Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Hanoi - Ba Vi
Hanoi - Ba Vi- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (Home-cooked lunch in a lovely garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Tea plantation visit and green tea processing
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration
- Home-cooked lunch
- Village exploration and local crafts workshops
- Cycling trip through countryside
- Foot bathing experience with Muong ethnic group
- Private boat trip on Da River
Landmarks Ri village - Day 3
Hanoi to Mai Hich
Hanoi to Mai Hich- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local hospitality dinner at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Travel to Mai Hich with scenic stops
- Walking or cycling through surrounding villages
- Optional participation in rice planting with local farmers
Optional Activities
- Participate in hosts' dinner cooking
- Sample local wine
Landmarks Mai Hich valley 
- Day 4
Mai Hich - Pu Luong - Mai Hich
Mai Hich - Pu Luong - Mai Hich- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Wildlife and flora observation
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Day 5
Mai Chau to Nghia Lo
Mai Chau to Nghia Lo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Ethnic village visits
- Tea plantation viewing
Landmarks Muong Lo Valley - Day 6
Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai
Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with locals)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Breakfast with locals
- Trekking from Tu Le across rice terraces and suspension bridges
- Visit to Thai and Hmong villages
- Lunch at Tu Le
- Khau Pha pass viewing
Landmarks Hoang Lien Son range Khau Pha pass Tu Le 
- Day 7
Mu Cang Chai to Sapa
Mu Cang Chai to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Panorama Sapa Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Amazing Hotel Sapa or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Mount Fansipan viewing
- Afternoon hiking in Hoang Lien Son valley
- Rice terrace and local village walks
- Meetings with Black Hmong and Red Dao people
Landmarks Mount Fansipan Hoang Lien Son valley - Day 8
Sapa to Bac Ha
Sapa to Bac Ha- Meals
- Breakfast (At homestay), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Breakfast at homestay
- Trek to Giang Ta Phin village
- 18-kilometer trek through rice terraces and bamboo scrub
- Waterfall viewing
- Picnic lunch
Landmarks Giang Ta Phin village - Day 9
Bac Ha to Hanoi
Bac Ha to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (At homestay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at homestay
- Bac Ha fairground market visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Coc Ly market (Tuesday)
- Visit Sin Cheng market (Wednesday)
- Visit Cao Son market or Lun Khau Nhin market (Thursday)
- Visit Can Cau market (Saturday)
Landmarks Bac Ha fairground market Coc Ly market Sin Cheng market Cao Son market Lun Khau Nhin market Can Cau market - Day 10
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese traditional lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer
- Visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Historical guide commentary on Le and Dinh Dynasties
- Vietnamese traditional lunch
- Private sampan tour of Tam Coc
- Cave exploration
- Cycling tour through rice fields and villages
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic route transfer through Red River Delta
- Halong Bay cruise and limestone formation exploration
- Seafood lunch
- Limestone cave visit
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages
Optional Activities
- Participate in onboard activities
- Kayaking
- Swimming
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 12
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites visit
- Return cruise to Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
Landmarks Halong Bay limestone cave - Day 13
Hanoi Departure
Hanoi Departure- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport
