Adventure tour for family in Vietnam

With its stunning natural landscapes, millennia-old history, exciting cosmopolitan cities, friendly hamlets and mélange of cultural influences, Vietnam has it all. And there’s no better way to become acquainted with this vibrant country than by taking an adventure trip exploring it under your own locomotion and at your own pace. Walk past pagodas and temples in old Hanoi, kayak amid labyrinthine limestone outcrops in Halong Bay, bike past vibrant green rice paddies, investigate magnificent historic sites in Hue and stroll through the enchanting city of Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s architectural gems. Round out your days of discovery with meals of delicious Vietnamese cuisine and stays at warm welcoming hotels.
Day 1: Vietnam adventure tour - Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive in Noi Bai Airport. Meet our guide at the airport and transfer to hotel in Hanoi. Welcome drink and tour briefing in the afternoon (If you come in the afternoon, the tour briefing will be done at dinner time)
In the evening, enjoy a special Water Puppet show and have welcome dinner with local delights. Overnight Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer:  45 mins
Transportation: AC vehicle
Activities:  Tour briefing, Water Puppet Show
Meal:    Welcome drink & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Vietnam adventure tour - Hanoi city tour

After breakfast in the hotel you will take an interesting guided city tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh complex (the mausoleum, the house & garden and the museum) and One Pillar Pagoda, a unique ancient architecture. After here we move to Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam’s first university, dates back to 1070. Its peaceful gardens and pavilions offer a relaxing respite from Hanoi’s busy streets. Lunch in local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing cyclo tour in the ancient part of Hanoi. Walking down some small and lively street to see busy local market then join locals for green tea or coffee in local café. Free time for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi

“Cyclo" is three wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the front.

Summary
Activities:  Full-day city tour
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 3: Vietnam adventure tour - Hanoi – Halong Bay

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am.
On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a wooden boat for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After exploration of the cave we board the junk again for a great cruise through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach our overnight spot near Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Dinner and overnight on the junk.

Summary
Transfer Hanoi – Halong:  3.5 hrs
Transportation:   AC vehicle
Activities:    Cruising
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:   Twin shared cabin

Day 4: Vietnam adventure tour - Kayaking Halong Bay

After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on motherboat

Summary
Activities:   6 hr kayaking
Transportation: Boat, Kayak
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:  Twin shared cabin

Day 5: Vietnam adventure tour - Halong Bay – Hanoi

Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before reach Halong Harbor for a drive back to Hanoi. On the way back to Hanoi we will have a stop in Dong Trieu Town for refreshment and visiting to a ceramic factory. Overnight in Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer Halong – Hanoi:  3.5 hrs
Transportation:  AC vehicle, Junk
Activities:    Sightseeing
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel in Hanoi

Day 6: Vietnam adventure tour - Hanoi – Hue

Take early flight to Hue City, the former capital of Vietnam in 17th, 18th century. Hue has been recognized a World Heritage Site by UNESCO thanks to its outstanding cultural and historical values. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel in Hue. After check-in we take a short drive to the Imperial City to visit the impressive Royal Palace and other beautiful royal buildings.

Lunch in local restaurant with local delights. After lunch we embark on a relaxing biking tour to the rural area of Hue, passing scenic villages and green rice fields to reach Emperor Minh Mang Tomb, one of the most beautiful Emperor’s tombs in Hue. The tomb is particularly impressive being extravagant complex of pavilions, temple, courtyards, and lakes. After visiting to the Emperor’s tomb we will take a boat trip on the peaceful Perfume River to get back to Hue City. Overnight in Hue.

Summay
Activities:    Sightseeing, biking 15km and 1.5 hr river cruise
Transportation:  AC vehicle, Boat, Bicycle
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel in Hue

Day 7: Vietnam adventure tour - Hue – Hoian

Breakfast in the hotel and leave Hue for Hoian. Hoian is a small, beautiful ancient town by the bank of Thu Bon River. The town thrived on trading with the Chinese, Japanese, Spanish,…some hundred years ago. On the way we will have a short stop in Lang Co beach for refreshing. Upon arrival in Hoian Town we check in hotel and have lunch in local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will take an interesting guided walking tour to see the ancient town of Hoian. We will visit to ancient houses, old Chinese communal houses and the lively market of Hoian. Overnight in Hoian. 

Summary
Activities:    Walking tour of Hoi An
Transportation:  AC vehicle
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel in Hoi An

Day 8: Vietnam adventure tour - Hoi An

Breakfast in hotel. Today is your free day to do whatever you want. There are some options for you to choose; shopping in the town – Hoi An is the paradise for those who like shopping, going to the beautiful beach of Cua Dai which is only 5 km from the town, take a short guided biking tour to the beautiful surrounding villages – this is included in the tour. Overnight in Hoi An.

Summary
Activities:    Free time
Transportation:  N/A
Meals:     Breakfast
Accommodation:  Hotel in Hoi An

Day 9: Vietnam adventure tour - Hoi An – Da Nang – Saigon

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Da Nang for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat Airport we transfer to our hotel downtown Saigon. The busy city of Saigon, used to be the capital of South Vietnam, is the biggest commercial and cultural centre of Vietnam. We will have lunch in a local restaurant before taking an interesting city tour of Saigon including the Unification Palace, the Post Office, the Jade Emperor Pagoda and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.

Summary
Activities:    City tour of Saigon
Transportation:  Airplane, AC vehicle
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel in Saigon

Day 10: Vietnam adventure tour - Saigon – Vinh Long – Can Tho

Breakfast in hotel before leaving Saigon for an exciting day tour in Mekong Delta. After two hour driving we will reach Vinh Long. From here we take a boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to reach a peaceful island on the river. On the island, we will walk through fruit orchards and visit to local family. We will try many different kinds of tropical fruit cultivated on the island, and we will be entertained with songs and music performed by villagers. After here we take a rowed boat trip on small canals, which are shaded by water coconut trees. We visit to a coconut candy factory and have lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch we travel further south to Can Tho City. On the way we will cross a branch of Mekong River on public ferry. Overnight in Can Tho.

Summary
Activity:    Sightseeing, River cruise
Transportation:  AC vehicle, Boats
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel in Can Tho

Day 11: Vietnam adventure tour - Can Tho – Saigon

Get up early in the morning and take a boat trip on Mekong River to see one of the most lively and colorful floating market in Southeast Asia. The best time to see the market is around 8 am. Taking boat trip back to Can Tho for breakfast. Leave Can Tho for Saigon with a stop on the way for lunch. We will reach Saigon early afternoon. Overnight in Saigon.

Summary
Activities:    Visit floating market
Transportation:  AC vehicle, Boat
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel in Saigon

Day 12: Vietnam adventure tour - Departure

Breakfast in hotel and relax until pick-up time. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat  Airport for flight home.

Summary
Activities:    Transfer to airport
Transportation:  AC vehicle
Meals:     Breakfast

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
Contact us now

Tel: +84.4.371 85750; Hotline: +84.977102103
Fax: +84.4.371 85750
Email: info@customvietnamtravel.com
Office: No 116/32/76 An Duong, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Unique adventure trip in northern Vietnam

Our unique adventure trip in northern Vietnam takes place against a backdrop of endless lush green paddy fields and irregular tree-covered limestone mountains. Providing a fleeting insight into the traditional lives, friendly tribes and exotic landscapes of north-west and north-east Vietnam, our adventure tour also delivers surprisingly good riding across the mountainous area of northern Vietnam. There are technical sections, easy hills, huge flowing descents and some glorious singletracks.
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive at Hanoi International Airport. Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel downtown Hanoi. The remainder of day is free at leisure to explore Hanoi yourself. In the evening we will take a welcome dinner at local restaurant with Vietnamese delicacies. Overnight in Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer:   50 mins
Accommodation:  Hotel in Hanoi
Meals:    Welcome dinner with Vietnamese cuisine in local restaurant

Day 2: Hanoi city tour & Night train to Lao Cai - Vietnam adventure tour

After breakfast we will begin our city tour of Hanoi. At first, we will visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the “Uncle Ho” house. After that we head to the unique One Stilt Pagoda, which date from one thousand year ago. Continue to the Hanoi’s famous Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam founded in 1070. The highlight of this cultural, historical site is the garden of stelae where you find 82 stone stelae bearing names, places of birth and achievements of men who received doctorates in each triennial examination from 1442; each stelae sits on a stone tortoise. Lunch in local restaurant before heading to the Old Quarter for a relaxing cyclo tour through the ancient part of Hanoi.
After the cyclo tour we will drive to the Museum of Ethnology, which is quite away from the central Hanoi. It features a fascinating collection of art and everyday objects gathered from Vietnam and its diverse tribal people. On our trip we will meet some tribal groups – now it is time to learn about them.
Drive back to hotel to take shower. Free time until we get on the night train to Lao Cai around 10pm.

* Cyclo is three wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the front.

Summary
City tour:   Full day city tour
Accommodation:  AC soft sleeper cabin
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa - Biking Tram Ton & Binh Lu - Sapa - Vietnam adventure tour

The train stops at Lao Cai Station in early morning. Transfer 1 hour by van to Sapa Town. Upon arrival Sapa, Check in, breakfast and relax until 9.00 am, our support vehicle (Russian Uaz) will take you and bikes uphill to the Silver Waterfall, where we will start wonderful day pedalling up to Heavens Gate (Tram Ton Pass), the highest stretch of road in Vietnam.

At first we will bike hard (3km climbing) over the stunning Tram Ton Pass to experience the great views of the Hoang Lien Valley before a free-wheeling 26km downhill to visit the Black Hmong village of Chu Va, where you can enjoy a swim in the river & walk around in the village and explore the local way of living before lunch.

Afternoon, you will continue descent to Binh Lu Junction to visit the local market. From Binh Lu we continue cycling 1 hour to a remote village inhabited by the Coin Dao minority. Back to Sapa by provided Russian Uaz.

Evening, have a welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Sapa.

Summary
Biking: 46km/descend 20km, ascend 10km
Activity: Free swimming in the river & visit villages on foot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Local guide: Yes
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Day 4: Sapa - Ta Van Village - Taphin Valley - Lao Cai - Vietnam adventure tour

Morning, after breakfast, we will cycle directly from your hotel in Sapa and downhill 20km into Muong Hoa Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys of the area. Pedaling on a dirt trail which sneaks through rice paddy terraces and villages, we arrive at Lao Chai Village of Black H’mong people and stop by a local house as well as enjoy excellent views over huge rice paddy terraces. Then continue downhill to visit Ta Van Village of Dzay people. Back to Sapa by vehicle for lunch.

Afternoon, check out & gear up for our bike ride out of Sapa town towards the Ta Phin valley, winding our way through another Black Hmong hill tribe village in Ma Tra. This is a small village nested in Ta Phin Valley, which was once the most famous opium poppy field in the area. Now the area is famous for vegetable and rice fields. We continue cycling on winding village roads amidst rice terraces to a village of the Red Dzao ethnic minority. Visit the Ta Phin cave. Then vehicle will take us to Lao Cai Town for check in & dinner. Overnight in Lao Cai.

Summary
Biking: 45km/descend 40km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Local guide: Yes
Accommodation: Hotel in Lao Cai

Day 5: Vietnam adventure tour - Lao Cai - Phong Hai - Coc Ly - Bac Ha

Early rising for breakfast and load our bikes on support vehicle for 1-hr transfer to the village of Phong Hai. Our ridding begins on a good hardpack track along the side of a quiet road. Climbing gently then descending steeply to the small village of Coc Ly.  Take a boat trip on Chay River, a beautiful river with stunning mountain gorge. The boat trip is followed by a ride on riverbank single-track and an alpine road climb to the quiet town of Bac Ha. Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in Bac Ha.

Summary
Boat trip:  1.5 hr
Biking:   41 km/descend 14 km/ascend 15 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Bac Ha
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Support vehicle: Jeep or Van

Day 6: Vietnam adventure tour - Bac Ha - Lung Phin - Xin Man - Hoang Su Phi

After breakfast in hotel we drive 10 km west to Lung Phin where we start climbing toward Xin Man. Today we will bike across one of the most remote parts of northern Vietnam. At first we tackle a steady climb for 1 hr and then hitting the tarmac for a fast descent into the quiet town of Xin Man. Lunch in Xin Man before starting the afternoon ride. The riding in the afternoon takes us down to a bridge over the upstream of Chay River and for the next 40 km we cycle along a quiet road that gently climbs and follow the river to the town of Hoang Su Phi. We will stay overnight in the only hotel in town

Summary
Transfer:  9 km from Bac Ha to Lung Phin
Biking:   88 km/descend 16 km/ascend 14 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoang Su Phi
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Support vehicle: Van

Day 7: Vietnam adventure tour - Hoang Su Phi - Cao Banh - Vi Xuyen - Ha Giang

This is one of the most challenging biking days of the trip. Leaving Hoang Su Phi early morning, there are 6 km downhill before we turn off onto a remote track leading though mountains. On this part our support vehicle will not be able to follow us and continue on the main mountain road to Viet Lam, where we will meet up later this day. However, we still have the emergency back up for water, lunch and first-aid, as we ride through the mountains. The ride highlight today is a long descent punctuated with waterfall and switchbacks, which flows seamlessly into some sinuous riverside single track making for fantastic riding. Eventually we emerge onto rough tarmac and climb before finally dropping down again to the hot springs of Viet Lam, where we can ease our aching muscles. Refreshed, we transfer the final 20 miles along Highway 2 to the busy district capital of Ha Giang. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Summary
Transfer:   45 km from Viet Lam to Ha Giang
Biking:   58 km/descend 19 km/ascend 14 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Ha Giang
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Support vehicle: Van (or Jeep or Motorbike depending on the condition of the road)

Day 8: Vietnam adventure tour - Ha Giang - Bac Me

Today the ride is mostly road based. At first we tackle 12 km gentle climbs and then it is an undulating, idyllic route through friendly villages and paddy fields, surrounded by jagged limestone hills. Light lunch en route and we will reach the small town of Bac Me early afternoon. The rest of the day, we can explore this litter town and its surroundings or relax with a cold beer in local bars. Dinner and overnight in Bac Me.

Summary
Biking:   55 km/descend 20 km/ascend 12 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Bac Me
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Support vehicle: Van

Day 9: Vietnam adventure tour - Bac Me - Duong An - Yen Hoa - Da Vi - Dau Dang - Boat trip to Ba Be National Park

Just outside Bac Me, we cross the Gam River and leave the main road to follow a small track cross-country off-road all the way to Ba Be. Our support vehicle will not be able to follow us on this route and travel along way to meet us in Ba Be National Park. Depending to the condition of the track we will have an emergency jeep or motorbike for water, food and first-aid. The ride involves three climbs, crossing a succession of river valleys, but is rideable all the way. At the village of Dan Dong, we will be transferred into traditional long boats for a relaxing 1.5-hr ride along the beautiful Nang River and cross the lake into the stunning Ba Be National Park. The park is centered on the country’s largest natural lake which is surrounded by limestone cliffs, waterfalls, caves and abundant of wildlife. We will have dinner and spend our night in a traditional house of Tay minority.

Summary
Boat trip:  1.5 hr
Biking:   82 km/descend 18 km/ascend 22 km
Accommodation: Home stay
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Support vehicle: Jeep or Motorbike(s)

Day 10: Vietnam adventure tour - Ba Be - Cho Ra - Hanoi

Today we have a relaxing and peaceful day. After the breakfast we say goodbye to the hosts and take a short walk through the village. We will board a long boat for a fantastic boat trip on the stunning Ba Be Lake. After 1.5-hr interesting boat trip reach Cho Ra Town for lunch. Drive 5 hrs back to Hanoi with a lunch stop on the way. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Summary
Boat trip:  1.5 hr
Transfer:   190 km from Cho Ra to Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch

Day 11: Vietnam adventure tour - Departure

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for flight home. Trip concludes

Summary
Transfer:  50 mins from hotel to the airport
Meals:  Breakfast
Contact us now

Tel: +84.4.371 85750; Hotline: +84.977102103
Fax: +84.4.371 85750
Email: info@customvietnamtravel.com
Office: No 116/32/76 An Duong, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Biking trip adventures Mekong Delta - Saigon - Vinh Long - Chau Doc - Can Tho - Saigon

Vietnam adventure tour - If one wants to get to know an area, biking is a real delight. Our biking trip is truly an opportunity to participate in the everyday life of the Mekong Delta. We can pedal amid schoolchildren, ride behind women with squealing pigs tied on their bicycle, or talk with men biking to work in suits.  On this special trip, we ride through beautiful areas of lush fruit orchards, endless paddy fields, lively floating market and busy canals.

Day 1: Sai Gon - My Tho - Vinh Long - Vietnam adventure tour

We travel two hours from Saigon to My Tho where we board our boat. Late morning finds us drifting down bustling arteries of the Mekong from where we veer off to travel down the tranquil canals. Our sightseeing on the island includes a visit to a traditional Mekong Delta home and its kitchen, where we sample seasonal fruit along with tea and honey and even local wine. We then walk to the village's boat landing where we board small sampans and paddle along narrow arroyos (waterways). We will break for lunch at a local restaurant.

Following lunch, we enjoy a leisurely, two-hour afternoon bicycle ride along a narrow dirt road during which we traverse bridges and pass through local farms. Arriving in Cai Be, we board a boat to the floating market and then cruise over 1.5km-wide Mekong river to Binh Hoa Phuoc. You can expect spectacular sunsets along the Mekong. We have dinner at and spend the night in an eco-guesthouse on Binh Hoa Phuoc island.

Summary
Transfer:  1hr
Biking:      3 hrs – Introductory grade
Meals:  Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Eco-guesthouse on Binh Hoa Phuoc Island

Day 2: Vinh Long – Long Xuyen – Chau Doc - Vietnam adventure tour
Following breakfast, under the cool shelter of the green canopy, we bike half an hour to the ferry crossing for Vinh Long. We then have an extended ride to An Hoa and onto Chau Doc. This is a long day on two wheels, going through immense rice fields and countryside villages. After lunch, we transfer to Chau Doc, then on our bike again for Sam mountain, we hike up 2.5km to summit of Sam mountain, enjoy sun set over the panorama rice fields between Viet Nam and Cambodia. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Summary
Biking:    4 hrs – Moderate Grade
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc Town

Day 3: Chau Doc – Tri Ton – Can Tho - Vietnam adventure tour
Up early for a boat through the amazing riverside market with all its bustling activity and smorgasbord of sounds, colors and smells. Then we cruise through the fish-farm village producing tons and tons of fish beneath hundreds of floating homes. Discover the ethnic Cham village with its famous Mubarak Mosque and observe local women at their traditional weaving. We cycle to Cambodia border with a stop over Tra Su natrual reserve, see Khmer pagoda enroute. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Biking:     5 hrs – Moderate Grade
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho City

Day 4: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Saigon - Vietnam adventure tour
Early morning boat trip to Cai Rang floating market & cruise in natural waterways before turning up a quiet canal and mounting our bikes for a ride 2 hrs in single trails along small canals and in countryside road, enjoying the beautiful Delta scenery and meeting the locals (many on bicycle too). Transfer back to Saigon with a stop for lunch on the way. Back to Saigon in the late afternoon. Trip ends

Summary
Biking:    2 hrs – Introductory Grade
Boat trip: 2.5 hrs
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

Contact us now

Tel: +84.4.371 85750; Hotline: +84.977102103
Fax: +84.4.371 85750
Email: info@customvietnamtravel.com
Office: No 116/32/76 An Duong, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Vietnam adventure tour - Vietnam in your eyes

Detailed itinerary for this adventure tour - Vietnam in your eyes

Day 1-2 - Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam adventure tour

Bring a spare shirt to Cu Chi Tunnels because heading underground can be dirty business. Back in the city you’ll have free time to shop at Ben Thanh Market and stop by the War Remnants Museum.
Detailed itinerary 
Crawl through a section of the Cu Chi Tunnels
Learn how the brave men and women of Cu Chi built underground hospitals, kitchens and meeting rooms during their struggle
Spend the last afternoon in Vietnam shopping in the city’s main business district, or take a cyclo ride through the busy city streets to Ho Chi Minh’s Chinatown district, Cholon

Day 3-4 - Dalat Vietnam adventure tour

Much like Tipperary, it’s a long way to Dalat. But it’s nothing like Ireland. Have you ever seen a giant chicken statue in the middle of an Irish village? Didn’t think so.  

    Join a local bus for the day-long drive to Dalat
    Mix with locals and other travellers on board the bus
    Journey past rubber and teak plantations before ascending the jungle-clad pass to Bao Loc
    Continue past tea and coffee plantations, where the people and their houses look very different to those in Ho Chi Minh
    Enjoy a full free day to explore some of the more interesting sights in Dalat, including the old railway station, Bao Dai, and the Hang Nga Guesthouse, known as the 'Crazy House'
    Perhaps pay a visit to one of Dalat's most notable residents, Buddhist monk/artist, Vien Thuc, and purchase his black ink on paper paintings and calligraphy for approximately US$5 a piece
    Why not try lunch is the upstairs 'mezzanine' floor of the fruit and vegetable pavilion in Dalat's central market
    Take an optional trip out to 'Lat Village' – a local ethnic hill tribe community located just outside Dalat

Breakfast
Day 5-7 - Nha Trang - Vietnam adventure tour

When you’re lying on the beach and feeling peckish, it might be time to order some fresh lobster. Pick a vendor, find the biggest lobster of the bunch and Bob’s your uncle.  

    Enjoy plenty of time to worship the sun during two full days in Nha Trang
    Head out onto the water for a day to cruise around the islands
    Spend stacks of time swimming and snorkelling
    Indulge in a lunchtime feast of freshly caught seafood and other delights for non-fish eaters
    Board the overnight sleeper train bound for Danang

Breakfast | Lunch
Day 8-9 - Hoi An - Vietnam adventure tour

Cheap is definitely tasty in Hoi An. Now’s your chance to try pho from the Motherland. Slurp away to your heart’s content.

    Drive through the busy streets of Danang and pass by the massive former US airbase that was, in 1968, the busiest airport in the world
    Take a walking tour of Hoi An
    Enjoy free time - there’s such a broad choice of things to see and do, and they can all be experienced without difficulty
    Perhaps rent bicycles and set off to explore the surrounding countryside, take a boat trip on the river, relax on the nearby beach, enjoy the cuisine on offer at some of the town’s numerous cheap cafes or have some clothes made up
    Why not venture further afield to Vietnam’s world famous ‘China Beach’ and the adjacent Marble Mountains
    An optional visit to the Kingdom of Champa, the ancient ruins at My Son, can be completed in half a day
    Leave Hoi An and take the day train to Nha Trang

Breakfast
Day 10-11 - Hue - Vietnam adventure tour

After our bike ride in the countryside fill up on banh – Hue’s very own steamed rice cakes with a little fish sauce or a dollop of chilli sauce - your choice.

    Mount local ‘shopping’ bikes and cycle down to the riverside
    Place the bikes on board a ‘Dragon Boat’, and enjoy a cruise up the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu pagoda
    Choose to either cycle back into town from here, approximately 8km, or staying on the boat to head back down river to the Citadel
    Spend a couple of hours exploring Hue’s massive walled citadel and the Forbidden Purple Palace enclosed within
    Perhaps cycle out to one of the Royal tombs such as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, one of the best remaining examples of its kind
    Alternatively, set off on an optional motorcycle tour of the sights in Hue and some surrounding villages

Breakfast
Day 12-14 - Hanoi - Vietnam adventure tour

There’s a big art scene here, so head to Art Vietnam in the West Lake area or Dong Phone Art Gallery in the French Quarter and pick up a memento before heading home.  

    Begin by visiting the One Pillar Pagoda near the Soviet-inspired mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
    Walk to the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first educational institute
    Visit the Hoa Lo Prison, probably better known to most as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’
    Enjoy a free afternoon to wander around town and check out the lifestyles of Hanoi’s people
    Perhaps stop by the city’s Old Quarter, situated to the north of the lake

Breakfast

Contact us now

Tel: +84.4.371 85750; Hotline: +84.977102103
Fax: +84.4.371 85750
Email: info@customvietnamtravel.com
Office: No 116/32/76 An Duong, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Adventure tour explores the hidden Vietnam

This adventure tour explores the hidden Vietnam - from the bustling cities to the isolated highlands. Our journey begins with a tour of Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels before heading into the picturesque highlands of Dalat - the traditional home of Vietnam's artists. We continue via the white sands of Nha Trang, exploring Cham Towers and the world heritage sites of My Son and Hoi An, where we immerse ourselves in this stunning place and take time to enjoy its colourful markets. We drive north to the elegant, ancient capital of Hue, before we take an overnight train to Hanoi. Here we will marvel at the colonial architecture, visit a local family for lunch, explore the historical treasures of the city and experience the bustling old quarter. Our adventure tour through Vietnam is completed with a cruise through the tranquil islands and emerald waters of stunning Halong Bay onboard a traditional 'junk' sailing boat.

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Adventure tour discovering Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta is one of Vietnam's highlights, however if traveling by car seems a little boring and you are looking for a more adventurous experience, our Mekong Delta cycling tours are for you. From two to five days, cycling through Mekong Delta allows you more cultural interaction and an opportunity to get some exercises!

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho (approximate 40kilometerscycling)

Rise early and be driven from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Lay and get acquainted with your bicycle. Then enjoy a 40kilometer riding tour along a combination of well paved, sand and dirt paths through local villages and rice fields and fruit orchards. Along the way, there are chances to see real-life activities of Mekong delta as kids going to local school, farmers growing rice and vegetables or keeping ducks on the field! Arrive Cai Be boat station, take a boat cruise to see traditional floating market and visit some local home factories as rice paste making, rice popcorn, and coconut candies. Drive to Can Tho and stay overnight at a hotel.

Day 2: Can Tho to Cao Lanh (approximate 30kilometerscycling)

Wake up early (suggested at 05.30am) for another short boat cruise to see the busiest floating market in the Mekong. Buy a coffee or a drink from a floating coffee shop if you like! Get back to your hotel, enjoy the breakfast, check out and take a short drive to Sa Dec. Then, cycle through beautiful country roads to a historic communist base. Get off your bicycle, take a scenic adventure trip around the base and be amazed how communists lived and worked during the war. Drive to Cao Lanh and stay overnight at a hotel.

Day 3: Cao Lanh to Ho Chi Minh city (approximate 35kilometerscycling)

After breakfast and check-out of the hotel, we would cycle approximately 35kilometersthrough country roads to the beautiful GaoGiong national park. Take a rowing boat along mangrove forest to see different kinds of birds. Continue adventure tour along country road and enjoy the sights and local activities along the way. After lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh City around 05.00pm

Adventure tour to the mountainous Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Adventure tour to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, one of the most beautiful areas in northern Vietnam, the mountainous Pu Luong Nature Reserve presents a challenge to those who are fit enough to explore it. This is an area of outstanding beauty, an exciting mix of cultures, and rich biodiversity stretching from Mai Chau in the northwest to Cuc Phuong National Park in the southeast.

 The region is blessed with lush forests, vast limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces, and breathtaking scenery. On this adventure six-day trip, you will experience the everyday life and culture of the Thai and Muong people in scenic villages with traditional, rustic home-stay accommodations. This is a challenging trek, with unforgettable rewards!

Day 1:  Hanoi – Pu Luong (Hang Village)                  
After breakfast, a four-hour driving tour brings you to Pu Luong Natural Reserve. Enjoy a lunch break in the scenic Mai Chau valley, then, drive further into the reserve. The first leg of your trek is a 2.5-hour hiking tour to the Thai village of Hang. Spend the night with a local Thai family in a traditional house built on stilts. Enjoy their hospitality, and discover a little about their lives and culture.

Day 2: Hang – Kho Muong viilage
This morning take some time to stroll around Hang village before starting your trek to Kho Muong. The adventure tour will take you approximately six hours and along the way you will pass through several Thai villages and hamlets. Kho Muong is a village of the Thai community and you will be their guests for the night.

Day 3: Cao Hoong village
Today will be a full day of trekking as you explore the area surrounding Pu Luong Mountain on your way to Cao Hoong village. En route pass through a number of small hamlets and minority villages and enjoy the magnificent views of Pu Luong. You will spend the night at Cao Hoong where you can enjoy observing local life.

Day 4:  Cao Hoong – Hin Village    
Your hike through the verdant countryside today will take around two hours as you encounter local villagers going about their daily lives cultivating the fields and herding buffalo. The way of life here has changed very little for thousands of years. It’s like journeying back in time. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at your destination: the picturesque village of Hin.

Day 5:  Hin – Son Village              
Leaving Hin village, a six-hour trek brings you to your next home-stay in Son village. This hillside village is high enough to be usually cool year-round.

Day 6:  Son – Hanoi                            
From Son village, you’ll walk approximately three hours through fertile farmland, hamlets and villages to rendezvous with the vehicle that will take you back to Hanoi.