Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok- Start point
- Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkok International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Bangkok independently
- Day 2
Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak
Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit sugar palm factory
- Long-tail boat tour to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Browse and shop at the floating market
Optional Activities
- Try local food including coconut juice and fresh fruit juice
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 3
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Bangkok to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
- Visit Wat Benchamabopit (Marble Temple)
- Flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Landmarks Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) Wat Pho Wat Benchamabopit - Day 4
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Maekhachan Hot Springs
- Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
- Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
- Visit Black House (Baan Dam Museum)
- Scenic drive through northern Thailand
Landmarks Maekhachan Hot Springs Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) Baan Dam Museum (Black House) 
- Day 5
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day Elephant Sanctuary tour with lunch - group tour (USD 85 per person)
- Learn about elephants and change into traditional Karen clothing
- Feed, interact, and play with elephants
- Mud spa with the elephants
- Walk with elephants to river and bathe them
- Eat traditional meal at the sanctuary
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 6
Chiang Mai to Hanoi
Chiang Mai to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town independently
- Day 8
Sapa to Ta Van
Sapa to Ta Van- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river), Dinner
Included Activities
- 12 km trekking
- Visit Y Linh Ho village
- Visit Lao Chai village (Hmong minority)
- Visit Ta Van village (Dzay minority)
- Overnight stay at local Dzay homestay
Landmarks Y Linh Ho village Lao Chai village Ta Van village 
- Day 9
Ta Van to Sapa to Hanoi
Ta Van to Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dao minority)
- Trek through bamboo forest in Hoang Lien National Park
- Pass by waterfall and rattan bridge
Landmarks Giang Ta Chai village Hoang Lien National Park Su Pan village - Day 10
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant (5-star) featuring goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, vegetable salad with vegetarian options)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu (ancient capital)
- Cycling tour around Hoa Lu village
- Bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc
- Visit Mua Cave (Dragon Peak)
- Climb 500 steps to Mua Cave summit
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) 
- Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Halong Bay exploring limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit limestone cave
- Seafood lunch on cruise
- Scenic drive across Red River Delta
Optional Activities
- Kayaking near floating villages and shops
- Swimming near floating villages
- Optional activities on the boat
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 12
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson in the morning
Landmarks Limestone Cave (Halong Bay) - Day 13
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
