Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Hanoi airport, 08:00 - 15:00)
Optional Activities
- Old Quarter Street Food Walking Tour with English-speaking guide - sample Banh Cuon, grilled meat and vegetable specialties, fresh fruit dessert, and Egg Coffee or Vietnamese Rice Wine at a hidden street food restaurant
- Free exploration of Hanoi Old Quarter
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet with Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sampan boat trip along Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc's three caves
- Cycling around traditional villages and Tam Coc town
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant
- Visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Visit to Dinh King Temple (10th century)
- Visit to Le King Temple (10th century)
- Visit to Mua Cave
- Climb 500 stone steps at Mua Cave with panoramic views
Landmarks Tam Coc Ngo Dong River Hoa Lu Dinh King Temple Le King Temple Mua Cave - Day 3
Mai Chau
Mai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in village (vegetarian available))
Included Activities
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Traditional lunch in village (vegetarian available)
- Bicycle ride with tour guide through surrounding villages
- Visit to farmers working in fields
- Visit to local weaving centers
- Free time for bicycling, walking, and shopping
Landmarks Mai Chau - Day 4
Night Train to Lao Cai
Night Train to Lao Cai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Na Meo village to experience local culture and customs
- Visit to Na Mo village to experience local culture and customs
- Lunch at homestay
- Overnight train journey Hanoi to Lao Cai in shared sleeping compartment (2 lower & 2 upper berths)
Optional Activities
- Shopping and relaxation during free time
- Private train compartment on request at surcharge
Landmarks Na Meo Village Na Mo Village - Day 5
Muong Hoa Valley Trek
Muong Hoa Valley Trek- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in local restaurant), Lunch (Picnic lunch during trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Pick-up at Lao Cai Station
- Breakfast in local restaurant
- Free walk around Sapa town
- Visit to Sapa market
- Visit to old cathedral
- Guided trek to Muong Hoa Valley
- Cross Muong Hoa Valley by suspension bridge
- Visit to Y Linh Ho village and H'mong families
- Picnic lunch
- Trek through Lao Chai village (H'mong and Zay people)
- Trek along river bank to Ta Van village (Zay people)
- Visit to local homes and village schools
Landmarks Sapa Sapa Market Sapa Cathedral Muong Hoa Valley Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range Fansipan Peak Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 6
Muong Hoa Valley Trek to Sapa - Return to Hanoi
Muong Hoa Valley Trek to Sapa - Return to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch prepared near handicraft center)
Included Activities
- Trek uphill from Ta Van through terraced rice fields and small hamlets
- Trek through bamboo forest to waterfall
- Break at waterfall for scenic views
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Zao people)
- Visit to Giang Ta Chai village perched on hilltop with views of Muong Hoa river
- Cross river by suspension bridge
- Trek uphill to Hau Thao village
- Visit to local handicraft center featuring H'mong and Zao women
- Late lunch near handicraft center
- Time relaxing and meeting local school children and teachers
- Transfer back to Sapa Town
- Transfer from Sapa to Hanoi
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai Village Hau Thao Village - Day 7
Halong Bay Cruise
Halong Bay Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese Set Menu), Dinner (Vietnamese food)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Tuan Chau dock
- Tender transfer to Aclass Opera Cruise
- Welcome drink
- Visit and exploration of Halong Bay
- Check-in to cruise cabin
- Lunch - Vietnamese Set Menu
- Cruise through beautiful bay with famous islets
- Visit to Surprising Cave
- Kayaking at Titop Beach
- Swimming at Titop Beach
- Relaxation on cruise
- Cooking class on sundeck
- Dinner - Vietnamese food
- Evening karaoke
- Squid fishing with crew
Landmarks Halong Bay Surprising Cave Titop Beach - Day 8
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 10:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tai Chi Le session on sundeck (optional early morning activity)
- Morning view of bay with tea or coffee
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Sung Sot Cave
- Visit to Sung Sot Cave
- Check-out of cruise cabin
- Lunch
- Return to harbor
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave
