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 at your own pace
- Relax at the hotel

- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cha ca - turmeric-marinated grilled fish served with fresh herbs, rice noodles, and dipping sauce)
Included Activities
- Temple of Literature visit
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology visit
- Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum exterior visit
- Botanical gardens walk
- House on Stilts visit
- One-Pillar Pagoda visit
- Old Quarter stroll
Landmarks Temple of Literature Khue Van Cac Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum One-Pillar Pagoda Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Mai Chau
Hanoi to Mai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local homestay meal), Dinner
Included Activities
- Muong ethnic village visit
- Thung Khe Pass panoramic views
- Mai Hich village and hamlets exploration
Optional Activities
- Bicycle exploration of Mai Chau (approximately 12 km)
- Tea and conversation with local families
Landmarks Muong ethnic village Thung Khe Pass Mai Hich village - Day 4
Mai Chau
Mai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pa Co village exploration
- Hmong community observation
- Walk to Hang Kia village (on non-Sunday days)
Optional Activities
- Pa Co weekly market visit (Sundays only)
- Family home visits
Landmarks Pa Co Hang Kia - Day 5
Mai Chau to Pu Luong
Mai Chau to Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal)
Included Activities
- Bamboo workshop visit
- Eo Ken to Hang village walk
- Local family visit in Eo Ken
- Ban Don to Lan village walk
- Traditional Thai textile workshop visit
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve Eo Ken Hang village Lan village - Day 6
Pu Luong to Ninh Binh
Pu Luong to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal), Dinner
Included Activities
- Chieng Lau rural landscape walk
- Hoa Lu temples visit
- Tam Coc sampan boat ride
- Thai Vy Temple visit
- Van Long Nature Reserve visit
Landmarks Hoa Lu Dinh Tien Hoang Temple Le Dai Hanh Temple 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
- Dyke bike ride
- Thung La Temple visit
- Traditional musical performance
- Van Long Nature Reserve sampan boat ride
- Lang Van Church visit
- Embroidery workshop with Mrs. Lam
Optional Activities
- Moto-taxi option (additional charge 15 USD per person for those unable to ride bicycle)
Landmarks Thung La Temple Van Long Nature Reserve Lang Van Church - Day 8
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise
- Limestone rocks and karst grottoes exploration
- Limestone cave visit
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Floating villages and shops exploration
- Onboard activities
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 9
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Limestone cave visit
Landmarks Limestone Cave - Day 10
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport drop off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local market visits for souvenirs








