Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active Package Tour: 16 Days

Day-by-Day Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi 

Morning:

• Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport
• Private airport pickup by Impress Travel personnel with a welcome board with your name.
• Transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Hanoi Pearl Hotel 4*, situated a stone’s throw away from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter.
• Check-in at the hotel and welcome beverage upon arrival.
• Time to relax in your room after that long flight.

Afternoon:

• Optional light activities if you’re well-rested:
  • Leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake to stretch your legs and breathe the tranquil atmosphere.
  • Visit Ngoc Son Temple or St. Joseph’s Cathedral, which are nearby.
  • Visit Trang Tien for Hanoi’s famous ice cream or Vietnamese coffee at a historic cafe.
  • Experience the appeal of the Old Quarter: visit traditional shops along Hang Gai (silk), Hang Bac (silver), or Ma May (antiques) streets.

Evening:

• Optional dinner at Madame Hien – a lovely restored French colonial-style villa with upscale Vietnamese cuisine (reservation is advised).
• Room service or a simple meal at the hotel restaurant for those requiring full rest.
• Stay overnight at Hanoi Pearl Hotel 4*, and then get ready for the first active day of your Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour.

Day 2: Hanoi Cycling Tour & Red River Experience

Morning:

• Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet your local adventure guide for a cycling safety briefing and fitting session.
• You will commence your city cycling tour on good-quality bikes, cycling via tranquil lakeside trails and neighborhood alleys.
• Stop at West Lake for a panorama and an insight into Hanoi’s biggest lake.
• Head to historic Tran Quoc Pagoda, which dates back over 1,400 years and is situated on an islet.
• Cycle through Nghi Tam village to see a glimpse of everyday Hanoian life.
• Continue cycling to the dyke of the Red River and ride into the country.

Afternoon:

• Head to Bat Trang Ceramic Village and participate in an interactive pottery workshop with a resident artisan.
• Continue to visit Tam Xa Organic Farm, get to know the farmers, and have a go at planting, watering, or harvesting vegetables based on the season.
• Indulge in a garden tea experience and light refreshment session.
• Head back into the city by bicycle or private car, based on visitor preference and endurance.

Evening:

• Home Hanoi Restaurant is situated in a colonial-style villa and is famous for its creative spin on Vietnamese favorites. In the 
• In the evenings, you are free to walk around the Night Market (Fri–Sun) or unwind at your hotel.
• Stay overnight at Hanoi Pearl Hotel 4*.

Day 3: Transfer to Ba Be National Park – Kayaking on the Lake

Morning:

• Early breakfast and hotel checkout.
• Leave Hanoi by private car, travelling north to Bac Kan Province (~5.5–6 hours).
• Experience scenic driving through the Red River Delta and into northern Vietnam’s mountain country.
• Breaks forrests and photography stops along the journey.

Afternoon:

• Arrive at Ba Be National Park and check into Ba Be Jungle Lake House – a simple, comfortable guest house operated by Tay families, along the lake.
• Following a light lunch, prepare for kayaking at Ba Be Lake – one of Vietnam’s biggest natural freshwater lakes.
• Paddle through tranquil waters with limestone cliffs and jungle around you, see Puong Cave, and maybe have a glimpse of birds, butterflies, or monkeys.

Evening:

• Go back to the lodge and refresh yourself.
• Have a home-cooked, traditional dinner with your Tay hosting family: grilled fish, wild bamboo shoots, sticky rice, and corn wine.
• Sit down to cultural sharing or tell stories by the fireside.
• A night at Ba Be Jungle Lake House, being enveloped by nature.

Day 4: Jungle Trekking Through Ba Be National Park

Morning:

• Breakfast at the lodge with lake views.
• Get to know your local guide for an afternoon jungle hike along Ba Be National Park’s secluded trails.
• Trek through dense forests, rural villages, and hillside farmlands.
• Explore Dau Dang Waterfall and Dao ethnic minority stilt houses, gaining insight into local traditions and medicinal plants.
• Trek duration: approx. 3.5-4 hours (moderate level).

Afternoon:

• Go back to the lodge for lunch and a short rest.
• Optional: unwind at the lake, enjoy a second short paddle, or nap in a hammock beneath trees.
• Boat ride through a scenic part of the upper lake region, moving past lotus ponds and secluded fishing shacks.

Evening:

• Evening meal at the lodge, including more local specialties: mountain plants, forest mushrooms, and customary tofu.
• Early night to recharge, lulled by the sounds of the jungle.
• Another night was spent at Ba Be Jungle Lake House.

Day 5: Ha Giang Motorbike Loop – Into the Highlands

Morning:

• Following an early breakfast and departure at Ba Be, we headed out for a scenic drive north to Ha Giang, which is a gate to Vietnam’s most rugged and far-flung frontier.
• You will receive your licensed motorbike driver-guide upon arrival at Ha Giang City and will be fully prepared for your ultimate ride for your Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour.
• Start along the loop towards Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate, with a halt at the Twin Mountains viewpoint.

Afternoon:

• Continue riding through scenic mountain passes, along stunning valleys and villages of H’mong and Dao people.
• Arrive at the ancient town of Dong Van, where French colonial houses remain.
• Halt at H’mong King Palace, a little-known historical and architecturally rich gem.

Evening:

• Check into a nearby guesthouse or ecolodge in Dong Van.
• Dinner at a family-owned restaurant, including buckwheat pancakes, mountain pork, and corn wine.
• Brief for the subsequent motorbike loop leg.

Day 6: Ma Pi Leng Pass & Lung Cu – Vietnam’s Rooftop

Morning:

• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Head to the Ma Pi Leng Pass – one of Southeast Asia’s most famous mountain roads.
• Make stops at panoramic vistas facing the Nho Que River Gorge, which are great for dramatic shots.
• Optional: Descend to the riverside for a brief boat ride (subject to weather conditions).

Afternoon:

• Ride north to Vietnam’s symbolic northernmost point, Lung Cu Flagpole, which lies mere stone’s throw away from China’s border.
• Study the borderland cultures and learn about the singular dual-ethnic heritage of this place.
• Head south to Meo Vac via the wisting rock plateaus of the Dong Van Karst Global Geopark.

Evening:

• Check into Auberge de Meo Vac, a quaint stone-hewn guest house between karst hills.
• Have a cultural evening dinner with ethnic hosts, which will involve traditional music and tea tastings.
• You’ve spent a night at Meo Vac – conquered

Day 7: Travel to Sapa – Scenic Drive to the Terraces

Morning:

• Following breakfast, commence the overland transfer to Sapa through Lao Cai.
• A full day’s driving (with scenic stops and breaks), providing opportunity to unwind, relax, and absorb northern Vietnam’s mountain vistas.
• Pass paddy fields, marketplaces, and twisting highland roads.

Afternoon:

• Arrive at Sapa, check-in at the elegant and centrally located Pistachio Hotel Sapa 4*.
• Breathe in the crisp mountain breeze and vistas of tiered rice paddies from the infinity pool or sky lounge.

Evening:

• Dining at Red Dao House Restaurant, which offers delicacies such as salmon hot pot and grilled black chicken.
• Spending the night at Sapa, prepared for an entire day of hiking.

Day 8: Trekking the Terraces – Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel and short transfer to Lao Chai village.
• Start a guided day-long trek through Muong Hoa Valley, which is inhabited by the Black H’mong, Dzay, and Red Dao people.
• Walk along stone paths through stunningly grand paddy fields, bamboo forests, and trails of buffaloes.
• Find out how locals farm and subsist in the highlands.

Afternoon:

• Picnic lunch under a shaded bamboo forest or at a homestay.
• Head to Ta Van village and continue to Giang Ta Chai, and there, a suspension bridge carries you into dense foliage and waterfalls cascading down.
• Explore a traditional Red Dao house to learn about embroidery, herbal bathing, and celebratory traditions.

Evening:

• Back to Sapa Pistachio Hotel 4* for a well-deserved relaxation.
• Optional massage or spa herbal bath at the spa.
• Dinner your way – grill skewers at Sapa Night Market or eat at home.

Day 9: Travel to Lan Ha Bay – Cruise Embarkation

Morning:

• Early breakfast and departure.
• Leave Sapa and drive to Hai Phong (expressway or spend the night in Hanoi beforehand based on tour choice).
• Board the sophisticated Perla Dawn Cruise at Got Pier, the entrance to Lan Ha Bay, a lesser-visited, cleaner version of Ha Long.

Afternoon:

• Welcome drink and private cabin check-in with bay-view windows.
• Float through jade-green waters punctuated by karst pillars.
• Experience your initial kayaking adventure: paddle to Dark & Bright Cave, with secluded lagoons and glistening reflections.

Evening:

• A Vietnamese-themed cooking demonstration at sundown on deck.
• Have a seafood BBQ feast under the stars.
• Optional: squid fishing, playing board games, or drinking at the pub.
• Spent the night on Perla Dawn Cruise, lulled to sleep by gentle waves.

Day 10: Rock Climbing & Return to Hanoi

Morning:

• Get up early to do Tai Chi on the deck.
• Following breakfast, proceed to Nam Cat Island for a rock climbing session with certified instructors.
• Routes vary between beginner and intermediate, climbing actual limestone walls straight out of the sea.
• Mark the challenge with a group photo set against the bay’s famous backdrop.

Afternoon:

• Go back to the cruise for a goodbye lunch.
• Disembark and return to Hanoi, reaching there by evening.
• Check into your hotel for a night or make your subsequent domestic flight arrangement if you are proceeding straight away.

Day 11: Phong Nha – Zipline & Dark Cave Adventure

Morning:

• Early flight out and airport transfer to your flight to Dong Hoi, entrance to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage destination.
• Arrive and transfer by private car to Phong Nha and check-in at Chay Lap Farmstay, a tranquil ecolodge set amidst paddy fields and karst cliffs.

Afternoon:

• Start your adrenaline-packed plunge into Vietnam’s “underground kingdom” by visiting Hang Toi (Dark Cave).
• Cross the river via a 400-meter zipline and swim to the cave entrance.
• Inside: Walkthrough dense mud chambers, float along cool subterranean streams, and enjoy one of South East Asia’s most interactive caves.
• Finish the adventure with whitewater kayaking and water sports along the Chay River.

Evening:

• Head back to Chay Lap Farmstay for a rich rural evening meal comprising of organic produce and specialties.
• Optional: Indulge in herbal foot baths or unwind at a Vietnamese-style bathhouse.
• Overnight in Phong Nha.

Day 12: Hang E & Thuy Cung – Trekking into the Underground World

Morning:

• Prepare yourself well for a day-long hiking adventure to Hang E and Hang Thuy Cung, two of the most pristine cave systems within the national park.
• Hike jungle trails, wade through crystal-clear streams, and traverse hidden river caverns with helmet, headlamp, and experienced guides.
• Shimmy down into turquoise cave lakes and explore unexplored ecosystems that flourish beneath.

Afternoon:

• Picnic lunch laid out by the porters, consumed riverside or at cave mouth.
• Continue the loop hike through dense rainforest, seeing exotic plant species and perhaps catching glimpses of monkeys or hornbills.
• Head back to Chay Lap Farmstay later in the day for a well-deserved break.

Evening:

• Indulge in a locally sourced dinner and debrief with your guide.
• Optional: star gazing or cultural immersion programs with native families.
• Overnight in Phong Nha, your last night in Central Vietnam.

Day 13: Da Nang – Marble Mountains & Coastal Cycling

Morning:

• Transfer to Dong Hoi Airport and catch a short flight to Da Nang, Vietnam’s up-and-coming coastal city.
• Picked up upon arrival and transferred to The Code Hotel & Spa 4* close to My Khe Beach for check-in and refreshments.

Afternoon:

• Proceed to Marble Mountains, an aggregate of five marble and limestone hills.
• Climb stone stairways to access hallowed pagodas, secluded caves, and panoramic vistas of the city and the ocean.
• Resume a cycling trip along the beachside – enjoy ocean winds as you ride past palm tree-lined avenues and fishing vessels.

Evening:

• Have a seafood dinner at Lang Ca Restaurant, which features fresh seafood and a seaside ambiance.
• Next, go to Dragon Bridge and watch the stunning fire and water show (weekends only).
• Stay Overnight at The Code Hotel & Spa.

Day 14: Hoi An – Paddleboarding & Culinary Discovery

Morning:

• Transfer to Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage town, after breakfast.
• Start your day with a cycling tour through Tra Que Village, an herb farming village dating back several centuries.
• We encourage you to have a go at traditional gardening methods and proceed to a cooking class, where you will make signature dishes such as banh xeo and spring rolls.

Afternoon:

• Unwind or shop the boutiques and tailors of Hoi An before an experience unlike any other: stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) down Hoai River at sunset.
• Cruises past candlelit houses and riverside restaurants, floating through one of Vietnam’s most charming settings.

Evening:

• Dine at Nu Eatery, an intimate fine-dining restaurant favored by expats and foodies.
• Discover Hoi An Ancient Town at night: aglow with red, yellow, and orange lanterns, filled with music and night markets of artisans.
• Back to Da Nang for an overnight stopover.

Day 15: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon by Vespa

Morning:

• Following an early breakfast, proceed to the airport for your departure to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Upon arrival, make a private car journey to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Explore down into the narrow, labyrinthian tunnels employed by Vietnamese revolutionaries – an intriguing and humbling look into Vietnam’s past.
• Try to crawl through a preserved section of tunnel and study guerrilla warfare tactics.

Afternoon:

• Back to the city, check-in at Fusion Suites Saigon 4*.
• Rest and refresh yourself before your night city tour.

Evening:

• Go for an exhilarating Saigon Vespa Food Tour.
• Pillion ride with experienced drivers as you zip through Districts 1, 3, and 5’s busy streets.
• Try out local specialties like banh xeo, goi cuon, barbecue seafood, and Vietnamese craft beers at out-of-the-way eateries only locals frequent.

Day 16: Departure – Until Next Time, Vietnam

Morning:

• Sleep in or have your last buffet breakfast at the hotel.
• Optional spa treatment or last-minute souvenir shopping.

Afternoon:

• Verify and proceed to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your subsequent flight.
• Bid farewell to your guide and to 16 days of adventure, adrenaline, and cultural immersion that make this journey irreplaceable.

Included & Not Included in Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

What’s Included in the Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

• All stays are at well-chosen 4-star hotels, ecolodges, and cruise cabins for an overnight stay
• All domestic travel, including private car transfer, motorbike loop with experienced drivers, and domestic flights (Hanoi – Dong Hoi, Dong Hoi – Da Nang, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City)
• All adventure pursuits: kayaking, cycling, hiking, ziplining, paddleboarding, and rock climbing (with equipment and certified instructors)
• All national park, cultural site, and guided tour entrance fees included in the itinerary
• Meals provided daily: 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners (with regional specialties and diet requests accommodated)
• Experienced English-speaking local guides who specialize in adventure and cultural tourism
• Water for drinking during transfers and active excursions
• Fees for travel permits in restricted areas like Ha Giang

What’s Not Included

• International flight tickets to and from Vietnam
• Vietnam visa cost (if needed, according to nationality)
• Personal travel insurance (compulsory for adventure activity participation)
• Tips for Local Hosts, Drivers, and Guides (Optional but Recommended)
• Personal spending, including laundry, alcoholic drinks, spa treatments, and souvenirs
• Any optional meal activities are not included in the itinerary.

Practical Travel Tips for Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

Best Time to Visit for Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

Vietnam’s geography ranges from mountains to delta and coasts—time is of the essence. For northern Vietnam (Ha Giang, Sapa, Ba Be), March to May and September to November are the best times, with cool, dry weather ideal for motorbiking and hiking. Central Vietnam (Phong Nha, Da Nang, Hoi An) is best between February and August to miss out on torrential monsoon rains. In southern Vietnam (Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City), December to April provides sunny, dry days for city wandering and food discoveries.

What to Pack for the Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

To fully enjoy your Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour, travel light but intelligently:

• Durable and grip-performing hiking shoes (necessary for caves and mountain hiking)
• Breathable, moisture-wicking clothing layers for highland and tropical environments
• Waterproof jacket or poncho, particularly for Central Vietnam’s cave systems
• Rehydration tablets and simple medications (motion sickness, insect bites, allergies)
• Small daypack, refillable water bottle, headlamp, and sunscreen.
• Kayak, SUP, and mud bath swimsuit and towel
• Dressing respectfully for temples (covering shoulders and knees)

Insurance & Health Preparation for Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

We strongly advise you to invest in comprehensive travel insurance that includes adventure sports coverage for ziplining, kayaking, and motorbiking. It must include medical evacuation. If you have prescription medication, pack a supply for your entire tour and include a medical letter.

Cultural Etiquette & Responsible Travel for Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

While traveling through ethnic villages and religious sites, respect is essential. Greet people with a smile and a minimal bow. It is polite to ask permission first to photograph particularly in tribal areas. Minimize loud outbursts of noise at temples and homestays. Promoting local handicrafts and family restaurants is included in the mandate of all Vietnam Package Tours that we have.

Fitness Tips for Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour

You do not have to be an athlete, but the Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour is quite strenuous. Before departure:

• Walking 5-10 kilometers a day with inclines
• Get used to riding a bicycle or motorbike
• Stretch regularly to avoid soreness on successive days of activity

This is an adventure for those who are willing to move, sweat, and be awed. With proper planning, you will see Vietnam as few visitors do, driven by curiosity, resolve, and adventurous spirit.

Conclusion

Let Vietnam challenge your spirit and reward your curiosity step by step, wave by wave. The Vietnam Adventure Sports & Active package tour provides something greater than adventure; it brings perspective, connection, and stories you will hold for a lifetime.

If you’re ready to make your journey an experience to remember, get in touch with Impress Travel at +84 912 379 189 or via info@impresstravel.com.

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