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

- Day 2
Hanoi
Included Activities
- Guided Hanoi city bike ride
Optional Activities
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit Vietnam Fine Art Museum
- Try street food Pho at a local eatery
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Vietnam Fine Art Museum - Day 3
Hanoi - Hoa Binh - Cao Phong - Mai Chau
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Man Duc), Dinner (Traditional meal prepared by homestay hosts)
Included Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling through ethnic Thai villages and paddy fields to Cao Phong
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling along Da River to Mai Chau valley
- Traditional meal prepared by homestay hosts
Optional Activities
- Sample local rice wine produced in the region
Landmarks Mai Chau valley Da River 


- Day 4
Mai Chau - Mai Hai - Pu Luong National Park
Included Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling in Pu Luong National Park
Landmarks Pu Luong National Park 

- Day 5
Pu Luong - Cuc Phuong National Park - Tam Coc
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with a view)
Included Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling in Cuc Phuong National Park
Optional Activities
- Visit Hang Mua caves and viewpoint (weather permitting)
Landmarks Cuc Phuong National Park Hang Mua caves 

- Day 6
Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay
Included Activities
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling near Ninh Binh
- Halong Bay overnight boat cruise
- Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
- Cave exploration in Ha Long Bay
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Ha Long Bay
- Additional cave exploration
Landmarks Bai Dinh Buddhist Temple Ha Long Bay Hoang Long River 

- Day 7
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Browse 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
















































