Vietnam Beyond the Surface: Lush Nature, Deep Traditions & Local Connections

  • April 16, 2026

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April 25, 2026
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Early Bird Price

EXPIRED

Late Booker Price

1.899€

Number of Days / Nights

10 / 9

Trip Style

Local culture - Nature - Gastronomy - Traditions

Vietnam: a journey through soul, nature and everyday life

Vietnam is not a destination you simply visit.
It’s a country you feel, breathe and slowly understand, one smile at a time.

On this first Andiámonos group trip to Vietnam, we’ll travel from the vibrant chaos of Hanoi to the rice terraces of Sapa, from ancient villages and sacred landscapes in Ninh Binh to the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay — the quieter, more authentic sister of Halong Bay.

This is a journey designed to go beyond postcards.
We’ll share meals with local families, walk through villages where traditions are still alive, learn ancient crafts from artisans, wake up surrounded by mountains and fall asleep rocked by the sea.

Ten days to disconnect from routine, reconnect with yourself and experience Vietnam the local way, with time, depth and intention.

Andiámonos signature

  • High Personalization → Before confirming your spot, you’ll have a short interview to ensure group harmony and safety. (please schedule the Virtual Coffee at the bottom of this page).
  • Curated Experiences → Every activity is chosen for authenticity and quality, far from mass tourism.
  • Local Experts → Our coordinators perfeclty know the destination and open doors to genuine encounters with communities and hidden gems.
  • Balance → From city walks to rice terraces, from cultural visits to food tastings — a program that flows at the right rhythm.
  • Connection → Travel with like-minded explorers from everywhere, share experiences and meals, create lifelong memories.
  • Comfort without losing authenticity → Carefully selected 4–5★ hotels, private transfers, experienced local guides and thoughtful logistics — so you can fully enjoy the experience without stress.

What's included

special 9 nights Handpicked 4★ hotels in the best locations (shared rooms with fellow group travelers only). *Private rooms available with an extra fee.
special All the breakfasts.
special 6 lunches.
special 2 dinners.
special The Andiámonos GastroSecret | Vietnam Edition: a gastronomic experience with local products you won’t easily forget!
special 2 days / 1 night All Inclusive 5 Stars Cruise in Lan Ha Bay – The quieter, more authentic alternative to Halong Bay:
  • 2 lunches, dinenr and breakfast included

  • Kayaking through emerald waters

  • Sunset aperitivo & cooking class onboard

  • Sunrise Tai Chi on deck

special Private transportation throughout the whole itinerary

  • Private minivan with A/C

  • Luxury limousine transfers

  • VIP sleeper cabin buses for overnight journey to SaPa

special Private driver throughout the entire journey

special Experienced private local English-speaking guide with deep knowledge of Vietnamese culture, history and daily life.

special Monica, Andiámonos Travel Coordinator & group host – Present throughout the journey to take care of logistics, group flow and human connections — so you can fully enjoy the experience.

special Hidden Hanoi experience by vintage Jeep
Discover the real Hanoi through backstreets, local neighborhoods, markets and everyday life — far beyond the classic tourist route.

special Vietnamese Coffee Workshop
Learn the history of Vietnamese coffee, master traditional brewing techniques and craft iconic local recipes.

special Fansipan Mountain experience
Reach the “Roof of Indochina” by panoramic mountain train and cable car, with breathtaking views over northern Vietnam.

special Trekking through Sapa’s rice terraces – Walk through valleys, bamboo forests and ethnic minority villages, guided by locals.

special Local homestay experience in Sapa – To experience daily life, traditions and hospitality.

special  Ninh Binh exploration: Vietnam’s ancient heart

special Traditional craft villages experience

  • Lacquerware workshop with local artisans

  • Conical hat village & hands-on activity

  • Incense village with behind-the-scenes access

special Andiámonos high personalization of the group, through a interview process to every participant.
special Specific tips and a detailed travel checklist are provided to ensure travelers are well-prepared upon arrival in the destination country.
special Lot of laughters with a group of new like-minded friends from everywhere!

What's not included

excluded  International flights to/from Hanoi

excluded Personal expenses

excluded Food and drinks, where not included

excluded Money pot for common expenses

Important Information

Arrival Airport: HANOI NOI BAI (HAN) 
Departure Airport: HANOI NOI BAI (HAN) 
Suggested latest arrival time at the airport: 5pm
Suggested earliest departure time from the airport: 12pm
Others:
  • General Entry Requirements:

Before you travel, please verify the exact rules that apply to your nationality, as they can vary (especially visas). Information below is general guidance based on current policies — always check official government sites or your nearest Vietnamese embassy/consulate before booking flights or visas.

    • Passport Validity Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date. It should have at least one blank page for entry/exit stamps
    • Return or Onward Ticket: Proof of a return or onward ticket may be required upon arrival.
    • Visa-Exempt Countries: The specific passport validity and visa requirements depend on your nationality; for example, Italy and Spain typically need a passport valid for at least six months past their stay and don’t need a visa for up to 90 days, while other nationalities may need their passport to be valid for less time but may require a visa for certain visits. You should confirm the exact requirements for your specific nationality with your country’s embassy before traveling.

 

✈️ Important Reminder

These requirements can change without notice.
Before booking your flights and arranging visas, please check the official embassy or government website for your country or the Vietnam Immigration Department to get the most current and accurate entry requirements.

Accommodation

 

All the accommodation have been carefully selected and booked in the safest areas and with all the main facilities. Possibility to have an individual room paying an extra fee. Otherwise you will share room only with people of the Andiámonos group.

*Accommodations may be subject to change depending on the group size, but any replacements will be of a similar quality and style.

What's special?

🌿 Vietnam beyond the surface

Explore hidden Hanoi by vintage Jeep, entering backstreets, local homes and markets rarely seen by visitors. This is the real city — beautiful, chaotic, imperfect and alive.

🏔️ Trekking and homestay in Sapa

Walk through breathtaking rice terraces, bamboo forests and ethnic minority villages. Share time with a local family, cook together, share stories and experience daily life in the mountains.

☕ Vietnamese coffee, made by you

Join a hands-on Vietnamese coffee workshop: learn traditional brewing techniques, discover the history behind one of the world’s most iconic coffees and craft your own creations.

🎨 Living traditions & artisan villages

Create your own lacquer painting, learn conical hat making, visit incense villages and meet artisans who keep centuries-old traditions alive.

Questions? Let's chat!

⭐Life is Now⭐

Don't waste more time and book you virtual coffee!

By implementing “interviews” as a part of the travel process, Andiámonos wants to offer a more personalized and successful experience for both travelers and coordinators.

In fact, this brief video call can provide:

  • Trust and Safety: as it can help verify the identity of the travelers, ensuring they are who they claim to be. It can enhance trust and safety for all users, as you get to see and interact with potential travelers directly.
  • Personal Connection: it allows Andiámonos to establish a more personal connection with travelers and understand values and expectations. This can help ensure that the person is a good fit for the rest of the group and for the trip style.

You can’t travel in this occasion? We invite you to book the call anyway!

If you are not sure you want/can travel for this particular trip, it doesn’t metter, just book the call! Meeting the Andiámonos team will allow you to fully understand our travel philosophy and solve any doubt you may have. 

You will feel as you are having a nice and inspirational conversation with a new traveler & friend!

You may have observed there is no detailed itinerary in our trip pages. Well, actually it is not a mistake! At Andiámonos we don’t just copy-paste itineraries, as our aim is to offer atypical trips for our authentic travelers to live something unconventional and deeply connected with the local side of the world.

In the video call you will be given details on the itinerary and the full program will be sent to the confirmed travelers.

Don’t forget we are here to Slow Travel the world! Our mantra? Authenticity, flexibility and real connections!

FAQ's

1. Video call

If you are interested in any experience, you can easily schedule the brief meeting with Andiámonos, through the calendar you can find at the bottom of the trip page. In the call, you will have the chance to meet the Trip Coordinator and talk about your trip expectations, doubts, why you love traveling, hobbies and whatever! It will be a nice conversation from traveler to traveler!

2. Payment process

In case that’s the trip you are looking for, you are ready to book your spot paying just the 30% of the total amount. The rest of the amount will be paid 30 days before the departure. If you book your spot less than 30 days before the departure date, you will not pay the 30% deposit, but the entire amount.

3. We are ready to go!

As soon as the travelers crew is completed, a Whatsapp group will be created by your Trip Coordinator; this way you can get in touch with your future travel buddies and share useful information about your trip. The week before the departure, your trip coordinator will schedule a  video call with all the trip participants, to talk about the last details and solve any doubt out.

We are ready to go!

As travelers are coming from different Countries, flights to and from the destination are not included.

Life is better with flexibility! In fact, in this way you are free to decide the departure airport and the airline company, as well as if you want to stay more days in the destination, outside of the trip dates.

Before to book any flight, please be sure you have been informed by Andiámonos that the trip is officially confirmed.

To avoid huge age differences and personalize the experiences even more, Andiámonos trips are thought for people from 30 to 45 years old.  Anyway, if you are slightly younger or older and you think you are aligned with the trip mood, just apply through the calendly form. We will have then the possibility to see, through the video interview, if the experience is suitable for you.

Furthermore, in case we reach the minimum travelers number for your age group, we are happy to offer the experiences for people belonging to different age ranges. 

Last but not least, we offer you the option to personalize a trip for you and your group of friends/colleagues. Whether you have a specific destination in mind or you’re open to suggestions, our dedicated team is here to turn your travel dreams into reality.

For customized trips, you can contact us sending an email to monica@andiamonos.com

Workations are especially designed for remote working as we will work during the day and enjoy local experiences during the free time and weekends. No stress though! In case you are not a Remote Worker or you are, but you just want to enjoy some days off, you can have a look at the Group Trips, where we don’t work,  just play!

As you can imagine, this will depend on the destination (different prices in Italy than in Norway) and on your travel style (how many times you decide to eat and drink outside, if you want to have extra activities etc.).

Also, it depends on wheter you attend a Workation or a Group Trip, as the concept is totally different. In fact, during a Workation we use to cook in our shared kitchen and eat outside a couple of time, but again, we want everyone to feel free to choose the routine according to the personal habits. In the case of Group Trips is more usual to eat outside as we will be visiting the whole day, although you can also arrange some packed lunch to save money.

For us, flexibility is key and we want anyone to be able to attend a trip, without too many limitations for the traveler’s specific budget!

The Money Pot is a group deposit in local currency, managed and collected by your Trip Coordinator.

The amount of the Money Pot is around 150-300€ for the whole trip duration, but it changes according to the destination and duration of the trip.

Money pot includes:

  • Petrol and road tolls
  • Tourist taxes
  • Coordinator’s money pot share
  • Any extra activity that all members of the group agree on doing. Of course, if someone doesn’t want to participate in a certain activity, we will return that specific amount to the person who doesn’t participate in the activity. 
 

In case of any spare money, the remaining amount will be split equally and returned at the end of the trip.

We understand that plans can change, and we aim to be as fair as possible while covering the costs already incurred for organizing the trip.

  • Cancellations made 30 days or more before departure:
    You will receive a refund of 70% of the total amount paid, excluding any bank transfer fees. The remaining 30% is non-refundable due to trip-related costs already incurred.

  • Cancellations made between 29 and 15 days before departure:
    Your 30% deposit will be converted into a travel credit, which you can apply to any other Andiámonos trip within six months from the cancellation date. However, the 70% remains non-refundable due to pre-paid trip costs.

  • Cancellations made 14 days or less before departure (including no-shows):
    Unfortunately, no refund or credit can be issued, as all trip expenses have already been paid.

     

If you anticipate any changes to your plans, we recommend notifying us as soon as possible to explore the best options available.

Bank transfer fees associated with refunds will be deducted from the refund amount. Customers are responsible for any additional charges from their financial institutions.

Please be advised that the responsibility for booking and managing flight arrangements lies solely with the traveler. Any costs associated with flight bookings, changes, or cancellations are the individual responsibility of each traveler. Andiámons does not undertake responsibility for refunding or reimbursing any expenses related to flights.

What if Andiámonos has to cancel the trip as the minimum number of participants is not reached?

In that unlikely situation, you are free to choose between 2 possibilities:

  1. Ask for a refund for the entire amount you paid.
  2. Transfer the credit to another Andiámonos trip.

This decision is completely up to you!

In case you have any doubt, you can reach out to us sending an email to monica@andiamonos.com

Of course! 

You have the possibility to join an existing trip (in case there are enough spots available), or if you prefer, you can have a fully customized experience for your group. Feel free to send us an email to monica@andiamonos.com explaining your needs and we will be happy to find the best option for your amazing group!