DAY 1 International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Hanoi.
DAY 2 Hanoi
On arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to your city hotel.
Hanoi
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DAY 3 Hanoi
Discover Hanoi with your guide, taking a cyclo tour around the maze that is the old quarter area, and strolling through the charming French colonial district.
Hanoi
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DAY 4 Hanoi
Day at leisure before you take the overnight train to Sapa in the Tonkinese Alps and spend two full days exploring the area’s mountain walks and villages.
Hanoi
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DAY 5 Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
Today you arrive in the town of Lao Cai, located just two kilometres from the border with China, where you will be met and transferred to the pretty mountain town of Sapa.
Lao Cai
Sapa & The Tonkinese Alps
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DAY 6 Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
Today you embark on a trek through the minority villages within the area. En route you are treated to some stunning scenery.
Sapa & The Tonkinese Alps
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DAY 7 Nghia Lo
Today you depart Sapa and drive south along one of the most scenic stretches of road in Asia to Mu Cang Chai. There will be ample opportunity to stop off en route before arriving at your simple homestay in Nghia Lo.
Sapa & The Tonkinese Alps
Mu Cang Chai
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DAY 8 Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
This morning you depart Nghia Lo and journey on to Hanoi and the airport for your flight south to Dong Hoi. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the edge of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and your accommodation.
Hanoi
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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DAY 9 Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Today, you start the six-hour trek to Hang En, also known as Swallow Cave. The journey takes you through rural villages, rivers, and jungle to the endpoint and Hang En, the world’s third-largest known cave. Spend the afternoon exploring the cave network, and you will stay overnight in a tent.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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DAY 10 Dong Hoi
This morning you will visit the Exit Cave before breakfast, then continue to explore the caves. You depart camp in the morning on the trek back to the main road. This afternoon you return to the coast for your accommodation where you can freshen up.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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DAY 11 Hue
Leaving Dong Hoi you continue south with your driver to the old capital of Hue, arriving early afternoon. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Hue
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DAY 12 Hue
Full day exploring Hue, with time on the Perfume River and visiting the Citadel.
Hue
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DAY 13 Hoi An
Today you travel on to Hoi An, stopping en route at Bach Ma National Park to enjoy some great trekking.
Hue
Hoi An
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DAY 14 Hoi An
Full day at leisure.
Hoi An
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DAY 15 Hoi An
On the second day in Hoi An, either head to the beach or visit some of the great tailors in town.
Hoi An
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DAY 16 Ho Chi Minh City
Travel south to Ho Chi Minh City, with the chance to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels before you have the remainder of the day to see the city.
Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City
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DAY 17 International return flight
Final day at leisure before your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Ho Chi Minh City