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- Platinum Operator
- Realistic Asia
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
- Group Size 1 - 15
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Experience rural Vietnamese life in Ba Vi
- Trek off the beaten paths in beautiful Northern Vietnam
- Go shopping for treasures at the colorful Bac Ha market
- Relax on an overnight cruise in magnificent Halong Bay
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
- Day 2 Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L) Private Tour
- Day 3 Hanoi - Mai Hich (B/D) Private Tour
- Day 4 Mai Hich - Pu Luong - Mai Hich (B/D) Private Tour
- Day 5 Mai Chau - Nghia Lo (B) Private Tour
- Day 6 Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai (B) Private Tour
- Day 7 Mu Cang Chai - Sapa (B) Private Tour
- Day 8 Sapa - Bac Ha Market (B) Private Tour
- Day 9 Bac Ha Market - Hanoi (B) Private Tour
- Day 10 Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (B/L) Group Tour
- Day 11 Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Cruise (B/L/D) Sharing Cruise/Bus
- Day 12 Halong Bay - Ha Noi (B/Brunch) Sharing Cruise/Bus
- Day 13 Time to Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
San Premium Hotel or similar
HotelDays 1, 2, 9, 10, 12Upgrade AvailableTirant Hotel or similar
HotelDays 1, 2, 9, 10, 12Upgrade Available- Home-stayDays 3, 4, 5, 6, 8Upgrade Available
Tu Le De Charm
Resortday 5Upgrade AvailableSapa Panorama Hotel or similar
Hotelday 7Upgrade AvailableAmazing Sapa or similar
Hotelday 7Upgrade AvailableLe Journey Cruise or similar
Berth / Cabinday 11Upgrade AvailableLa Pandora Cruise or similar
Berth / Cabinday 11Upgrade Available
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 15 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Realistic Asia
Number of tours
123
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
2 hours
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- JJulieHarrisJones· March 10th, 2025Very good tour if you want to be in remote...Show more
Realistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Julie, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the remote parts of Vietnam and had a great experience with our tour. Halong Bay and Sapa are indeed popular highlights, and we're glad the overnight cruise... Show moreTrip date: February 2025 - LFLise· December 1st, 2024The tour offered a window of the life of northern Vietnameses and its many indigenous people.Beautiful scenery along the way and opportunities to stop and take photos. Well organized, everything went has planned. Our guide was knowledgeable and changed the itinerary to please us. However, I wished I had asked more questions on the Homestay where we resided. In fact, the tour includes dormitory sleeping when other options are available but as an extra. We were lucky, we had the dormitory to ourselves most of the times.Show moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Lise, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the well-organized itinerary, and the flexibility of the guide in tailoring the experience to your preferences. We appreciate your note about... Show moreTrip date: November 2024
- Zain· October 27th, 2024I heard a lots about how wonderful Vietnam is, but that time I got to witness it with my own eyes: majestic nature, unique cuisine, friendly, hospitable people and a diverse culture in different regions. Realistic Asia arranged for us a schedule that could be said to be perfect to be able to enjoy everything fully in 2 weeks. By the way, I also have to praise the hotels they chose for us throughout the trip, from luxury to unique, all of which made us satisfied. Once again, I'd like to say thank you! See you next time, for sure! Highly recommend!Show moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Zain, Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We’re thrilled that your experience in Vietnam matched the wonderful things you’d heard and that you could witness its majestic landscapes, diverse culture, and warm hospitality firsthand. We’re... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- BTBERNARD NENDA· October 22nd, 2023A well planned itinerary for this tour. So many...Show moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Bernard, We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review of your holiday. It warms our hearts to hear such amazing feedback! We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you in Vietnam again. Thank you! Realistic... Show more
Trip date: September 2023 - Belva· December 29th, 2020It was our third trip to Vietnam, before we...Show moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Belva Sharda, thank you for choosing Realistic Asia as a part of your journey. It's glad to hear that you are happy with our arrangement and will let Hien know your compliment. We hope for a better day to welcome you to this wonderful land -... Show moreTrip date: December 2019
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- -55%From Sunday2 Nov, 2025To Friday14 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,242NZ $2,359 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal Payment$604
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- Instant Confirmation-55%From Thursday6 Nov, 2025To Tuesday18 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,242NZ $2,359 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal Payment$604
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Friday7 Nov, 2025To Wednesday19 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,242NZ $2,359 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal Payment$604
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Saturday8 Nov, 2025To Thursday20 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,242NZ $2,359 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal Payment$604
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Friday21 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,242NZ $2,359 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal Payment$604
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Monday10 Nov, 2025To Saturday22 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,242NZ $2,359 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal Payment$604
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Tuesday11 Nov, 2025To Sunday23 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,242NZ $2,359 per personMultiple Room TypesLocal Payment$604
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- H
Heike
Asked on March 19th, 2025What group sizes do you typically work with?
Realistic AsiaOperator•Written March 2025The tours generally accommodate small groups ranging from 10 to 20 participants to ensure a personalized experience.
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Tina
Asked on February 21st, 2025What is the process for obtaining a visa?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written February 2025
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for detailed assistance.
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Tracey
Asked on January 11th, 2025What is the travel route for this tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written January 2025
During this tour, you will have a private time and join the private tour from day 1 to day 9. But on day 10, 11, 12, you will join the partial group tour, sharing the bus and the cruise. Our package is based on an English-speaking guide.
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Karien
Asked on January 11th, 2025What is the deposit policy for changing tour dates?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written January 2025
You can change your travel date by informing us at least 2 months prior to your arrival.
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Tania
Asked on December 26th, 2024Are there single supplements on this tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, single supplements are applicable if you wish to have a private room during the tour.
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Shannon
Asked on November 29th, 2024What types of accommodations are available during the tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written November 2024
Accommodation options range from 3-star to 5-star hotels. Please specify your preference for an appropriate quote.
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Fernanda
Asked on May 14th, 2024What meals are included in the package?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written May 2024
The package includes daily breakfasts, several lunches and dinners as specified in your itinerary. Detailed meal plans are shared prior to departure.
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Puck
Asked on April 13th, 2024Can the package be tailored to end earlier?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written April 2024
You can customize your tour package to conclude sooner, depending on your schedule and preferences.
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Nina
Asked on August 27th, 2023When is the full balance due for the tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written August 2023
The full balance must be paid 2 months before your arrival date.
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Jasmine
Asked on July 17th, 2023How many people do you need to do the tour? Why do you only have 1 review? Can we do longer trekking?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written July 2023
Capacity ranges from a personal experience for individuals to a dynamic experience for a team of up to 20 people. We've had a lot of bookings for this tour already. However, as the departure dates for these bookings extend to the end of the year, guests haven't had the opportunity to leave their reviews yet. And yes you can do longer trekking, please let us know which day you would like to explore further and we can arrange accordingly.
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