Physical Requirements
At Terra & Tu, we provide access to some of the most wondrous nature and cultural encounters the world has to offer. Many take place in destinations that are wild and remote, with varying physical demands and limited medical facilities. All trips may not be suitable for every traveler. In order to participate in this itinerary, travelers must comfortably and reliably be able to execute all physical requirements as noted below.
Level of Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
Trip Pace
Visit five locations over 11 days
One internal flight
Some early mornings
Three days involve over four hours of travel, including day with scheduled flight
Travelers must be able to walk up to 3-4 miles over the course of a day on uneven surfaces. Walks are generally unhurried and broken into manageable segments, with frequent stops and vehicle support when needed
The longest individual walk is 2.5 miles, sometimes along village paths, temple grounds, or rural trails that can be wet or slippery
Travelers must be able to walk up and down stairs without handrails
Terrain includes gravel, pavement, boardwalk, stone, dirt and uneven ground
Transportation is by minibus, sometimes on narrow and winding roads
One scheduled flight between Hue and Hanoi is required
Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or canes
Some accommodations are located in remote areas without medical facilities
March–May: Daytime temperatures generally range from 70–95°F, with overnight temperatures ranging from 60–75°F, depending on location and elevation. Expect warm, mostly dry conditions, with humidity increasing later in the spring.
September–December: Daytime temperatures generally range from 65–90°F, with overnight temperatures ranging from 55–75°F, depending on location and elevation. Conditions become more variable during this period, with cooler temperatures in the north and an increased chance of rain in central Vietnam, particularly in October and November.
Highest elevation reached is between 2000-2600 feet at Avana Retreat