Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (We pick you up at airport , 09:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Vespa AfterDark: Tasting 6 to 8 different street foods & drinks, passing Hanoi Flag Tower, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street and West Lake
- Hanoi Jeep City Tour: Visit Hanoi Opera House, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Westlake, and Long Bien Bridge
- Hanoi Cyclo Tour: Explore old streets including Church, Lo Ren, Lan Ong, Hang Ma, Hang Bac, Ma May ancient house, Hang Be market, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple, taste Egg Coffee
Landmarks Hanoi Flag Tower Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Train Street West Lake Hanoi Opera House Tran Quoc Pagoda Long Bien Bridge Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch on board (vegetarian options available)), Dinner (BBQ seafood dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Cozy Classic/Boutique )
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor (approximately 3.5 hours with refreshment stop in Hai Duong province)
- Welcome drink and safety briefing upon arrival at cruise
- Cabin check-in
- Seafood lunch on board (vegetarian options available)
- Visit local Pearl Farm with kayaking through floating village
- Titop Island visit with swimming and summit climb for panoramic views
- Hands-on Vietnamese spring roll cooking class
- BBQ seafood dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Chess or cards
- Karaoke
- Night squid fishing
Landmarks Halong Bay Tuan Chau Harbor Titop Island - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch on board during return sail)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on sundeck with hot tea or coffee
- Breakfast on board
- Sung Sot Cave exploration with guide
- Leisurely lunch on board during return sail to Ha Long City pier
- Rest stop in Hai Duong province
- Transfer back to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi session at dawn
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave - Day 4
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Delightful dinner at hotel or local restaurant featuring regional cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Swan Hotel), Hotel 4* (The View Hotel), Hotel 5* (Pao's Sapa Leisure)
Included Activities
- Sleeper bus pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter (6:15 - 6:45 AM)
- Scenic drive to Sapa (sleeper bus)
- Local guide meeting upon arrival
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Trek to Cat Cat Village
- Visit to Cat Cat Waterfall
- Exploration of French-built colonial hydroelectric station
- Insight into Black H'Mong daily life and traditional crafts
- Traditional cultural performance (if available)
- Hotel check-in in Sapa
- Dinner at hotel or local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Sapa Stone Church
- Sapa Night Market visit
- Local cafés and street food
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Cat Cat Waterfall Sapa Stone Church - Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at local home or restaurant in Ta Van Village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- 9-kilometer trek through Muong Hoa Valley (approximately 3.5 hours)
- Visit Y Linh Ho Village with mountain and terraced field views
- Visit Lao Chai Village with Black H'Mong cultural experience
- Trek along Muong Hoa Stream
- Visit Ta Van Village with Dzay people
- Traditional lunch at local home or restaurant in Ta Van Village
- Return to Sapa by car
- Rest time in Sapa or exploration of local shops and markets
- Sleeper bus transfer back to Hanoi
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 6
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with wide variety of local specialties such as goat meat, spring rolls, chicken, fish, fried rice, and vegetable salad (vegetarian options available))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House area
- Transfer to Ninh Binh with short 15-20 minute break
- Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam (968-1010)
- Exploration of Dinh and Le dynasty temples
- Bicycle ride through peaceful countryside
- Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with local specialties including goat meat, spring rolls, chicken, fish, fried rice, and vegetable salad (vegetarian options available)
- Bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc (1.5 hours) along Ngo Dong River
- Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) visit with climb of nearly 500 stone steps to mountain summit
- Panoramic views of Tam Coc and surrounding countryside from Mua Cave summit
- Return transfer to Hanoi hotel
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 7
Departure
Departure- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (We drop off at airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Leisure time in Hanoi for exploration or souvenir shopping
