Vietnam
February 14th - March 1st, 2027 16 Days Adventure | Ancient Culture | Diverse Landscapes
Day 1: February 14th
You’ve made it to Vietnam! Once you arrive to SGN airport you’ll have a private transfer to our hotel located in Ho Chi Minh City. Settle in, shake off the jet lag, and get ready to meet the women you'll be calling sisters after the next 15 days. We kick things off the right way with a welcome dinner street food tour through the buzzing streets of Saigon.
Meals: dinner
Day 2: February 15th
This morning belongs to you. Sleep in, get a massage, treat yourself to a hair spa or a fresh set of nails, whatever your soul needs. This afternoon, we head to my absolute favorite spot for Vietnamese egg coffee and mango toast. Trust me, this duo will change your life. From there, we walk the city: the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and the stunning Saigon Central Post Office. As the sun sets, we board our overnight sleeper train to Da Nang. These cozy four-person private cabs have single beds so you can fully lay down, drift off, and wake up in a brand new destination.
Meals: breakfast
Day 3: February 16th
We arrive in Da Nang and make our way to the charming ancient town of Hoi An. Today is yours, take it at whatever pace you need. Spend it beachside, catch a surfing lesson or float into the sunset on a kayak. Wander the historic streets, and indulge in bánh mì and cao lầu noodles. If you want custom-made clothing, tonight is the night to start. Bring an inspiration photo and local tailors can bring it to life in just 24 hours. As evening falls, catch a lantern boat ride on the river, browse the night market, and if you're feeling spicy, check out the lively karaoke bars.
Day 4: February 17th
We’ll start the day off by visiting the bustling markets to pick up necessary supplies for our cooking class on a local farm. We’re setting off by bicycle on a peaceful bike ride out of the city and into the countryside along the rice paddies on our way to the farm. Fill up your bellies with the delicious cuisine you’ve made and then we’ll float down the river through the water coconut forest in traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boats.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 5: February 18th
The morning is yours: massage, explore, do absolutely nothing. This afternoon we hit one of the most iconic stretches of road in all of Vietnam, the Hai Van Pass. The coastal views are breathtaking and we'll stop along the way for photos, coffee, and those "is this a green screen" moments. We arrive in Hue for a home-cooked dinner at our guide's house, prepared by his wife. This is the guide we know and love, and he wanted to make this year even more personal and special by welcoming us into his home!! This evening we board another sleeper train heading north to Ninh Binh.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: February 19th
Arriving in Ninh Binh, we’ll grab coffee and breakfast at a local cafe, then set off on bikes through the countryside. Limestone cliffs tower above you as you pedal through charming villages and catch glimpses of rural Vietnamese life. In the afternoon, we trade bikes for a sampan, a small traditional wooden boat, and glide through the lush rice fields and rocky outcrops of the Trang An Complex. Serene, peaceful, and unforgettable.
Day 7: February 20th
A scenic hike to the top of Hang Mua Cave begins our morning for panoramic views over Tam Coc's famous rice fields. After, we’ll grab breakfast back at the hotel and have free time to explore the town before we transfer to Hanoi in the afternoon. Tonight we head to Train Street, where you sit at a cafe and a full-size train passes within inches of your table. (Don’t worry though the train comes as scheduled and everyone makes sure the tables are pulled back).
Meals: breakfast
Day 8: February 21st
Let’s explore Hanoi on foot and you'll quickly understand why this city is like nowhere else on earth. Our local guide walks us through the culture, the history, and the organized chaos of it all. Then we hop into traditional red cyclos and get pedaled through the city, winding through the Old Quarter. We’ll crack open a Bia Hoi, freshly brewed beer that costs about $0.25, and soak it all in. For dinner tonight, we’ll stop for my favorite Vietnamese dish: Bun Cha. There's an optional traditional water puppet performance if you want to round out the day with Vietnamese entertainment. Tonight we’ll transfer to Sa Pa.
Meals: breakfast
Day 9: February 22nd
Wake up, fuel up, and pack your trekking bag. Our guide for the next two days is a member of the Hmong Tribe, and she is incredible. We'll trek through rice paddies and remote villages, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant along the way. She'll open up her world to us, sharing what life looks like for the different tribes who call these mountains home. We end the day arriving at our homestay in Ta Van village for a family style dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10: February 23rd
Day two of trekking takes us through another village and all the way to a waterfall. We'll stop for lunch in the village of Giang Ta Chai before making our descent back to the homestay. But the real highlight comes after: our trekking guide, who I've now trekked with two years running, has invited our group into her home for dinner. Her and her husband will cook for us. If you're noticing a theme here, you're right. The Vietnamese people are some of the most generous and welcoming on the planet.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11: February 24th
Breakfast is served at the homestay, then we head into Sa Pa to board a daytime sleeper bus to Ha Giang, about a five hour journey. As if trekking through Sa Pa didn’t impact you to the core, get ready to have the EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Days 12-15: February 25th - 28th
Ha Giang. Where do I even begin. After breakfast you'll be paired with your motorbike driver for the next three days and together you'll wind through some of the most jaw-dropping mountain roads on earth. Think jagged limestone peaks, hidden valleys, and views that genuinely have no words. We stop along the way for local lunches, discover hidden corners only locals know of, and as part of our commitment to sustainable travel, we'll donate food to a family in one of the remote villages we pass through. Each night we stay in a different homestay, sharing family style dinners with our drivers and ending the night with karaoke.
On day four in Ha Giang we swap the bikes for a vehicle and go caving, swim at a local spot, and visit one of our guides' homes for lunch. We say goodbye to our easy rider and return to the villa where it all began. Soak in the hot tub, have dinner, gather around the campfire, and let it all sink in.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 16: March 1st
This morning we pack up, transfer to Hanoi Airport, and say goodbye to the women who started this trip as strangers and are leaving as sisters. You'll probably cry. We always do. Start planning your next adventure on the flight home because once Vietnam gets you, it never really lets go.
Meals: breakfast
INCLUSIONS
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Private Airport Pickup (flight to arrive at SGN by 3 pm on 02/14/2027)
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Private Airport Drop-off (flight to depart HAN after 5 pm on 03/01/2027)
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Local ground transportation
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Local Vietnamese Tour Guide
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13 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners as outlined in itinerary
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15 nights accommodation
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2 night accommodation via sleeper train
*accommodation is a shared double occupancy room excluding Sa Pa, Ha Giang, sleeper train
*accommodation in Sa Pa and Ha Giang will be shared rooms (a single bed per person)
*accommodation via sleeper train is a 4 bed cabin (private to our group)
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Admission to: War Remnants Museum, Cooking class, Coconut basket boats, Hai Van Pass, Cycling in Ninh Binh, Sampan tour through Trang An Complex, Hang Mua viewpoint, Red Cyclo ride, Trekking with Hmong tribe member, Ha Giang Loop motorbike easy rider tour
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All donations
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Parking fees during tours + permits
NOT INCLUDED
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International Flights
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Visa
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Travel insurance
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Meals not outlined in itinerary
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Alcohol
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Gratuity for guide
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Airport transfer outside of scheduled time
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Optional tours- Surfing Lesson, Sunset Kayaking, Optional bike upgrade Ha Giang Loop
This is an adventure-style group trip designed for travelers who value experiences, culture, and exploration. Accommodations are clean, comfortable, and carefully chosen to reflect the destination and the local experience. Vietnam is vibrant, fast-paced, and full of unforgettable moments. It can also include some early mornings, transportation days, busy cities, local restaurants, and moments that push you outside your comfort zone (in the best way, of course!)
If you're excited by cultural immersion, incredible food, unique experiences with local people, meaningful connection, and embracing the unexpected, this trip was designed for you.
Price:
$2,350 USD
(12 spots only)
Private room upgrade: $300 extra (excluding two nights on sleeper train and Ha Giang Loop tour)
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance of $1,850 will be split up into 5 payments due:
July 15th $370
August 15th $370
September 15th $370
October 15th $370
November 15th $370
This trip is confirmed once there are 8 sign ups!
Don’t book flights until confirmation is sent.
Trip Launching Wednesday June 3rd at 11 am EST
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