10 DAYS | 1-10 March 2025
ONLY 18 SPOTS AVAILABLE
(Ability rating: 1 – easy, 2 – moderate, 3 – challenging)
THE TOUR
Since 2023, Outdoor Adventure Girls has been offering bespoke travel tours for their 40,000 members. The international trips will focus on outdoor adventure, pushing guests out of their comfort zone and creating incredible connections with other women in the most sought-after bucket list destinations on Earth.
For this OAG Overseas tour, we are heading to the amazing country of Vietnam. On this trip we explore some of this countries most incredible spots including spending 24 hours onboard a luxurious cruise ship in middle of the iconic Ha Long Bay, we visit to the Imperial City of Hue,we spend an afternoon on the back of a motorbike and visit the spectacular Hai Van Pass, we ride an overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Hue, we head off on a food adventure in Hoi An and we end the trip with a day trip to the iconic Mekong Delta. All of this and more is why we are so excited to take you here in 2025.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 9 x nights accommodation for the duration of the trip
✓ 8 x breakfasts, 4 x lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Intrepid local guide and OAG host
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Embark on a journey to Ha Long Bay
✓ Spend 24 hours onboard a luxurious cruise ship
✓ Ride an overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Hue
✓ Visit the Imperial City of Hue with a guided tour
✓ See Hue like a local – from the back of a motorbike (with lunch)
✓Travel through coastal rice paddies and the spectacular Hai Van Pass
✓ Visit the stunning Thien Mu Pagoda
✓ Take an Old Town walking tour around the stunning town of Hoi An
✓ Eat all you can on our Hoi An food adventure
✓ Visit the War Remnants Museum and take a city tour
✓ Take a day trip to the iconic Mekong Delta
✓ Ride a Tuk-Tuk around the villages and learning about rural life
✓ Welcome gift bag from OAG
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
Important: Please note the above route may not be exactly the same route we will follow, but we wanted to give a visual picture of our journey.
ITINERARY
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Day 1: Hanoi
Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm at the hotel and is followed by a group dinner at KOTO restaurant. This organisation is dedicated to developing the hospitality careers of disadvantaged youth. If you arrive early, Hanoi offers plenty of enticing experiences.
Included activities
- Arrival Transfer included on a group basis
Accommodation: Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As the sun rises over Hanoi, you embark on a journey to Ha Long Bay, a place of otherworldly beauty. The scenic drive reveals the lush Vietnamese countryside, with rice fields stretching to the horizon. Upon reaching the harbor, you step aboard an cruise ship, your home for the next 24 hours. The ship sets sail, and you enter a realm of natural wonder.
Included activities
- Overnight boat cruise
- Transport to and from all included experiences
Accommodation: Renea Cruises
Information: Today’s total travel time is approximately 4 hours. Your main luggage can be left in the hotel in Hanoi. Swimming in the bay from the boats is banned by the local authority. Kayaking is restricted to designated zones within the bay. Your junk-style boat has twin-share cabins with ensuite facilities and air-conditioning.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
You’d be forgiven for thinking you were still dreaming upon waking up today. Soak up the scenery of Halong Bay from your floating accommodation and take in those turquoise water views one last time before hitting the road toward Hanoi. Later on relax by Hoan Kiem Lake until you board an overnight train to Hue this evening.
Included activities
- The Green Life visit
- Overnight sleeper experience
- Transport to and from all included experiences
Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Special information: Sleeper trains typically have four or six berth compartments with bench seats that convert into sleeping bunks. A sheet, pillow and blanket are provided, although some travelers prefer to bring their own sleeping sheet. Depending on the configuration of the group, you may have to share with people of different genders or passengers who aren’t part of the group. Your leader will coordinate and give further information on the trip. Most trains have a dining carriage serving simple food, but we recommend that you stock up on snacks and drinks before departure.
Day 4: Hue
Meals Included: None
Arrive in Hue this morning and transfer to the hotel. Once the imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures
of the country’s royal past. Enjoy free time in the morning to rest or explore and in the afternoon we head to the Imperial City entrance to take a guided tour.
Included activities
- Imperial City entrance and guided visit
- Transport to and from all included experiences
Accommodation: Thanh Lich Royal Boutique Hotel
Day 5: Hue
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
See Hue like a local – from the back of a motorbike! Straddle the saddle and whiz around town with a local guide, taking in historic and contemporary sights along the way. Stop at Thanh Toan to see the 18th-century covered bridge and villagers shopping at their local market. Visit the 17th-century active Buddhist monastery of Thien Mu Pagoda. Finish at the lakeside royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc before heading back to town.
Included activities
- Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Highlights and back streets by motorbike tour
- Motorbike Tour Lunch
- Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
Accommodation: Thanh Lich Royal Boutique Hotel
Day 6: Hue – Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning travel by bus through coastal rice paddies and the spectacular Hai Van Pass. After a photo stop on the way, arrive into Hoi An. Recently declared a World Heritage site, Hoi An was a major international trading port during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today, parts of the beautifully preserved town retain the feel of centuries past. It’s also a shopping mecca, famous for its plethora of tailors. When you arrive, your leader will take you on a sightseeing walk through the Old Town to visit a handful of the city’s major attractions. You’ll also be given a sightseeing pass so you can further explore select attractions at your leisure.
Included Activities
- Old Town walking tour
Accommodation: Hoi An Delicacy Hotel
Day 7: Hoi An
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you’ll have most of your day free to explore Hoi An. Maybe browse the cobbled streets and art galleries or hire a bike and cycle through rice paddies out to An Bang Beach. If you’re craving a new look, you could pay a visit to one of the hundreds of tailors and get something special made. Hoi An is also known for its delicious regional food, so later this afternoon, unlock the flavours of the Old Town bite by bite on a Hoi An food adventure! Our Hoi An food tour starts around sunset and will walk you through local cafes, food stalls, markets, and restaurants, giving you a filling food adventure for the memory books.
Included activities
- Hoi An food adventure
Accommodation: Hoi An Delicacy Hotel
Day 8: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today take a short, early morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City has a fascinating history and is arguably Vietnam’s capital of commerce and culture. After landing, take a sightseeing tour around the city by bus. Pass the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Opera House, then stop in at the War Remnants Museum to discover some of the sobering stories of the 20-year-long Vietnam/American War.
Included activities
- War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City tour
Accommodation: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll travel south by private minibus and spend the day exploring the Mekong Delta. On arrival, board a private boat and traverse the intricate waterways – soak up the tranquil surrounds and admire the breathtaking views as you float through this fertile landscape, often referred to as ‘The rice bowl of Vietnam’. Disembark at Ben Tre and visit the coconut gardens, stopping at a local home to sample tropical fruits and coconut jams before paddling in sampans (small rowing boats). Then take a tuk-tuk tour around the villages, learning about rural life and how the locals make their living.
Included activities
- Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
- Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: The Odys Boutique Hotel
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
There are no activities planned for the final day and you will be free at leisure until the appointed time for your transfer to the airport for your flight home! The hotel room is at your disposal until 12:00.
Included activities
- Departure Transfer
ACCOMMODATION
Our accommodation will be an array of hotels carefully curated for this trip. We have carefully chosen the accommodation to maximise your experience on this bucket list trip.
*You will be sharing a room with another guest, in a room with twin beds, with an ensuite. Rooms will be allocated randomly, unless specified otherwise.
PRICE
£1,599 per person including all as stated above and must be booked via Intrepid Travel.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Flights to and from the trip (please speak to Intrepid about flights)
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above
✕ Any additional activities not stated above
✕ Airport transfers if you arrive or depart outside of the recommended times
*There will be one transfer per trip for arrival and one for departure. Attendees will be recommended a flight, but if you book alternative flights, transfers will not be provided and will be at the cost of the guest.
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. It is compulsory for all guests to have travel insurance. Please let us know you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip.
FLIGHTS
Flights are not included as we wanted to give you the option of where to fly when and where you want. If you would like help booking flights, Intrepid Travel is on hand to help you throughout the booking process and can book flights for you if required.
There will be one transfer per trip for arrival and one for departure. Attendees will be recommended a flight, but if you book alternative flights, transfers will not be provided and will be at the cost of the guest.
BOOKING
To book your spot, get in touch with Intrepid Travel and use the reference ‘OAG Vietnam’.
To secure your place on this tour, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of £200 per person. To book please email [email protected]m or contact the Intrepid Team on 0808 274 5111.
Do you want to pay in installments? Once you’ve reserved your space you can arrange this with Intrepid – no extra fees.
You can read the terms and conditions via the trip itinerary PDF.
ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL
I have teamed up with Intrepid Travel to help host our OAG Overseas trips. They are experts in group travel with over 30 years of experience, and most importantly they are a B Corp, meaning responsible travel has always been at the core of what they do. Travelling with Intrepid means not just better trips for you, it’s better for local communities, better for wildlife, and better for the planet. Read more about their Foundation here.
