Northern Vietnam: March 31-April 7, 2026
Into the Wild is a chance to take a moment for you. To dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and YOUR nature. To gain the experience of seeing other cultures and other humans living life differently than you do.
Welcome to Vietnam! Come unite in this impressive and stunning country and join in a unique cultural trip as you take in the beauty through sight, taste and sound! On this adventure you’ll embark on an experience throughout the charming city of Hanoi and the countryside of Northern Vietnam!
Please read all the way through this page for all the information. This is a 7 day trip (you’ll leave on the 8th day) that covers a lot of ground, involving two nights stay in a luxury train, and one night’s stay on a luxury boat in Ha Long Bay. You’ll be moving, walking, sailing and riding in vehicles frequently, and having the time of your life :)
Join us and rediscover your inner wild woman! Do you love discovering new cultures and beautiful sights? Has Vietnam and all the experiences within it been on your bucket list? Do you love to try new foods, drinks and unique peeks into locals’ lives? If yes- this trip is for YOU!
Cost for this retreat is $2799 per person for 7 nights. All lodging, all transportation during the trip, and all meals and excursions during the trip are included, and rooms are shared occupancy. You must simply get yourself to the Hanoi airport on March 31st by 3pm, and home again from the Hanoi airport on April 7th, 2026. Please ask if you have any questions. wendy@itwadventure.com
Who:
Women. From anywhere. Women who need a break from their normal life to feel wild and wonderful again. Women who want to learn, adventure, and discover. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves. Women who can walk up to 6 miles with ease, but who might not consider themselves die hard hikers- although hikers are very welcome!
Why:
When is the last time you enjoyed 7 nights to yourself? To develop the inner you and to have that old feeling of excitement, discovery and wonder again?
When:
March 31-April 7, 2026. You DO NOT want to miss this. Fly in to the Hanoi, Vietnam airport on the 31st and fly home from the same airport on the 7th of April.
What:
A women’s trip built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. An experience that will make you feel like yourself again. A bonding experience not to be missed.
This is a chance to discover a region of the earth with other women in safety. It’s often not easy to find travel companions who want an adventure like you do.
We will be traveling around quite a bit, so pack lightly (carryon only would be so great, but definitely no large suitcases)! During our adventures we will sail, hike, bike, kayak, and do a lot of walking. Please be sure you can do all these activities (with a positive attitude) AND be an adventurous eater. We will create unforgettable memories, together- which will fill our souls with the desire to return home as better women.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We request that you be able to bike, hike, walk a lot, kayak, and generally be physically fit. YOU DO NOT NEED TO FIT INTO THE CATEGORY OF “HIKER” OR “OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST”. WE WANT ALL KINDS OF WOMEN TO JOIN! iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@iTWADVENTURE.com
Cancellations/Refunds: Your ticket can be sold but not refunded. You can advertise to sell your ticket yourself, and we may potentially be able to help, should you not be able to attend. Email resales@itwadventure.com if you need to resell.
All rooms are shared occupancy. No private rooms are available. This is key to the Into the Wild experience.
Northern Vietnam itinerary:
March 31: land in Hanoi by 3pm if possible. Check into hotel and intro dinner.
April 1: Spend the morning on a historical/market tour of the wonderful city of Hanoi and enjoy a food tour as well! We will eat lots of good food today and surely get our steps in. We will board a luxury overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai at around 10pm. You’ll arrive into Lao Cai at 6am.
April 2: We will enjoy a nice relaxing breakfast and then hop into a minibus heading for the mountains of Sapa. The drive will be gorgeous and we will pass villages inhabited by Vietnam's ethnic minorities. We’ll stop at Sa Seng and Hang Đá - both villages of the Black Hmong people whom we will be interacting with for these 2 days. We’ll have a picnic lunch there, followed by a guided tour of the villages. We will then hike (easy) to various viewpoints that offer sweeping vistas of the lush Mường Hoa Valley. Finally, we’ll make our way to Sapa, Once we check into our hotel, we’ll have free time, and then dinner.
April 3: Wake up early and eat breakfast. Today is a half-day easy hike through the breathtaking Sapa Valley. The scenery will likely be stunning! We’ll hike along a narrow trail through fields, cross the Mường Hoa River, and arrive at the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. After a traditional village lunch, we’ll trek through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, home to the Red Dao ethnic minority. One of Vietnam's oldest groups, the Red Dao settled here before the Hmong. The day ends with a visit to a nearby waterfall, and then we transfer back to Sapa. Dinner, and then we will transfer to the Lao Cai Railway Station to catch an overnight train to Hanoi. The train leaves at 9:30pm and we arrive in Hanoi at 5:30am.
April 4th: It’s another early morning, but we will enjoy a beautiful breakfast and then take a 2 hour drive to Ha Long Bay. Here we will get on a luxury boat for an overnight stay! Upon loading the boat, we will have a wonderful lunch, go kayaking, enjoy the pool and upper deck and see what other activities the cruise has to offer. Dinner is always a delight, and honestly this cruise along the gorgeous karst formations Is always one of the favorite parts of Into the Wild’s trips to Vietnam.
April 5th: Sleep in! Breakfast and a leisurely morning as we sail to our dock, and head back to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, we will have some free time before a cooking class.
April 6th: Breakfast, and then we will head out for a day trip to Ninh Binh. Today you’ll visit the King temple of Hoa Lu and see the old capital. We will cycle around a beautiful road in a small village, and enjoy a classic rowboat trip in Trang An. We’ll enjoy a stunning 360 degree view after climbing steps up to the top of Mua Cave. We will head back to Hanoi for our final dinner together.
April 7th: Breakfast, and depart! You can depart anytime this day, but be aware that the trip is officially over at 10am and hotel checkout is 11am. If you leave later in the day, you’ll be self-entertaining!
A reminder: your expenses for this retreat exclude flights to and from hanoi vietnam, but do include all breakfasts, lunches and dinners (excluding snacks and drinks). We cover lodging, activities, transport, etc!
Women often learn and relax better through experiences with other inspiring women. This retreat is only for women and will be filled with warm, open, inviting leaders and attendees, who are all ready and waiting for a creative, immersive, life-changing experience.
Ready to book? See directions on the bottom of this page!
Things to note:
You’ll need to apply for a Visa for Vietnam, which is easy and we will help you do this when it is time. (If you’re not a citizen of USA, please read up on Visas for these two countries from your own country.)
Please be an adventurous eater. The food here is incredible, and we will be eating at street vendors to luxury restaurants.
This trip may have extreme temps. It could be very hot. And humid. It will be worth it.
As mentioned above, please make sure you are in the physical condition to do the activities planned with the group.
Please pack lightly. Consider your main luggage to be about 42L size, and bring a small carry-on.
