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VIETNAM, BEYOND THE USUAL ROUTE.

the Experience

 

Three Ways Into Vietnam

 

This journey is built around experiencing Vietnam actively and up close- from quiet country roads to jungle caves and communites in between

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01/ Ride

Vietnam on Two Wheels

Four Rides · Approximately 30 KM Each

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02/ Explore

Into Tu Lan Cave

Full-Day Guided Cave Expedition

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03/ Connect

Beyond the Landmarks

Culture · Food · History · Local Life

We didn't design this trip to see as much of Vietnam as possible. We designed it to experience Vietnam well.

 

Hanoi · Phong Nha · Hue · Hoi An

Active, not Extreme

Cycling, hiking and cave exploration balanced with culture, food and time to enjoy each place.

Fewer Places, Better Experiences

A focused journey through Northern and Central Vietnam, without trying to cover it all.

Small by design

Just 14 travelers keeps the experience personal, flexible and social.

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A privada Founder's Trip

Adventure Travel. Shared.

Founder's Trips are the adventures we want to take ourselves.

We bring together small groups of curious travelers, places we’re genuinely excited about, trusted local partners and the kind of active experiences that get you beyond simply seeing a destination.

They're personally hosted, thoughtfully designed and intentionally social.

Personally Hosted

Travel alongside experienced hosts who are there to share the journey with you.

Small by Design

Just 14 travelers—enough for great group energy without ever feeling like a tour bus.

Built to be shared

Active days, great meals and memorable experiences with an interesting group of fellow travelers. 

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Your Hosts

Meet Dan & Carol Austin

For more than three decades, Dan and Carol Austin have built their lives around active travel. As the founders of Austin Adventures, they’ve spent their careers designing and leading adventures around the world—and learning what makes a trip truly memorable.


Now they’re bringing that experience to Vietnam. This will be Carol’s 15th Founder’s Trip, and they’ll travel alongside the group from Hanoi to Hoi An.

Why Vietnam?

Hear from Dan & Carol

 

Trip at a glance

The essentials

All the key details at a glance. See the full itinerary for day-by-day highlights.

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Dates

March 7-17, 2027

11 Days

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Group Size

Max 14

Travelers

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Pricing

$3,735

Per Person, Double

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Activity Level

Active

Cycling, Hiking & Exploration

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Cycling

4 Rides

Approx. 30 KM Each

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Accommodations

Comfortable

4 Star Boutique Hotels