Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace grounds, and One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Huu Tiep Lake (B52 Lake) to see American B-52 bomber wreckage
- Explore Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Wander through Hanoi Old Quarter
- Visit Ma May Ancient House
- Visit Bach Ma Temple
- Visit Hanoi Train Street
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Huu Tiep Lake (B52 Lake) Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter Ma May Ancient House Bach Ma Temple Hanoi Train Street - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Cat Cat Village (traditional Black H'mong village)
- Explore charming village pathways and terraced rice fields
- Discover traditional weaving techniques and handicrafts
- Observe daily life of local ethnic community
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Hoang Lien Son Mountains - Day 4
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac)
- Visit Love Waterfall with nature walk through woodland
- Visit Tram Ton Pass (O Quy Ho) and Heaven Gate viewpoint
- Cable car ride on Fansipan Mountain
- Explore Buddhist temples on Fansipan Mountain
- View panoramic summit of Fansipan Mountain
Optional Activities
- Optional funicular rides (subject to selected ticket package)
Landmarks Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac) Love Waterfall Tram Ton Pass (O Quy Ho) Heaven Gate viewpoint Fansipan Mountain - Day 5
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore local market
- Stroll around Sapa Lake
- Visit Sapa Stone Church
- Relax at a café overlooking mountains
- Ma Tra & Ta Phin Villages – Traditional Herbal Bath & Massage excursion (optional, includes lunch)
Landmarks Sapa Lake Sapa Stone Church Ma Tra Village Ta Phin Village - Day 6
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese and international lunch with picturesque scenery), Dinner (Deluxe dinner with traditional and fusion dishes)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay
- View Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, and Three Coconuts Island
- Visit Luon Cave
- Kayaking in Luon Cave area
- Visit Titov Island
- Swim in emerald water at Titov Island
- Hike to top of Titov Island for panoramic views
- Cooking demonstration on sundeck
- Watch sunset over Ha Long Bay
Optional Activities
- Massage service (available for booking with Cruise Manager)
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Tuan Chau Marina Incense Burner Dog Stone Islet Fighting Cock Islet Three Coconuts Island Luon Cave Titov Island - Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Coffee, tea, and pastries in the restaurant), Brunch (Brunch while cruising back to shore)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Visit Sung Sot Cave (Grotte des Surprising)
- Explore limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Climb Bo Hon Island to reach cave
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave (Grotte des Surprising) Bo Hon Island Tuan Chau Marina - Day 8
Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Tam Coc
Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Tam Coc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Mua Cave (Hang Mua) and climb approximately 500 stone steps
- View panoramic views over Ngo Dong River, Tam Coc rice fields, and limestone formations
- Visit Ninh Hai Village
- Walk through village discovering local farming traditions
- Explore Thung Nham Bird Garden
- Boat trip through Thung Nham wetlands
- Observe bird species including herons, egrets, and storks
Landmarks Mua Cave (Hang Mua) Ngo Dong River Tam Coc rice fields Ninh Hai Village Thung Nham Bird Garden - Day 9
Ninh Binh - Tam Coc to Hanoi
Ninh Binh - Tam Coc to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycling excursion through countryside
- Pass lush rice fields and traditional villages
- Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
- Visit Thai Vi Temple
- Explore Trang An Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Traditional sampan boat trip on emerald waterways
- Pass through limestone caves and hidden valleys
- Visit ancient temples at Trang An
Landmarks Bich Dong Pagoda Thai Vi Temple Trang An Landscape Complex - Day 10
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Shop for last-minute souvenirs
- Enjoy Vietnamese coffee
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Old Quarter
