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Vietnam
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Vietnam
The best street food ever, buzzing energy, hill tribes, and views that make your pictures look photoshopped
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Our favourite places in Vietnam
01
Sapa: Hike misty rice terraces, meet hill tribes and climb Vietnam's highest peak
Vietnam's charming mountain gem, with misty paddy fields and colourful hill tribes
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02
Halong Bay: Cruise majestic karsts on floating 5-star luxury hotels
Sail beyond the postcard at Halong Bay. Meet pearl farmers, visit fishing villages and kayak through caves.
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Hanoi: Learn Mum's cooking, craft with local artisans, uncover a local nature hideaway
A city with thousand-year charm, vibrant alleyways, yummy street food and unexpected natural wonders
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Ho Chi Minh City: Uncover hidden alleys, enjoy lifechanging food
A city of glorious chaos, where bikes outnumber ants and hidden noodle joints serve up life-changing broth.
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Da Lat: Find your coffee bliss, chase hidden waterfalls, fin and hike lush forests
Misty mountain escape with zen stays, craft coffee and French architecture
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Cat Ba: Hop on a rugged sightseeing cruise to see epic karst landscapes
Halong Bay's rugged little sister. No luxe cruises here, just raw karst beauty, hidden caves and nature hikes.
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Hoi An: Explore old town's hidden alleys, ride scenic Hai Van Pass, see UNESCO ruins
Vietnam made easy, with old town magic, tailors on every corner and lantern-lit alleys.
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Mekong Delta: Stay in a charming homestay, take a sampan boat down the sleepy delta
A simpler way of life with charming home stays and slow mornings meandering down the delta
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Cat Tien: Spot Gibbons and Bears at Cat Tien National Park
Just a hop & skip from Ho Chi Minh, you'll find unspoiled rainforest, with gibbons, elephants and pangolins
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Mui Ne: Ride the sand dunes, and snorkel at a charming fishing village
Desert magic in Vietnam, where sand dunes meet charming fishing village.
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Da Nang: Hike Marble Mountain, explore ancient temples & see the bustling hand bridge
Beyond Da Nang's iconic hand bridge & beaches, find hidden temples & unexpected wildlife.
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Ninh Binh: Visit Vietnam's ancient capital, kayak emerald valleys and explore caves
A blend of history and nature exploration near Hanoi, with Vietnam's ancient capital and a mini "Great Wall"
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Ha Giang: Bike the gorgeous Ha Giang Loop, explore waterfalls and meet local hill tribes
Enjoy a thrill ride on mountainside settlements with traditional hill tribes
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Mai Chau: See misty rice terrace views and learn about local tribes
Known for its iconic rice terrace views (like mini-Sapa!), and often visited on a day trip from Hanoi
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4.8 (97)
|2D1N
|Up to 14 guests
“Not too touristy and a good mix of activities”
5.0 (10)
|3D2N
|Up to 65 guests
“we liked that everything is true to advertising”
5.0 (19)
|2D1N
|Up to 48 guests
“it was 6 stars service😃”
4.9 (7)
|2D1N
|Up to 46 guests
“No shortage of good food and you will Not go hungry!”
4.8 (54)
|3D2N
|Up to 2 guests
“team exceeded my expectations!”
5.0 (61)
|2D1N
|Up to 42 guests
“Tiger was an amazing guide for my 2 days 1 night”
4.8 (48)
|2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
“Nice to be kept in small groupes of 20people”
4.8 (54)
|2D1N
|Up to 2 guests
“Excellent communication and attentive staff highly recommended”
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4.8 (57)
|6 hrs
|Up to 15 guests
“Su May was a great guide she shared a lot about her Red Dzao culture”
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4.9 (105)
|11 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“During our Fansipan climb he paced me brilliantly”
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4.7 (43)
|2D1N
|Up to 6 guests
“Loved our tour guide Sue she was the best”
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4.8 (57)
|12 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“Highlight of his service was a hot stir fried noodles lunch”
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5.0 (2)
|2D1N
|Up to 10 guests
“Amazing views challenging hike great guide Chu”
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4.7 (43)
|2D1N
|Up to 16 guests
“Stunning scenery amazing guides Fansipan hike needs more time”
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4.7 (43)
|6 hrs
|Up to 12 guests
“Always positive and checking to make sure we were OK on the trail”
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4.7 (43)
|2D1N
|Up to 10 guests
“Beautiful hike cozy stay stunning views weather permitting”
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