March 5-15, 2027
Join us in 11 Days: Vietnam In Motion with Pride & CGA on
11 Days: Vietnam In Motion with Pride & CGA
Join us for an unforgettable 11 day LGBTQ+ journey through Vietnam, hosted by Pride Adventures in partnership with G Adventures, one of the world’s most trusted names in small group travel.
Take a moment to watch our featured video to learn more about who we are and what makes traveling with Pride Adventures special.
This elevated Active Adventure experience includes upgraded accommodations, internal flights, 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners, arrival and departure transfers, and nearly all activity tips, plus our Pride Adventures Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner, a special Pride Moment, and a curated surprise experience.
This departure is exclusively available to California Gay Adventures members, with priority access and special member pricing. 🌈 New to Pride Adventures or CGA? You are always welcome. Come travel with pride.
Ancient Cities, Limestone Bays, and Rice Terrace Trails
Experience the beauty, history, and vibrant culture of Vietnam on a thoughtfully paced journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, blending dynamic cities, breathtaking landscapes, and meaningful cultural moments.
Expect a great balance of guided highlights, active exploration, and downtime, all shared with a small LGBTQ+ group for a fun, welcoming, community centered experience from start to finish.
✨ See pricing, inclusions, and full details below, and meet your trip host below.
TRIP HOST
Chris Smith - Los Angeles, CA
Chris serves as Founder | Chief Adventure Officer at Pride Adventures, shaping the vision behind each journey and bringing people together through thoughtfully designed travel experiences around the world.
Chris Smith - Los Angeles, CA Bio
Chris has been leading group trips and outdoor adventures for more than 25 years, with roots that trace back to growing up in Arizona as the middle of seven children in an outdoor-loving family. That early connection to the outdoors and to shared experiences shaped his approach to travel and community from the very beginning.
Before founding Pride Adventures, Chris helped build California Gay Adventures (CGA), creating space for LGBTQ+ people to connect through hiking, camping, and shared outdoor experiences. Over time, that community-first foundation expanded into broader group travel, while staying true to the same values of connection, inclusion, and fun.
Today, Chris focuses on shaping the experiences behind Pride Adventures trips and supporting the hosts and partners who help bring them to life. He believes the best journeys are the ones where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected long after the trip ends.
Trip Itinerary Overview
We travel together from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, experiencing Vietnam from north to south as a small LGBTQ+ group. From vibrant street life and shared meals to dramatic limestone bays, terraced rice fields, and lantern lit coastal towns, this journey blends culture, connection, and active exploration. Each region offers its own rhythm, allowing us to experience Vietnam in depth while creating meaningful moments together.
Days 1 to 2: Hanoi, Vietnam
Our journey begins in Vietnam’s capital, where French colonial architecture, ancient temples, and buzzing street culture create an unforgettable first impression. We explore the Old Quarter by cyclo, dive into the local food scene, and experience the city from the back of women led motorbikes, offering a unique perspective on daily life in Hanoi.
We officially come together for our Pride Adventures Welcome Dinner, setting the tone for connection and shared discovery.
Highlights: Old Quarter cyclo tour, women led motorbike experience, street food exploration, Pride Adventures Welcome Dinner
Stay: Bespoke Trendy Hotel, Hanoi (or similar)
Transport: Arrival transfer included
Meals: Breakfast daily and Welcome Dinner
Day 3: Halong Bay
Overnight Cruise Among Limestone Karsts
We travel to the UNESCO recognized waters of Halong Bay, boarding a traditional junk boat for an unforgettable overnight cruise. Surrounded by towering limestone formations, we kayak through quiet coves, relax on deck, and enjoy freshly prepared meals while taking in one of Vietnam’s most iconic landscapes.
Highlights: Overnight Halong Bay cruise, kayaking, scenic limestone formations
Stay: Renea Cruise, Halong Bay (or similar)
Transport: Private vehicle transfer to Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Days 4 to 5: Pu Luong
Leaving the coast behind, we journey inland to the peaceful hills of Pu Luong. Over two nights at our retreat style accommodation, we trek through terraced rice fields, visit rural villages, raft along a gentle river, and connect with local communities.
This is one of the most scenic and grounding portions of the journey, offering space to slow down and immerse ourselves in northern Vietnam.
Highlights: Rice terrace trekking, bamboo rafting, village visits, local BBQ experience
Stay: Puluong Retreat, Pu Luong (or similar)
Transport: Private vehicle transfer
Meals: Breakfast daily and select lunches and dinners included
Days 6 to 7: Hoi An
We fly south to charming Hoi An, known for its preserved architecture and coastal setting. Here, we take part in a hands on cooking class, explore the Old Town, and choose between a guided visit to My Son ruins or kayaking through coastal mangroves.
There is time built in for beach visits, tailoring, spa time, or simply wandering the lantern lit streets in the evening.
Highlights: Cooking class, Old Town walking tour, My Son ruins or mangrove kayaking
Stay: Little Riverside Hoi An, Hoi An (or similar)
Transport: Internal flight included
Meals: Breakfast daily and select lunches and dinners included
Days 8 to 10: Ho Chi Minh City
Arriving in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, we explore the city by cyclo and enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise along the river. One of the most powerful experiences of the trip includes, offering meaningful insight into Vietnam’s past.
We gather for our Pride Adventures Farewell Dinner, celebrating the journey and the connections formed along the way.
Highlights: Cyclo tour, sunset cruise, Cu Chi cycling experience, Pride Adventures Farewell Dinner
Stay: Hotel Continental Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City (or similar)
Transport: Internal flight included
Meals: Breakfast daily and Farewell Dinner included
Day 11: Departure Day or Optional Post Adventure
Today is a departure day. Airport transfers are included, and we recommend flights departing later in the day to allow for a relaxed morning.
An optional post trip extension into Cambodia will be available beginning in Ho Chi Minh City and continuing onward. Details will be shared separately for those wishing to extend their adventure.
Meals: Breakfast included
Booking Options
Our 11 day Vietnam journey includes 10 nights of thoughtfully selected accommodations, blending boutique city hotels, a scenic overnight Halong Bay cruise, and a peaceful two night retreat in Pu Luong.
Throughout the trip, we stay in premium, well located hotels and unique stays, typically four star and above boutique properties, selected for comfort, character, and proximity to the experiences that define each destination.
This is part of our Active Adventure Collection, meaning the accommodations strike a balance between comfort and authenticity. In places like Pu Luong, the setting and surrounding landscape are part of the experience, offering immersion rather than resort style luxury.
Each stay supports the flow of the journey, giving us comfortable spaces to recharge between active days of exploration.
We offer two rooming options:
Shared Room - We Can Match You
$4699
Stay in a comfortable room shared with one other guest, featuring either two separate beds or one shared bed, based on availability and preference.
You are welcome to request a specific roommate, or we can thoughtfully match you with a fellow LGBTQ+ traveler. Shared rooms are a great option for solo travelers who want to enjoy the social side of group travel while keeping costs lower.
Accommodations vary by destination and reflect the character of each location, from boutique city hotels to our retreat stay in Pu Luong and our overnight cruise in Halong Bay.
Private Room - Your Own Space
$5899
Enjoy a private room throughout the trip for added comfort and personal space. Private rooms are limited and available on a first come basis.
Room size and layout may vary by destination, particularly in more remote locations such as Pu Luong or aboard the Halong Bay cruise. All private rooms are selected to provide a comfortable and restful experience within the adventure style nature of this journey.
Adventure Activties
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Vietnam. Below is a sampling of the included experiences we will share together, blending iconic natural landscapes, active exploration, cultural immersion, and meaningful Pride Adventures moments.
From cruising through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay to trekking rural rice terraces in Pu Luong, cycling to the Cu Chi Tunnels, and learning to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes in Hoi An, these featured activities are all included as part of the journey. This is our Active Adventure Collection, designed to keep you moving, engaged, and deeply connected to the places we visit while traveling together as a small LGBTQ+ group.
Women Led Hanoi Motorbike Experience
Explore Hanoi from the back of a motorbike driven by local women guides who share insight into daily life, history, and culture. This immersive experience takes us beyond the typical walking tour and into the vibrant rhythm of the city.
Overnight Halong Bay Junk Boat Cruise
Spend a full day and night cruising through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay. Kayak through hidden caves, relax on deck, enjoy fresh seafood meals, and wake up surrounded by one of Vietnam’s most iconic landscapes.
Pu Luong Rice Terrace Trek & Bamboo Rafting
Trek through terraced rice fields and rural villages in northern Vietnam, then float along a peaceful river on a traditional bamboo raft. This is one of the most scenic and immersive experiences of the entire trip.
Hoi An Cooking Class & Lantern Lit Old Town
Learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes during a hands on cooking class before exploring Hoi An’s lantern filled streets. This evening blends culinary culture, architecture, and atmosphere.
Your Choice Day: My Son Ruins or Mangrove Kayaking
Choose your own adventure: explore the ancient Cham temples of My Son with a guided historical tour, or kayak through peaceful coastal mangroves near Hoi An for an active morning on the water.
Cycling to the Cu Chi Tunnels
Pedal through rural countryside outside Ho Chi Minh City before visiting the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. This powerful day combines active exploration with meaningful insight into Vietnam’s modern history.
Why Travel with Pride?
At Pride Adventures, we design small group journeys created by LGBTQ+ travelers, for LGBTQ+ travelers. Every experience is thoughtfully curated to balance adventure, culture, connection, and comfort, creating a space where you can truly be yourself.
Our Vietnam journey is part of our Active Adventure Collection, blending iconic destinations with immersive, hands on experiences. We move beyond surface level sightseeing to create moments that feel personal, welcoming, and meaningful.
To bring this journey to life, we partner with trusted in country operators. For this adventure, we work with G Adventures, one of the most respected names in small group travel worldwide, known for strong local relationships and a long track record of safe, well operated tours.
Together, we combine world class ground logistics with the heart and community of Pride Adventures hosting.
This is more than a tour. It is a hosted Pride Adventures experience.
Inclusions:
What's Included:
✓ 10 nights of accommodations in boutique hotels, a Halong Bay overnight cruise, and a Pu Luong retreat stay
✓ 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
✓ Overnight Halong Bay cruise with kayaking and onboard meals
✓ Women led motorbike experience in Hanoi
✓ Guided trekking and bamboo rafting in Pu Luong
✓ Hoi An cooking class
✓ Choice of experience in Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary visit or mangrove kayaking
✓ Cycling excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels
✓ Sunset cruise in Ho Chi Minh City
✓ All internal transportation, including private vehicles and ground transfers between destinations
✓ All required domestic flights within Vietnam
✓ Airport arrival transfer in Hanoi
✓ Airport departure transfer in Ho Chi Minh City
✓ G Adventures Chief Experience Officer (Tour Guide) throughout the journey
✓ Knowledgeable local guides at key sites
✓ All entrance fees for included activities
✓ Pride Adventures Welcome Dinner
✓ Pride Adventures Farewell Dinner
✓ A special Pride Adventures Pride Moment during the trip
✓ Most tips for local guides, drivers, and included activities are included. Additional tipping is optional for outstanding service.
✓ Small group experience for a more personal journey
What's Not Included:
✗ International flights to Hanoi and departing from Ho Chi Minh City
✗ Visa or entry fees, if required based on passport nationality
✗ Meals not listed above
✗ Optional activities not listed as included
✗ Personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, beverages, and laundry
✗ Travel insurance
Travel insurance is required and must include a minimum of 200,000 USD in combined medical and repatriation coverage
✗ Tips for your G Adventures Chief Experience Officer (Tour Guide)
Suggested amount is $6-$8 USD per person per day
Physical Rating, Comfort, and Adventure:
Physical Rating: 2-3 • Light to Moderate
This journey includes easy to moderate walking, light trekking, cycling, and time spent outdoors. Expect uneven paths in rural villages, stairs and walkways in Halong Bay, and active exploration in cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Most days involve 2 to 3 hours of movement, often broken up throughout the day. A basic level of mobility and comfort on uneven terrain will help you fully enjoy this Active Adventure experience.
Service Level: Upgraded Adventure
We stay in thoughtfully selected boutique hotels, enjoy an overnight Halong Bay cruise, and spend two nights at a scenic retreat in Pu Luong. Accommodations are typically four star and above, prioritizing location, character, and comfort over ultra luxury amenities. This is not a resort style trip, but an immersive journey that balances reliability, authenticity, and relaxation between active days.
Travel Style: Cultural Active Adventure
This Vietnam journey blends iconic highlights with meaningful local experiences. From motorbikes in Hanoi to rice terrace trekking, cooking classes, and cycling to historic sites, the focus is on engagement rather than observation. Traveling as a small LGBTQ+ group creates shared moments, deeper connection, and the comfort of exploring together while staying active and culturally immersed.
Important Documents & Links:
JoinCGA.com – California Gay Adventures
Documents containing personal information will be delivered privately to attendees via email and/or text as the trip dates approach. For any questions, please contact chris@prideat.com.
Important Documents & Links:
We’ve provided key resources to help you prepare for your Pride Adventures journey. The Pride Adventures Trip Guide is your primary reference for itinerary details, accommodations, logistics, and trip updates. The G Adventures Full Trip Dossier includes official tour operator policies and operational information. CGA members can also find community updates and additional details on the California Gay Adventures event page linked here.
• Pride Adventures Trip Guide
• G Adventures Full Trip Dossier
• California Gay Adventures Event Page (membership required)
Adventure Updates
This section is reserved for important announcements and time sensitive updates.
For full details on flights, itinerary, packing, and logistics, please refer to the Trip Documents section and the Pride Adventures Trip Guide.
Questions? Contact tripsupport@prideadventures.com
🟡 Trip Status: NOT YET CONFIRMED
This trip requires a minimum of 8 travelers and is limited to 15 guests.
Please wait to book flights until we officially confirm the departure.
Once the minimum is reached, we will update this section immediately and notify all registered travelers.
✈️ Flights
Please do not book flights until the trip is confirmed.
Arrival Airport: Hanoi, Vietnam
Departure Airport: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Arrival and departure airport timing guidance is outlined in the Pride Adventures Trip Guide.
Airport transfers on arrival in Hanoi and departure in Ho Chi Minh City are included.
If you would like help reviewing flight options before booking, contact tripsupport@prideadventures.com.
🤝 Traveler Connections
• A live pre trip Zoom call will be held approximately 30 days before departure.
• A private WhatsApp group will be created about two weeks before departure.
Details will be shared directly with registered travelers.
📬 Need Help?
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