Walking Vietnam: Paths of Wonder from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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Enjoy comfortable walking adventures throughout Vietnam, beginning in the capital city of Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon. Explore villages, citadels, bays and more!
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy comfortable walking adventures throughout Vietnam, beginning in the capital city of Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon. Explore villages, citadels, bays and more!

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityHanoi
End CityHo Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Golf

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 En Route In Flight

Day 3 Arrival Hanoi, Program Orientation, Welcome Dinner Hanoi

Hotel check-in available from 2:00pm. Arrivals throughout the day. Please note that if the group flight arrives after 5:30pm, we will conduct the Orientation tomorrow morning so you can relax this evening after your long journey.

Orientation: The Group Leader wi...

Day 4 Walking Discovery of the Old Quarter, Water Puppet Show Hanoi

Approximately 4 miles of walking today.

After breakfast we have a walking excursion introducing us to the highlights of the charming, ancient capital of Hanoi. We begin in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as the ‘36 streets’. This bustling area of narrow streets ...

Day 5 Women's Museum, Coach to Mai Chau Mai Chau

The coach transfer from Hanoi to Mai Chau is approximately 90 miles/4 hours, with rest stops along the way. Walking approximately 30 minutes from our lodge to a restaurant for dinner.

We walk to the Women’s Museum for a guided visit where we learn about the cont...

Day 6 Pu Luang Nature Reserve, Free Time Mai Chau

Walking around the villages near Pu Luong Reserve for approximately 4.5 miles/3 hours.

We transfer by coach to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. On arrival, we trek along footpaths surrounded by picturesque hills with splendid tiers of rice terraces. We pass several idyl...

Day 7 Coach to Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu Citadel Ninh Binh

The coach journey from Mai Chau to Ninh Binh is 100 miles/4 hours, with rest stops along the way. In the afternoon, the coach from Ninh Binh to Hoa Lu is approximately 15 miles/30 minutes. Walking for approximately 2.5 miles/2 hours, with stops to look at sites along ...

Day 8 Tum Coc, Sampan Ride, Cuc Phuong National Park Ninh Binh

The distance from the hotel to the cave is approximately 15 miles/45 minutes. Walking around Phuong National Park for approximately 2 hours, with stops along the way. Getting on/off small rowboats.

We transfer by coach to explore the Thien Ha (Galaxy) Cave locat...

Day 9 Coach to Ha Long Bay, Barge, Floating Village Ha Long Bay

Driving time is approximately 4 hours with a stop along the way. Our Ha Long Bay program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions and approval from port authorities.

We board our coach and depart for Ha Long Bay. "Ha Long", which means "Bay of De...

Day 10 Tien Ong Cave, Fly to Da Nang, Drive to Hoi An Hoi An

The drive from Ha Long Bay to Hanoi International Airport is approximately 111 miles/4 hours, with a stop along the way. Flight time from Hanoi to Da Nang is approximately 1 hour. It is an early evening flight (subject to change). The drive from Da Nang airport to our...

Day 11 Vietnamese Cooking Class, Free Afternoon Hoi An

Optional field trip walking around old Hoi An for approximately 3 miles/1.5 hours.

We become more familiar with the art of Vietnamese cooking with a start-to-finish cooking course. This four hour class combines a market visit with an overview of ingredients comm...

Day 12 Tra Que Vegetable Village, Coach to Hue Hue

The drive from Hoi An to Hue is approximately 77 miles/3 hours, with stops along the way. Walking around the village for approximately 3 miles/1.5 hours.

This morning we visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, located in the communal area of Hoi An. We walk through man...

Day 13 Imperial Citadel, Celestial Lady Pagoda, Long Chau Temple Hue

The walking distance is approximately 4 miles today.

This morning we walk to the Imperial Citadel, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. The Citadel still has some of its original grandeur from when it was built, but also much damage from turmoil...

Day 14 Free Time, Fly to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

The flight time from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is approximately 1.5 hours. Walking today for approximately 1.5 miles, with stops along the way.

Enjoy free time this morning. We come together in the late morning and transfer by coach to Hue airport for our...

Day 15 Early Morning Exploration, Presentation, University Students Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

The morning excursion is approximately 7 miles total, on foot and on local transport.

Wake up to the sounds of Vietnam with an expert-led field trip that takes us around Ho Chi Minh City in the early morning hours, a time when it is buzzing with local activity. ...

Day 16 Mekong Delta, Village Walking Discovery Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Walking around a village in the Mekong Delta for approximately 4 miles/2.5 hours.

This morning we depart from the central pier in Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic field trip to the Mekong Delta aboard a speedboat. A light breakfast will be served on the boat. We ex...

Day 17 Program Concludes In Flight

Morning departures. Hotel check-out by 12:00noon.

Program concludes. Depart for Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SNG) in Ho Chi Minh City for your return flights home. Refer to your Final Information Packet for transfer information from the hotel to the airpo...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,279
Price per day$193
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 14
  • Number of Lunch: 10
  • Number of Dinner: 9
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