Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay & Trekking Pu Luong

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11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Hanoi, Vietnam

Ends

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Highlights

Motorbike Tour of Hanoi.

Overnight Junkboat in Halong Bay.

Trekking the Rice Terraces of Pu Luong.

Cooking class in Hoi An.

Sunset Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cycle to and tour of Cu Chi Tunnels.

Itinerary

Vietnam’s vibrant tapestry awaits on this 11-day adventure, seamlessly blending culture, cuisine, and outdoor activity. Perfect for young adults and explorers, this small group tour begins in Hanoi, cruising the emerald waters of Halong Bay on a junkboat, and cycling to the historic Cu Chi tunnels. Delve deeper in Pu Luong, where immersive trekking through rice terraces and river rafting connects you with local communities. Enjoy hands-on cooking classes in Hoi An and savor the warmth of Vietnamese hospitality. The unique selling point: a dynamic tour package that delivers Vietnam’s highlights and hidden gems, balancing iconic sights with authentic local experiences.

day 1 - Hanoi

From the organized chaos of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the soothing lush green terraces of Pu Luong, Vietnam pushes you to let go, step out of your comfort zone, and reconnect with your inner explorer. Vietnam can feel unfamiliar and familiar all at once. Try foods you have never even heard of before while being greeted with smiling hosts who feel like familiar friends. Welcome to Hanoi, and to Vietnam, and we invite you to dive in, push your limits, and refill your cup.
After an informative welcome briefing, join your CEO for a multi-course Vietnamese feast. Try sizzling ginger chicken and fresh mango salad. Sip the unexpected with a complimentary egg coffee made right at your table.

Meal:Dinner

Accomodation:Bespoke Trendy Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:Arrival Transfer – Hanoi Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 30 km, Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Hanoi

It wouldn't be a trip to Vietnam without hopping on the back of a motorbike. Your drivers and guides this morning are all women from a local organization dedicated to empowering women through employment as motorbike drivers in the tourism sector. These women will guide you through the city-stopping the motorbike to allow for exploration of all the must see stops. Walk around the perimeter of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and visit Ba Dinh Square and One Pillar Pagoda. Explore Huu Tiep Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda. After working up an appetite, return to the Old Quarter for a huge bowl of Pho at a local restaurant. Slurping is highly encouraged.
Later this afternoon, dive straight into a foodie walking tour of Hanoi. Dig into some of the best Bun Cha you've ever had and end the afternoon at Bia Hoi corner just in time to do some people watching with a cold drink in hand.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Bespoke Trendy Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 0.25 hr - 0.75 hr Distance : 6 km

Included Activities:Lady Motorbike Tour Duration : 3.0 hr, Hanoi Cyclo Tour, Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour Duration : 2.5 hr Distance : 1 km

day 3 - Ha Long Bay

Standing as a symbol of centuries worth of discoveries by sea, the junk boat was first created in 3000 B. C. and throughout time the ship has been used by explorers and merchants alike. Now is your chance to spend a night aboard, embracing your inner explorer. (Albeit with way comfier pillows.) Glide through the steely waters in Halong Bay past limestone karst mountains and lush green islands and paddle a kayak through thousand year old caves.
Step on board our private boat and dig into a thoughtfully catered Vietnamese lunch. Sample local delights like pumpkin soup, fried chicken and Halong steamed tiger prawn. Get in the water with a guided kayaking adventure to explore the natural scenery of the incredible caves within Ha Long Bay. Look out for fossilized shells of oysters and crabs-proof that life existed here millions of years ago. Join your hosts to help prepare springs rolls, or sit back with a well earned glass of local beer. Dinner is plentiful this evening-and served on board.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Renea Cruise (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr Distance : 155 km

Included Activities:Hạ Long Bay Overnight Cruise Duration : 24.0 hr, Ha Long Bay Cave Kayaking Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 1 km

day 4 - Pu Luong

Tropical rainforest covers the low mountains that surround Pu Luong-with rice terraces as far as the eye can see. Villages dotted throughout the valley are like splashes of colour against a bright green painting. Trekking along the terraces, throughout villages, brings you face to face with Day to Day life in this picturesque corner of northern Vietnam.
Spend the morning in Halong Bay, enjoying a leisurely breakfast on board. Disembark and make your way to Pu Luong, situated west of Hanoi. Dinner will be familiar favourites - beans, bamboo shoots, and farm raised pork-and some local delicacies like mountain snails dipped in fish sauce.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Puluong Retreat (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 6.5 hr - 7.5 hr Distance : 310 km

day 5 - Pu Luong

The village of Pu Luong lies just west of Hanoi, but feels a million miles away. Step out of your wooden bungalow to a vast landscape of green. Start the Day with a rich coffee and fuel up for a morning trekking among the rice paddies. Pass by local villages and wave hello to local people as they move about their daily routines. Walk to Ban Cong and dig into a BBQ picnic lunch prepared for you by local chefs just along the riverbank.
Trekking through the rice paddies, you will certainly work up an appetite. Your local chef prepares dishes like barbecue Pork Belly with local Mac Khen seeds and stir-fried morning glory with garlic. While they whip up this delicious feast, participate in a spring roll making activity with your hosts and CEO. It's harder than it looks, but in our view: all spring rolls are good spring rolls.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Puluong Retreat (or similar)

Included Activities:Bamboo Rafting & Lunch Experience Duration : 2.5 hr, Trek Near Pu Luong Duration : 2.25 hr - 2.5 hr Distance : 3 km

day 6 - Hoi An

Hoi An roughly translates to "a peaceful meeting place" and we promise it lives up to its name. Admittedly, it's hard to get more peaceful than the rice terraces of Pu Luong, but Hoi An offers a contrast to its northern neighbour. Where Pu Luong boasts serenity and calm, Hoi An offers conviviality and vibrancy. Explore this meeting place with a cooking class led by a local chef preparing a three course meal.
One final sip of coffee and a deep breath of jungle air and it's time to bid farewell to Pu Luong. Return to Hanoi to catch a flight to Da Nang. Arriving in Hoi An in the late afternoon, there is no better way to get acquainted than to set out on foot to reach your cooking class and evening meal.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Little Riverside Hoi An (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.5 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 4.5 hr Distance : 178 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 28 km

Included Activity:Hoi An Cooking Class Duration : 3.0 hr Distance : 1 km

day 7 - Hoi An

Discover the highlights of Hoi An with your CEO on an informative walking tour. Visit the Ong Pagoda, Chua Cau (Japanese Covered Bridge), and the local market. You're getting to know a lot about Hoi An-but what about the claim that its home to the best banh mi in Vietnam? You CEO will offer to show you to the best place in town (but no guarantees you won't acquire a serious banh mi craving from here on out).
The remainder of the afternoon will involve some time at leisure. Your CEO will lead an excursion to a local beach. For the adventure-seekers, we recommend a Jeep tour through the countryside. Learn about the agricultural practices of local farmers by visiting their crops and livestock. Witness how traditional occupations have changed through time from weaving to rice-wine making, to newer industries like bird’s nest farming and aquaculture. Interact with friendly locals, spark conversations, and leave feeling a genuine connection to this place and the people you are meeting along the way.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Little Riverside Hoi An (or similar)

Included Activity:Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 8 - Hoi An

Hoi An is a must visit on any Vietnam itinerary because you can do it all here. From ancient ruins and fascinating architecture, to delicious food and active adventures-there is a dizzying array of things to see and do. You get to choose today between two curated choices. Embark on a kayaking adventure that takes you from the Cua Dai bridge down to a fishing village and beyond. If you would rather explore the ruins of My Son, join a local guide for comprehensive exploration of various complexes of the site, before returning to Hoi An by boat.
Both of your OMG Day options return to Hoi An in time for some leisure time in the afternoon. Take a dip in the pool or book another activity to complete your customized day.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Little Riverside Hoi An (or similar)

Included Activity:Guided Tour of My Son Ruins or Old Town Mangrove Kayaking Duration : 4.5 hr

day 9 - Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's most populated city with just around 9 million people calling it their home. For every 6 people, 1 motorbike enters the city on a daily basis. This organized chaos is a recognizable feature of many Vietnamese cities and learning to navigate the chaos is all part of the adventure. When you arrive in the afternoon, hop onto a pedaling cyclo to get a bit above the motorbike fray and tour the city with your knowledgeable guide. A sunset boat ride is peaceful way to end the Day in the big city.
Board a flight from Da Nang, near Hoi An, bound for Ho Chi Minh City. After a delicious Pho lunch, begin the afternoon of adventure featuring a cyclo tour of the city. Wrap up the day with a relaxing sunset cruise.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Continental Saigon Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 29 km

Included Activities:Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr, Ho Chi Minh City Sunset Private Cruise Duration : 1.5 hr

day 10 - Ho Chi Minh City

The Cu Chi Tunnels remain a testament to the enduring spirit of the Vietnamese people and their ingenuity in the face of unthinkable wartime tradgedies. The tunnels may be your destination today, but the journey to gets you off the beaten track to discover more of Vietnam. Hop on a bicycle and pedal your way through the countryside en route to the the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Pass through local villages and stop at a local market to sample local produce. Visit the Phu Hoa Dong traditional rice paper village and witness the age-old craftsmanship and traditions that have withstood the test of time. Your cycling adventure comes to an end once you arrive at the tunnels-where your guided tour begins. Venture into the depths of history with a visit to Ben Dinh Tunnel, one of the remarkable sections of the Cu Chi Tunnels network. Learn how the tunnels were used for strategy and for survival. When you return to Ho Chi Minh City, its time to freshen up and prepare for a final farewell dinner with your CEO and fellow travellers.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Continental Saigon Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.25 hr - 2.5 hr Distance : 28 km

Included Activity:Cycling Tour With Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels Duration : 6.5 hr - 7.5 hr

day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City

Your adventure comes to end, and you can depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay & Trekking Pu Luong

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (9nts), Junk Boat Ha Long Bay (1nt).

Meals

10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Note: Allow USD75-100 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, Junk boat, plane, walking, motorbike, cyclo.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Hoi An Cooking Class, Hoi AnYour OMG Day: Guided Tour of My Son Ruins or Old Town Mangrove Kayaking, Hoi AnComplimentary Arrival TransferWelcome DinnerHa Long Bay Junk boat overnight cruise with seafood lunch and dinnerLady Motorbike Tour of HanoiHanoi Cyclo TourHanoi Foodie Walking TourHa Long Bay Cave KayakingBamboo Rafting & Lunch Barbecue ExperienceTrek Near Pu Luong among the rice terracesHoi An Walking TourHo Chi Minh City Cyclo TourHo Chi Minh City Sunset CruiseCycling Tour With Visit to Cu Chi TunnelsFarewell DinnerInternal flightsAll tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage

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