15 days tour

Backpacking Vietnam: Northern Adventures (15 Days)

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Backpacking Vietnam: Northern Adventures (15 Days)

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20 meals, 27 activities, and visits to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including accommodation and transportation. A free Backpacking Tours t-shirt and a digital photo album are also included.

Meals

Twenty meals are included on your tour. Delicious Vietnamese food awaits you. Get ready to feast your way through Vietnam!

Transport

All transport is included on your 15-day tour, including an overnight cruise and all airport transfers.

Guide

We use our well-experienced English-speaking local tour guides, who are available 24/7.

Accommodation

With an impressive Booking.com rating of 8.7, brace yourself for an unforgettable 15-day adventure through Vietnam, journeying from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the enchanting town of Hoi An. Throughout your journey, youโ€™ll experience exceptional accommodation. Most nights, youโ€™ll share your cosy twin room, randomly sorted by gender. We also have an extraordinary experience prepared for you aboard a luxurious cocktail cruise, where every bedroom offers sea views of Ha Long Bay. --- 2 Nights Hanoi - Hotel 1 Night Ha Long Bay - Cruise Ship 2 Nights Tam Coc - Dormitory 1 Nights Sleeper Bus 2 Nights Phong Nha - Hotel 2 Nights Hue - Hotel 4 Nights Hoi An - Hotel

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included but is compulsory for this trip

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Backpacking Vietnam: Northern Adventures (15 Days)

  • Day 1 Meet & Greet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Meet & Greet

      Your Vietnam adventure begins! Settle in at the hotel, meet the Vietnam tour guides, and get to know your travel mates before a complimentary welcoming dinner that samples Vietnamโ€™s most delicious dishes. Then, a night out in the ever-bustling streets of Hanoi.

  • Day 2 1000 Year Old Sights In Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      1000 Year Old Sights In Hanoi

      Take in the sights of Vietnamโ€™s 1000-year-old capital city! Explore all the must-see sights of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minhโ€™s Mausoleum, Ngoc Son Temple, and One Pillar Pagoda. Finish your day of exploring with the perfect post-sightseeing activity -- a one-hour, traditional Vietnamese massage.

  • Day 3 Hello, Halong Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hello, Halong Bay

      Cruise on our privately reserved sleeper boat as we voyage through this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sunset cocktails from the top deck - just in time for happy hour - is a canโ€™t-miss experience. Sit down for a never-ending feast afterward that gives way to nighttime festivities including your first Vietnamese cooking lesson of the tour. Consider this something like a cocktail cruise with a world-class view.

  • Day 4 Halong Bay To Tam Coc
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Halong Bay To Tam Coc

      Good morning, Vietnam! Catch sunrise on the top deck with your morning cup of coffee before we set out to explore Halongโ€™s Thien Canh Son Cave. Then, enjoy a lunchtime feast aboard the boat before heading to Tam Coc to kick back and relax at our ever-welcoming countryside resort - pool table, fishing pond, and stunning scenery included.

  • Day 5 Lying Dragon Mountain & River Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lying Dragon Mountain & River Tour

      Climb the 500 steps of Hang Mua - Lying Dragon Mountain - to the picturesque view of the elaborate system of mountains, caves, and rivers below. Unsurprisingly, this was once the choice spot of Vietnamโ€™s former King where he held days-long celebrations that included dancing, feasting, and drinking rice wine. Afterward, we cycle our way through ricefields before taking a ride down the river (and through the caves) in a traditional sampan boat.

  • Day 6 Primate Centre & Jungle Trek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Primate Centre & Jungle Trek

      Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre and come face to face with some of the worldโ€™s most critically endangered primates! Many of these species have been pushed to the brink of extinction - some being one of less than 100 left in the entire world - making the work of this incredible rehabilitation organisation that much more important. But first, a jungle trek through the surrounding National Park. Then hop on the sleeper bus and wake up in the lazy town of Phong Nha.

  • Day 7 Free Time In Phong Nha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Free Time In Phong Nha

      Explore the beauty of Phong Nha or post up by the hotel pool! This area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains the oldest karst mountains in Asia - clocking in at over 400 million years old. There are many caves and waterfalls to explore for the restless. Paradise Cave is the longest cave is part of the longest cave system in the world and makes for an unforgettable day trip! For the not-so-restless, we suggest poolside beverages.

  • Day 8 The Dark Cave Experience
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Dark Cave Experience

      Ziplining, kayaking, and caving knee-deep in mud. What to expect? Start with the longest zipline in Vietnam before heading in for some fun in the mud. The natural mud bath is thousands of years old; you can even see ancient fossils on the cave walls. After your mud bath, kayak adventures before we finish with a refreshing swim, obstacle course above the water (optional but highly suggested), and float in the Chay River.

  • Day 9 Beach Time & Ancient Hue
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Beach Time & Ancient Hue

      Early bus down to Vietnamโ€™s Ancient Capital of Hue! En route, we stop off for a recharge with some much-needed beach time. Sunbathe, swim, and soak in the first of several beach stops on your journey. Then we weave our way into Hue for two nights in the centre of a historic, vibrant city. For evening times, there are many markets with much to explore, eat, and drink just near the hotel.

  • Day 10 Explore The Former Capital
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore The Former Capital

      For a century, Hue was the capital of Vietnam. Spend the day seeing the remnants and relics of those times at this UNESCO World Heritage Site -- such as the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City. Afterward, we volunteer some time at a local school to play games, help out with English-speaking lessons, and experience an entire different side of Vietnamese culture. Then, a Backpacking Tours exclusive experience as we stop at a local nunnery for a full vegan lunch prepared by the welcoming women who explain life here and their fascinating life stories. Finish up poolside with a beverage!

  • Day 11 Drive The Hai Van Pass To Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive The Hai Van Pass To Hoi An

      The Hai Van Pass: 19 kilometres of roadway that towers above the dramatic coastline of Central Vietnam. Jeremy Clarkson of the BBCโ€™s Top Gear praised this drive as "...a deserted ribbon of perfection -- one of the best coast roads in the world." Photo stops will be made! Plus, a pitstop for a swim and stretch at a little-known natural spring along the way with some of the most underrated views in all of Vietnam. Final destination: Hoi An - the City Of Lanterns.

  • Day 12 Free Time In Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Free Time In Hoi An

      Explore the uniqueness of this ancient port town and UNESCO World Heritage Siteโ€ฆ or just enjoy the white sands and warm waters at An Bang Beach. Bamboo raft rides are also a cultural experience not to be missed. Time to hit the brakes on the bus rides and enjoy five days experiencing the eclectic charm of The City of Lanterns - Hoi Anโ€™s well-deserved nickname. Chilling out at the hotel pool is also an option! But free time is your time - we suggest, you decide.

  • Day 13 Ricefield Cycle To An Bang Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ricefield Cycle To An Bang Beach

      Bike to the beach for some group bonding (and beach beverages). The quick, flat ride brings us through the vibrant city centre of Hoi An, through the rolling ricefields, to the sea. Catch some sun, rent a paddleboard, sample the local seafood, and enjoy Hoi Anโ€™s most stunning beach. Not feeling beachtime? The tailor-made clothing is world-famous (and incredibly affordable) or you can just hang by the hotel pool.

  • Day 14 Live Like The Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Live Like The Locals

      Cycle through the ricefields to the organic farm for a day of unique cultural experiences with the farmers who call this home. Stop by a local farmerโ€™s market for an ingredient lesson, make rice paper from scratch, get in the garden alongside local farmers, and learn to make four mouth-watering Vietnamese dishes from scratch! And donโ€™t forget the well-deserved foot massage to finish off your day of adventure.

  • Day 15 Not Goodbye! Until Next Time
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Not Goodbye! Until Next Time

      Enjoy a final breakfast together and say your goodbyes and until-next-times before heading to Danang airport or further on in your travels. Airport drop off is included in the tour and available throughout the day. The tour has finished but your Vietnam adventure will stay with you for a lifetime!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 49

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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