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Walking country, then the classics

Vietnam Adventure

14 days, 13 nightsPrivate departureReference VS05
HanoiMu Cang ChaiSapaHalongHueHoi AnSaigonMekong Delta

Two weeks that start where most Vietnam itineraries never go: the terraced valleys of Mu Cang Chai, two days of walking at a real gradient, a highland market, and only then the bay, the imperial cities and the delta. Trails are graded and none of them require a climber.

Day by day

Day one

Arrive in Hanoi

Met on arrival and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.

Day two

Hanoi city day

The Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Flag Tower, then the Museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays) and a walk through the 36 streets.

Breakfast included
Day three

North-west to Mu Cang Chai

Through Nghia Lo and up to the Khau Pha Pass, with an hour's walk to Lim Thai village above the terraces. Dinner and the night at the lodge.

All meals included
Day four

A full day walking Mu Cang Chai

Six kilometres to My Hang through the terraces in the morning, lunch at the lodge, then an easier five through the Ngoc Chien valley among Black Thai and Flower Hmong hamlets.

All meals included
Day five

Over the Tram Ton Pass to Sapa

North through the mountains, stopping at the highest pass in the country. Lunch in Sapa, then a free afternoon — Fansipan by cable car, or the walk to Lao Chai and Ta Van.

Breakfast, lunch included
Day six

A highland market, then Hanoi

An early drive to whichever market is running that day — Can Cau on Saturday, Bac Ha on Sunday, Coc Ly on Tuesday, Lung Phinh on Friday — then back to Hanoi after lunch.

Breakfast, lunch included
Day seven

Aboard in Halong Bay

To the coast and onto an overnight boat, with lunch and dinner on deck.

All meals included
Day eight

Halong, then a flight to Hue

A final morning cruising and brunch aboard, then the flight south.

Breakfast included
Day nine

Hue to Hoi An

The Citadel and the Minh Mang mausoleum in the morning, then the Hai Van Pass and into Hoi An late afternoon.

Breakfast included
Day ten

Hoi An old town

A guided morning through a lantern workshop, the Phuc Kien hall, the Japanese Bridge, the market and the old houses. The afternoon is free.

Breakfast included
Day eleven

Flight to Saigon

To Da Nang airport and south. Check in, and the rest of the day is yours.

Breakfast included
Day twelve

Cycling the delta to a homestay

To Cai Thia, then bicycles along the canal and a walk through the mango village at Hoa Loc. Rice paper made and tasted, a cruise to An Binh, then rowing boats into the creeks. You help cook dinner at the homestay.

All meals included
Day thirteen

Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Saigon

A morning walk round the island, a tile factory by boat, then Sa Dec — the flower village and the Huynh Thuy Le house of Duras's novel — before driving back to the city.

Breakfast, lunch included
Day fourteen

Saigon, and home

The cathedral, the Post Office and the Independence Palace, then Cholon and Ben Thanh market. Free time until your flight.

Breakfast included

What is included

Included

  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Accommodation as listed, twin share
  • Meals shown in the itinerary
  • Boat trips and entrance fees in the programme
  • Drinking water each day

Not included

  • International and domestic flights unless stated
  • Vietnam e-visa, which we arrange separately
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for your guide and driver

Prices depend on the season, the hotels you choose and how many of you are travelling. Send us your dates and we come back with a firm quotation and a route you can change.

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