Northern Vietnam: March 5-13, 2027
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 8 day trip (you’ll leave on the 9th day) that covers a lot of ground, and involves a 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 8 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 5th by 3pm, and home again from the Hanoi airport on the 13th. 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 5-13 2027. You DO NOT want to miss this. Fly in to the Hanoi, Vietnam airport on the 5th of March and fly home from the same airport on the 13th.
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 5: Land in Hanoi by 3pm if possible. Check into hotel anytime after 3pm (landing from about 11am-4pm is best) and enjoy our first group dinner!
March 6: 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. Free time and dinner will follow.
March 7: Leave for the Sapa area very early in the morning on a luxury bus. This ride is approximately 6 hours, we’ll start to trek along rice terraces and visit Y Lunh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, meeting the Black Hmong and Dzay communities along the way. There will be stops to actually visit with the locals and take a rest. We’ll stay overnight in a local homestay with food, warm hospitality, and cultural connection.
March 8: Enjoy another day in the Sapa area! We’ll continue trekking, passing through rice fields and bamboo forests to Giang Ta Chai village (home of the Red Dao people). In the afternoon, we’ll return to Sapa town and visit Cat Cat village for a relaxed walk, waterfalls, and cultural sights. In the evening we can explore Sapa town and the night market.
March 9: Today you’ll head up to Fanispan Peak and take the cable car up to the “Roof of Indochina” for incredible panoramic views. After this, you’ll head back to Hanoi on the luxury bus and arrive back to your Hanoi hotel. We will have free time and a group dinner.
March 10: Today, you’ll start with 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.
March 11: Finish the cruise and back to Hanoi! You’ll return to Hanoi and since you may be exhausted from all the activities, trekking, and travel, today is largely a rest day with a meetup for dinner. Lunch will not be included today, but breakfast and dinner will be.
March 12: 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.
March 13: 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.
Into The Wild is now requiring its trip attendees to provide proof of travel insurance purchase for this trip. Generally this costs an extra $100usd, and can save your bacon when traveling and things go wrong. Please email wendy@itwadventure.com if you have any questions about getting travel insurance. We recommend WorldNomads or Faye.
