Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (WELCOME TO VIETNAM)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around nearby streets and explore local atmosphere
- Relax at hotel amenities
- Explore Hanoi's street food scene
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and witness the lively night scene
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit Uncle Ho's house on stilts
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Museum of Ethnology
- Cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple
- Attend traditional water puppet show
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology Old Quarter Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple - Day 3
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savoring the flavors of the region), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sampan boat exploration of Trang An limestone caves
- Bicycle tour through countryside
- Hike to Hang Mua summit
- Cycling towards Tam Coc
Landmarks Trang An Hang Mua Tam Coc - Day 4
Ninh Binh to Cuc Phuong National Park
Ninh Binh to Cuc Phuong National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch before driving to Cuc Phuong National Park), Dinner (Delightful dinner, savoring the flavors of the region)
Included Activities
- Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
- Boat ride in Van Long Nature Reserve
- Visit Cuc Phuong National Park visitor center
- Visit Primate Rescue Center
- Visit Turtle Center
- Leisurely walk to Mac Lake
Landmarks Bai Dinh Pagoda Van Long Nature Reserve Cuc Phuong National Park Primate Rescue Center Turtle Center Mac Lake - Day 5
Cuc Phuong to Pu Luong
Cuc Phuong to Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the park's restaurant), Dinner (Delectable dinner, savoring the flavors of local cuisine)
Included Activities
- 7-kilometer loop trail hike to 1000-year-old tree
- Visit Cave of Prehistoric Man
- View traditional bamboo water wheels for irrigation
- Scenic drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Optional Activities
- Early morning walk around the lake
Landmarks Cave of Prehistoric Man Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Day 6
Pu Luong to Thung Nai
Pu Luong to Thung Nai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at a local restaurant at the end of the trek), Dinner (Delicious dinner, savoring the flavors of the region)
Included Activities
- Trek to Kho Muong hill tribe village
- Trek to Pho Doan with views of rice terraces
- Visit Thung Nai village
Landmarks Kho Muong Pho Doan Thung Nai Hoa Binh Reservoir - Day 7
Thung Nai to Van Ho
Thung Nai to Van Ho- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at the homestay), Lunch (Tasty lunch at a local house in Van Ho province), Dinner (Delicious dinner filled with the delightful flavors of the region)
Included Activities
- Motorized boat cruise on Hoa Binh Reservoir
- Uphill trek to Muong village
Landmarks Hoa Binh Reservoir - Day 8
Van Ho to Moc Chau
Van Ho to Moc Chau- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the homestay), Lunch (Delightful lunch served at a local restaurant in Moc Chau town), Dinner (Delectable dinner at the homestay between 6:30 p.m and 7:00 p.m, featuring local specialties)
Included Activities
- Morning trek through Na Bai village, forests, fruit gardens, and rice fields (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Tea plantation exploration and learning about tea production
- Visit Ta So village and Flower H'mong people
Landmarks Na Bai village Moc Chau Ta So village - Day 9
Ta So to Mu Cang Chai
Ta So to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the homestay), Lunch, Dinner (Well-deserved dinner at the ecolodge)
Included Activities
- Trek to Hang Tau village through picturesque landscapes (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Visit local family in Hang Tau village
- Visit Ngoc Chien village and meet Thai people
- Refresh at Ngoc Chien hot spring
Landmarks Hang Tau village Mu Cang Chai Ngoc Chien village Ngoc Chien hot spring - Day 10
Mu Cang Chai Trek
Mu Cang Chai Trek- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at the charming ecolodge), Lunch (Delicious lunchbox during the trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Che Cu Nha village with photo stops
- Trek covering approximately 10 kilometers over 5 to 6 hours
- Views of Mu Cang Chai rice terraces
- Meet H'mong and Thai community locals
Landmarks Che Cu Nha village Mu Cang Chai rice terraces - Day 11
Mu Cang Chai to Hanoi
Mu Cang Chai to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Satisfying breakfast at the accommodation), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Tu Le town)
Included Activities
- Visit Khau Pha Pass for panoramic mountain views
- Leisurely walk through Tu Le valley
- Photo opportunities at scenic stops and viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Coffee or tea break during afternoon drive
Landmarks Khau Pha Pass Lim Mong rice valley Tu Le town Tu Le valley - Day 12
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal served on the boat), Dinner (Meal served on the boat)
Included Activities
- Cruise on luxurious yacht in Halong Bay
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Visit limestone caves
- Squid fishing
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 13
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch on the boat)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Sunset viewing
- Experience of the blue hour (time between dusk and darkness)
Landmarks Halong Bay Gulf of Tonkin - Day 14
Departure from Hanoi
Departure from Hanoi- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (GOODBYE AND SEE YOU SOON)
Optional Activities
- Walk and explore vibrant streets and markets
- Last-minute shopping for souvenirs
- Enjoy local cuisine one final time
