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Vietnam: Hike, Bike & Kayak

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4.5 (18 reviews)
  • Lush green rice terraces in a mountainous area
  • A group of hikers posing in front of a lush mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.
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  • The activities were well paced, giving everyone the necessary time out from the activities, the local restaurants and food was delicious.

    Keshav Kaul•traveled in September5.0
  • Two people sitting on a wooden swing overlooking a terraced landscape.
  • Cyclists riding through a village surrounded by greenery.
  • A street vendor selling pineapples and other goods, with people around.
  • Person kayaking on a calm lake with limestone hills in the distance.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Visit Ngoc Son Temple
    • Sample street food
    • Visit Museum of Ethnology
    • Dinner at one of Hanoi's restaurants or streetside eateries
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Ngoc Son Temple
    Museum of Ethnology
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  3. Day 2

    Hanoi to Lam Thuong

    Hanoi to Lam Thuong
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local hosts using local ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Community village walk in Lam Thuong
    • Visit traditional 50-year-old Tay home
    • Waterfall hike with local guide
  4. Day 3

    Lam Thuong to Sapa - Ta Van

    Lam Thuong to Sapa - Ta Van
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Lao Chai to Ta Van through Hoang Lien State Park
    Landmarks
    Hoang Lien State Park
    Sapa
    Lao Chai
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 4

    Ta Van to Sapa to Hanoi

    Ta Van to Sapa to Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Ta Van to Su Pan

    Optional Activities

    • Bird's eye view from rooftop bars
    • Street-side dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 5

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Old Quarter walking tour
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Museum
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • West Lake bike ride

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurants for Banh Mi or Bun Cha
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Museum
    Temple of Literature
    West Lake
  7. Day 6

    Hanoi to Mai Chau

    Hanoi to Mai Chau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with hosts)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling trip from Hanoi to Mai Chau
    • Pom Coong Village visit
    • Traditional lunch with hosts
    • Cycling to nearby villages

    Optional Activities

    • Help local farmers plant rice seeds
    Landmarks
    Mai Chau Valley
    Pom Coong Village
  8. Day 7

    Mai Chau to Ninh Binh

    Mai Chau to Ninh Binh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Mai Chau to Ninh Binh
    Landmarks
    Ninh Binh
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  9. Day 8

    Ninh Binh to Cat Ba Island

    Ninh Binh to Cat Ba Island

    Optional Activities

    • Hike on Cat Ba Island
    • Visit the beach
    Landmarks
    Cat Ba Island
    Ha Long Bay
    Lan Ha Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Cat Ba Island

    Cat Ba Island
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch aboard the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
    • Kayaking around limestone karsts

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local restaurants and bars
    Landmarks
    Lan Ha Bay
  11. Day 10

    Cat Ba Island to Hanoi

    Cat Ba Island to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute souvenir shopping at markets
    • Visit Fine Arts Museum
    • Visit Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Fine Arts Museum
    Hoa Lo Prison
  12. Day 11

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi further
    • Urban Adventure - Street Food Experience

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Traveler Moments

  • Lush green rice terraces in a mountainous area
  • Group of people posing in front of rice terraces
  • Group dining inside a wooden restaurant

Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 18 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.4
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
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  • Debbie
    Debbie4.0•October 2023
    I really enjoyed the "Hike, Bike, Kayak - Vietnam". One thing I will note is that the "Hike" part of it is more like...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hello Deborah, Thank you for taking the time and leaving us an honest review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed this tour despite the time spent on the bus to get to the next destinations. We will look into the rating of the hike as well. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you on another Intrepid Tour in the near future.
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  • Susan5.0•September 2019
    I loved every minute of trip, well thought out; I think lots of my friends would enjoy such an experience.
    Traveled in January 2019
  • Billinda4.8•September 2019
    Loved the variety of activities, the group were fun and our tour guide outstanding
    Traveled in January 2019
  • Stacy4.0•September 2019
    The entire trip was very organized and it covered a lot of northernVietnam in a short period of time with efficient...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • Edward4.0•September 2019
    I enjoyed the whole trip. The activities and leader with both good
    Traveled in January 2019
  • Sandra4.2•September 2019
    Very good organized. Good tour leader. Generally a bit too long bus drives.
    Traveled in January 2019
  • Keah4.0•September 2019
    Awesome trip Long drives between locations took up lots of time on this short trip. Every location was worth it tho,...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • Sue4.5•September 2019
    The trip had a lot of variety.There was a lot of interaction with the local people. The guide, Loc, was excellent.The...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Steve4.5•September 2019
    Excellent pre-trip administration & information.Itinerary lived up to expectations, with good organisation, good...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Sara-Jane4.8•September 2019
    The whole tour was very well organised and included a great range of activities.There was good focus on ensuring all...
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    Traveled in December 2018

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    I have a serious shellfish/seafood allergy. Given these are things heavily used in Vietnamese cuisine, would this be a tour I can go on?

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      If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure. Allergy information can be entered in the medical note section of Traveler Details.

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    Looking for a private tour. I believe northern Vietnam is not as rainy as Cambodia in August. Kids are 17 and 15

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      We looking at 20/21 August for 10 days 2 adults and 2 teenagers

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      The minimum age requirement for our Vietnam: Hike, Bike & Kayak tour is 15. If your children are below 15, we recommend our family tours.

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