Day 1 : ARRIVE IN HANOI
HANOI. We’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. You’ll have plenty of time to rest after your flight before meeting up with your group and getting excited for the experiences to come!
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 : EXPLORE HANOI
HANOI Immerse yourself in the bustle of Hanoi with a walking and rickshaw tour of the capital. Together we’ll explore the themed trading streets, soak up the intriguing culture and stay fuelled with delicious street food. Tonight we’ll head out for dinners and drinks to experience what Hanoi has to offer.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : SAPA TREKKING
TA VAN VILLAGE This morning we’ll take a VIP limousine bus to the rolling hills of Sapa in the north. On arrival we’ll learn about how locals from different ethnic groups peacefully live together while retaining their distinctive customs, then head off on a short trek up the Muong Hoa Valley. Tonight we stay with a local family in Ta Van village, learning about their traditional way of life over dinner and a little rice wine.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : VILLAGES & MOUNTAINS
SAPA Today we trek through terraced hills and discover cascading waterfalls. A quick drive will take us back to Sapa in the afternoon, where we’ll check in to our beautiful mountain-side hotel and take in the serenity of our surroundings.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : DISCOVER SAPA TOWN
SAPA Explore Sapa at your own pace, or take the cable car up to Fan Si Pan peak, also known as the roof of Indochina. Tonight we’ll ride an overnight train for a unique but comfortable trip back to Hanoi.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 : HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT BOAT
HA LONG BAY We’ll head straight to the stunning natural wonder of Ha Long Bay and board our luxurious boat for the night. Known for its emerald waters, magical caves and towering limestone mountains covered in rainforest, we can kayak, swim and sunbathe on deck with a drink in hand.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 : NINH BINH HOMESTAY
NINH BINH Today we head south to the beautiful countryside of Ninh Binh. This evening we’ll check in to our unique traditional homestay and watch the sunset whilst relaxing in our riverside bungalows.
Meals :Breakfast
Day 8 : EXPLORE NINH BINH
NINH BINH We’ll hop on bicycles to ride through the lush rice paddies in rural Ninh Binh, then take a local rowboat through rivers and caves. This afternoon we’ll tackle the iconic Dragon Mountain viewpoint for jaw-dropping views over the beautiful landscape, then enjoy a well earned rest back at our bungalows.
Meals :Breakfast
Day 9 : EXPLORE HOI AN
HOI AN A short flight will take us the the beautiful French Colonial town of Hoi An, full of markets, col-ourful alleyways and lanterns lighting up the streets. Here you can wander the streets, sip a drink by the canal or get measured for custom clothes at a local tailor. Tonight we’ll go out for dinner and drinks to soak up the buzzing nightlife of the town.
Meals :Breakfast
Day 10 : BASKET FISHING & COOKING CLASS
HOI AN Be guided by local fisherman through coconut groves and learn the art of crab fishing before trying your hand at a traditional Vietnamese cooking class. The afternoon is free for you to relax by the pool, get a massage or try on your new tailored clothes. Tonight we’ll go to a Bamboo show, a cultural experience unique to Vietnam.
Meals :Breakfast
Day 11 : BEACH DAY
HOI AN After a free morning, hop on bicycles for a short ride to the beach for a chilled day at the coast. We’ll have dinner and drinks by the sea and will cross our fingers for a nice sunset!
Meals :Breakfast
Day 12 : HO CHI MINH CITY
HO CHI MINH CITY Enjoy the last bits of Hoi An this morning before we catch our second internal flight to Ho Chi Minh City. We’ll head straight out to the markets for dinner then up to a rooftop bar to treat ourselves to a drink.
Meals :Breakfast
Day 13 : LOCAL LIFE
MEKONG DELTA Today we’ll explore the lush beauty of the Mekong Delta, learn how locals live on the river and check in to a traditional family-run homestay for the night.
Meals :Breakfast
Day 14 : CU CHI TUNNELS
HO CHI MINH CITY Today we learn some history at the Cu Chi tunnels, a fascinating network of hand-dug tunnels that played an important role in the Vietnam War. We’ll arrive back to Ho Chi Minh city this afternoon before heading out for our farewell dinner and drinks!
Meals :None
Day 15 : CHECK OUT
HO CHI MINH CITY Your amazing 15 day adventure comes to an end. You can either check out and make your way home, or continue your travels around Vietnam or Asia with help from your group leader.
Meals :None