Vietnam 360° Collection
The trip in a nutshell
Highlights of this trip
★ Master Vietnamese cuisine in a hands-on cooking class in Hoi An.
★ Stay in a National Geographic gem, where nature and luxury come together in the heart of Vietnam.
★ Spend a magical night on a boat in Ha Long Bay, surrounded by majestic limestone karsts and serene emerald waters.
This is a WeRoad Collection trip
Experience the authentic WeRoad adventure with added luxury. Enjoy accommodations in carefully selected facilities, staying exclusively in double rooms, and benefit from more comfortable and premium transfers. If you are travelling solo and wish to have a private room, you can add that at check out for an extra cost (if available). If you are travelling as a couple/pair, a double room is guaranteed for you at no extra cost.
Exclusive Accommodation
Examples of hotels where you will stay (hotel is specified on each day of the itinerary):
4-5 star hotels in Hanoi: Peridot Grand Hotel or similar
Superior rooms at the Emeralda Resort in Ninh Binh or similar
On board the fantastic Paradise Elegance between Ha Long and Lan Ha
Premium Executive Bungalow at the Topas Ecolodge or similar in Sa Pa
Vietnam is one of the best countries to immerse yourself in the heart of South East Asia - and we'll tell you why! The natural landscapes are incredible, the cities are slightly chaotic (like many Asian cities), the people are smiley and welcoming. It's impossible to visit these lands and not be fascinated by the local culture or enchanted by the vast scenery! We'll journey from north to south, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City , passing through enchanted bays and green rice fields.
On this organized tour we start from the capital, Hanoi , where we will immediately find ourselves catapulted into the typical chaos of a large Asian city, and then we explore the north, among the rice fields of Sapa , the pagodas of Ninh Binh and the magic of Ha Long Bay . We then move on to the centre of Vietnam, by internal flight: first Huè and then Hoi An , famous for its canals and the thousand lanterns that illuminate its streets at night. Finally we arrive in Ho Chi Minh City , again with a domestic flight, to also enjoy this transfer to the south of the country in comfort, and here our wanderings on Vietnamese soil end. A journey from north to south to discover one of the countries with one of the most fascinating cultures and histories in all of Asia: what we can do is appreciate every single moment of our adventure.
What's included
10 nights in a 4 or 5 star hotel, always in a double room
1 night on board a cruise in Ha Long Bay
All breakfasts
1 night on a premium sleeper train to Hanoi
Private minivan with driver from day 3 to day 7
Wow Experience : excursion to Halong Bay, considered one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Vietnam
- Full board on day 6
Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue on day 7
Local Experience : boat visit of the largest lake in South East Asia, Tam Giang Lagoon, village bicycle tour and fish barbecue lunch
Minivan with driver and local guide on day 9
Bike ride and cooking class on day 10
Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City on day 11
Must See : excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the intricate tunnels used during the Vietnam War
- The assistance of the coordinator
Cancellation up to 31 days before departure — 100% refund (deposit refunded as a gift card) or option to change trips.
Itinerary
Welcome to Vietnam
Check in: Our trip starts from Hanoi
Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
Check-in at the hotel in Hanoi and welcome meeting. We immediately immerse ourselves in the vibes of Vietnam: Hanoi, like many other Asian cities, is a tangle of busy streets, street food stalls in every corner, and scooters whizzing between cars and trucks. This first impression may be a bit shocking but we'll quickly get used to it. And what better way to start the adventure, than with food! We'll find a local place where we can delight our palates with some local delicacies and toast the beginning of this adventure!
Accommodation: Peridot Grand Hotel or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast
Not included: meals and drinks
Discovering Hanoi
A mix between antiquity and modernity
We’ve got the whole day to dive into the magic of Hanoi — a city where ancient traditions meet modern life. History lovers can explore the tranquil Tran Quoc Pagoda or the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first National University. Prefer to go with the flow? Get lost in the charm of the Old Quarter and let Hanoi’s rhythm lead the way. There’s no shortage of things to do — so let’s choose our own adventure and make the most of every moment!
One night on the train
To make sure we don’t miss out on a taste of real adventure, tonight we hop on an overnight train that will take us straight to Lao Cai while we sleep. But this isn’t just any train: think cozy wooden panels, a touch of local tradition blended with modern comforts, and everything we need for a smooth, peaceful ride. For one night, we’ll travel like true locals - without giving up our creature comforts - and wake up to a brand new landscape, ready for the next chapter of our journey.
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, night train and train transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Not included: meals and drinks
A day of trekking in the northern mountains
Sapa: nature and typical villages
This morning, we wake up in Lao Cai - the final stop of our overnight train journey. A transfer is waiting to whisk us away to Sapa, nestled in the far north of Vietnam near the Chinese border. Over the years, this mountain town has become a beloved destination for trekkers and nature enthusiasts, and it’s easy to see why. Set at 1,650 meters above sea level at the base of the Hoang Lien Mountains — also known as the Tonkinese Alps — Sapa is a breathtaking blend of dramatic landscapes and peaceful rhythms.
We lace up our boots and hit the trails, trekking through lush rice terraces, rolling hills, and sleepy villages untouched by time. Along the way, we meet locals in nearby villages and get a glimpse of life in these remote corners. By late afternoon, we return to our ecolodge in Sapa, where a cozy night and a delicious Northern Vietnamese dinner await.
Accommodation: Topas Ecolodge or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, minivan with driver and local guide, visit to local villages and lunch
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks where not indicated
Trekking: 7.1 km walk/ 3 - 3.5 hours
On the road to Ninh Binh
Admiring the view
Let’s be honest - after all that trekking, we’re more than happy to settle in for a long, comfy transfer! Time to kick back, relax, and watch the scenery shift as we leave the mountains behind… all set to the perfect road trip playlist. Who’s got the ultimate soundtrack for today?
We roll into Ninh Binh in the early afternoon and, after checking in, it’s time to stretch our legs again - bike ride, anyone? It’s the perfect way to explore the area and soak up the serene countryside at our own pace.
Accommodation: Emeralda Resort or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, minivan with driver
Money pot: any entrance fees and bicycle rental
Not included: meals and drinks
Let's discover Ninh Binh: from Hoa Lu to Bai Dinh Pagoda
Time is precious... the choice is ours!
Today we can choose from numerous enchanting attractions to let ourselves be enchanted by. An option could be the Tam Coc Caves : here stalactites and stalagmites dominate the landscape and nearby it is possible to visit the Bich Dong pagoda from which you can admire a breathtaking view of Ninh Binh. Alternatively, there is also the Bai Dinh Pagoda , which in addition to being a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site, is the largest pagoda in all of Vietnam. Or we could visit Hoa Lu , the ancient capital of Vietnam, surrounded by high mountains and several temples, including Dinh Tien Hoang Temple.
Accommodation: Emeralda Resort in Ninh Bibh or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, minivan with driver and local guide
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Ha Long Bay: wonder of the natural world
One of the 7 wonders of the natural world
Early in the morning we are already ready for the new adventure of the day. With a transfer of a few hours we reach Ha Long Bay , in the Gulf of Tonkin. This bay is studded with around 2,000 islands rich in vegetation which make it truly magical. Around lunchtime we board a traditional junk, which will become our home for the rest of the day. We begin our splendid navigation in the bay by visiting the Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises), we then climb the approximately 150 steps and enjoy the magnificent view of part of the bay from above. Along the way we can admire numerous formations of stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by suggestive coloured lights. After a dinner together we continue the night cruise among the mystical mountains.
Accommodation: Paradise Elegance between Ha Long and Lan Ha
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, cruise to Ha Long Bay, transportation, local guide, lunch and dinner
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks where not indicated
From Hanoi to Hue
Lets go back to Hanoi
Today we wake up early to enjoy the last hours in this authentic natural paradise : after all, it's not every day you wake up in Ha Long Bay. We disembark around 11am and return to Hanoi ; there is no time to waste because we have a flight waiting for us, ready to take us directly to Hue.
Hue
Hue is the hub of Vietnam's historical past. This former imperial capital is an eclectic mix of busy streets and peaceful beauty. Locals say this is a good place to try specialties enjoyed by Emperor Nguyen such as banh khoai royal rice cake… will it be good?! All we have to do is try!
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, minivan with private driver and domestic flight Hanoi - Hue
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Discovering Hue: from the Forbidden City to Bach Ma Monastery
A day in Hue
Today we have the day at our complete disposal and there is certainly no shortage of alternatives! Here there are royal palaces, ancient pagodas and imperial tombs. The pace is slow, the streets are quiet and it seems as if time has never passed! The Forbidden City , which has become a UNESCO cultural heritage site, together with the Mausoleums of the Emperors, the Museum of Royal Arts containing the ancient artifacts of the Nguyen Dynasty, the Pagoda of Heavenly Dames located on the bank of the Perfume River and the Bach Ma Monastery located on the top of a mountain, they represent the most historical thing you can see in Vietnam.
Included: overnight stay with breakfast
Money pot: any entrance fees and local transport
Not included: meals and drinks
Tam Giang Lagoon: full immersion in the real Vietnam
Tam Giang Lagoon
Weroaders, get out of bed: after breakfast we will leave for the beautiful Hoi An but first we will make a stop in the Tam Giang Lagoon for a 100% local experience. We visit the ancient village and learn more about local life before boarding a boat to visit the lagoon and see the fishermen at work. The last stop is a local farm : are you ready for a real zero-mile lunch?
With full bellies we set off again towards Hoi An: recently declared a World Heritage Site, this town has been beautifully restored and preserved, with parts of the town looking exactly as they did more than a century ago. Let's take a walk, what do you say?
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, visit to Tam Giang Lagoon, the fishing village by bicycle, fish barbecue lunch, minivan with driver and local English-speaking guide
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks where not mentioned
Exploring Hoi An
Cycling and cooking
Once upon a time, before the thousands of motorbikes, Vietnam ran on bicycles. So let's go back in time, grab some rental bikes and follow our local guide who will take us to discover the secrets of the countryside surrounding Hoi An. We pass between rice plantations, cultivated fields, small local markets and ancient villages. We conclude the tour with a fun, interactive cooking class. We then spend the evening in the streets of Hoi An, which is also known as the "city of lanterns" - and we will soon understand why!
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, bike tour with English-speaking guide and cooking class
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
We arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, the ancient Saigon
The ancient capital
The ancient capital of South Vietnam, now known as Ho Chi Minh City , is the symbol of a more modern Vietnam , although old traditions mix well with this push towards the future. We are in the most populous city in all of Vietnam so the first impact will be that of being in a city in constant movement! We cannot miss the excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels , the ancient tunnels used during the Vietnam War of the 1960s. Despite the years that have passed, the memory of the war is still very strong: this morning will be an opportunity for us to get to know yet another aspect of Vietnam. We will also have the opportunity to climb into the tunnels - definitely not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia, but have no fear: it's all optional and at personal discretion!
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, transfer from Hoi An to Danang airport, domestic flight Danang - Ho Chi Minh City and visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels with local English-speaking guide
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Let's discover Ho Chi Minh City, the ancient capital
Ho Chi Minh City
We dedicate our last day in Vietnam to discovering Ho Chi Minh City again, a city truly with a thousand faces . Today we have some free time to indulge in our last whims: maybe we'll take a trip to the local market to try some street food and make our last purchases before returning? Finally, this evening our farewell dinner together awaits us, but hopefully not the last time we see each other!
Included: overnight stay with breakfast
Money pot: any entrance fees and local transport
Not included: meals and drinks
Goodbye Vietnam!
Check out and goodbye
We say goodbye and look forward to the next WeRoad adventure!
Not included: airport transfer, meals and drinks
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

Info to know
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Please note that if you hold a Swiss, Czech or Polish passport, we will provide you with the confirmation form from our local partner to access the country without a visa. Get in touch with us at [email protected].
Passport
For this trip it is mandatory to provide an image of your passport with 6 months of residual validity at least 30 days before departure to allow us to proceed with booking all the travel services. If it is not provided, we cannot predict your participation in the trip. The image can be uploaded to the reserved area following the booking.
Physical commitment
This itinerary has an INTERMEDIATE level of physical effort and the pace of the journey is to be considered supported. Medium-long trips (from 3 to 6 hours) and excursions or trekking that require good physical preparation are also foreseen. We will change structure almost every day and we expect a good spirit of adaptation from you.
Meeting and greetings
This trip starts in Hanoi by 6pm on the first day of travel. On the last day we say goodbye to Ho Chi Minh , you can leave in the morning.
Available dates
1 person interested
1 person interested
Coordinator
Samantha Lauren
Group
3 WeRoaders
Coordinator
Samantha Lauren
Group
3 WeRoaders
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
About Vietnam
About WeRoad
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.
1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
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2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!
If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curious to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can see this by finding the trip on our website, and clicking the down arrow to see the ages & genders of participants. You'll need to have created a WeRoad account with us to do this.
Any issues finding this info just give our team in the office a call, we're always happy to help!
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!