Overview
Itinerary
Landing in Hanoi, we'll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. Meet up with your travel crew and get excited for the adventures to come.
We'll jump straight into the hustle and bustle of Hanoi today with a walking and rickshaw tour of the city. Soak in daily life in the chaotic capital and fill up on spicy spring rolls and tasty street food.
This evening we'll be heading out for dinner and drinks to see what Hanoi has to offer after dark.
From Hanoi we'll travel to Ha Long Bay, where we'll cruise the emerald green waters surrounded by limestone mountains, feeling like we're not quite on this planet. The secret caves and coves will prove too much to resist, so we'll jump into kayaks to explore further before settling down for the evening on our overnight boat complete with hot tub and bar.
The rice paddies and vast limestone mountains of Ninh Binh await us, where we'll be staying at a local homestay in traditional bungalows right by the river. We'll take to two wheels to weave through the rice paddies before taking a local row boat through the network of rivers and caves. We'll finish our time here with a hike to the Dragon Mountain viewpoint.
Beautiful, historical Hoi An will win you over. We'll check in to our hotel, then this afternoon you'll have time to explore, go shopping, or perhaps visit a local tailor to get a custom suit or dress made. Local fishermen will be our guides today teaching us the art of crab fishing. We'll then take part in a hands on cooking class to become masters of all things Vietnamese cuisine, followed by experiencing the iconic lantern boats in the evening.
Today you'll try your hand at making an awesome Vietnamese souvenir – a lantern! Then we'll head to the coast for a chilled beach day with some lunch at a cool beach club.
Later that night, we'll be heading out for our farewell dinner together.
Your unforgettable 9 day adventure will come to an end here. 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 with our help and the new friends you've made.
Trip Inclusions
- Walking & Rickshaw Tour of Hanoi
- Night Out in Hanoi
- Overnight Boat Trip on Ha Long Bay
- Kayaking
- Local Homestay Experience
- Bicycle Tour of Ninh Binh
- Rice Paddies
- River Boat Cruise
- Dragon Mountain Viewpoint
- Cooking Class
- Visit Local Markets
- Basket Boat Crab Fishing
- Lantern Making Class
- Airport Pickup: We'll be there to greet you at the airport after your long flight and take you to our accommodation.
- Awesome Group Leader: You'll get an awesome group leader from the moment you step off the plane to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, alongside knowledgeable local guides.
- 11 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 1 Dinner
- 100% Carbon Neutral: We accurately measure the CO2 emissions of your tour and 100% offset them through planting the required amount of trees.
- Hanoi - Hotel: 2 nights in a boutique hotel in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. With twin/double share rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, air con, laundry & spa facilities.
- Ha Long Bay - Overnight Boat: 1 night on an amazing boat for a once in a lifetime stay. With twin/double/triple share rooms, an ensuite & air con.
- Ninh Binh - Local Homestay: 1 night in a private riverside bungalows in a magical setting. With twin/double rooms, an ensuite, WiFi & riverside hammocks.
- Overnight Train: 1 night in a bed on a great journey. With 4 bed share cabin, bathrooms onboard, air con & epic views!
- Hoi An - Hotel: 3 nights in a nice hotel in a great location. With twin/double/triple rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, air con, laundry & a swimming pool.
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