12-Day Vietnam Small Group Adventure Tour

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12-Day Vietnam Small Group Adventure Tour

Duration: 12 Days

Start:   Hanoi
End:   Ho Chi Minh

Places: Hanoi - Sapa - Ha Giang - Ha Long Bay - Hoi An - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh

Versatile: Small Group; Adventure & Trekking

Free Airport Transfers
Free eSIM
15% off
us $812
us $690 /pax

Trip Overview

Embark on a thrilling 12-day Vietnam Adventure Tour that takes you from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the stunning landscapes of Sapa, Ha Giang Loop, Halong Bay, Hoi An, and Da Nang. This action-packed journey combines the excitement of trekking, motorbiking, and biking, allowing you to explore Vietnam’s diverse natural beauty and rich cultural heritage like never before.

15% OFF

From 812 USD => to 690 USD

Highlights

  • Street Food tour in Ha Noi
  • Trekking tour with homestay in Sapa
  • Motorbike tour in Ha Giang with homestay
  • Overnight cruising through the emerald waters of Halong Bay
  • Biking tour in Hoi An

Itinerary

Embark on a thrilling 12-day Vietnam Adventure Tour that takes you from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the stunning landscapes of Sapa, Ha Giang Loop, Halong Bay, Hoi An, and Da Nang. This action-packed journey combines the excitement of trekking, motorbiking, and biking, allowing you to explore Vietnam’s diverse natural beauty and rich cultural heritage like never before.

Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival- Airport Transfer- Check In Hotel In Hanoi (N/A)

Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your friendly driver who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Arrive in hotel. Free time in Hanoi

Night 1: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

 

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Day 2: Join Small Group - Hanoi – Walking Street Food Tour 3 hours – Night train to Sapa (B/D)

Have breakfast at hotel in Hanoi.

Free time in Hanoi

Join Dinner street food tour 3 hours from 18h00 – 21h00

Then transfer to Hanoi train station for your night train to Lao Cai (Sapa). Overnight on train (Shared cabin of 4 berths, air-conditioning).

Night 2: Overnight on train

 

Includes:

Walking
Day 3: Join Small Group – Trekking to Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Homestay (B/L/D)

Arrive in Lao Cai train station at around 6h00am. Pick up by driver and guide then transfer to Sapa town.

Have breakfast in Sapa.

Visit Sapa town with Church, Sapa Local Market.

A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3 hours

Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking with the family and enjoy dinner.

In the evening, you can join the hill tribe peace and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay in Ta Van Village.

Night 3: Overnight at homestay

 

Includes:

Walking
Day 4: Join Small Group – Trekking to Giang Ta Chai village – Sapa (B/L)

7.30 AM: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.

8.00: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village.

11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.

Trekking distance is about 3 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

12.30 – 13.30: Have lunch

Check in hotel in Sapa.

Free time in Sapa in afternoon.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa

Night 4: Overnight in hotel in Sapa

 

Includes:

Walking
Day 5: Sapa – Shared Bus transfer to Ha Giang – No guide (B)

Have breakfast at hotel in Sapa.

Free time until take the bus to Ha Giang. Arrive in Ha Giang, check in homestay, overnight in Ha Giang

Night 5: Overnight in homestay/hostel in Ha Giang

 

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Day 6: Join Small Group - Ha Giang City - Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Dong Van town (135km) – Motorbike trip (B/L/D)

The day starts with breakfast at 8:00 AM, followed by meeting the guide at 8:30 AM to begin the loop tour. The highlights of the day include scenic spots such as Bac Sun Pass, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Quan Ba Twin Mountains, and Can Ty Pass. After a lunch break in Yen Minh Town, the tour continues with Tham Ma Pass and a visit to the H’mong King’s Palace. In the afternoon, you’ll check in at a homestay or hotel in Dong Van Town. The evening concludes with dinner in Dong Van Town, and a leisurely walk around the charming ancient town at 7:30 PM

Night 6: Overnight in Dong Van

 

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Motorbike
Day 7: Join Small Group - Dong Van town - Ma Pi Leng pass - Du Gia village ( 110km) – Motorbike trip (B/L/D)

The day begins with breakfast in town at 8:00 AM, and on weekends, you can visit the Dong Van Sunday market. The highlights of the day include a drive through Sky Pass and Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the four most beautiful passes in Vietnam. Along the way, you’ll also pass by several H’mong villages. Afterward, there’s a lunch break in Mau Due Village. Following lunch, you’ll hop back on the bike and head toward Du Gia Village. The day’s highlights include Sa Li Pass, Lung Ho Viewpoint, and Du Gia Waterfall. In the evening, you’ll check in at a homestay with a Tay ethnic family in Du Gia Village. Dinner will be served with the family at 7:30 PM, offering a traditional family meal experience.

Night 7: Overnight at homestay

 

Includes:

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Motorbike
Day 8: Join Small Group - Du Gia village - Lung Tam village - Ha Giang city (120km) – Bus back to Hanoi - Motorbike trip (B/L)

The day begins with breakfast at the homestay, offering stunning mountain views at 8:00 AM. If it’s Saturday, you’ll visit the Du Gia Market. Next, you’ll head to Duong Thuong Viewpoint for some spectacular scenery. Lunch will be in Thai An Village, followed by a scenic drive from Thai An through Thuan Hoa to Ha Giang City, where you can enjoy incredible views along the way. A stop at Nui Cam Coffee offers a panoramic view of Ha Giang City from a great viewpoint. By 3:30 PM, the motorbike tour will conclude at our hostel (Ha Giang Road Trip Hostel & Tours). Between 3:45 and 4:00 PM, the limousine bus will pick you up for your return journey to Hanoi. There are also options to continue to Sapa, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, or Cat Ba. You’ll arrive in Hanoi’s Old Quarter at around 10:30 PM, where you’ll be dropped off at the bus stop and can take a taxi back to your hotel.

Night 8: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

 

Includes:

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Motorbike
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Bus
Day 9: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D) - Group tour with shuttle bus

Have breakfast at hotel.

8:00 – 8:30: Leave from Hanoi to Halong bay harbor by bus.

12:00: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.

13:00: When you are putting all of your stuffs into your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your set menu lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request. From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Duck then Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking.

15:00– 16:00: We have time to gear up for one hour kayaking around Luon cave area .Our guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques to paddle before helping you to sit on our brand new sit-on-top kayaks. After that our boat will help you visit the Titop Island one hour for swimming, sun-bathing or getting a panoramic view on island peak.

17:00: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.

19:00: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Check in on cruise at around 12h00.

Enjoy the activities and full package on cruise (except drinks and massage). Overnight on cruise

Night 9: Overnight on Cruise

 

Includes:

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Bus
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Boat
Day 10: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi – Fly to Danang (B/L) - Group tour with shuttle bus

07:00 – 07:45: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

08:00 – 09:00: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.

9:00 – 9:30: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.

10:30: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.

11:00: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.

11:45: Depart the Halong Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 15.30

Our private car pick up in Hanoi and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang airport, pick up by driver and transfer to Hoi An. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Night 10: Overnight in hotel in Hoian

 

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Boat
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Car
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Flight
Day 11: Join Small Group - Farmer and Fisher’s man trip – Bicycle with group tour Half day (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

8:00am: You will start the day leisurely cycling along country roads and witnessing local Vietnamese rural life firsthand. This pristine and beautiful experience will offer you how to grow at Tra Que vegetable village.

On this tour, you will get the opportunity to take part in rice paddy farming and how cultivate rice in the rice field and experience the challenges of Vietnamese farmers.

Your tour guide will provide an introduction and explanation about the process of rice farming and how it grows in the wet field. Take part in the work to learn how to grow rice using water buffalo plows. Transplant baby wet rice at the paddy field.

You will board via Basket Boat – “Thúng Chai” to meet and engage with local fishermen while exploring coconut palm-flanked waterways. And hearing about the American war happened in this place

Back on board our local house, enjoy lunch then cycle back to the hotel at aruond 13:00

Afternoon: Free time in Hoi An

Night 11: Overnight in hotel in Hoi An

 

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Bike
Day 12: Hoi An – Da Nang departure – Airport transfer

Have breakfast at the hotel then free and easy. Wait until our driver pick up you to airport in Ho Chi Minh

Note: Check in time- 14.00pm and check out time- 12.00pm

 

Includes:

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Destination 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars
Ha Noi Anise Hotel Tirant hotelApricot hotel
Sapa VillageHomestayHomestay Homestay
SapaSapa Relax hotelSapa Charm hotelKK Sapa hotel
Ha GiangHomestayHomestayHomestay
Ha Long BayPhoenix cruise Peony cruise Orchid Classic cruise
Hoi AnTTC Hotel Premium hotel Belle Maison Hadana Resort Palm Garden Beach Resort

Cancellation by customer

  • Cancellation received before 40 days: FREE of charge (except flight and train ticket)
  • Cancellation received before 20 days to 39 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
  • Cancellation received before 15 days to 19 days prior arrival date: 75% of total rate
  • Cancellation received before 14 days prior arrival date or no show: 100% of total rate

Note: Flight and train ticket are not refundable

Children Policy

  • The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
  • Under 04 years old: Pay only flight & train ticket (sharing bed & food with parent) (
  • 05 – 08 years old: 50% adult rate (sharing bed with parent)
  • 09 – 11 years old: 75% adult rate (sharing bed with parent)
  • From 11 years old: 100% adult rate with extra bed
  • Term And Condition:

Travel with Sun Getaways Travel, you can easy to:

  •         Extend and adjust your trip in a convert way.
  •         Extend their stay to other places around Vietnam.
  •         Upgrade to 4 or 5 stars accommodation
  •         Upgrade to small group or private tours

 IMPORTANT:

Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.

Wheelchair-accessible staterooms are available on request and subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.

 

Price Includes

  • Hotel accommodation in shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
  • Experienced English-speaking local guide each region
  • All entrance fee, boat trip and sightseeing tickets as listed
  • Delicious meals with local food and tastes as listed (others are upon your request)
  • Street Food tour in Hanoi
  • Trekking tour in Sapa
  • Motorbike tour in Ha Giang Loop
  • Overnight cruise Halong bay with shuttle bus
  • Biking tour in Hoi An
  • Airport transfer by private car

Price Excludes

  • Meals, Beverages which are not specified in the program
  • 1 Domestic flight Hanoi to Da Nang – Eco class
  • International Flight ticket in and out of Vietnam
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for tour guides and drivers ($3-5/person/day for both guide and driver)
  • Travel insurance (Recommended)
  • Vietnam Visa stamp fee (25 USD per person)
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