North to South Vietnam
From the misty mountain passes of Ha Giang to the cascading Ban Gioc waterfall to the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, a full north-to-south journey through one of the world's most extraordinary countries. 16 days. Small group. Everything planned. All you have to do is show up.
A $500 deposit will hold your spot when booking opens.
✦ Draft itinerary
Draft itinerary, we're finalizing the details now. Join the waitlist and you'll get the final version and first access to book.
✦ The itinerary
Day by day
Hanoi 2 nights · Ha Giang + Cao Bang loop 5 nights · Ninh Binh 2 nights · Cat Ba 1 nights · Da Nang 1 nights · Hoi An 1 nights · Ho Chi Minh City 3 nights (15 nights)
- Days 1–2
Hanoi
Old Quarter and welcome dinner. 2 nights.
- Days 3–7
Ha Giang + Cao Bang combined loop
One 5-day easy-rider loop with Motorventures, led on the road by Bong, our driver and group leader. Ma Pi Leng pass and Ban Gioc waterfall. 5 nights on the loop.
- Days 8–9
Ninh Binh
Tam Coc, Mua Cave and Trang An. 2 nights.
- Day 10
Cat Ba Island
Ha Long Bay kayaking. 1 night.
- Day 11
Da Nang
Marble Mountains and beach time, with local support from Giang. 1 night.
- Day 12
Hoi An
Ancient Town and a cooking class, with local support from Giang. 1 night.
- Days 13–14
Ho Chi Minh City
City touring and a street food tour.
- Day 15
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta day trip.
- Day 16
Cu Chi Tunnels + farewell
Cu Chi Tunnels, farewell lunch and departures.
What's included
- ✦15 nights of stays
- ✦All ground transfers
- ✦Local guides and your host, Dyana
Good to know
- ✦International flights aren't included.
Good to know before you book
US tourists need a Vietnam e-visa (about $25), arranged online before the trip. This route runs north to south, and the Ha Giang loop means winding mountain roads. The trip is later in 2027, with dates to be confirmed. International flights are not included.
Entry requirements can change, we confirm yours at booking.
✦ Your host
Meet your host
I'm Dyana, the founder of Someplace. I plan every route myself and host each trip in person, from the welcome dinner to the farewell lunch. Before building Someplace I spent years solo traveling and sharing the journey as a travel content creator, and I bring that same eye for detail to every trip.
@someplace.travel on Instagram →✦ Stay in the loop
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How booking works
Three payments, spread out, with nothing charged automatically. We email you a secure payment link and a reminder before each one is due.
- Step 1: Reserve your spot. A $500 deposit per person holds your spot. When booking opens for a trip, we email the waitlist the deposit link first. Your spot is confirmed once the deposit is paid.
- Step 2: Second payment. 90 days before departure, 50% of your remaining balance is due.
- Step 3: Final balance. 45 days before departure, the rest is due. Then all that is left is to pack.
Example, on the Colombia trip ($2,800 per person): $500 deposit, then $1,150 at 90 days out, then $1,150 at 45 days out.
Full payment and cancellation terms live on our cancellation policy page.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is included, and what is not included?
- A: Included: hotels, ground transport between stops, and domestic flights between the trip's own stops. Breakfast every day, lunch on touring days, and welcome and farewell dinners plus select dinners along the way. Every activity listed on the itinerary is included, with local guides. Not included: your international flights to and from Vietnam, meals that are not listed, drinks, personal expenses, and travel insurance.
- Q: How big is the group?
- A: Small on purpose: 8 to 12 guests. Big enough to be fun and share costs, small enough that nobody gets lost in the crowd.
- Q: Who hosts the trip?
- A: Dyana, the founder of Someplace, hosts every trip in person. She plans the whole route, travels with the group from start to finish, and is your first call for anything on the road. Local guides join us for activities and sights along the way.
- Q: How fit do I need to be?
- A: General fitness is plenty. Touring days can mean a few hours of walking, some stairs, and a few early starts, with downtime built in. Peru includes stops at high altitude, and the itinerary gives the group time to adjust. If you have a specific concern, email us before booking and we will be honest about whether the trip fits.
- Q: Can I come solo?
- A: Yes, and most guests do. Someplace trips are built for solo travelers who want company on the road. You will share a room with another guest, or you can request a single room (see below).
- Q: How does room sharing work? Can I get a single room?
- A: Prices are per person based on two guests sharing a twin room. Traveling with a friend or partner? We will room you together. Coming solo, we pair you with another solo guest. Single rooms can be requested when you book and are priced at booking, based on what the hotels charge us. We confirm availability before anything is final.
- Q: When do I pay what?
- A: $500 deposit to reserve, 50% of the remaining balance 90 days before departure, and the final balance 45 days before departure. See "How booking works" above. If booking has not opened for your trip yet, join the waitlist and the deposit link will land in your inbox the moment it does.
- Q: What if I need to cancel?
- A: Life happens, and you can also transfer your spot to another person instead of cancelling. The full refund schedule is on our cancellation policy page, in plain language.
- Q: Do I need travel insurance?
- A: We strongly recommend it, especially coverage for trip cancellation and medical care abroad. The best time to buy it is right after you book, while the most options are open to you.
- Q: How do I hold a spot?
- A: Join the waitlist on this page. When booking opens, we email the waitlist a deposit link, and paying the $500 deposit is what holds your spot. No payment is taken for the waitlist itself.
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Pricing to be confirmed · International flights not included
All 12 spots open for the founding season
Small group, max 12. Hosted in person by Dyana, founder of Someplace. Dates are estimated until booking opens.