Vietnam Expedition: 5 Days

Introduction

Experience the cultural heart of northern Vietnam on this five-day community-focused expedition from Hanoi to the rural mountains of Hoa Binh.

Location Vietnam, Asia
Duration 5 days
Expedition Type Adventures By Camps

Gain meaningful insight into Vietnamese life beyond the city, this expedition combines cultural immersion, exploring the local landscapes, and hands-on service-learning project work. From exploring rice fields and waterfalls to supporting community-led projects, you will gain a deeper understanding of global citizenship, sustainability, and everyday life in rural Vietnam.

Map highlighting Vietnam in AbC orange colour.

What’s Included

A fully supported expedition, from start to finish

Your expedition cost is comprehensive and covers the incredible activities you’ll be taking part in, as well as the extensive support you’ll receive in the lead up to, and during, your expedition.

Don’t forget you’ll also need your vaccinations, visas, kit and some spending money. You can find guidance on all of these on your personal Traveller Gateway once you sign up.

International flights
Expedition Leader
Comprehensive travel insurance
All meals
Unlimited drinking water
All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees for all sights mentioned in the itinerary
All transfers mentioned are in private vehicles
Local Expedition Guides
Project costs and management
24 hour support throughout expedition

Day	Activities	More details
Day 1	Arrival in Hanoi	‘Xin Chao!’ Welcome to Vietnam! Meet and greet with our guide and immediately transfer to your accommodation in Hanoi to check-in before heading out for your arrival dinner.
Day 2	Travel to Hoa Binh Project	Today you’ll head to a rural mountainous community in Hoa Binh province. The 5-hour drive offers scenic views of rice fields, valleys, and limestone mountains, providing a genuine glimpse into Vietnamese rural life. Upon arrival, check in to your homestay and enjoy a local lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a trek through the village, chasing waterfalls and exploring the stream. Experience breathtaking scenery, including rice fields, streams, wooden bridges, domestic animals, and local mountainous people, offering an authentic insight into Vietnamese traditional life.
Day 3	Hoa Binh Project activities	Awaken to serene views and a delightful breakfast. Your time here provides opportunities for service-learning activities such as assisting in English teaching, gardening at the local clinic, or distributing supplies to remote families (with light trekking involved). Engage in cultural immersion by assisting on the farm, participating in rice and vegetable planting or harvesting.
Day 4	Return to Hanoi	Transfer back to Hanoi arriving in time for dinner.
Day 5	Departure	Today you’ll transfer back to Naoi International Airport in time for your departure flight.