Vietnam & Sa Pa Discovery

Xin chao and welcome to Vietnam! A member of our local team will transfer you from the airport to our starting accommodation. Take a dip in the rooftop pool or explore the city until it's time to meet the rest of the travel gang! 

We'll kick off (literally!) today with a round of da cau (AKA 'foot badminton'!). with a local team before heading out on a walking tour of the city. See the most iconic sights and secret gems before cosying down on the sleeper train to Da Nang.

We're taking the road (or river) less travelled to Hoi An today as we kayak down the Thu Bon River to the centre of the ancient town. What a way to arrive! This evening, take a guided walk through town, as colourful Chinese lanterns illuminate the streets.

Explore the tranquil countryside on bicycles today. We're helping protect the environment as we stop at a riverbank to collect plastic before turning the waste into eco-bricks! Then enjoy a free afternoon at the beach - bliss.

Make the journey to Hue along the Hai Van Pass in an open-top army jeep. The views are out of this world! We'll pay a visit to some historical colonial buildings before arriving in beautiful Hue in the afternoon.

Head to Hue's unforgettable Imperial City today and explore the faded grandeur of the Citadel. Then take a Vietnamese cooking class in a local garden house on the banks of the Perfume River. This evening, hop on the night train to Ninh Binh.

Take some time this morning to explore your beautiful surroundings, before hopping on the bus to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. We'll be staying in Ban Hieu, a village where we'll dine with local families and spend the night in local homes.

Take a morning trek to a rural lake house, where we'll try bamboo rafting and enjoy a picnic lunch. They take a forest trail to a hidden waterfall. Relax by the water before trekking back to the homestay for dinner with the locals.

Get ready for big city adventure as we travel to bustling Hanoi after breakfast. Arrive at our beautiful boutique hotel and freshen up before talking a guided walk round the city. This evening, we've lined up a feast of local delicacies - yum!

Travel to the one-and-only Ha Long Bay for an overnight adventure on a traditional boat. Leave the other tourist boats behind and travel north to Bai Tu Long. Kayak round Cap La and visit some floating villages before sundowners and some squid fishing!

Start your day with Tai Chi on the sundeck, then cruise to the Thien Canh Son cave system. Head back to the mainland this afternoon, trying Vietnamese fruit and veg carving as we sail. This evening, take a yummy food tour of Hanoi.

Hop aboard the limousine bus to Lao Cai, Sa Pa and check out the homestay you will be staying in for the evening. We'll be trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. We'll have a picnic lunch by the river then continue through the valley, with our local guide sharing tons of cultural insights and local knowledge about the area. We'll spend the night in an amazing homestay, where we'll get to know the local families and sample some rice whiskey, corn wine, and delicious mountain food.

Say goodbye to our host families and trek to Giang Ta Chai village, where we will meet the Red Dao people. Learn all about their ancient culture and enjoy some lunch before heading back to Sa Pa town for the evening.

View Vietnam from the highest mountain on the Indochinese peninsula! After spending a day trekking, we will make out way to Lao Cai railway station. Drift away as you travel to Hanoi overnight.

We'll arrive back in Hanoi around 6am, swap contact details and say our goodbyes. See you next time!