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

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

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Vietnam: Hike, Bike & Kayak (11 destinations)

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Start and end in Hanoi

4.5 (18 reviews)

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I loved every minute of trip, well thought out; I think lots of my friends would enjoy such an experience.
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Intro
Introduction
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
Day 2
Hanoi - Lam Thuong
Hanoi - Lam Thuong
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with hosts using local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Walk through Lam Thuong village to traditional Tay home
- Waterfall hike with local guide through jungle
- Home-cooked dinner with hosts
Landmarks
Lam Thuong
Day 3
Lam Thuong - Sapa - Ta Van
Lam Thuong - Sapa - Ta Van
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner)
Included Activities
- Drive to Sapa with lunch stop
- Hike from Lao Chai to Ta Van through Hoang Lien State Park and Vuon Quoc
- Home-cooked dinner
- Local family homestay
Landmarks
Lao Chai
Hoang Lien State Park
Ta Van
Day 4
Ta Van - Sapa - Hanoi
Ta Van - Sapa - Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Su Pan
Optional Activities
- Visit rooftop bars for city views
- Streetside dinner
- Try iced coffee
Landmarks
Su Pan
Day 5
Hanoi
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Quarter
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Leisurely bike ride around West Lake
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants for banh mi or bun cha
Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Temple of Literature
West Lake
Day 6
Hanoi - Mai Chau
Hanoi - Mai Chau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with hosts)
Included Activities
- Cycling trip from Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley
- View from Mai Chau viewpoint
- Help local farmers plant rice seeds
- Visit to Pom Coong village
- Traditional lunch with hosts
- Cycling to nearby villages
Landmarks
Mai Chau Valley
Pom Coong
Day 7
Mai Chau - Ninh Binh
Mai Chau - Ninh Binh
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling trip from Mai Chau to Ninh Binh
Landmarks
Ninh Binh
Day 8
Ninh Binh - Van Don
Ninh Binh - Van Don
Included Activities
- Visit to Cai Bau Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Relax in hammock
- Chill out beside the pool
- Hike into the hills
- Trip to the beach
Landmarks
Cai Bau Pagoda
Bai Tu Long Bay
Day 9
Van Don - Bai Tu Long Bay
Van Don - Bai Tu Long Bay
Meals
Lunch (Seafood lunch aboard the boat)
Included Activities
- Full-day boat trip on Bai Tu Long Bay aboard classic wooden junk
- Visit to Tra Ban Island
- Kayaking around the karsts
- Swimming at secluded beach on Soi Cham islet
- Seafood lunch aboard the boat
Optional Activities
- Visit local restaurants and bars in the evening
Landmarks
Bai Tu Long Bay
Tra Ban Island
Soi Cham islet
Day 10
Van Don - Hanoi
Van Don - Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Shop at markets for souvenirs
- Visit Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
- Visit Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND50000
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks
Fine Arts Museum
Hoa Lo Prison
Day 11
Hanoi
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
- Extend stay in Hanoi or explore further afield

Landmarks
Hoan Kiem Lake
Ngoc Son Temple
Museum of Ethnology

Landmarks
Lam Thuong

Landmarks
Lao Chai
Hoang Lien State Park
Ta Van

Landmarks
Su Pan

Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Temple of Literature
West Lake

Landmarks
Mai Chau Valley
Pom Coong

Landmarks
Ninh Binh

Landmarks
Cai Bau Pagoda
Bai Tu Long Bay

Landmarks
Bai Tu Long Bay
Tra Ban Island
Soi Cham islet

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Fine Arts Museum
Hoa Lo Prison

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4.5

Overall rating based on 18 Reviews

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Guide
4.5
Accommodation
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Food
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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
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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...
The whole tour was very well organised and included a great range of activities.There was good focus on ensuring all the group members had the information needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.Loc, our guide was fabulous - providing personal insight into the country, its people, history and culture.The trip pushed my boundaries and abilities and I appreciated the support from Loc, our local guides and support team, and my trip-buddies! A great way to spend Christmas and New YearShow more
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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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023
  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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Trevor
Asked on June 19th, 2023
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
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
  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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