Vietnam Backpacker

Meet at the hostel, unpack, meet up with your Tru leader and head out to explore! This evening we'll head out for our first group meal, get to know each other and hear about everything we have to look forward to in the next 12 days.

Our first full day in Vietnam! Head out for breakfast and fuel up ready for a walking tour around this amazing city. We'll end our tour in a local cafe where we will try our hand at making Egg Coffee. This evening we're heading to Beer Street to kick off this Vietnamese backpacking trip in style!

This morning we are travelling over to the beautiful Cát Bà! Once we've checked into our hostel we'll head out on our Lan Ha Bay day cruise. The views throughout this day trip are insane. In the evening we'll head back to the hostel and experience the nightlife in Cát Bà.

Today we'll head back into Hanoi and tick off the final things on our bucket list. From café hopping to walking around the local parks there's plenty left to do! We'll also stock up on snacks ready for the overnight train this evening, we're zooming down to Hue overnight!

How did you sleep? Ready to stretch those legs? Hue is bursting with royal history and ancient architecture. We'll visit the Imperial Palace and soak in the local history. This afternoon you have some free time to explore more of the area before we head for another great night out!

This morning we are heading to Hoi An and we're making our very own lanterns! In the afternoon you have some time to spend as you please, got your eye on a new outfit? Head to the tailors. Want to people-watch? Head to a cafe. Feeling a little stiff? Have a massage! Hoi An is your Oyster!

We're jumping on bikes today and heading to the countryside! Pedal through the charming streets of Hoi An, soaking in the peaceful vibes and stopping of for a basket boat ride! A perfect way to experience the local area and the culture. After a local day exploring we'll head to get some more journey snacks - tonight we're jumping on another overnight train over to Nha Trang.

We’ve arrived in sunny Nha Trang! Ready for a beach day? Grab your swimsuit, your beach towel, and soak up the sun, this is what living the dream looks like! Pina Colada anyone?

Morning! Head out for some breakfast and get ready for a day exploring Mui Ne! We'll go on a walking tour to explore the area and then if you fancy it we can head for a trip to the Fairy Stream (IYKYK) and sandboarding!

We're heading to our final stop... Ho Chi Minh! This city is amazing and we'll go for a wander to get our bearings. Along the way we can grab a coffee, Pho or another Banh Mi! We'll pass landmarks such as the incredible Independence Palace, before continuing on to the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the Saigon Central Post Office.

This morning we'll checkout and head off on our next adventure. The past 12 days have FLOWN by, we can't believe it's over! There's plenty more to do in this city so get your Tru Leader to point out the best spots.