Summary
Overview
15 Day Vietnam Experience
Hanoi, VietnamDive into the Vietnamese culture with authentic cooking classes, boating on the Mekong and rickshaw tours of local villages. Spend a night in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh on a 15-day tour you don't want to miss!
Inclusions
- 14 nights / 15 day accommodation (twin-share)
- Enjoy our hand-selected premium, accommodation including four-star hotels and upgraded local homestays
- Dive into the culture, food and fast-paced lifestyle of buzzing Hanoi
- Trek with the locals through the stunning green landscapes of Sapa
- Cruise, kayak and swim the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay
- Be captured by the charm of Hoi An
- Experience local village life in the jungles of the Mekong Delta
Travel Validity
Valid for Departures
- 09 Jan 2022
- 16 Feb 2022
- 22 Feb 2022
- 17 Mar 2022
- 12 Apr 2022
Itinerary & Map
Landing in Hanoi, we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your boutique hotel in the heart of the old town. Meet up with your travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come.
Inclusions
We’ll jump straight into the hustle of Hanoi today with a walking and rickshaw tour of the city. Tasty street food will keep us going as we soak in the intoxicating energy of the capital, full of rustic colonial buildings and themed trading streets. This evening we’ll head out for dinner and a drink to see what Hanoi has to offer after dark.
Inclusions
Breakfast
From Hanoi to the hills, this morning we’ll take a VIP limousine bus to uncover dazzling scenery in northern Vietnam. We’ll meet locals from different ethnic groups before heading up the Muong Hoa valley on a short trek. Passing villages oozing with culture, we’ll stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van village. To wrap up the day we’ll learn more about local customs and ways of life over a traditional dinner, washing it all down with a little rice wine.
Inclusions
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today is all about enjoying the post-card perfect landscapes and breathing fresh mountain air as we trek through terraced hills and waterfalls. This afternoon a quick drive takes us back to Sapa, where we will check in to our beautiful mountainside hotel and kick up our feet for a well-earned rest in peaceful surroundings.
Inclusions
Breakfast
Today is all about enjoying the post-card perfect landscapes and breathing fresh mountain air as we trek through terraced hills and waterfalls. This afternoon a quick drive takes us back to Sapa, where we will check in to our beautiful mountainside hotel and kick up our feet for a well-earned rest in peaceful surroundings.
Inclusions
Breakfast
From Hanoi we’ll travel to Ha Long Bay to board the luxurious boat that’ll be our home for the night. Famous for emerald waters, limestone islands, magical caves, and thick rainforests, we’ll see this world heritage site up close as we kayak, swim, and laze on the sundeck. In the evening enjoy a sunset from the deck and tuck into a fresh dinner before some drinks. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Inclusions
Lunch and dinner
Today the rice paddies and vast mountains of Ninh Binh await. This evening we’ll make the most of our serene surroundings as we cosy up in traditional bungalows by the river at a local homestay.
Inclusions
Breakfast and lunch
Heading out to explore the rural paradise of Ninh Binh, we’ll hop on two wheels to weave through rice paddies before taking a local rowboat through a network of rivers and caves. A hike up to Dragon Mountain viewpoint will reward us with epic views, and this evening we’ll have a deserved rest back at our bungalows.
Inclusions
Breakfast
Our first internal flight will take us to the charming, historical Hoi An. Go shopping, stroll the alleys, or even visit a local tailor to get a custom suit or dress made. Tonight we head out for some dinner and drinks in this vibrant town.
Inclusions
Breakfast
Local fishermen will be our guides today as we weave through coconut groves learning the art of crab fishing. We’ll then take part in a hands-on cooking class to become masters of all things Vietnamese cuisine! The afternoon is yours to chill by the pool or treat yourself to a massage. This evening we’ll experience a cultural Bamboo show!
Inclusions
Breakfast and lunch
Pack your sun cream and swimsuit! Today we take a short bicycle ride through idyllic fields to the coast for a chilled beach day. If we’re lucky we’ll be treated to a colourful sunset whilst having dinner and drinks by the sea.
Inclusions
Breakfast
Today we have a chilled morning to soak up the last bits of Hoi An then catch our second flight to Ho Chi Minh City. We’ll head straight out onto the streets for some dinner, then up to a rooftop bar for drinks overlooking Ho Chi Minh’s modern skyline.
Inclusions
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we head to the lush beauty of the Mekong Delta for a special overnight experience. We’ll get a serious culture fix as we explore a more authentic Vietnam, seeing how locals live and work on the river and checking in to a family-run homestay for the evening.
Inclusions
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
At the Cu Chi tunnels, we’ll learn how this hand-dug underground network played a crucial role in the Vietnam War, providing supply routes, hideouts, and living quarters for soldiers. Arriving back in Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll dress sharp for our farewell dinner and party this evening.
Inclusions
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Your unforgettable 15 day adventure comes to an end. Those flying home will make their way to the airport, or keep living the dream and extend your stay in Vietnam or South East Asia.
Inclusions
Breakfast
- International flights
- Personal expenses and tips on excursions
- Meals not specified
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Visas
- Compulsory travel insurance
- Twin-share accommodation
- Solo travellers will be accommodated in a twin-share room (2 Beds) with a traveller of the same gender.
- Suitable for adults 18 to 40+