Vietnam Explorer
Limited Edition

Vietnam Explorer

From$1545USD
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Start

Hanoi

Finish

Ho Chi Minh

Duration

14 days

Group Size

Up to 18

Explore Vietnam on a small-group adventure designed with 40+ travellers in mind, combining the country's must-see highlights with local experiences and three meaningful days giving back to a family in need. Travel from Hanoi through northern and central Vietnam, with the option to continue south — all with a small group and a little more purpose.

Trip Highlights

Moments you'll brag about

Make a wish and light up the river in Hoi An

Cruise the coconut palms by basket boat

Day one: meet the crew over bia hoi in Hanoi

Learn to cook, laugh & eat like a local

Poolside downtime at our bamboo bungalow retreat

Cycle through rice fields beneath Ninh Binh's limestone peaks

The real highlight

Three days spent working alongside local builders on a practical project for a family in need. It's hands-on, personal, and one of the parts of the trip that stays with people long after they leave.

  • $150 from every booking goes directly to the project
  • Work on a real home improvement project in Hue
  • Work at your own pace, with local builders there to guide you
No experience neededAll fitness levels welcomeA role for everyone
Travellers and local builders sharing a light moment at the project
A traveller laying a cinder block alongside a local builderHands applying mortar to the block wall

What's included

  • 13 nights accommodation in hand-picked stays
  • All transportation including internal flight
  • Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
  • All breakfasts and select meals
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • All activities and entrance fees
  • Airport transfers

Not included

    The Way To Travel difference

    Why Way To Travel?

    No one shows you Vietnam like we do

    No one shows you Vietnam like we do

    Real places, real people, real impact.

    Travellers just like you

    Travellers just like you

    Adventures designed with 40+ travellers in mind.

    80% travel solo

    80% travel solo

    Arrive solo. Feel part of the group from day one.

    Ready for the adventure?

    Dates coming soon. Contact us for more info.

    Excellent4.8 out of 5Trustpilot

    "Vietnam is a fantastic country, fabulous food, superb smoothies, magnificent markets, friendly locals. The whole trip was seamless from start to finish and our guide went above and beyond every single day."

    Yvonne

    October traveller

    "The volunteering was the highlight. Working alongside the local builders and seeing the difference we made was unforgettable. I'd go back in a heartbeat."

    Laurie

    Vietnam traveller

    "Come alone, bring a friend, drag your loved one — everything goes! We were a little travel family in no time and I've made friends for life."

    Tina

    Vietnam traveller

    "Ha Long Bay at sunrise is something I'll never forget. The overnight cruise was pure magic — kayaking, swimming, sunset cocktails on deck."

    Sarah

    Vietnam traveller

    "The cooking class in Hoi An was so much fun. We still cook the recipes at home every week! The basket boat ride beforehand had us all in stitches."

    Mark

    Vietnam traveller

    "Our guide made every single day special. Nothing was ever too much trouble — from dietary needs to last-minute recommendations, they had us sorted."

    Emma

    Vietnam traveller

    "Cycling through Ninh Binh's rice fields felt like stepping into a postcard. Absolutely breathtaking. The hike to the viewpoint was worth every drop of sweat."

    James

    Vietnam traveller

    "I was nervous about travelling alone but the group felt like family by day two. Best decision I ever made. Already saving up for the next one!"

    Rachel

    Vietnam traveller

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    Vietnam Explorer

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