About this trip
Seventeen days across Vietnam, from the mountain villages of the north to the river life of the Mekong Delta in the south. You move through cities, countryside, and coast, with a mix of guided sightseeing and hands-on experiences along the way.
Expect ancient towns, rice terrace treks, a night on Halong Bay, and a good amount of local food, from a cooking class in Tra Que to whatever you pick up in Hanoi's old quarter.
It's a broad, well-rounded introduction to the country rather than a deep dive into any one region, suited to travellers who want to see the range of what Vietnam offers in one go.
What you'll do
- Trek through rice terraces and ethnic minority villages around Sapa
- Cruise overnight on Halong Bay past the limestone karsts
- Cook traditional dishes at a class in Tra Que Herb Village
- Take a boat trip along the Thu Bon River in Hoi An's old town
- Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Ride a riverboat through the Mekong Delta and meet local villagers
- Covers a lot of ground — cities, mountains, coast, and delta all in 17 days
- Mix of trekking, boat trips, and city sightseeing, so a reasonable level of activity throughout
- Guided throughout, which suits those who'd rather not plan logistics themselves
Worth it if you want smooth logistics and flexible itinerary changes. Think twice if you need a consistent travel group or rely on driver reliability.
- Danny and the team are genuinely responsive; itinerary changes get sorted quickly without fuss.
- You'll have a different guide most days, not a consistent group—expect loneliness and slower friendships.
- Driver punctuality varies; some pick-ups ran late, one driver fell asleep, and some seatbelts were broken.
- Hotels sit further from town centres and some advertised activities didn't happen due to payment gaps.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 24 Jul – 25 Jul
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