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Northern Vietnam Experiences

Overview

Cast your mind along a narrow, twisting mountain road that sweeps under endless, rippling mountain ranges. You’ll see quiet, otherworldly villages nestled in patchworks of rice paddies or perched precariously on terraces that cut steps to the heavens. You’ll see huge limestone karsts erupting from sapphire blue seas, towering over serenely floating communities.

If you’re ever looking to get to the back of beyond, there are few places like the northern reaches of Vietnam and its massive skies that offer the same sense of isolation. Exploring this region by moped, motorbike or car offers an unbelievable feeling of freedom, as you stumble across dramatic waterfalls, tranquil lakes surrounded by jungle, and undisturbed mountain communities.

Travellers are far more of a novelty in the uppermost reaches of the highlands compared to on the coast and down at the Mekong Delta, so you’re sure to be met by warm hospitality and a smile as wide as the lush green valley you’re travelling through.

And with the standard incredible quality of Vietnamese food (and some Chinese influences seeping over the border), there’s not a lot better than setting up in a hammock with a steaming bowl of Pho and a cold beer, as you watch the sun sink into a delicate indigo haze beyond the ever-reaching mountains.

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  • Local Trail Walking and Eco Retreat – North Vietnam

    9 nights/ 10 days Vietnam

    This once in a lifetime trip takes you to the real Vietnam, visit the North West province and meet with locals, stay in ..

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  • Ha Giang Easy Rider

    4 Days Vietnam

    Your answer to getting as far off the beaten track as Vietnam will allow you. Explore Vietnam's most beautiful, most rem..

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    £302 pp
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  • 8 Day Adventure in Northern Vietnam

    7 Nights / 8 Days Vietnam

    Northern Vietnam is one of the most incredible landscapes on earth. Discover its highlights and get off the beaten track..

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    £1284 pp
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    • Local Trail Walking and Eco Retreat – North Vietnam

      9 nights/ 10 days Northern Vietnam

      This once in a lifetime trip takes you to the real Vietnam, visit the North West province and meet with locals, stay in ..

      Price from

      £1342 pp
      Take me there

    • Ha Giang Easy Rider

      4 Days Northern Vietnam

      Your answer to getting as far off the beaten track as Vietnam will allow you. Explore Vietnam's most beautiful, most rem..

      Price from

      £302 pp
      Take me there

    • 8 Day Adventure in Northern Vietnam

      7 Nights / 8 Days Northern Vietnam

      Northern Vietnam is one of the most incredible landscapes on earth. Discover its highlights and get off the beaten track..

      Price from

      £1284 pp
      Take me there
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    Best Time to Visit Northern Vietnam

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    November is clear, calm and beautiful. The ideal time for Ha Long Bay. If you want to avoid the crowds, May is a great time to visit, and you’re going to get more than your fill of vitamin D.

    And if you want to see Bac Ha at it’s most manic, visit in late August or early September for harvest season, and prepare yourself for some seriously bustling crowds.

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    We ensure that communities benefit from our visit.

    We ensure that communities benefit from our visit.

    • In many cases, less than 10% of the money spent on a holiday actually ends up in the pockets of the local community. Tourism leakage is a serious problem, and it means many people are not able to reap the benefits of the tourism happening in their own back yard. We work with small, local suppliers and ensure that they receive a fair amount for every holiday we sell.

    We protect the environments we visit.

    We protect the environments we visit.

     

     

    • The climate is changing, and the travel industry is a key frontier in this battle. On the one hand, pollution from travel, erosion from over-tourism, and waste from careless travelling can make the problem much worse. But on the other hand, travel affords unique opportunities to help people connect with the natural environment in a close-up, personal way, and support locals in protecting their local environment. We are committed to offering experiences that match our sustainability criteria.

    We educate and provide guidance to travellers, hosts and agents.

    We educate and provide guidance to travellers, hosts and agents.

    • Travel can help build a better world, but it has to be done properly. We are not just finding experiences that are better for local communities and better for the planet. We are committed to helping everyone travel better. From the moment they book with us until the moment they arrive home, we actively help our travellers with resources and guidance. This helps them travel more mindfully, and ultimately, offers a deeper, more rewarding experience.

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