breathtakingly beautiful. we arrive and jump aboard small boats and paddle through untouched caves and around small surrounding islands. look around and you’ll see emerald-green forestry and rice paddies galore. absolutely stunning. afterwards, we’ll head to tam coc valley, where you’ll find limestone hills dotted amongst the luscious trees. one of the best nature destinations in all of vietnam and not on the typical touristy trail. the afternoon is free to chill but if you are up for it, we can hop on bikes and cycle around, stopping for water breaks and those all-important insta shots. if you didn’t take a pic did you even go right? we’ve saved the best till last and around mid-afternoon we head to the epic hang mua viewpoint, with around 500 steps to the top, you know it’s going to be incredible - the views from the top are amazing!
halong bay overnight cruise
we've saved the best til' last gals! today we’re going to one of the most iconic places in asia - halong bay! with a bright green sea, and 1,600 limestone islands dotted throughout the bay, this is something special. we'll leave ninh binh early in the morning before travelling to halong bay and joining our boat for a night under the stars. lunch is served to the most breathtaking backdrop imaginable after we’ve boarded and settled in. we'll set sail into paradise, the plan for this afternoon? kayaking, viewpoints, beaches, the lot! after a day on the water, we head back aboard and learn how to make mouth-wateringly tasty spring rolls. the evening is spent watching the sun go down on the open deck, looking up at the stars and maybe even a bit of late night karaoke? who wants to sing love story then?
morning in halong bay
wake up, rub your eyes, no you’re really here. take in your surroundings before heading onto the open deck for some breakfast! there’s no place in the world like halong bay, so sit back, relax and enjoy the 360-degree views. we’ll spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming before we say goodbye and make our way to vietnam’s capital - hanoi! the late afternoon is filled with free time for you to explore in (we'd recommend the note cafe!) in the evening we meet up for dinner, and drinks and head out to see some of hanoi’s most amazing rooftop bars!
hanoi & egg coffee demonstration
it’s been 12 days since this wonderful adventure through vietnam began and by now we've covered over 1,600km of great times, great laughs and amazing people. today we'll head for a demonstration of how the famous egg coffee is made. then the rest of the day is all yours to explore, hit up the markets, visit train streets or go for a massage! in the evening we get dressed up for our large night out as a group - it's time to share our favourite memories from the trip!
chilled check out
it’s time for checkout, so make sure you are all packed up and ready to go. have a chilled morning and make the most of the last few hours with your besties. your gals who guide will be able to help you with any onward travel, whether it be on to another gals who travel trip, a solo adventure or just heading home.
hand picked stays
This is where our journey begins! Ho Chi Minh is a great place to start! It's full of culture, history and some super cute coffee shops. This hotel is perfect as a base for exploring - it's in the hustle and bustle, but it's not too overwhelming. Sit back, relax and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime :)
You've heard about the lanterns, seen the river online, and dreamt of the tailoring...now it's time to experience it all for yourself! This hotel in Hoi An is a little gem; we've been staying with this family-led accommodation for years!
Hue is full of charm, and it's a must-visit place in Vietnam. We'll come here after the Hai Van Pass and explore the local area with a cooking class and more!
This place just might be our favourite! This amazing hotel has 10/10 views and is perfectly located for exploring and soaking in the local culture. surrounded by nature, ninh binh is completely different to anywhere else in vietnam and our hotel here is located with stunning landscapes and beautiful surroundings!!
This is where we'll end our tour! The city of Hanoi is busy, but this hotel will be a place of calm and the perfect base for exploring!!
We're headed to Halong Bay and we're setting sail! It's the ultimate way to see this epic landscape and this cruise is something special. We'll watch the sun go down from the top deck, soak in the views, and maybe go for a swim!
