Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Pick up at airport upon arrival)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city
- Day 2
Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley
Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at Bakhan Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bakhan Village Resort (local best))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Mai Chau Valley
- Afternoon walk around Muong Village of Khan Ha
- Walk to West hill for valley views
Optional Activities
- Traditional dance performance by villagers
Landmarks Mai Chau Valley - Day 3
Mai Chau Valley
Mai Chau Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared at a local Muong house), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bakhan Village Resort (local best))
Included Activities
- East Mountain trek
- Afternoon walk through Khan Ho and Khan Thuong villages
- Day 4
Mai Chau - Son La
Mai Chau - Son La- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast prepared by Bakhan Village Resort), Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike to Pa Co village to meet Black H'mong ethnic group
- Drive past tea plantations in Moc Chau
- Cross bamboo bridge to visit Na Ken village and meet Black Thai ethnic group
- Observe traditional Black Thai houses with thatched roofs
Landmarks Pa Co village Moc Chau Na Ken village - Day 5
Son La - Dien Bien Phu
Son La - Dien Bien Phu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Pha Din Pass (highest and longest pass in Vietnam at 1,500m altitude)
- Visit multi-ethnic primary school at Pha Din Pass
- Visit White H'mong hill tribe village
- Visit Ellianne Hill
- Visit War Museum featuring Indochina War relics
Landmarks Pha Din Pass Ellianne Hill War Museum - Day 6
Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau - Tam Duong
Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau - Tam Duong- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chan Nua Thai village and Black Thai wooden stilt houses
Landmarks Lai Chau Chan Nua Thai village - Day 7
Tam Duong
Tam Duong- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day trekking through hill tribe villages
Landmarks Tam Duong - Day 8
Tam Duong - Sapa
Tam Duong - Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Chau Long Sapa 2 Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit local Sunday market in Tam Duong
- Hike through Ban Hon village (Lu ethnic group)
- Explore Sapa town, market, and colonial architecture
Landmarks Ban Hon village Sapa - Day 9
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local riverside restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Chau Long Sapa 2 Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek to Y Linh Ho hamlet (Black Hmong village)
- Visit local families in Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages
- Learn about local culture, traditional house building, and clothing techniques
- Visit Ta Van village (Giay people) and local families
- Experience traditional green tea in Giay homes
- Learn about differences between hill tribe cultures
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Ta Van Muong Hoa valley - Day 10
Sapa - Hanoi
Sapa - Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek to Cat Cat Village and waterfall
- Visit H'mong families and learn about their way of life
- Observe traditional clothing making, hemp dyeing, and weaving
- Trek through Muong Hoa Valley via rice terraces
- Visit Sin Chai village with traditional Pumu tree wooden homes
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Fansipan Mountain Sin Chai - Day 11
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Hanoi - Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Selection of freshest seafood served on board), Dinner (Dinner on boat with sunset view)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Phoenix Cruises or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit cave in Halong Bay
- Swimming in Halong Bay
- Overnight cruise with evening relaxation
Optional Activities
- Swim in phosphorous water
- Sleep under the stars on top deck
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 12
Halong Bay - Hanoi
Halong Bay - Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on the boat), Lunch (Lunch on board while cruising back to Halong city pier)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing in Halong Bay
- Leisurely cruise through Halong Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Learn about fishermen's daily life and traditions
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 13
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Hanoi Pho (noodle soup) at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's residential place
- Visit Temple of Literature (Vietnam's first university built in twelfth century)
- Traditional music performance at Temple of Literature
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Watch Water Puppet Show
- Authentic Hanoi Pho lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Museum of Ethnology
- Women's Museum
- History Museum
- Quan Thanh Temple
- Shopping in Old Quarter
- Try street side traditional food and Hanoi bia
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Presidential Palace Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology Women's Museum History Museum Quan Thanh Temple Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 14
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Transfer until airport for departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
