Vietnam Experience Reunion 35 to 45 – Vietnam Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Vietnam Experience Reunion 35 to 45 Tours for Young Adults

The one that brings you the colourful cities and epic natural wonders of Vietnam – exclusively for Contiki alumni aged 35-45

Looking for a tour of Vietnam that does everything but compromise? This 12-day Vietnam itinerary takes you through Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An, Hanoi & Halong Bay with a legendary bunch of 35-45s. There’s plenty of action to help you immerse yourself into this enchanting culture. Picture yourself relishing the rice region of Mekong Delta by taking a traditional boat through floating markets and local fruit farms, stopping in exciting iconic hot spots, and popular local foodie haunts for a true Vietnam travel experience.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

out of 5 stars ()* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

12 days, 1 country from about $ 1858* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Asia > Vietnam

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong River Delta

Day 3: Mekong River Delta

Ho Chi Minh City

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City

Nha Trang

Day 5: Nha Trang

Day 6: Nha Trang

Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An

Da Nang

Hanoi

Day 9: Hanoi

Ninh Binh

Day 10: Ninh Binh

Halong Bay

Day 11: Halong Bay

Hanoi

Day 12: Hanoi

Day 1: Start Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon. This is one of Asia’s most exhilarating cities, steeped in grand history and post-Vietnam war memories.

Your big Contiki reunion will kick off this evening, when you’ll meet your travel crew of delighted 35-45s and explore the Ben Thanh markets (which offer the freshest traditional Bánh mì, Pho and Bia hơi.) Is this the right way to get the perfect Vietnam trip started? Oh yes it is!

Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City To Mekong Delta

Ho Chi Minh CityToday we leave Ho Chi Minh exchanging fast paced city life for an energy that’s a little more quaint. Such is the contrasting beauty of Vietnam.Mekong River DeltaThough this isn’t the first time we are seeing the Mekong Delta, our journey in a traditional boat will prove just how dramatically this river’s fringes can vary. We’ll see floating markets, visit a rice paper factory and sip some of Vietnam’s famous rice whiskey. A home-cooked meal and local musicians will round off our day as we settle in for a night at a local guesthouse.

Bay Thoi Homestay (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Included ExperienceCatch Your Own DinnerGrab your buddies and take a shot at catching an elephant ear fish for dinner. FYI: it tastes better than it looks. Included ExperienceSee artisans at work Watch and learn as local craftspeople make rice wine, tea, sweets and more local delicacies.

Day 3: Mekong Delta To Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong River DeltaAfter an early breakfast we’ll make our way back to Ho Chi Minh, detouring past Viet Cong’s Cu Chi Tunnels. See traps, hidden doors & some of the 250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese resistance fighters dug by hand, and even go down into the skinny tunnels to experience them first hand in this look into Vietnam’s staggering past. Ho Chi Minh CityBack in the addictive mayhem of Vietnam’s biggest city you will have free time to carry on your explorations. Continuing to eat your way through Vietnam’s culinary highlights would be one wise way to use your time (we think).

Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceCrawl through Củ Chi Tunnels Brave this subterranean world. The hand-dug tunnels were built by the Viet Cong to hide out during the war.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City To Nha Trang

Ho Chi Minh CityWith some traditional R’n’R on our afternoon agenda, the morning can be used to put on our discovering boots. We’ll dabble in history and religion before taking flight to a coastal town overlooking the South China Sea.Nha TrangGolden sand beaches, turquoise waters and a bustling night life – this is Nha Trang. This afternoon why not book in for a mineral mud bath and hot thermal spring experience before heading out to dinner with your crew. Ah, the good life.

Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceHo Chi Minh Sightseeing HighlightsTick off all of the landmarks on your bucket list – Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Presidential Palace.
Included Experience Pay Respects at the War Remnants Museum A meaningful reminder of the atrocities of the Vietnam War and its impact on local people and wildlife. Included ExperienceFly to Nha TrangPassports at the ready folks.

Day 5: Nha Trang

Nha TrangGood news – we’re kicking it in Nha Trang for another night. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach saving your energy for seaside bar fun as the sun sets.

Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Cruise & Swimming Day TripThis cruise is the perfect way to explore some of the South China Sea & get a good look at Nha Trang & the surrounding islands from the water. Try some snorkelling, jump off the boat into the water or catch some sun on the deck, relax & hang out with your group.
Additional costs apply

Mud Bath & Hot Springs ExperienceRelax with a warm mineral mud bath & hot spring experience in Vietnam’s resort town of Nha Trang, which are said to have medicinal and cosmetic qualities. Afterwards, enjoy the heated mineral pools and high pressure water messages.

Additional costs apply

Day 6: Nha Trang To Hoi’An

Nha TrangAfter a zippy flight north & a short coastal drive we find ourselves in a canal town overflowing with beauty and ancient history.Hoi AnWith Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, Hoi An has no shortage of charm and architectural interest. Bike riding through the vibrant town, visiting an ancient house & ordering custom-made clothes at an artful tailor are just some of the activities that will colour our day. Tonight you can opt onto a Vietnamese cooking class, whipping up a storm of up to 4 traditional dishes.

Le Pavillon Paradise Hoi An Hotel & Spa (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceFly to Hoi’AnNext stop, Hoi An. But before we hit the streets, it’s time to hit the sky one more time. Included ExperienceGuided Cycling: Hoi An Ancient TownThis 15th century port and UNESCO site is best explored on two wheels with a local expert. Don’t forget your Go-Pro! Tasty Vietnamese Cooking ClassWith the guidance of a local master chef, learn to cook delicious street food favourites (like spring rolls) & popular Vietnamese family dishes in an old French-style colonial building. Situated in the centre of Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Ancient Town. You’ll also get a recipe list so you can keep up your new cooking skills & recipes back home.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Hoi An

Hoi AnMorning travellers! The day is all yours. Poke around in galleries & market stalls (the best shopping spots in Vietnam in our opinion) and devour all of the delectable treats on offer. And for a dose of culture, you could ride on one of Vietnam’s very own Bamboo Basket Boats (Yes, the ones that you’ve probably seen on Instagram). And to top it all off, we’ll grab some fresh coconut water straight from the tree to your tummy.

Le Pavillon Paradise Hoi An Hotel & Spa (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Ride the Hand-Made Bamboo Basket BoatsFloat (and spin) through the serene Bay Mau Coconut Forest of Vietnam in one of the traditional Bamboo Basket Boats. Sing on the boat. Catch some crabs. Nothing beats a good boating experience.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Hoi An to Hanoi via Da NangMake Travel Matter®

Hoi AnLeaving Hoi An will be sad. But we’re heading to Hanoi, so there’s hardly an excuse to not be excited. We’ll grab a quick breakfast and head to Da Nang…

Da NangFasten your seatbelts, folks. We’ll catch our internal flight to Hanoi from this quaint coastal town.HanoiWelcome to the city where all the bustling magic happens! We bet you’re starving from all that travel. That’s why we’ll head straight to the KOTO restaurant – a unique dining experience that supports disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. And with our tummies happy and full, we’ll visit the Temple of Literature (AKA Vietnam’s first-ever university.) But the sight-seeing doesn’t end there. It’s time to make our way to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, dedicated to a Vietnamese revolutionary leader. In the evening, you’re free to explore the capital however you like.

Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Included ExperienceIncluded Flight Hue to HanoiNext stop, Hanoi. But before we hit the streets, it’s time to hit the sky one more time.Make Travel Matter®Get a Unique Dining Experience at KOTO Restaurant MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ExperienceGorge on a delicious, high-quality meal crafted by trainees looking to fine-tune their hospitality skills. The KOTO Community provides guidance, training and career prospects to the underprivileged young people of Vietnam.
Included ExperienceLearn at the Temple of Literature Listen up culture-lovers. This shrine – dedicated to ancient philosopher Confucius – is known as ‘Vietnam’s first university’.
Included ExperienceSee the Ho Chi Minh MausoleumTake a look at the resting place of Vietnamese revolutionary leader and President Ho Chi Minh. This is where he, along with his party, declared the independence of Vietnam.

Day 9: Hanoi to Ninh Binh

HanoiNext up, we’re heading to the epicentre of Vietnam’s show-stopping natural beauty.Ninh BinhDo you see them? Those lovely landscapes are all yours to admire and explore today. Get inside Vietnam’s legendary army jeep, or a vintage Vespa (if that’s your vibe) and let’s get going. Spend the day cherishing the crisp air and clear blue water. And if you love bird-watching, make sure to have your binoculars ready at all times.

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Tour Ninh Binh in the Legendary Vietnamese Army Jeep Scrape through the landscapes of Ninh Binh on the Vietnam Army UAZ469 Jeep – a significant car used during the Vietnam war.
Additional costs apply

Day 10: Ninh Binh to Halong Bay

Ninh BinhUp and about at the crack of dawn today! We’re climbing up 500 steps to the top of the Mua Cave to witness an incredible sunrise over the valley. (You certainly don’t wanna forget your camera for this one).Halong BayA drive through stunning scenery will evoke plenty of ‘oh wow’s, but it only gets better as we board our home for the night, a Chinese-style junk boat in Halong Bay. Feel the serenity kicking in immediately as we drift the limestone island seas of the Gulf of Tonkin. We’ll pass hidden lagoons, thick forests & dreamy grottos. And also chill atop the Ti Top Island. A fresh seafood dinner and sunset at our docking spot will polish off a wonderful day packed with unforgettable moments and experiences.

Junk Boat (Special Stay)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Included ExperienceCatch a Serene Sunrise at the Mua CaveCool tropical breeze. Lush-green landscapes. And an unforgettable view of the sunrise over the shimmery silhouette.
Included Experience Chill at Ti Top Island Grab your new BFFs and hang out in this mini paradise. The powdery sand and turquoise waters will bless you with #islandvibes
Included ExperienceStay on a Junk BoatThe best way to drift off into dreamy sleep? Drifting along the Gulf of Tonkin in a traditional Chinese-style Junk Boat, of course!
Kayaking on Halong BayCruise through caves, glide along the glass-like waters & maybe even stop at a secluded beach to explore. No strenuous Olympic level activity here, just you, your guide, & the serenity of the bay. Excursions last for about one hour.
Additional costs apply

Day 11: Halong Bay To Hanoi

Halong BayToday will be all about the leisurely vibes as we wake up to breakfast with a quick stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves. Make the most of your time on the junk boat – the views don’t get much better than this.HanoiAfter heading back to Hanoi we find ourselves enjoying our final night together on tour. Save the choir of tears for tomorrow – this evening is all about making the most of your free time and staying positive so why not join us for one last family dinner and then onto Ta Hien to dance the night away.

Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Included ExperienceStroll around the Sung Sot Caves Yet another work of art from Mother Nature. These huge underground caves are made for exploring. But can you spot the ‘mammoth’?

Day 12: Depart Hanoi

HanoiEnjoy one final breakfast with the squad this morning before this epic Vietnam trip wraps up. Hug it out and make plans to reunite sometime soon – Latin America, perhaps?

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Catch Your Own Dinner

Grab your buddies and take a shot at catching an elephant ear fish for dinner. FYI: it tastes better than it looks.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing Highlights

Tick off all of the landmarks on your bucket list – Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Presidential Palace.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Stay on a Junk Boat

The best way to drift off into dreamy sleep? Drifting along the Gulf of Tonkin in a traditional Chinese-style Junk Boat, of course!

INCLUDED

Cruise & Swimming Day Trip

This cruise is the perfect way to explore some of the South China Sea & get a good look at Nha Trang & the surrounding islands from the water. Try some snorkelling, jump off the boat into the water or catch some sun on the deck, relax & hang out with your group.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Tasty Vietnamese Cooking Class

With the guidance of a local master chef, learn to cook delicious street food favourites (like spring rolls) & popular Vietnamese family dishes in an old French-style colonial building. Situated in the centre of Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Ancient Town. You’ll also get a recipe list so you can keep up your new cooking skills & recipes back home.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Kayaking on Halong Bay

Cruise through caves, glide along the glass-like waters & maybe even stop at a secluded beach to explore. No strenuous Olympic level activity here, just you, your guide, & the serenity of the bay. Excursions last for about one hour.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

Do I need a visa to enter Vietnam?

The visa requirements for entering Vietnam will change depending on:
– The length of your visit
– The purpose of your visit
– Your country of origin

Visit https://www.contiki.com/resources/visas-guide to find the visa requirements for your specific situation.

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

11 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Average 24 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Private Coach, Internal Flights, Junk Boat

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

You’ll find all details and the latest updates on the details & booking page

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By booking an organized Vietnam tour for young adults or other Asia trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.