The Northbound Adventure: Sapa, Halong Bay, & Phu Quoc 10-Day

This 10-day route runs from the mountains of the north down to the beaches of the south, covering a lot of ground and a lot of different sides of Vietnam. You get trekking in Sapa, city sightseeing in Hanoi, a cruise through Halong Bay, and a few days to switch off in Phu Quoc.

The Sapa section is the heart of it, with walks through rice terrace country and visits to ethnic minority villages where you'll see how communities here actually live day to day. Hanoi adds history and street life, Halong Bay adds scenery and seafood, and Phu Quoc ends the trip at a slower pace by the sea.

What you'll do

• Trek through Sapa's rice terraces and mountain scenery
• Wander Cat Cat Village and see its traditional architecture
• Visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages to learn about ethnic minority life and food
• See Hanoi's Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature
• Cruise Halong Bay's limestone karsts, with kayaking and fresh seafood on board
• Unwind on the beaches of Phu Quoc Island