Caving, Trekking, Kayaking…& a bit of Beach Time
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Day 1 - Overnight Flight
The adventure begins as you board your overnight flight to Hanoi.
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Day 2 - Hanoi
Meet your guide at Noi Bai Airport who will fill you in for the trip ahead and transfer you to your hotel.
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Day 3 - Hanoi
Discover everything Hanoi has to offer with a half-day tour of the city to visit historic sites such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda.
In the evening, transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai - the gateway to Sapa.
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Day 4 - Sapa
From Lao Cai train station you will be transferred to Sapa to start your epic 3-day trek, taking in lesser-known spots and homestays.
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Day 5 - Sapa
Enjoy the second day of your trek in Sapa. You'll be treated to stunning rice fields, forests, rivers and villages.
The isolation adds a certain mystery to the experience!
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Day 6 - Sapa - Hanoi
After finishing the final day of your route, you will be transferred back to Hanoi.
The evening is totally yours to relax or explore.
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Day 7 - Halong Bay
Have breakfast at the hotel before setting off to Halong Bay for your 2 night cruise.
Take a dip, chill or do a bit of kayaking in the likes of Bai Tu Long Bay and Cap La Island before enjoying a sunset party on the boat in the evening.
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Day 8 - Halong Bay
The second day of the cruise will start off with a lesson in Tai Chi followed by an exploration of the caves in Bai Tu Long bay. Kayak in Thay Cave and through through the Vung Vieng fishing village.
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Day 9 - Halong Bay - Hanoi
The next stop on the cruise will be Thien Canh Son cave which is one of the most beautiful attractions on Bai Tu Long Bay.
Join in on a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board before saying your farewells to the crew and heading back to Hanoi.
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Day 10 - Dong hoi
Head to the airport from Hanoi to depart for a flight to Dong Hoi. You will be greeted by your local guide who will then transfer you to your new accommodation deep in rural Vietnam.
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Day 11 - Phong Nha-Ke Bang
Drive to what many consider the most beautiful cave in the Phong Nha, Ke Bang area - Paradise Cave. Then continue on to Mooc Spring and float on the cool blue waters on a kayak.
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Day 12 - Hoi An
Hop on the train to Danang where you will be greeted by your local guide again and then transferred to your hotel in Hoi An.
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Day 13 - Hoi An
More action on the water and on two wheels as you first take a boat ride along the Thu Bon River to Cam Kim Island then swap boat for bicycle and ride through winding village roads until you get to the peaceful village of Tra Nhieu.
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Day 14 - Hoi An
Take a break from the action to relax and enjoy Hoi An at your own leisure.
Your hotel is right on the beach.
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Day 15 - Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Saigon where your local guide will take you to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels - an immense network of connecting underground tunnels steeped in history.
You're in Vietnam's most chic and cosmopolitan city. There's plenty of quirky bars and restaurants here - especially in district 1.
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Day 16 - Saigon
Saigon is enriched with history and some worthwhile landmarks - see them all on the back of vintage Vespa.
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Day 17 - Overnight Flight
Check out and head to Saigon airport for your onward flight home.