Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Walk around the Old Quarter and shaded boulevards
- Browse the '36 Streets' shops selling souvenirs, silk clothing, jewellery, embroidered tablecloths, wood carvings and lacquerware
- Drink bia hoi (freshly brewed draught beer) at a street-corner stool in the Old Quarter
- Welcome dinner with local leader and group
Landmarks Old Quarter 

- Day 2
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- Guided bike ride through Hanoi city including the Old Quarter
- Guided exploration of Vietnamese capital by bike
Optional Activities
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit Vietnam Fine Art Museum
- Street food dining - Pho
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Vietnam Fine Art Museum - Day 3
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Hanoi to Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop at Man Duc), Dinner (Traditional meal prepared by homestay hosts)
Included Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling from Hoa Binh to Cao Phong through ethnic Thai villages and paddy fields
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling along Da River and into Mai Chau valley
- Cycling through small towns, limestone mountains and historic sites
Landmarks Mai Chau valley Da River Reservoir 


- Day 4
Mai Chau to Pu Luong National Park
Mai Chau to Pu Luong National ParkIncluded Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling in Pu Luong National Park
- Cycling through paddy fields, pineapple farms and historic sites
- Cycling through rural villages and countryside
Landmarks Pu Luong National Park 

- Day 5
Pu Luong National Park to Tam Coc
Pu Luong National Park to Tam Coc- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with a view)
Included Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling from Pu Luong to Cuc Phuong National Park
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling near Ninh Binh
- Cycling through limestone peaks and rice paddies
Optional Activities
- Visit Hang Mua caves and viewpoint (weather permitting)
Landmarks Cuc Phuong National Park Hang Mua caves 

- Day 6
Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay
Ninh Binh to Ha Long BayIncluded Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling near Ninh Binh to Bai Dinh Buddhist Temple
- Overnight boat cruise in Ha Long Bay
- Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
- Exploring caves in Ha Long Bay
- Swimming in Ha Long Bay
Landmarks Bai Dinh Buddhist Temple Ha Long Bay 

- Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to HanoiOptional Activities
- Visit markets for last-minute souvenir shopping
- Visit Fine Art Museum
- Visit Women's Museum
- Visit Museum of Ethnology
- Optional farewell group dinner
Landmarks Fine Art Museum Women's Museum Museum of Ethnology - Day 8
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast













































