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 (Our driver will pick you up from the airport to the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Foodie Tour - Special local food tour and Old Quarter Sightseeing (26 USD)
- My Village Show - Vietnamese Bamboo Circus with live traditional music (from 29 USD)
- Visit Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Fine Arts Museum
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh Temple of Literature Fine Arts Museum - Day 2
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Hanoi), Lunch (Lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on Ha Long Bay), Dinner (Set-menu dinner with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Ha Long Bay with scenic route through limestone mountains
- Kayaking through limestone landscape
- Visit Hoa Cuong floating fishing village
- Cooking class on floating house - learn to make fresh/fried spring rolls and fish sauce
- Pass by Soi Sim Beach and Rang Dua Island
- Squid fishing on the boat (evening activity)
- Swimming (optional during kayaking)
- Sunset party and sun-deck relaxation
Optional Activities
- Swimming during kayaking time
- Happy-hour drinks at the bar (evening)
- Relaxing on sun-deck instead of kayaking
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Incense Burner Island Fighting Cock Islet Stone Dog Hoa Cuong Floating Fishing Village Soi Sim Beach Rang Dua Island - Day 3
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with coffee, tea, and bakeries on board), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to pier)
Included Activities
- Morning exercises on sun-deck
- Visit Hang Sung Sot (Surprising Cave) - geological landmark discovered in 1901
- Cruise back to pier with scenic views
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising
Optional Activities
- Relax on sun-deck during check-out time
- Enjoy bay scenery from restaurant
Landmarks Hang Sung Sot (Surprising Cave) - Day 4
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Hanoi or take-away breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant or hotel restaurant in Sapa)
Included Activities
- Trekking from hotel to Cat Cat Village of H'mong
- Visit waterfall in Cat Cat Village
- Visit hydroelectric power station built by the French
- Learn about H'mong culture, customs, and traditional crafts - weaving, carved silver, hand-forged agricultural tools
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Sapa town in the evening
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Sapa Town - Day 5
Sapa Trekking
Sapa Trekking- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch at village with paddy field views)
Included Activities
- Trekking through terrace rice fields
- Visit Y Linh Ho hamlet
- Visit Lao Chai village - Black H'mong village
- Trek along Muong Hoa stream
- Visit Ta Van village - Zay ethnic people
- Learn about Zay houses built of wood and bamboo with clay floor
- Picnic lunch at village with paddy field views
- Sleeper bus transportation back to Hanoi
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Hamlet Lao Chai Village Muong Hoa Stream Ta Van Village - Day 6
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore Old Quarter
- Visit Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Fine Arts Museum
- Shopping
- Daily tours (contact tour operator for options)
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh Temple of Literature Fine Arts Museum - Day 7
Hanoi Departure
Hanoi Departure- End point
- Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Our driver will pick you up from the hotel to the airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hanoi before departure
