Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up )
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan)
Included Activities
- Visit Ha Thai village and learn lacquerware production from local artisan
- Create your own lacquer painting as a souvenir
- Visit Chuong village and observe conical hat making
- Meet local artisan or war veteran to hear personal stories
- Experience hat painting or hat-making process
- Visit Quang Phu Cau incense village and observe family-scale incense production
- Tour the village's largest incense factory
Optional Activities
- Be dropped off at famous Train Street instead of hotel
Landmarks Ha Thai village Chuong village Quang Phu Cau incense village Train Street - Day 3
Hanoi to Bac Ha - Ta Van Chu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ta Van Chu homestay (approximately 10 km)
Landmarks Bac Ha village 
- Day 4
Bac Ha
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the way during trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bac Ha fairground market
- Trek to hill tribe village (approximately 5 to 6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Witness ethnic markets depending on day of week (Coc Ly on Tuesday, Sin Cheng on Wednesday, Cao Son or Lun Khau Nhin on Thursday, Can Cau on Saturday, Bac Ha on Sunday)
Landmarks Bac Ha fairground market Coc Ly market Sin Cheng market Cao Son market Lun Khau Nhin market Can Cau market - Day 5
Bac Ha to Ha Giang
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local museum
- Explore Cuom Village
Optional Activities
- Browse local markets and shops
Landmarks Cuom Village Heaven's Gate (Quan Ba pass) 
- Day 6
Ha Giang to Dong Van
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Browse Minh Tao Market
- Wander through Nam Luong village
- Visit Lung Tam textile village
- Visit Vuong Family Palace in Sa Phin commune
Landmarks Minh Tao Market Nam Luong village Lung Tam textile village Vuong Family Palace - Day 7
Dong Van to Bao Lac
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Visit Meo Vac market
- Moderate trekking loop (approximately 4 hours total)
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Meo Vac Meo Vac market Bao Lac - Day 8
Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared by family-owned guesthouse), Dinner (Dinner with hosts)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Ba Be Lake and Ba Be National Park
- Visit waterfalls that feed the lake
- Light walks along the way
Landmarks Ba Be Lake Ba Be National Park Pac Ngoi village - Day 9
Ba Be to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to explore Ba Be Lake and Nang river
- Visit Dau Dang waterfalls
- Cross the lake from north to south
Landmarks Dau Dang waterfalls Nang river - Day 10
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese food at Tam Coc wharf)
Included Activities
- Explore Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Visit King Dinh temple
- Visit King Le temple
- Row boat cruise along river through limestone caves
- Cycling trip around village through rice fields
Landmarks Hoa Lu ancient capital King Dinh temple King Le temple Tam Coc wharf Ninh Binh Province 
- Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Kayaking or swimming in secret location
Optional Activities
- Optional onboard activities in the evening
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 12
Halong Bay to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 13
Hanoi
- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Drop off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
