Maximum Group Size 18
Trek Grade B Moderate
Arrival Transfer Airport transfer to hotel day 1
Fully Escorted By Imaginative Traveller tour leader / trekking guide, services of qualified guides while trekking, kayaking, and in the Mekong Delta
Transport Local transport, Reunification Express, minibuses, pick-up trucks, cyclos, local boats, cruiser on Halong Bay
Activities Hilltribe trek to ethnic minority villages, sea kayaking in Halong Bay, snorkelling, Mekong Delta Homestay
Accommodation 11 nights simple hotels, 2 nights village houses, 1 night camping, 2 nights
Meals As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner. On days where meals are not included, allow US$12 per day
Entrance Fees Not included. Allow US$30 for all sites listed as part of the itinerary
Local Payment Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour

'Grass roots' travel for independent minded adventurers.
Max Group Size - 18
You love the whole concept of travel. Getting there is as much fun as being there and you love using public transport, local restaurants and small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination. You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you love spending more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.
Included:
All accommodation (usually twin share but occasionally multi share), transportation
Not included:
Most meals, entrance fees
Single Supplement:
Not available

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We make a challenging trek, go kayaking, discover unspoilt coral gardens and experience life in the Mekong Delta. It�s real proof that you don�t need to break the budget to enjoy a fantastic trip.

Day 1, HANOI Arrive Hanoi.
Day 2, HANOI A free day in this elegant city. You can visit the fascinating Ho Chi Minh Museum, amble through the winding streets of the Old Quarter, or relax in a caf� by Hoam Kien Lake. (B)
Day 3, HILLTRIBE TREK Travel west to Hoa Binh province. We visit the White Thai village of Sa Linh and then make a 3 hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts for the evening are the H�mong minority people. Their hospitality allows us to find out a little more of their lives and culture - and they will want to learn about you too! (BLD)
Day 4, HILLTRIBE TREK Following breakfast we set off on foot for Van Village inhabited by White Thai people (7 hrs walking). Our hosts this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van. Watch out for their home brewed rice wine! (BLD)
Day 5, HILLTRIBE TREK A trek this morning to Khoe Village from where we drive back to Hanoi (3 hrs walking). (B)
Day 6, HALONG BAY KAYAKING SAFARI In Halong City we board a private boat to cruise through Halong Bay to the isolated Ho Ba Ham Island. Lunch will be served on board as we cruise. At Ho Ba Ham Island we set up camp then have the rest of the day to explore the area by kayak or on foot. (BLD)
Day 7, HALONG BAY KAYAKING SAFARI More kayaking this morning as we head towards Cat Ba Island. We continue to Hai Phong by local ferry then return to Hanoi. (BL)
Day 8, HANOI Free time today until we board the Reunification Express train to Hue. (B)
Days 9-10, HUE We spend a day and a half in Hue, famous for its stunning imperial architecture and the Perfume River. Day 10 - (B)
Day 11, HOI AN Travel to Hoi An via Ocean Cloud Pass, Danang and China Beach. (B)
Day 12, HOI AN Free day in Hoi An. Travellers love Hoi An�s laid back atmosphere. (B)
Day 13, HOI AN - NHA TRANG Early start back to Danang where we catch the Reunification Express to Nha Trang. We arrive early evening and transfer to our hotel. (B)
Day 14 - 15, WHALE ISLAND Transfer by road and boat to secluded Whale Island. Two days to swim, laze on pristine beaches or go snorkelling amid lovely coral gardens. (BLD)
Day 16, WHALE ISLAND - NHA TRANG Transfer to Nha Trang where there�s time to check out the town before we board the overnight train to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). (B)
Day 17, SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY) Arrive in Saigon and transfer to the hotel. Free day.
Day 18, MEKONG DELTA HOMESTAY A day exploring the area by boat and on foot is a great opportunity to learn about life in the Delta. Tonight we are guests of a local family. (BLD)
Day 19, MEKONG DELTA � SAIGON This morning we visit an authentic floating market before returning to Saigon. (B)
Day 20, SAIGON Tour ends. (B)