Real Vietnam
Overview
Highlights
- Bliss out on a luxurious homestay in the National Park of Pu Luong – wake up to the serenity of quiet, terraced rice paddy fields, trek the local land to take in the scenery and meet some local tribes to learn about their culture.
- Jump on a bike and pedal around charming Hoi An – the best way to see the town and surrounding countryside. The food here is also delicious, so make sure you stop along the way to sample some!
- See limestone karsts, blue-green waters, caves and jungle on Cat Ba Island – this place feels a lot like paradise, and you’ll be kayaking your way through its hidden bays.
- Experience local life in the Mekong Delta – get to know the local families, participate in community-based activities and enjoy a traditional meal.
- Tick Hanoi off your bucket list – walk the busy streets, try the famous banh mi and egg coffee and maybe even take a seat at a rooftop bar and order a pho cocktail. You'll have loads of free time to discover this place at your own pace, too!
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Trip includes
- Mekong Delta - Homestay and Boat Cruise
- Ho Chi Minh City - Orientation Walk
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An - Countryside bicycle tour
- Hue - Home cooked dinner
- Hue - Street food breakfast
- Hanoi - Old Quarter & French Quarter Walking Tour
- Hanoi - Banh Mi Lunch
- Pu Luong - Homestay and Village Walk
- Hanoi - Vun Art Visit
- Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
- Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
Itinerary
Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Your adventure begins in Ho Chi Minh with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is characterised by a vast array of sights and sounds and is a fascinating blend of old and new, East and West. The hu...
Today, head down to the Mekong Delta and visit Ben Tre. The fertile delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits and flowers as well as boating along the canals. When you arrive, board a private boat and cruise along the maze of waterways to visit some...
Rise early to the sounds of the delta coming alive and tuck into a simple breakfast before catching a bus back to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy some free time in Ho Chi Minh City to check out a few more sites or some tasty street food snacks. There will be a leader-led orie...
Arrive in Danang in the early afternoon and travel by minibus to Hoi An. Recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Hoi An is beautifully restored and preserved. Today, parts of Hoi An look exactly as they did over a century ago. Among the feeling of decad...
There's no better way to explore the peaceful countryside of Hoi An than by bike. For a true insight into country living in Vietnam, join your leader in cycling past green rice paddies, over small creeks and through rural villages. Later in the day, you may like to cy...
Departing Hoi An, you’ll cross the dramatic Hai Van Pass this morning, with a quick stop and photo opportunity before continuing to Hue. As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and is a curious mix of bustling streets...
You’ve got the whole day to explore Hue today. Head out with your group on a street food experience in the morning to pick up a delicious market breakfast and pass by all the local traders. Later, you may like to take a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River and visi...
Jump on the bus and make your way to Quang Tri. If you’re keen, it’s just a small fee to visit the Hien Luong Bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels. Hien Luong Bridge separated the North from the South during the war. The tunnels at Vinh Moc are an expansive network of limeston...
Enjoy a free day to explore Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – at 400 million years old, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest karst mountain range in Asia. You might like to take a boat through Phong Nha Cave or check out the spectacular Paradise Cave. If cave...
Arrive in Hanoi very early this morning and transfer to your hotel, leaving your luggage and setting out to discover the city. Hanoi is known for its beautiful lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks and thriving Old Quarter – an architectural museum with blocks of och...
Leave Hanoi this morning and travel to Pu Luong – one of the most beautiful sites in rural Vietnam with expansive rice paddy fields surrounded by the National Park. When you arrive, you’ll check in to your unique homestay accommodation, with rooms boasting views of th...
This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then make your way back to Hanoi. Today, you’ll visit The Intrepid Foundation partner Vun Art – a local organisation empowering people with disabilities in Vietnam by providing job training and employment opportunities. See h...
Travel by bus and ferry to Cat Ba Island – the largest island in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay area. With thousands of limestone islands and formations scattered around, this is one of the quintessential Vietnamese scenes where bright green water is dot...
Wake up to a natural paradise, and maybe start your morning with a refreshing swim. Ensure you soak up as much sun and sand as possible, as it's back to Hanoi later in the afternoon via ferry and bus. Being such a large city, Hanoi has so much to explore. This afterno...
There are no activities planned for today, and you can depart the accommodation at any time. With so much to see and do in Hanoi, why not book an Urban Adventure. Hanoi Street Food Experience is a good pick – a 3-hour tour where you’ll get to sample some amazing eats ...
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