Vietnam Trekking Tours & Itineraries

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Rice fields in northern Vietnam
Map of Trekking in Rural Vietnam - 8 Days
Trekking in Rural Vietnam - 8 Days

One of the best ways to experience the culture, people, and beauty of Vietnam is on a nature hike. That's exactly what you'll do over eight days on a long-distance trek in the countryside along the Vietnam-China border. On this adventure, you'll pass terraced rice paddies and soaring mountains while enjoying the renowned hospitality of the ethnic tribespeople who reside in the villages you stop at along the way.

A traditional o house on stilts
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Hidden Beauty of North Vietnam - 6 Days

Head from Hanoi up into northern Vietnam for six days of highland journeys. You'll make your way over mountain roads, past dramatic scenery through villages and markets, then spend two days amid the tranquility of the Ba Ba Lakes before you return to Hanoi.

Pu Luong Natural Reserve
Map of Hiking in Vietnam's Pù Luông Nature Reserve - 5 Days
Hiking in Vietnam's Pù Luông Nature Reserve - 5 Days

Escape the city on this 5-day village-to-village trek through the idyllic countryside of northern Vietnam. Go off the beaten path as you hike through peaceful forests, verdant valleys, and along terraced rice fields. You'll get to know some of the ethnic Thai locals who call this remote region home as they host you on a series of homestays.

Visit Bich Dong Pagoda in Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Map of Discover Vietnam From North to South - 15 Days
Discover Vietnam From North to South - 15 Days

Travel Vietnam from north to south on this 15-day highlights tour. Start at the top of the country to cruise UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, whizz through the streets of Hanoi on a Vespa, and cycle through the northern countryside. Continue down the coast to Hue's ancient citadels and royal tombs, followed by the bright lights of Ho Chi Minh City. Your adventure ends in the lush Mekong Delta, where you'll sail to an iconic floating market.

Vietnamese rice terraces
Map of Vietnam Off-the-Beaten-Track Adventure – 14 Days
Vietnam Off-the-Beaten-Track Adventure – 14 Days

Stray off the beaten track on this adventurous 14-day Vietnam tour. Touch down in Hanoi and head north to trek through Sapa's towering rice terraces and visit remote villages where you'll meet Vietnam's diverse ethnic communities. Continue with an overnight cruise of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay and a trip to the lush Mekong Delta, where floating markets and peaceful river life awaits.

Tropical Beach on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
Map of Explore Vietnam's Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc Island – 8 Days
Explore Vietnam's Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc Island – 8 Days

Explore the mighty Mekong and tropical Phu Quoc Island on this eight-day Vietnam tour. Start with a dose of history in Ho Chi Minh City and a trip to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, then escape to Vietnam's fertile rice bowl, where you'll visit iconic floating markets and cycle through riverside villages. The trip ends with a sun-soaked beach break in Phu Quoc, where white sands, teeming coral reefs, and Vietnam's largest theme park awaits.

Take an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam
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Explore the Heart of Southeast Asia -13 Days

Discover the highlights of Vietnam and Thailand on this 13-day adventure that combines active excursions and seaside relaxation. In Vietnam, you'll dive right in with city cultural tours and scenic boat rides amid the towering karst mountains of Ninh Binh. Next, hop the border into Thailand, where you'll visit Bangkok's famous temples, take a day trip to Phang Nga Bay (and James Bond Island), and laze on the white-sand beaches of Phuket.

Discover underground wonders in Vietnam
Map of Vietnam Trekking & Caving Adventure - 15 Days
Vietnam Trekking & Caving Adventure - 15 Days

Get ready for 15 days of nature adventures and cultural excursions throughout Vietnam. In the north, you'll go off the beaten track in Hanoi, hike along terraced rice fields, cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and explore the spectacular Phong Nha Cave. Finish the trip in Ho Chi Minh City where one last adventure awaits: a trip to the famous Mekong Delta.