FINDING OUR WAY
A Third Culture Vietnam Heritage Tour with Thu Ha
March 1 to 14, 2027
14 Days - Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam & Sài Gòn
Hà Nội, Bắc Ninh, Ninh Bình, Pù Luông, Đà Nẵng, Hội An, and Sài Gòn
Some journeys bring us somewhere new. Others bring us closer to parts of ourselves we are still learning to understand.
Finding Our Way is a 14 day Heritage Tour through Vietnam, with more time dedicated to the North and a slower journey through cities, countryside, mountains, communities, and the everyday places in between.
Together, we'll explore where we come from, how our relationship with Vietnam continues to evolve, and what belonging can mean when there is no single way to find it.
There Is More Than One Way Home
For some of us, Vietnam has always felt familiar.
For others, it can feel like a place we're supposed to understand, even when we don't quite know how.
Maybe you've been here many times.
Maybe you've never been.
Maybe you speak Vietnamese.
Maybe you don't.
Maybe you know exactly where your family comes from, or you're only beginning to ask.
Finding Our Way isn't about arriving with answers.
It's about giving ourselves the time and space to explore the questions.
For 14 days, we'll travel together through Vietnam, listening to stories, meeting communities, sharing meals, reflecting, and experiencing a country that can mean something different to each of us.
Because reconnecting doesn't have to look the same for everyone.
We're each finding our own way.
Meet Your Host
Thu Ha Nguyen
“I think I’m always somewhere between exploring the world and exploring myself.”
For many in our community, Thu Ha may already be a familiar face.
She first joined Third Culture Vietnam as a participant. Over time, she became part of our community, hosted identity workshops, and eventually co-hosted our March 2026 Heritage Tour.
Now, she's returning to lead another chapter with us.
Growing up Vietnamese in Germany, Thu Ha spent much of her younger years navigating what it meant to belong between different places and cultures.
As she got older, that curiosity turned toward her parents, their journey, Vietnam, and eventually her own relationship with being Vietnamese.
That curiosity brought her to Vietnam, not simply to visit, but to build a life of her own here.
Today, she knows Vietnam through friendships, routines, favorite places, everyday conversations, and memories that belong to her.
And her understanding of identity has changed along the way.
We feel incredibly lucky to welcome Thu Ha back for Finding Our Way.
Not because she has all the answers.
But because she's still asking many of the same questions alongside us.
From Thu Ha’s Camera Roll
Little moments from her March 2026 Heritage Tour.
“Identity isn’t about choosing one side. It’s about understanding all the different parts of yourself and deciding what feels true to you. I can carry Vietnamese values, Western values, and everything in between, while creating my own sense of who I am and where I belong.”
— Thu Ha Nguyen
This Time, We're Going Deeper North
The first half of Finding Our Way belongs to Northern Vietnam.
We'll begin in Hà Nội before moving through Bắc Ninh, Ninh Bình, and Pù Luông, giving ourselves more time to experience the landscapes, communities, traditions, and everyday rhythms of the North.
Rather than trying to see as much as possible, we want to go deeper.
Beyond landmarks.
Beyond checking places off a list.
Beyond the version of Vietnam we can easily experience on our own.
Our final Northern experiences are still being thoughtfully developed, with an emphasis on creating something new for this Heritage Tour.
What won't change is the intention:
More time. More curiosity. More space to understand the places and people we're meeting.
Itinerary at a Glance
Hà Nội + Bắc Ninh
Where We Begin
Our journey begins in the North.
Hà Nội gives us our first opportunity to settle into Vietnam together, surrounded by layers of history, culture, food, creativity, and everyday life.
From there, we'll begin moving beyond the city and into the surrounding communities of Northern Vietnam.
This first chapter isn't about rushing into the journey.
It's about becoming curious.
Listening.
Observing.
Meeting one another.
And beginning to ask:
What brought me here?
Ninh Bình
Slowing Down
As the city begins to disappear behind us, the landscape changes.
Limestone mountains.
Rivers.
Countryside.
Village roads.
Open space.
Ninh Bình gives us an opportunity to move differently.
To spend more time outdoors.
To experience the quieter rhythms of Northern Vietnam.
And to allow some of the conversations we've begun to follow us into a slower environment.
Sometimes understanding where we come from requires enough quiet to hear ourselves think.
Pù Luông
Going Deeper
For the first time on one of our Heritage Tours, we're heading into Pù Luông.
Mountains, valleys, rice terraces, villages, and communities become the setting for one of the newest chapters of our journey.
Pù Luông represents much of what we want this particular Heritage Tour to become.
Less about seeing.
More about experiencing.
Less about rushing.
More about being present.
Less about following the familiar route.
More about allowing ourselves to discover somewhere new.
Sometimes finding our way means taking a road we haven't traveled before.
From the Mountains to the Sea
After spending our first week in Northern Vietnam, the rhythm changes.
We head south toward Đà Nẵng and Hội An.
Mountains give way to the coast.
Movement gives way to a little more stillness.
And after days of learning, conversations, travel, and reflection, we intentionally create more room to breathe.
Beach mornings.
Good food.
Culture.
Free time.
Shared experiences.
And enough space to let everything we've encountered in the North settle.
Because rest is part of the journey too.
Ending in Sài Gòn
Finding Our Own Rhythm
Our final chapter brings us to Sài Gòn.
A city constantly becoming something new while carrying countless stories from what came before.
Here, our journey shifts again.
We'll explore the city through culture, community, food, history, and everyday life while also creating space for participants to experience Sài Gòn in their own way.
And as our 14 days begin to come to an end, we'll gather one final time.
Not necessarily to answer every question we arrived with.
But to ask ourselves:
What have I discovered?
What do I want to carry forward?
And where do I go from here?
Breakout Sessions: Reflection, Connection & Finding Our Way
At the heart of Finding Our Way are our guided breakout sessions, intentional spaces to slow down, reflect, listen, and connect.
Throughout the journey, we'll gather in small circles to explore themes of identity, belonging, family, heritage, home, and our evolving relationships with Vietnam. Through guided journaling, thoughtful prompts, and shared conversation, these sessions give us space to process not only where we've been, but what each experience might mean to us personally.
Hosted by Thu Ha and the Third Culture Vietnam team, these gatherings are shaped by a simple understanding: everyone is on their own journey with Vietnam.
Some may arrive feeling deeply connected to their heritage.
Others may still be figuring out what that connection means.
Some will want to share.
Others may find more meaning in listening, writing, or simply being present.
There is room for all of it.
For many participants, these conversations become some of the most meaningful moments of the journey.
A place where strangers become friends.
Where someone else's story helps us understand our own.
Where different experiences reveal something shared.
And where we can ask questions without needing to have the answers.
True to the spirit of Finding Our Way, these circles are not about arriving at the same understanding of identity, belonging, or what it means to be Vietnamese.
They are about creating space for curiosity, reflection, and connection while reminding ourselves that our journeys can look different and still belong beside one another.
Because sometimes finding our way isn't about knowing exactly where we're going.
It's about having the space to discover what the journey means to us along the way.
Thoughtfully Priced for Our Community
We believe reconnecting with your heritage should feel more accessible.
For our March 2027 Finding Our Way Heritage Tour, we continue to prioritize an intimate, thoughtfully designed experience centered on culture, community, reflection, and creating space for each person to explore their own relationship with Vietnam.
Your experience includes:
• A maximum of 12 participants for a more personal and connected journey
• Carefully curated cultural experiences hosted by Thu Ha and supported by licensed local guides
• Guided journaling, small group breakout sessions, and intentional space to share, listen, and reflect
• Partnerships with local artisans, families, and communities throughout Vietnam
• A deeper focus on Northern Vietnam, with more time to experience its landscapes, communities, and everyday rhythms
Because the value of this journey isn't measured by how many places we visit.
It's found in the conversations we share, the people we meet, the questions we ask, and the space we give ourselves to discover what Vietnam means to each of us.
We may travel together, but we're each finding our own way.
New Community Pricing Tier
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Shared Room (Double Occupancy)
($2,699.00 USD + 10% VAT)
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Private Room
($3,199.00 USD + 10% VAT)
Flexible Payment Options
To make planning easier, the Heritage Tour is paid in three installments rather than one lump sum.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot on the tour.
Installment 1: The first payment is due 90 days before departure.
Installment 2: The final payment is due 45 days before departure.
All payments are processed securely through PayPal, where you can choose your preferred payment method:
• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer
• PayPal balance
Once your application is approved, you'll receive a personalized invoice with your payment schedule and due dates.
Accommodations: Enjoy a thoughtful blend of comfort and character throughout the journey, with stays ranging from quality hotels to locally inspired lodges and retreats. Each accommodation is carefully selected to complement the places we visit while providing space to rest, slow down, and recharge along the way.
Guidance: Throughout the journey, you'll be accompanied by Thu Ha and the Third Culture Vietnam team, alongside licensed local Vietnamese guides. Together, they bring personal perspective, local knowledge, and thoughtful facilitation to the experience. Through cultural experiences, guided reflections, journaling, breakout sessions, and shared conversations, we'll create space to explore heritage, identity, belonging, family, home, and our own evolving relationships with Vietnam.
Meals Included: Daily breakfast and lunch are included, along with a welcome dinner and farewell dinner, offering opportunities to experience Vietnam through its food while sharing meals together as a group. Additional group dinners may be included throughout the journey and will be outlined in the final itinerary, while select evenings are intentionally left open for you to explore, rest, or discover the local food scene at your own pace.
Transfers: Transportation between destinations is arranged throughout the journey, including private ground transportation and scheduled domestic flights where applicable. From the cities of Northern Vietnam to the mountains, coast, and eventually Sài Gòn, we'll take care of the major logistics so you can stay present and experience the journey as it unfolds.
Tour Inclusions
International Flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included in the tour package.
Evening meals and alcohol are not included, except where explicitly mentioned in the itinerary. This offers you the flexibility to discover local cuisine and enjoy your evenings as you wish. The arrangement allows for personal exploration and the opportunity to reflect on your day in the unique settings of each destination.
Travel Documentation and Insurance: Travel visas are mandatory for entry into Vietnam and must be obtained by participants prior to travel. Travel insurance, while not provided as part of the tour package, is strongly recommended for all participants to ensure coverage for unforeseen circumstances.
Exclusions
Finding Our Way
Ready to find your way with us?
Complete the participant application below and begin a journey through Vietnam shaped by heritage, curiosity, reflection, and connection.
Come with your questions, your story, and your own relationship with Vietnam.
FAQs for our 2027 14-Day Vietnamese Heritage Tour
(March 1-14, 2027)
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To make the Heritage Tour more accessible, you can choose to pay in full or select our payment plan at checkout.
All prices below include 10% VAT.
Shared Room (Double Occupancy)
Total Tour Price: $2,968.90 USDNon-Refundable Deposit Due at Booking: $600.00 USD
Installment 1 Due December 1, 2026: $1,184.45 USD
Installment 2 Due January 15, 2027: $1,184.45 USDPrivate Room
Total Tour Price: $3,518.90 USDNon-Refundable Deposit Due at Booking: $720.00 USD
Installment 1 Due December 1, 2026: $1,399.45 USD
Installment 2 Due January 15, 2027: $1,399.45 USDAll reservation deposits are non-refundable and are applied toward the total cost of your Heritage Tour.
Future installments will be automatically charged to the payment method used at checkout according to the payment schedule shown during your reservation. The final installment is due 45 days before the tour begins.
You may also choose to pay the full tour price at checkout.
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Group Size: We prioritize a small and intimate group setting to enhance the travel experience for each participant. The tour is limited to 12 participants. This approach ensures personalized attention and fosters deeper connections, both among group members and with the local culture.
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If the 2027 Tours are canceled because they does not meet the minimum number of participants, we will provide a refund of your deposit, minus any bank transaction fees. Alternatively, you may choose to transfer your deposit to a future tour date. We are committed to accommodating your needs and ensuring you have the opportunity to join us on this exceptional adventure when it best suits you.
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The tour price includes accommodations in 4 or 5-star hotels, charming homestays, and eco-friendly lodges, daily breakfast and lunch, full escort by Heritage Hosts along with local guides, and all city transfers including bus transportation and domestic flights within Vietnam.
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Breakfast and Lunch: Breakfast and lunch are included daily as part of your tour, offering a variety of local and international cuisines to suit all tastes.
Evening Meals: Evening meals are not included in the tour package. This arrangement allows you the flexibility to explore and enjoy local cuisine on your own each night, fostering personal exploration and providing opportunities to experience the culinary diversity of each destination at your leisure.
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International flights to and from Vietnam are not included in the tour price and must be arranged independently. Most participants will also need a valid visa to enter Vietnam, which should be obtained before departure. We recommend reviewing the latest visa requirements based on your passport and country of residence.
While travel insurance is not required, it is strongly recommended. Comprehensive coverage can help protect against unexpected medical expenses, trip interruptions, delays, cancellations, and other unforeseen circumstances during your travels.
For those looking for a travel insurance provider, many of our participants use SafetyWing. You can learn more here: [Referral Link]
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Accommodations: Our accommodations are based on double occupancy, and you can choose from shared rooms in 4 or 5-star hotels, homestays, and eco-lodges. We strive to arrange shared rooms that are comfortable and safe. Private room upgrades are available at an additional cost.
Room Assignment: We will make every effort to accommodate your preferences and ensure your comfort. If there are any issues with your room assignment, we will do our best to address them promptly and provide a suitable solution.
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More than 90 days before the tour start date: Only the deposit is forfeited. No additional fees apply.
60-90 days before the tour start date: 50% of the total tour cost, including VAT, is charged.
Additional Fees: A $50 administrative fee plus any applicable bank fees for processing the refund.
30-59 days before the tour start date: 75% of the total tour cost, including VAT, is charged.
Additional Fees: A $75 administrative fee plus any applicable bank fees for processing the refund.
Less than 30 days before the tour start date: 100% of the total tour cost, including VAT. No refunds are given, therefore no administrative or bank fees apply.
Explanation of Fees
Administrative Fees: These fees cover the costs associated with managing the cancellation and refund process.
Bank Fees: If applicable, these fees cover charges imposed by banking institutions for processing refunds, which can vary depending on the method of payment originally used (e.g., credit card, bank transfer).
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Daily activities vary and may include walking tours, cultural experiences, and light trekking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. All city transfers are arranged, including bus transportation and domestic flights, ensuring a seamless travel experience between destinations.
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Yes, participants can opt out of specific activities; however, there is no reduction in the tour price for missed activities. Optional activities and add-ons may be available at additional costs.
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Additional costs include dinner and evening meals, alcohol (except where explicitly mentioned), and personal expenditures like souvenirs and optional activities.