12 days VietnamIntro

We’ll pick you up from the airport and take you to the Hotel in Hanoi. You’ll then have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and meet everyone in your group.

Day 2: Discover Hanoi (Meals Included: Breakfast; Lunch)

Discover what makes the chaotic capital of Vietnam so special in a Rickshaw Tour of the city. Experience the bustling streets, fascinating culture and delicious street food. We then head out for dinner and to experience some of Hanoi’s best nightlife! (Meals Included: Breakfast)

Day 3: Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We’ll depart early for our amazing 3 Day / 2 Night Boat trip to the stunning natural wonder of Ha Long Bay. We’ll cruise on beautiful emerald green waters on our traditional Vietnamese ‘junk’ boat through towering limestone islands topped with rainforest. We’ll go explore Ha Long Bay by kayak then spend the night on the boat under the stars.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay Private Island Stay (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Continue soaking up the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay throughout the day before arriving at our own private island! Chill out in a hammock, play some beach volleyball or just relax on the beach and work on your tan

Day 5: Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh Homestay  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch)
We’ll arrive back from Ha Long Bay mid-morning and then head south to the beautiful countryside of Ninh Binh, a landscape of endless rice paddies and epic limestone mountains. Check in to our unique and amazing local homestay and watch the sunset whilst relaxing in our private riverside bungalows for the evening.

Day 6: Ninh Binh & Overnight Train (Meals Included: Breakfast)

Today we explore the best of the amazing Ninh Binh. We’ll take a bike ride through the countryside before boarding a local row boat and cruising a network of rivers and caves. After some lunch we’ll tackle the iconic 450 steps of the Dragon Mountain Viewpoint for sunset. We’ll then freshen up before boarding the overnight train south to Hoi An.

Day 7: Arrive in Hoi An (Meals Included: Breakfast)

We’ll arrive early morning in Danang before taking a short bus ride to Hoi An, one of the most beautiful and fascinating towns in Vietnam. You’ll have time in the afternoon to chill out, do some shopping or even get some clothes made. We then head out and experience some of Hoi An’s amazing nightlife!

Day 8: Hoi An, Basket Boat Tour with Crab Fishing & Cooking Class (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch)
Be guided through coconut groves by traditional fishermen while you try your hand at some crab fishing. We’ll then learn the secrets of preparing delicious Vietnamese food with a traditional cooking class.

9: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. (Meals Included: Breakfast)
After a quick transfer back to Danang we catch a short flight to the southern city of Ho Chi Minh City and arrive early afternoon.

Day 10: Mekong Delta (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch)
We’ll explore the incredibly lush green beauty of the Mekong Delta by traditional canoe, see how the locals live, visit local villages and experience daily life on the Mekong. We then stay overnight in the Delta.

Day 11: Cu Chi Tunnels (Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner)

Today we’ll explore more of the Mekong before making our way to the Cu Chi Tunnels. A fascinating network of underground tunnels used as supply routes, hideouts and living quarters by guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. We’ll arrive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon before heading out for our farewell dinner and party!

Day 12: Check Out and Onward Travel
Your amazing 12-day adventure comes to an end. You can either check out and make your way back home, stay on longer in Vietnam or continue your travels with the new friends you’ve made!  (Meals included: Breakfast)  Your Group Leader will help you with any of your onward travel throughout Vietnam or SE Asia, including organising your transport to the airport.