Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Included Activities
- City sightseeing highlights (if time permits)
- Visit Ho Chi Minh memorial complex (outside)
- Single Pillar Pagoda
- Temple of Literature
- Rickshaw ride through Old Quarter
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex Single Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel before 07:45 am departure), Lunch (Lunch served while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay), Dinner (Dinner served in the restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Halong Bay with 3000 limestone islets
- Visit Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave)
- Kayaking around Luon Cave area (approximately 45 minutes)
- Swimming in calm waters surrounded by islets
- Complimentary sunset party on sundeck with green tea and fresh fruits
- Optional night fishing or leisure time at bar
Landmarks Halong Bay Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave) Luon Cave Bai Tu Long Bay 
- Day 3
Halong Bay Cruise to Ninh Binh
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at sunrise), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back through Halong Bay)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi exercises or photo hunt (optional morning activity)
- Cruise to Titov Island
- Explore Hoa Cuong fishing village, Ba Hang fishing village, Ga Choi Island, and Dinh Huong islet
- Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration
- Transfer to Ninh Binh City
Landmarks Titov Island Hoa Cuong Fishing Village Ba Hang Fishing Village Ga Choi Island Dinh Huong Islet Tam Coc - Day 4
Ninh Binh to Mai Chau
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant in Van Lam village)
Included Activities
- Sampan cruise through Trang An ecotourism area (2 hours)
- Pass through 8-10 caves system
- Visit historic temples of King Le and King Dinh in Hoa Lu
- Optional bamboo rafting in late afternoon
- Optional village walk and interaction with locals
Optional Activities
- Bamboo rafting through jungles and countryside (late afternoon, if time permits)
Landmarks Trang An Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Mai Chau Valley Mai Hich Village 
- Day 5
Mai Chau to Son La
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the homestay), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Xa Linh gateway and Black H'mong village
- Scenic drive through Black Thai villages
- Pass through green tea plantations
- Walking orientation around Son La town
Landmarks Xa Linh Moc Chau Highland Son La 
- Day 6
Son La to Dien Bien Phu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant along the way)
Included Activities
- Visit minority villages en route
- Photo opportunities throughout the drive
- Cross Pha Din Pass (approximately 32 km)
Landmarks Pha Din Pass Dien Bien Phu - Day 7
Dien Bien Phu to Tam Duong
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Lai Chau)
Included Activities
- Drive through gorges and along Nam Na River
- Visit H'mong and Dzao villages
Landmarks Nam Na River Lai Chau Tam Duong - Day 8
Tam Duong to Sapa
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Climb Tram Ton Pass (2,000 meters above sea level)
- Arrive in Sapa
Landmarks Tram Ton Pass Sapa Mt. Fansipang 
- Day 9
Sapa Trek to Lao Cai
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch by river)
Included Activities
- Trek through Muong Hoa valley
- Trek through pine forest and terraces
- Visit Lao Chai village
- Visit Ta Van village
- Visit H'mong and Zay minority communities and schools
- Night train journey from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Lao Cai 
- Day 10
Departure
