Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up )
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day Trip to Ninh Binh - Group Tour: Visit Hoa Lu (ancient capital 968-1010), cycling tour around village, buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with local dishes including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad (vegetarian options available), 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc, climb nearly 500 steps to Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) for panoramic views (USD 50 per person)
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave - Day 3
Hanoi to Nghia Lo
Hanoi to Nghia Lo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local tea plantation in Thanh Son
- Explore Sa Pren village by walk or bicycle through rice-field valleys and nearby hamlets
Landmarks Black River (Da River) Thanh Son - Day 4
Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai
Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Khau Pha Pass with panoramic views over rice terraces
Optional Activities
- Walk through Tu Le valley where Thai people live in traditional stilt houses
Landmarks Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces Khau Pha Pass La Pan Tan Che Cu Nha De Su Phinh - Day 5
Mu Cang Chai
Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking trek from Ban Thai to Hang Dang De village with visit to local Hmong family
- Visit Kim Noi viewpoint
- Explore Che Cu Nha village on foot
Landmarks Hang Dang De Kim Noi Che Cu Nha - Day 6
Mu Cang Chai to Sapa
Mu Cang Chai to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cross Hoang Lien Son Pass (O Quy Ho Pass) with stop at summit for panoramic views
- Walk from Ma Tra village to Ta Phin village through rice terraces
Landmarks Hoang Lien Son Pass Ma Tra Ta Phin 
- Day 7
Sapa to Bac Ha
Sapa to Bac Ha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day walk from Ta Van village through rice paddies
- Walk through Lao Chai village (Black Hmong)
- Ascend to Y Linh Ho village with panoramic rice terrace views
Landmarks Ta Van Lao Chai Y Linh Ho - Day 8
Bac Ha
Bac Ha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local home), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit one of Bac Ha's ethnic markets (market choice depends on day of week)
- Walk approximately 6-8 km through rice terraces and cornfields passing Hmong villages to Po Cho and Ta Chai
Optional Activities
- Visit a local Hmong home for deeper insight into traditions and way of life
Landmarks Bac Ha Market Coc Ly Market Sin Cheng Market Lung Phinh Market Can Cau Market Po Cho - Day 9
Bac Ha to Hanoi
Bac Ha to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Spa massage in Hanoi
- Shopping for souvenirs in local shops
- Jeep adventure around Hanoi
- Day 10
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise exploring limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit famous limestone cave with options for kayaking or swimming
- Exploration of floating villages and shops
Optional Activities
- Onboard activities during evening leisure time on the cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 11
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Return cruise stopping at limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson in the early morning
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 12
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to purchase souvenirs
