Trek Vietnam12th Nov 2025
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Summary
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This unique Vietnam adventure begins in the captivating capital of Hanoi, where ancient temples meet colonial architecture and vibrant street life. After exploring the city's cultural treasures, board an overnight train to the mountainous region of Sapa, gateway to some of Vietnam's most spectacular trekking.
Over five days, trek through remote valleys and villages, covering approximately 74 kilometres of moderate to challenging terrain. Experience authentic homestays with ethnic minority groups including the Giay, Tay, and Red Dao peoples. Journey through terraced rice fields, bamboo forests, and mountain trails, with elevations ranging from 400 to 1,250 metres.
The adventure concludes with a cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, where thousands of limestone islands rise dramatically from emerald waters. This carefully crafted itinerary combines physical challenge with cultural immersion and natural wonder, offering a comprehensive exploration of northern Vietnam's diverse landscapes and peoples.
The tour offers an excellent balance of cultural immersion, physical challenge, and natural beauty, with comfortable accommodation in hotels and authentic homestays throughout. Trekking sections are graded as moderate to challenging, requiring good fitness levels and prior hiking experience.
Vietnam
trekActive
13 Days
Registration Fee
This is in addition to your challenge cost.
Self Funded
£1,950
£1,950
Book NowWhat to Expect
- Trek through remote hill tribe villages in the Sapa region, staying in authentic homestays and experiencing the daily life of ethnic minority communities
- Explore Hanoi's atmospheric Old Quarter and historical sites, including the ancient Temple of Literature and traditional water puppet theatre
- Navigate challenging mountain trails through terraced rice fields, bamboo forests, and dramatic valleys, with professional local guides
- Experience local markets bustling with hill tribe traders in their vibrant traditional dress (market days vary)
- Cruise through the stunning limestone formations of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day by Day Itinerary
London - Vietnam
London to Hanoi Your adventure begins with an international flight from London to Hanoi.
This trek is not designed for Olympic athletes – it is designed for people looking for an amazing goal to train and get fit for. A number of the people who will take part in this challenge will have a low level of fitness level when they sign up.
This challenge is the perfect motivation to get fit, improve your own mental and physical health and make a difference for the charity that means the most to you.
We strongly recommend you train for the trek as we’ll face long days on our feet, encounter some steep climbs and tackle a lot of uneven terrains, and the fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy it.
You can start training straight away with our trekking training plan available at https://www.dream-challenges.com/preparation . This builds up gradually over time, so you’ll be ready and raring to go by the time we depart for Vietnam.
Please invest in a pair of quality hiking boots with ankle support to wear during your training and on your trek in Vietnam, as these are essential for walking on uneven terrain. We also recommend incorporating hills in your training treks.
