Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house)
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit West Lake
- Visit St. Joseph's Cathedral
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Traditional Water Puppet Performance
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Old Quarter
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Presidential Palace Temple of Literature West Lake St. Joseph's Cathedral Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Lunch
- Day 3
Sapa Trekking and Villages
Sapa Trekking and Villages- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh, delicious lunch served in one of the restaurants along the side of the river), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Muong Hoa valley
- Visit Y Linh Ho hamlet and meet Black Hmong people
- Visit Lao Chai village and meet local families
- Learn about traditional housing and clothing techniques
- Visit Ta Van village and meet Giay people
- Green tea experience with local families
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Y Linh Ho Hamlet Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 4
Sapa to Mu Cang Chai
Sapa to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Silver Waterfall
- Visit Heaven Gate viewpoint
- Visit Lu people villages in Binh Lu
- Visit Lao people villages in Than Thuoc
- Light walk to explore local daily life in Mu Cang Chai
Landmarks Silver Waterfall Heaven Gate Binh Lu Than Thuoc - Day 5
Mu Cang Chai to Nghia Lo
Mu Cang Chai to Nghia Lo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek at Han Xung village and explore Hmong people community
- Visit La Man Tan
- Visit local family and school
- Cross Khau Pha pass
Landmarks Han Xung Village La Man Tan Khau Pha Pass Tu Le Valley - Day 6
Nghia Lo to Mai Chau
Nghia Lo to Mai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Thai ethnic minority villages in Phu Yen and Bac Yen
- Cross Da river by ferry
- Learn about green tea production process at Moc Chau
- Learn about dairy farm production
- Meet White Thai ethnic people in Mai Chau
- Explore neighboring villages in Mai Chau
Landmarks Phu Yen Bac Yen Moc Chau Mai Chau - Day 8
Mai Chau to Hanoi
Mai Chau to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Muong ethnic minority in Hoa Binh province
Landmarks Hoa Binh Province - Day 9
Hanoi Old Quarter Food Tour
Hanoi Old Quarter Food Tour- Meals
- Breakfast (Seasonal fruits and French-inspired snack), Breakfast (Banh Cuon (traditional Vietnamese steamed rice rolls)), Lunch (Outdoor barbecue specialties - meat, vegetable and bread grilled over hot coals), Dessert (Fresh fruit served in a cup with crushed ice and condensed milk), Brunch (Egg coffee or cold beer at hidden café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour around Old Quarter trading area
- Visit Dong Xuan market
- Sample seasonal fruits and French-inspired street snacks
- Visit Banh Cuon eatery and watch preparation demonstration
- Sample outdoor barbecue specialties at local stalls
- Dessert at fruit stall with crushed ice and condensed milk
- Visit hidden café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake
- Sample egg coffee or local beverages
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Old Quarter
- Sample cold beer at café
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter Dong Xuan Market Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 10
Halong Bay Cruise
Halong Bay Cruise- Meals
- Lunch (On-board lunch), Dinner (Authentic Vietnamese dinner)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay
- Visit Hang Sửng Sót (Surprising Cave)
- Visit Titop Island area
- Swimming or snorkeling in Halong Bay
- Trek to top of Titop Island
- Sunset viewing from sundeck
- Sundeck party
- On-board activities: reading, games, movies, squid fishing
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Titop Island
Landmarks Tuan Chau Marina Hang Sửng Sót Titop Island - Days 1 - 10
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off at Hanoi Hotels)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch on-board before disembarkation)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Sail through Halong Bay
- Explore Hang Luon Cave by kayak
- Explore Hang Luon Cave by bamboo boat
- Cooking demonstration - spring roll making
Landmarks Hang Luon Cave
