8-Day Adventure & Food Journey Through Vietnam's Wild Landscapes

The retreat is built around the Hang Va Expedition, which is limited to about 1,500 visitors per year and only 10 participants per departure. That means you're trekking through jungle, wading across rivers, and exploring vast underground chambers with hardly anyone else around. You'll spend a night camping in the forest inside the national park, which is a rare privilege. The rest of the trip balances that adventure with cultural experiences: a basket boat ride through the coconut village in Hoi An, a lantern boat cruise, a food tasting tour, and a motorbike ride over the Hai Van Pass with experienced Easy Rider guides. In Ninh Binh, you'll hike up to Hang Mua viewpoint for a panoramic view of the limestone karsts, take a traditional rowboat through the Van Long wetlands, and do a private cooking class. The trip is hosted by Jacqui Lin, founder of Level Up Events, who has over 10 years of experience running group adventures. She's known for meticulous planning and creating a sense of community, which is reflected in the reviews—guests often mention arriving as strangers and leaving as friends. The itinerary is fully structured, so you don't have to worry about logistics, but there's also free time to explore on your own, especially for meals.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 7 nights accommodation - Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 5 dinners - Transportation during the retreat (private vehicle, overnight train) - 2-Day Hang Va Expedition (Nuoc Nut Cave & Hang Va Cave) - Hai Van Pass motorbike trip with Easy Rider guides - Hang Mua viewpoint hike - Van Long wetlands rowboat ride - Hoi An food tasting tour - Hoi An lantern boat ride - Ninh Binh e-bike tour - Private group cooking experience - Basket boat trip at Cam Thanh Coconut Village - My Khe Beach hangout - VIP overnight train in private 4-berth cabin - Overnight camping in the forest

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Meals not listed as included - Additional activities not in the itinerary