Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
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
- Relax at the hotel
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cha ca - fragrant turmeric-marinated grilled fish served with fresh herbs, rice noodles, and tangy dipping sauce)
Included Activities
- Temple of Literature tour
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology visit
- Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum exterior visit
- Botanical gardens walk
- One-Pillar Pagoda visit
- Old Quarter exploration
Optional Activities
- House on Stilts visit
Landmarks Temple of Literature Khue Van Cac Pavilion Quoc Tu Giam (National University) Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum One-Pillar Pagoda Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi - Mai Chau
Hanoi - Mai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local meal at homestay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Muong ethnic village visit and short walk
- Thung Khe Pass scenic viewpoint stop
- Mai Hich village exploration on foot
- Surrounding hamlets exploration
Optional Activities
- Mai Hich village bicycle tour (approximately 12 km)
- Tea and conversation with locals in their homes
Landmarks Thung Khe Pass Mai Chau Valley Mai Hich Village - Day 4
Mai Chau
Mai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pa Co Hmong village exploration
- Observation of daily life and farming activities
- Visit to Hmong family homes for cultural insight
Optional Activities
- Pa Co market visit (Sundays only)
- Walk to Hang Kia village (approximately 5-8 km)
Landmarks Pa Co Village Pa Co Market Hang Kia Village - Day 5
Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Mai Chau - Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal)
Included Activities
- Bamboo workshop visit
- Guided walk through Eo Ken to Hang village (approximately 4-5 km morning walk)
- Local family visit in Eo Ken village
- Rice field walk toward Lan village (approximately 5-6 km afternoon walk)
- Traditional Thai textile workshop visit
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve Eo Ken Village Hang Village Lan Village - Day 6
Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Pu Luong - Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal), Dinner
Included Activities
- Chieng Lau rural walk through rice paddies and bamboo water wheels (approximately 2-3 km)
- Hoa Lu temple visit - Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang temple
- Hoa Lu temple visit - Emperor Le Dai Hanh temple
- Tam Coc private sampan boat ride through natural caves
- Thai Vy Temple visit
Landmarks Chieng Lau Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Temple of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang Temple of Emperor Le Dai Hanh Tam Coc Ngo Dong River Thai Vy Temple Van Long Nature Reserve - Day 7
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal), Dinner
Included Activities
- Thung La Temple visit and traditional musical performance
- Van Long Nature Reserve sampan boat ride
- Lang Van Church visit
- Embroidery workshop with Mrs. Lam
Optional Activities
- Leisurely bike ride along dyke (approximately 10 km one way or 20 km round trip)
- Moto-taxi option for those unable to bike (15 USD per person additional charge)
Landmarks Thung La Temple Van Long Nature Reserve Lang Van Church - Day 8
Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
Ninh Binh - Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Red River Delta scenic drive
- Halong Bay limestone rocks and karst grottoes exploration
- Limestone cave visit
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages and shops
Optional Activities
- Optional onboard activities
- Floating village visits
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta - Day 9
Halong Bay - Hanoi
Halong Bay - Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Limestone cave visit with stalagmites and stalactites
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Free leisure time in Hanoi after 15:00 arrival
Landmarks Halong Bay Limestone Cave - Day 10
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport drop off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
