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Backpacking Vietnam: Northern Adventures (15 days)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Complimentary welcoming dinner sampling Vietnam's most delicious dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Welcoming dinner sampling Vietnamese cuisine
    • Evening exploration of Hanoi streets
  3. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
    • Visit Ngoc Son Temple
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • One-hour traditional Vietnamese massage
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
    Ngoc Son Temple
    One Pillar Pagoda
  4. Day 3

    Halong Bay

    Halong Bay
    Meals
    Dinner (Never-ending feast aboard the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on privately reserved sleeper boat through Halong Bay
    • Sunset cocktails from top deck
    • Vietnamese cooking lesson
    • Dinner aboard the boat
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  5. Day 4

    Halong Bay to Tam Coc

    Halong Bay to Tam Coc
    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning coffee on top deck), Lunch (Feast aboard the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise on top deck with coffee
    • Explore Thien Canh Son Cave
    • Lunch aboard the boat
    • Transfer to Tam Coc countryside resort

    Optional Activities

    • Pool activities
    • Pool table
    • Fishing pond
    Landmarks
    Thien Canh Son Cave
  6. Day 5

    Tam Coc

    Tam Coc

    Included Activities

    • Climb Hang Mua - Lying Dragon Mountain (500 steps)
    • Cycle through ricefields
    • Traditional sampan boat ride through caves and river
    Landmarks
    Hang Mua
  7. Day 6

    Tam Coc to Phong Nha

    Tam Coc to Phong Nha

    Included Activities

    • Jungle trek through National Park
    • Visit Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
    Landmarks
    Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
  8. Day 7

    Phong Nha

    Phong Nha

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local caves and waterfalls
    • Paradise Cave day trip
    • Hotel pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Paradise Cave
  9. Day 8

    Phong Nha

    Phong Nha

    Included Activities

    • Longest zipline in Vietnam
    • Natural mud bath activity
    • Kayaking
    • Swimming
    • Float in Chay River

    Optional Activities

    • Water obstacle course
  10. Day 9

    Phong Nha to Hue

    Phong Nha to Hue

    Included Activities

    • Beach stop with swimming and sunbathing
    • Transfer to Hue

    Optional Activities

    • Explore markets near hotel for food and drinks
  11. Day 10

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Full vegan lunch prepared by welcoming women at a local nunnery)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Imperial City
    • Visit Forbidden Purple City
    • Volunteer at local school for English lessons and games
    • Full vegan lunch at local nunnery
    Landmarks
    Imperial City of Hue
    Forbidden Purple City
  12. Day 11

    Hue to Hoi An

    Hue to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Drive Hai Van Pass with photo stops
    • Swim and stretch at natural spring
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
  13. Day 12

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Access to Hoi An ancient port town
    • Bamboo raft rides

    Optional Activities

    • Explore An Bang Beach
    • Hotel pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Ancient Town
    An Bang Beach
  14. Day 13

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride to An Bang Beach
    • Beach time with paddleboard rental option

    Optional Activities

    • Local seafood dining
    • Tailor-made clothing shopping
    • Hotel pool relaxation
  15. Day 14

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through ricefields to organic farm
    • Visit local farmer's market
    • Make rice paper from scratch
    • Garden work alongside local farmers
    • Learn to make four Vietnamese dishes
    • Foot massage
  16. Day 15

    Hoi An to Danang

    Hoi An to Danang
    End point
    Da Nang International Airport, Hai Chau Dist., Da Nang City, Da Nang, 552200, Vietnam (Da Nang International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast together)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast with group
    • Airport transfer to Danang

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