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Adventure Vietnam Vacation In 12 Days - Private tour

12 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish, Dutch
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport ( HAN))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The View Sapa or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ta Phin Village and explore Red Dzao and Black Hmong hamlets
    • Walk following village paths around the valley with scenic views
    • Visit Red Dzao women's handicraft workshops for embroidered clothes and handbags
    Landmarks
    Ta Phin Village
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  3. Day 3

    Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local house)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The View Sapa or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Sa Pa valley and rice terraces
    • Cross suspension bridge over Muong Hoa River
    • View rock carvings depicting men, stilt houses, and decorative patterns
    • Visit Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
    • Visit Ta Van Giay village
    • Walk through bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai Red Dao ethnic village
    • Rest at waterfall
    Landmarks
    Muong Hoa River
    Lao Chai Village
    Ta Van Giay Village
    Giang Ta Chai Village
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  4. Day 4

    Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the bank of a stream)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The View Sapa or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ban Khoang Red Zao ethnic village
    • Explore Ban Khoang village and understand local life
    • Visit Ta Giang Phinh valley and Black Hmong communities
    • Walk along village paths to witness local daily activities
    Landmarks
    Ban Khoang Village
    Ta Giang Phinh Valley
    Fansipan
    Sin Chai Valley
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  5. Day 5

    Sapa to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Halong Bay with views of limestone rocks and karst grottoes
    • Kayaking or swimming near karst grottoes

    Optional Activities

    • Optional activities on the boat
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  7. Day 7

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi class on the sun deck
    • Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
    Landmarks
    Limestone Cave with stalagmites and stalactites
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  8. Day 8

    Hanoi to Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)
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  9. Day 9

    Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meals you cooked during cooking class—fig salad mixed with shrimp and pork, Banh Ram It, and Banh Khoai)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Cycling trip around Thuy Bieu Village
    • Visit incense-making, joss-paper making, and paper-painting workshops
    • Foot massage at local house
    • Learn to cook famous local foods from a chef
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Thuy Bieu Village
  10. Day 10

    Hue to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
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  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Jeep adventure through Ho Chi Minh City
    • Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • View Notre Dame Cathedral
    • View Old Post Office
    • Drive along Dong Khoi Street and Nguyen Hue Street
    • Visit Ben Thanh Market
    Landmarks
    Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
    War Remnants Museum
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Old Post Office
    Dong Khoi Street
    Nguyen Hue Street
    Ben Thanh Market
    Bui Vien Street
  12. Day 12

    Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport ( SGN))
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local markets to buy souvenirs

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    It was an unforgettable trip for me. I have been to Vietnam a few times, but this was the first time when I visited...
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    Dear Schofield, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and that you enjoyed hiking in Sapa. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Realistic Asia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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