Physical Requirements
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Moderately Easy
Pacing
- 7 locations in 18 days with one 1-night stay aboard a traditional boat on Halong Bay
- International flights from Los Angeles to Hanoi depart around midnight, crossing the International Date Line, and 3 internal flights, 2 of which require early wake-up
- Airport transfers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City take approximately 1 hour
Physical Requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted and participate in 4-6 hours of physical activities each day
- Agility and balance are required for embarking riverboat, and wooden “drawing boats”
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 80-90°F
- April-June are the hottest months, with high levels of humidity and heavy rains likely
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over some bumpy unpaved roads, walk along city streets and ancient ruins, and visit monuments, often with uneven paths and walkways with no handrails
- Travel by 35-passenger coach, riverboat, and wooden “drawing boats”
- 3 internal flights, each about 1 hour
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 25-30 hours and will most likely have two connections
Accommodations & Facilities
- Main trip: All accommodations feature private baths and Western-style toilet facilities
- Asian squat-style toilets must be used in some locations without other facilities
- Pre-trip extension: 1 night in a private village home, sleeping on futon-style floor mattresses in a shared space with shared bathrooms