Trip dates: 26 Jun - 04 Jul, 2026

⛺ INTRO

Vietnam has been part of our story since 2018. We’ve walked its streets, cruised its bays, explored its towns, and shared that version with our community for years. But somewhere along the way, we started asking ourselves a simple question — what if there’s another side of Vietnam we haven’t experienced yet?

That question gave birth to Vietnam Reimagined.

This is not a small update to our classic itinerary.

It’s a bold expansion.

We went back to the map.

Back to curiosity.

And we built a route that feels new and slightly wilder. A Vietnam that moves beyond cities and postcard spots. At the heart of this journey is something we never imagined we would add to an itinerary — spending a night inside one of the largest caves in the world.

Not just a cave. A world.

So vast that it creates its own weather system.

Clouds form inside.

Mist settles.

Rain falls underground.

There’s a jungle growing within it.

A river flowing quietly through it.

And our campsite?
On the edge of that river.
Yes — inside the cave.

This is the kind of experience that changes how you see a country. And maybe even how you see travel.

You still experience the Vietnam everyone talks about. The culture. The landscapes. The energy. But alongside that, we step into something far more adventurous.

By joining this trip, you get the Vietnam you know.

And the Vietnam very few ever see.

Vietnam, reimagined.

⛺ ITINERARY

🇻🇳 Day-1 (26 Jun, Fri)

Travel to Central Vietnam & begin your exploration

Land at Da Nang International Airport (DAD) anytime before 1:00 PM on this day.
Drive to Hoi An, the City of Lanterns.
Explore the lantern-lit streets and local street food on foot.

✅ Inclusions:

- Tourist Visa
- Airport pickup
- Accommodation in Hoi An

❌ Exclusions:

- Meals: All meals

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Travel:
  - - Road Travel: 30 km / 1.5 hrs
- Airport pickup will be arranged at 2:00 PM or earlier, depending on the arrival times of all participants. Anyone landing after 2:00 PM will need to reach Hoi An on their own.
- Our accommodation in Hoi An is located adjacent to the historic lantern street.

Day-1 Accommodation | Em’s House Homestay, Hoi An

🇻🇳 Day-2 (27 Jun, Sat)

Markets, Basket Boats & a Jungle Turn

Explore Hoi An on self-driven scooters.
Take the coconut basket boat ride, a must-do experience in Hoi An.
Shop at the local markets and enjoy a café-hopping spree.
By afternoon, board a train to Dong Hoi and continue to Phong Nha by road.

✅ Inclusions:

- Scooter rentals (1 scooter for 2 persons)
- Basket boat ride trip
- Seater train ticket from Da Nang to Phong Na
- All local transportations
- Accommodation in Phong Na

❌ Exclusions:

- Meals: All meals

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Travel:
  - - Road Travel: 80 km / 3 hrs
    - Train: 5.5 hrs (Seater)
- Hoi An is a shopper’s paradise, known for custom-tailored clothing, silk products, handcrafted lanterns, ceramics, and unique souvenirs.

Day-2 Accommodation | Commander Lodge, Phong Nha

🇻🇳 Day-3 (28 Jun, Sun)

Journey to Hang En Cave

Start early for the 2-day cave exploration.
Attend the safety briefing, sign the release form, collect your gear, and begin the trek.
After about 1.5 hours of trekking through dense forest and wading across the Rao Thuong Stream, reach Ban Doong Village in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park for lunch.
Continue trekking for another 3 hours through lush jungle and multiple river crossings to reach the entrance of Hang En Cave.
After a short stop to put on your safety gear, descend into the cave and reach your campsite beside a turquoise lake inside the cave.
Pitch your tents and enjoy a swim in the lake while dinner is being prepared.

✅ Inclusions:

- Guided trek & caving
- Cave Entrance fee
- Forest environment service fee
- All local transportations
- Tented accommodation inside the cave
- Meals: All meals

❌ Exclusions:

- NIL

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Trek:
  - - Distance: 11.5 km
    - Difficulty level: Moderate
- The Hang En cave system is 3 million years old.

Day-3 Accommodation | Tents inside Hang En Cave

🇻🇳 Day-4 (29 Jun, Mon)

Return from the Underground Realm

After breakfast, go for a short rock climb inside the cave, learn about its geology, and enjoy a stunning top view of the campsite — one of the most photogenic angles of the cave.
Wade through the underground stream to reach the spectacular “back door” of Hang En Cave. Spend some time there before returning to the campsite for lunch.
Trek back through the jungle, crossing the river multiple times and climbing a steep hill with an elevation gain of 450 m.
Take a short refreshment break at the hilltop, then drive back to Phong Nha and continue onward to Tu Lan.

✅ Inclusions:

- Guided trek & caving
- Cave Entrance fee
- Forest environment service fee
- All local transportations
- Accommodation in Tu Lan
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

❌ Exclusions:

- Meals: Dinner

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Trek:
  - - Distance: 13.5 km
    - Difficulty level: Moderate
- Travel:
  - - Road Travel: 80 km / 2 hrs

Day-4 Accommodation | Tu Lan Lodge, Phong Nha

🇻🇳 Day-5 (30 Jun, Tue)

Into the Highlands of Sapa

There will be a lot of travel on this day.
- 1. Drive from Tu Lan to Dong Hoi
  2. Fly from Dong Hoi to Hanoi
  3. Sleeper bus from Hanoi to Sapa

✅ Inclusions:

- Domestic flight ticket from Dong Hoi to Hanoi with 20kg luggage
- Sleeper bus ticket from Hanoi to Sapa
- All local transportations
- Accommodation in Sapa
- Meals: Breakfast

❌ Exclusions:

- Meals: Lunch & Dinner

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Travel:
  - - Road Travel: 100 km / 3 hrs
    - Flight: 1 hr
    - Bus: 6.5 hrs (Sleeper)

Days - 5&6 Accommodation | Supan Ecolodge, Sapa or similar

🇻🇳 Day-6 (01 Jul, Wed)

Fansipan: Where Earth Meets Sky

Ride the Muong Hoa Scenic Train from Hoang Lien Station to the Fansipan Station.
Take the Fansipan cable car to reach the peak, then continue to the summit, the “Roof of Indochina,” by the funicular mountain train.
Optionally, visit the Rong May Glass Bridge and explore its in-house activities.

✅ Inclusions:

- Round trip Muong Hoa scenic train ticket
- Round trip Fansipan cable car ticket
- Round trip Funicular Mountain Train ticket
- All local transportations
- Accommodation in Sapa

❌ Exclusions:

- Rong May Glass Bridge entry
- Any optional activities
- Meals: All meals

ℹ️ Additional info:

- The Roof of Indochina is the highest point in Vietnam.
- Temperatures at the summit are often 10°C lower than in Sapa town.
- From the peak cable car station, it takes over 600 stone steps to reach the summit if you do not take the funicular mountain train.
- The Rong May Glass Bridge is the longest glass bridge in Vietnam and offers paid activities such as the cloud bridge, zip-lining, bungee jumping, and more.

🇻🇳 Day-7 (02 Jul, Thu)

From Open Roads to Overnight Tracks

Explore the villages around Sapa on scooters.
By evening, drive to Lao Cai and board the overnight train back to Hanoi.

✅ Inclusions:

- Scooter rentals (1 scooter for 2 persons)
- Sleeper train ticket from Lao Cai to Hanoi
- All local transportations
- Accommodation in Hanoi (as train reaches by 5:00 AM)

❌ Exclusions:

- Meals: All meals

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Travel:
  - - Road Travel: 40 km / 1.5 hrs
    - Train: 8 hrs (Sleeper)

Days 7&8 Accommodation | Amorita Boutique Hotel, Hanoi or similar

🇻🇳 Day-8 (03 Jul, Fri)

Hanoi at Leisure or Ha Long by Day

Open day to explore Hanoi on your own.
Optionally, you can choose to go on a luxury day cruise to Ha Long Bay.

✅ Inclusions:

- Accommodation in Hanoi

❌ Exclusions:

- Meals: All meals
- Day cruise to Ha Long Bay with transfers, on Dolphin Cruise or a similar vessel (approx. ₹8,500).

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Hanoi is a shopper’s paradise, with streets lined with branded clothing stores, stylish footwear outlets, and charming local boutiques.
- The street food scene is equally lively, offering a wide variety of flavors, including popular snacks inspired by Korean and Japanese cuisine.
- A day cruise in Ha Long Bay includes round-trip transfers from Hanoi, a lavish buffet lunch, and one activity—either self-paddled kayaking or a traditional sampan boat ride.

🇻🇳 Day-9 (04 Jul, Sat)

Fly back to India

Depart from Hanoi International Airport (HAN) anytime on this day.

✅ Inclusions:

- Airport drop

❌ Exclusions:

- Meals: All meals

ℹ️ Additional info:

- Airport drop will be arranged at a specific time, when the majority of the participants depart.

⛺ PACKAGE COST

Early bird cost: ₹98,000/- (Limited slots only)
General cost: ₹1,08,000/-

Note:

Early bird cost: valid for those making advance payments on or before 09-Mar-2026 (Applicable for first 3 confirmations only).
General Cost: For others who are making advance payments after 09-Mar-2026.
EMI option available - Please contact us for details on EMI payment.
The trip cost is calculated based on the current USD–INR exchange rate (1 USD = ₹91.50 as of 02-Mar). The final cost may increase or decrease marginally depending on the exchange rate one week prior to the trip.

✅ Inclusions:

- Refer to day-wise itinerary above for each day's inclusions in detail.
- All food & accommodations as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
- All local transportations as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
- All activities as mentioned in the day wise itinerary.
- Hang En Cave Adventure (₹31,000)
- Tourist Visa charges
- Airport pickups and drop-offs (there could be small cost added if you don't travel along with the group, and if we have to arrange a separate airport pickup for you).

❌ Exclusions:

- Refer to day-wise itinerary above for each day's exclusions in detail.
- International flight tickets to and from Vietnam.
- Travel Insurance
- Ha Long Bay Day Cruise with transportation (Approx. ₹8,500)
- Rong May Glass Bridge entry (Approx. ₹1,800)
- Meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary are excluded. (You will need approx. ₹1,200 per day for basic Vietnamese local food).
- Any personal transport expenses for places not mentioned in itinerary.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, landslides, floods and/or any factors beyond control. If flights get cancelled due to weather, we will arrange alternative stay at minimal cost.

⛺ GENERAL INFO

Basics:

- Total number of slots: 14
- Age group: 18 to 45
- A valid Indian Passport with at-least 6 months validity from your date of travel is required.
- Gender ratio: We will ensure that there is a min of 40% female participants.
- First preference for solo participants. We will accept only one couple for the entire group. However, there will be an additional sur-charge for couples requesting for a Double bedroom.
- Generally, we don't allow group participation in any of our trips. However, you are permitted to bring along one of your friends or a family member with you.
- Group registrations of more than 3 persons will most likely get rejected.
- All activities are subject to weather and local rules.
- Please note that there could be small changes in the itinerary due to local restrictions, and suitable alternative plans will made in such cases.
- We will assist you to get your currency exchanged before your travel.

Flights:

- We prefer that you book international flight tickets by yourself to take advantage of best possible rates and bank offers.
- We will be sharing a detailed guide for booking the flight yourself. Kindly book flights only after you receive the flight booking detailed info document from CAC.
- Flights have to be booked as mentioned below:
  - - Onward flight: Land in Da Nang International Airport (DAD) any time before 1PM on 26-Jun.
    - Return flight: Fly from Hanoi International Airport (HAN) any time on 04-Jul.
- Please book flights only after you make the advance payment for the trip, and after receiving an acknowledgement from CAC about your slot confirmation.
- Airport pickup and drop are included only if you choose our recommended flights or arrive within 1 hour of the suggested flight time in the same airport.
- At the time of confirmation, we will let you know which flights needs to be booked, so that the entire team travels together. We can help you if you really need any flight booking assistance.

Accommodations:

- All accommodations are 3 sharing, sometimes 4 sharing in bigger rooms.
- Tented accommodation during the overnight caving exploration trip.
- Separate double rooms for couples can be arranged for all days at an additional cost. Contact us for details.

Caving:

- We’re going on a moderate-level caving tour.
- An environmentally friendly composting toilet is used to keep everything clean and odor-free, and all guests must use it to protect the cave’s delicate ecosystem.
- There will be zero network and power facility during the caving activity. A satellite phone will be available with the trek operator for emergency purposes only.

Food:

- Pork and beef are very common in Vietnamese cuisine. Chicken & seafood will be available but sometimes limited.
- Vegetarian food will be very hard to find in most places. But we will try to get Vietnamese veg food arranged for you but that cannot be assured. Hence, vegetarians must carry some ready-to-eat food packets from India, or this trip will be very difficult.
- All the eateries will have chopsticks only and it's hard to find a fork and spoon. Please carry fork and spoon if you don't want to use chopsticks.
- Please note, we will strictly NOT visit any Indian Restaurants. We expect all those who join us to enjoy Vietnamese local food.
- Some of the places in the itinerary where we will be travelling are very rarely visited by Indians. And chances of Indian food are almost NIL.

Be a responsible traveler:

- Remember we are visiting another country, and it is important to respect local traditions and culture. Be kind to everyone.

Baggage Restrictions:

- In Vietnam local flights, strictly you are allowed to carry only one piece of checked-in baggage. It should not weigh more than 20kgs. Backpacks/Rucksack preferable than trolleys. You may carry an additional small handbag (cabin-bag) weighing strictly max 7kgs.
- Please let us know if you have any concerns on the baggage rules.

Payment details:

Payment Schedule:
- 1. First payment (For slot confirmation): ₹20,000 (non-refundable & non-transferable)
  2. Second payment (By 05-Apr-2026): ₹30,000 (non-refundable after 5th Apr)
  3. Balance payment to be settled during the trip in US Dollars or Vietnamese Dong.
Option to pay the advance amounts through credit cards / wallets are also possible. Do request us at the time of payment.
Payment details will be shared if you are shortlisted for the trip.
We do have EMI option, but there will be processing fee and interest.

Registration & Selection Process:

- Registration: If you are interested in joining this trip, please complete your registration by clicking on the link provided at the end of this itinerary.
- Invitation and Selection Process: Once you register, shortlisted participants will receive an official invitation to join the trip along with details for making the advance payment. Please note that the selection process is solely at the discretion of Coimbatore Adventure Club. If all slots are filled, we will notify you and place you on a waitlist.
- Advance Payment: Shortlisted participants will receive advance payment instructions. Your slot for the trip will be confirmed only upon successful payment of the advance.
- Flight Tickets: After your advance payment is processed and confirmed by us, you may proceed to book your flight tickets.
- Note: Registering for the trip via the provided link does not guarantee a slot. Confirmation is subject to the selection process and availability of slots.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation by participant:

- Advance paid during trip confirmation is strictly non-refundable at any circumstances, as we group book the transports, accommodations and activities. Also note that the advance payment will strictly be not transferrable to someone else or to a future trip, in case you are not joining the trip.
- Cancellations made within 15 days of the trip require participants to cover 75% of the total trip cost, since most bookings are confirmed and non-refundable by this stage. You will be required to settle the applicable amount. Please note that non-compliance may affect your eligibility for future trips with CAC.
- Exception: A refund of the advance will be provided only in the case of a visa rejection by the Vietnam Embassy.

Cancellation due to unforeseen situations beyond our control:

In the event of trip cancellations due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, political unrest, or government-imposed restrictions)—essentially, any situation beyond CAC’s control—cancellation charges up to ₹2,000 will be non-refundable. The remaining amount can be fully transferred to rescheduled dates or applied to any other trip of your choice.

Important Notice:

- Coimbatore Adventure Club reserves the right to remove any participant from the trip at any time if they engage in any illicit or inappropriate behavior. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all travelers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

More Details:

- Send your queries to 9488800444 (WhatsApp text only).
- At present, we're available from 10 AM–6 PM (Mon–Fri) and 10 AM–1 PM (Sat) via WhatsApp text messages only. If you would like to connect over a call, we’d be happy to schedule one at a mutually convenient time.

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