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  • Internal Flights: $115

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All meals included except 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Hanoi, Vietnam/Danang, Vietnam

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Boat, Cruise, Culture & History, Exotic Adventure, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Sail, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities

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Vietnam Multisport

Bike, Hike, Sail and Sea Kayak on a Cultural and Historical Odyssey

With its stunning natural landscapes, millennia-old history, exciting cosmopolitan cities, friendly hamlets and mélange of cultural influences, Vietnam intrigues and delights even the most seasoned travelers. And there’s no better way to become acquainted with this vibrant country than by exploring it under your own locomotion and at your own pace. Walk past pagodas and temples in old Hanoi, kayak amid labyrinthine limestone outcrops in Halong Bay, bike past vibrant green rice paddies, investigate magnificent historic sites in Hué and stroll through the enchanting city of Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s architectural gems. Round out your days of discovery with meals of delicious local cuisine and stays at warm welcoming hotels.

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Day 1 Hanoi

Meet in Hanoi During a bicycle rickshaw ride in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, discover narrow streets packed with food and flower stalls Explore the bustling village of Ngoc Ha on foot and visit the Dong Nuoc Temple, built between the 10th and 11th centuries.

Days 2-3 Halong Bay

Walk along narrow pathways in ancient villages Board a Vietnamese junk for a journey on Halong Bay, a World Heritage site An afternoon kayak excursion takes us to an intriguing series of caves and a temple maintained by boat-dwelling fishermen On Cat Ba Island, stride through broadleaf jungle, home to an endangered species of monkey native to the island.

Day 4 Hanoi

Enjoy an early-morning kayak excursion to a floating fishing village Return to Hanoi, where you are free to explore the “Paris of the Orient” and perhaps take in a museum or traditional water puppet show.

Days 5-6 Hue

Fly to the World Heritage site of Hué, Vietnam’s ancient capital Embark on a warm-up ride along a lagoon and through small rural communities Visit the Hué Royal Citadel Dine at the house of a local historian Pedal past villages, pagodas and temples to the Khai Dinh mausoleum.

Days 7-9 Hoi An

Journey to Hoi An, an ancient port town filled with wooden shop-houses Join our local guide for a walking tour of the ancient town Head to famed China Beach for a swim in a protected grotto Quiet communities line our bicycling route to the Cham ruins, an impressive complex of tower-temples dating from the 4th to the13th century A final ride takes you through Hoi An and along the South China Sea.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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After almost 40 years of active and adventure travel on my own, this was very first time I ventured to go with a "tour company." The cost was obviously higher, but Backroads provided great service and logistics and the combination of travel, activities, sights, group dynamics, learning about the area, arrangements, accommodations, food, local culture, as well as the adventurous mishaps all seamlessly blended together into one of the most enjoyable and memorable trips I have ever taken. I am sure I will be Back.
Martin Friedrichs - New Rochelle, NY

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A GRACIOUS WELCOME : Casual Inns

Sofitel Plaza Hanoi

Hanoi (2 nights): Guest rooms at this modern hotel have breathtaking views and deluxe amenities. Its all-weather swimming pool with retractable roof is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Huong Hai Junk

Halong Bay (2 nights): Our elegant boat sails amid the bay’s surreal karst formations by day and anchors in a quiet cove at night.

Pilgrimage Village Hotel

Hué (2 nights): Colonial-style rooms with outdoor sitting areas and an inviting pool, in a country setting.

Life Resort

Hoi An (2 nights): This peaceful hotel, located on the banks of the Do River just steps from Hoi An's Old Town,  features a swimming pool.

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Sofitel Plaza Hanoi

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Walking 2.4 miles
Day 2
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Walking 3 miles
  • Sailing 2 hours
Day 3
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 3.1, 4 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Sailing 4 hours
  • Kayaking 1.5 hours
Day 4
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Kayaking 1.5 hours
Day 5
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 15 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 27, 35 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 15 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour 1.5 hours
Day 8
  • Levels 1 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 19, 28, 59 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour 30 minutes
Day 9
  • Level 1 2 Routes Option Available
  • Biking 16 miles
  • Walking Tour of Hoi An
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles