Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 07:00 - 08:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi City independently
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum, gardens, and residences
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Women Museum alternative)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa - Cat Cat
Hanoi to Sapa - Cat Cat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cat Cat village - home of Black H'mong ethnic people
- Trek down to valley bottom waterfall and French Hydraulic Power Station
- Local guide tour of daily life activities
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak - Day 4
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek through Y Linh Ho and rice terraces
- Trek along Muong Hoa Stream
- Visit Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
- Visit Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Hoang Lien Son Mountain - Day 5
Hanoi to Halong
Hanoi to Halong- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch while cruising through limestone landscapes), Dinner (Romantic dinner served at restaurant with Ha Long Bay night views), Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Titov Island summit for panoramic views or beach relaxation and swimming
- Visit Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak
- Sunset Party with cooking class - learn to make Vietnamese fresh spring rolls
- Cultural fashion show 'Heritage Footsteps'
- Night squid fishing
- Karaoke and board games
Optional Activities
- Massage treatments
- Drinks at Sky Bar
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Titov Island Luon Cave 
- Day 6
Halong to Hanoi
Halong to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning tea/coffee and light buffet breakfast with scenic bay views), Lunch (Early buffet lunch onboard while sailing back to harbor)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Ha Long Bay
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave) - largest and most famous cave with stalactites and stalagmites
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave 
- Day 7
Hanoi to Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Hanoi to Hoa Lu - Tam Coc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice. Vegetarian foods always available.)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam (968-1010)
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- 45-minute cycling around village to discover local life
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tam Coc 
- Day 8
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 18:00 - 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional tours to Hoi An or Ho Chi Minh City (can be arranged)
