Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 07:00 - 08:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi City independently
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes at our restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum, residences, and One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women's Museum
- 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
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cat Cat village with Black H'mong ethnic people
- Trek to waterfall and French-built Hydraulic Power Station
- Take photos at bridge and waterfall
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak - Day 4
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 Dzay ethnic village of Ta Van
Landmarks Lao Chai Ta Van Hoang Lien Son Mountain - Day 5
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable lunch served while cruising), Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Ha Long Bay cruise
- Welcome drink upon boarding
- Explore Surprising Cave
- Visit Titop Island with swimming and climbing
- Sunset Party on sundeck with Cooking Class
- Fish for squid or socialize onboard
- Overnight in air-conditioned cabin with private washroom
Landmarks Surprising Cave Titop Island 
- Day 6
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch
Included Activities
- Kayaking in Natural Preservation Zone
- Visit floating house to see local fishermen
- Continue cruise exploring Ba Hang fishing village and Dog Islet
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Ba Hang Fishing Village Dog Islet 
- Day 7
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice. Vegetarian foods always available.)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- 45-minute village cycling tour
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 8
Hanoi Departure
- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 18:00 - 19:00)
Optional Activities
- Additional tour arrangements to Hoi An or Ho Chi Minh City available on request
