Vietnam’s secret is its diversity – Hue’s emerald rice paddies give way to beaches and ancient Hoi An. Swampy rivers house floating villages in the Mekong Delta. Experience the best of what this stunning country offers – from unrivalled cuisine to traditional life revealed in Saigon’s narrow alleys to steamy Pho and iced coffee on Hanoi’s streets.
All of our scheduled trips can be booked as private trips (your dates, your group).
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they’ve had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
We craft extraordinary experiences, tailor made to meet your every need,
with every stitch of every day crafted just the way you want it.
Sure, he's planned over a hundred trips. Sure, Condé Nast Traveler named him Vietnam's Top Travel Expert. Sure, he knows 17 regions— from Puglia to Sri Lanka—so well you'd think he was born there. But does that really mean you should have Nathan design a trip for you? Well... yes!
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As B&R’s Director of Expedition trips, Brad Crockett keeps his finger on the pulse of the world while planning amazing experiences in Africa, SE Asia and Latin America.
More about BradAs we walked, our most memorable moments were those that involved interaction with the people we encountered. My husband, a teacher, was thrilled to interact with school children, and we were invited to share a beer in one house and look at the bonsai garden in another! The guides on the trip were knowledgeable and forthcoming, and the occasional surprises were a blast! There was little more you could ask for from B&R.
Butterfield & Robinson can claim deep experience in this region, and its eight-night Vietnam to Cambodia Biking tour is a compelling trip that’s designed for 12-year-olds and up.
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