- 20 Days
- Trekking
Bike, trek, kayak and swim on this active journey through the lush landscape of rural Vietnam. We begin our adventure in the charming capital of Hanoi, where tree-lined streets through the city center echo those of 19th-century French neighborhoods. Then it’s off to the train station to board a luxury train that ascends into the verdant northern hills. We’ll hike upon the forested slopes of Fan Si Pan, at 10,300 feet the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, and bike from village to village where we are warmly welcomed by residents curious to meet us. Overnighting in stilt houses and rambling through bustling local markets enables us to sample life as it happens here. Our adventure then continues on emerald Halong Bay, one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Asia. As we sail and kayak through a labyrinth of limestone cliffs, we’ll pause to dine on fresh seafood and swim off remote beaches. By night, we fall asleep in comfortable private berths, lulled by the gentle rocking of waves.
Newsletter Article: Halong Bay: Lose Yourself in its Magical Maze
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Trip Highlights
- Cycling along pastoral Vietnamese backroads
- Regional Vietnamese cuisine
- Homestays in rural stilt houses
- Excellent shopping opportunities
- Quaint neighborhoods of Hanoi
- Hiking in the "Tonkinese Alps" on Mount Fan Si Pan
- Hill station of Sapa and its hill tribe handicraft market
- Sea kayaking on spectacular Halong Bay
What's Included
- Double-occupancy accommodations
- Meals as per itinerary
- Sea kayaks and bicycles
- English-speaking guides
- Guided sightseeing with admission fees as per itinerary
- Ground transportation as per itinerary
- Airport-hotel transfers
