About this trip
Fifteen days across Vietnam, from the old streets of Hanoi down to the Mekong Delta, with a group leader alongside you the whole way and boutique-standard accommodation rather than the usual backpacker basics.
You will cover a lot of ground — cities, mountains, coast and delta — so this is one for people who want the full sweep of the country rather than a slow look at one corner of it.
Travelling with a small group means built-in company and someone else sorting the logistics, while you focus on rickshaw rides through Hanoi, mountain treks in Sapa and boat trips through Ha Long Bay.
What you'll do
- Explore Hanoi's old quarter by traditional rickshaw
- Trek the mountainside around Sapa
- Sail through the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay
- Take a Vietnamese cooking class
- Visit traditional villages in the Mekong Delta
- Learn the wartime history at the Cu Chi tunnels
- A lot of movement over 15 days, with several regions covered, so expect a fairly packed schedule
- Accommodation is upgraded boutique-style rather than budget, on a shared-room basis
- Rated easy, so no serious fitness or trekking experience required
Worth it if you value an exceptional guide who genuinely cares. Think twice if you need a detailed itinerary communicated upfront.
- Tour leaders (Bobby, Leo, Phatty, Liam) consistently went above and beyond with enthusiasm, deep Vietnam knowledge, and genuine kindness.
- Guides actively researched answers to questions they didn't know and shared them back, showing real commitment to traveller education.
- Trip quality appears heavily dependent on which guide you're assigned; no mention of consistent itinerary details or logistics.
- Reviews focus almost entirely on guide personality, not accommodation, meals, transport quality, or unexpected costs on the ground.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 6 Dec – 7 Dec
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