Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in 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)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Jeep City Tour - Visit Hanoi Opera House, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Westlake, and Long Bien Bridge
Landmarks Hanoi Opera House Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Tran Quoc Pagoda West Lake Long Bien Bridge - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch on cruise with vegetarian options available), Dinner (BBQ seafood dinner on cruise)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Cozy Classic/Boutique )
Included Activities
- Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbor
- Cruise embarkation with welcome drink and safety briefing
- Seafood lunch on cruise
- Exploration of local Pearl Farm
- Kayaking through floating village
- Visit to Titop Island - swimming and summit views
- BBQ seafood dinner on cruise
- Overnight stay on Halong Bay cruise
Optional Activities
- Hands-on cooking class - learn to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls
- Evening entertainment - karaoke, chess, cards, or 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 journey)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Early morning sundeck experience with hot tea or coffee
- Guided exploration of Sung Sot Cave with stalactite and stalagmite formations
- Leisure lunch on cruise during return journey
- Return transfer to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi session at sunrise
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Halong Bay - Day 4
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant in Sapa), 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 transfer from Hanoi to Sapa
- Meeting with local guide
- Lunch at local restaurant in Sapa
- Trek to Cat Cat Village
- Visit to Cat Cat Waterfall
- Exploration of French-built hydroelectric station
- Insight into Black H'Mong ethnic minority daily life and traditional crafts
Optional Activities
- Traditional cultural performance in Cat Cat Village
- Evening exploration of Sapa Stone Church
- Visit to Sapa Night Market
- Local cafés and street food
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Cat Cat Waterfall Sapa Stone Church Sapa Night Market - Day 5
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), 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
- 9-kilometer scenic trek through Muong Hoa Valley
- Passage through Y Linh Ho Village
- Visit to Lao Chai Village (Black H'Mong ethnic group)
- Trek along Muong Hoa Stream
- Visit to Ta Van Village (Dzay people)
- Traditional lunch at local home or restaurant in Ta Van Village
- Return transfer to Sapa town by car
- Sleeper bus transfer from Sapa to Hanoi
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Muong Hoa Stream Ta Van Village - Day 6
Hanoi (Free Day)
Hanoi (Free Day)- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Try traditional Vietnamese dishes (Pho, Bun Cha, Banh Mi)
- Motorbike or bicycle ride around West Lake
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter West Lake - Day 7
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant featuring local specialties including goat meat, spring rolls, chicken, fish, fried rice, and vegetable salad with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh
- Guided tour of Hoa Lu temples (Dinh and Le dynasties)
- Bicycle ride through peaceful countryside
- Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc on Ngo Dong River
- Climbing Mua Cave with nearly 500 stone steps to summit
- Panoramic views of Tam Coc and surrounding countryside
- Return transfer to Hanoi
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Ngo Dong River Mua Cave - Day 8
Departure from Hanoi
Departure from Hanoi- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (We drop off at airport , 09:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Shopping for souvenirs
