The signature hike of Ba Be National Park threads its way along the spine of the Pia Booc Range, traversing passes, alpine lakes, and featuring intimate glimpses of iconic craggy summits. You will get to experience boating on the river, hiking through the forest, staying with two different ethnic families, cooking traditional food, trekking in the mountains, kayaking in the lake, and visiting a local school. This is without a doubt a trip filled with action and excitement that lets you enjoy both natural beauty and authentic experiences meeting local people.
Over 15 days, you’ll have the opportunity to delve a little deeper into Vietnam, reaching parts of the country where very few people get to go. Some of the highlights include visiting endangered primates in the beautiful Trang An, exploring one of the largest caves in the world, a scenic drive along the Hai Van pass made famous by the show Top Gear, sampling some of the world’s best coffee, tackling rapids while white water rafting and a cruise through the canals of the Mekong Delta to name just a few.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Home-stay, Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Da Lat, Mui Ne
Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Da Lat, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Hoi, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vinh Moc, Hue, Hoi An, Buon Ma Thuot
Explore colourful ethnic groups and experience the sheer thrill of travelling along stunning roads that you'll never forget. This trekking trip will take you to the most impressive region of Vietnam, and over five days you will discover colourful local markets of the various ethnic minority communities, trek through the soaring mountains and experience the dizzying mountain passes of Dong Van and Ma Pi Leng.
On this 10-day walking tour of northern Vietnam, you will visit the mountainous regions near the Chinese border. You will sweep along mountain passes and descend into beautiful valleys, visiting local markets and ethnic minority communities along the way. This tour is bound to fill you with a new found wonder of northern Vietnam and it's unique landscapes and cultures.
AdventureTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Home-stay
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Nghia Lo, Mu Cang Chai, B
Hanoi, Nghia Lo, Mu Cang Chai, Bac Ha, Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang, Dong Van, Bao Lac, Ba Be Lake
This small-group trekking trip four days in Ba Be will takes you into the remote villages on the western side of Ba Be National Park and gives you the opportunity to experience the real tropical forests. It is for people with at least moderate to good fitness levels and a good spirit of adventure.
Totally off the beaten path, this 3-day tour trekking in Cat Ba National Park and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay ventures into an area of Cat Ba, unseen by many tourists. Unearth the island’s hidden beauty, far from the usual tourist maps. With your local guide, you’ll safely explore the depths of the jungle and the heights of the limestone mountains before emerging from the canopy for a view of the island. Our unique trekking opportunity is a must-see for anyone who wants to discover Cat Ba’s astounding natural beauty and local culture.
Day 1: Hanoi ArrivalDay 2: Hanoi City Tour - Sapa (B/L)Destinations: Ho Chi Minh Complex,One Pillar Pagoda,Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple,Puppet ShowDay 3: Trekking In Sapa (B/L)Destinations: Trekking Sapa - Lao Chai & Ta Van Village.Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi (B/L)Destinations:Trekking Giang Ta Chai to Su Pan,meet the local people who belong to the Red Dao and Black Hmong ethnic groups,Sapa TownDay 5: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (B/L)Destinations:Ninh Binh - Van LongDay 6: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay (B/L/D)some karst grottoes, go swimming or explore the beaches.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Tre, Cai Be, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Hue
Discover Hagiang 4 days 3 nights will take you through the awe-inspiring panoramas of Ha Giang and Dong Van, travelling along the mountain hugging Ma Pi Leng Pass and through the valleys. You will journey through the sprawling lands of tea plantations, the stone forests of the Dong Van Plateau and into the ethnic minority communities to stay with local people and explore the fascinating markets.
Reconnect with a simpler way of life on an amazing 2-day tour of Sa Pa from Hanoi. Spend the night at a homestay of ethnic minority people and learn more about their way of life in the mountains.
Day 1:
In the morning hop on the bus departing for Sapa via Lao Cai. Continue to Sa Pa and see the colorful costumes of the Hmong, Dao and Tay people. The representative in Sapa will welcome you at the bus stop and take you to the hotel to relax and enjoy a lunch of local dishes in Sapa town.
Trek through the rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa Stream. Arrive in the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai surrounded by Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Continue to the ethnic village of Ta Van to check into your homestay and get to know the family.
Day 2:
Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family before your morning trek through the rice paddies and bamboo forest. Get a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village before crossing the Giang Ta Chai Bridge, where a bus will take you back to Sa Pa for lunch and a shower before the return trip to Hanoi. The bus stops at the meeting point from there you get to your hotel by yourself.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This tour of Vietnam covers much of what is a diverse and interesting about the north of the country. Starting in Hanaoi, the capital, we have included Sapa for its trekking and minority villages, Ninh Binh region for its limestone peaks which rival those of Halong Bay and of course time exploring spectacular Halong Bay itself.
Your itinerary begins with a city tour of Hanoi before taking the overnight train to Lao Cai and the trekking area of Sapa. We will spend two days exploring the valleys and peaks of this beautiful region while getting to know the local people and their customs. We then return to Lao Cai for the overnight train back to Hanoi for an early breakfast at the hotel before having the rest of the day free to explore this city. After a night back in Hanoi we travel to Hoa Lu, famous for being the country's capital from 968 and 1009 AD. This area is one of stunning natural beauty which you will see best during your boat ride along the Boi River. Next we travel to stunning Halong Bay and spend 2 days cruising on a traditional junk around the limestone outcrops as well as sea kayaking and swimming - this is bound to be one of your tour highlights. Your tour ends back in Hanoi.
This tour combines well with a further exploration of southern Vietnam, a visit to a relaxing beach destination, or an extension into Cambodia to visit Angkor Watt and Tonle Sap.
This is a sample private tour itinerary and we can customise the daily itinerary, duration and accommodation levels and styles as much or as little as you wish.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Sleeper Train
Age Range
8-95 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Lao Cai, Sapa, Ninh Binh
Hanoi, Lao Cai, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay
Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an area of outstanding beauty, cultural interest and high biodiversity stretching from Mai Chau in the north-west to Cuc Phuong National Park in the south-east. The region is blessed with rich forest, limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces and breathtaking scenery. On this 3-day trek through Pu Luong Nature Reserve you can experience the everyday life and culture of Thai and Muong ethnic minorities and spend your nights with friendly locals.
This tour aims to cover all the most important sites of North-eastern Vietnam. From the untouched beauty of Ha Giang to the serene waters of Ba Be Lake and majestic cacophony of Ban Gioc Waterfall, this tour offers a great wealth of natural beauty, representing the most stunning views of the region, and perhaps all of Vietnam.
AdventureTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ha Giang, Dong Van, Cao Bang, Ba
Ha Giang, Dong Van, Cao Bang, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ba Be Lake, Ha Noi
Travel to Sapa and conquer the Roof of Indo-China, Fansipan mountain. This 3-day 4-night tour includes trekking to the summit of the great peak. You will be led by a local H'mong guide whose knowledge and understanding of the different hill-tribe cultures will make for an unforgettable experience in Hoang Lien Son National Park.