Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's vibrant streets and local cafés
- Discover the historic atmosphere of the city
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport - Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese lunch in Sapa), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The View Sapa Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Scenic trek to Cat Cat Village with local guide
- Visit Black H'mong village and observe daily life
- Explore waterfall and old French-built Hydraulic Power Station
- Photos at the bridge and waterfall
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Lao Cai City - Day 3
Sapa
Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant or hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Sapa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The View Sapa Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Fansipan Peak (20 minutes)
- Trek 600 steps to Fansipan summit
- Visit spiritual pagoda complex at peak
- Walk to Moana View check-in spot
- Explore Bali Gate, Infinity Lake, Moana Girl Statue, Golden Hand Sculpture, Thrilling Swing, and Lonely Tree
- Visit Panoramic Café with views of Fansipan and Muong Hoa Valley
Landmarks Fansipan Peak Moana View Sapa Church Muong Hoa Valley - Day 4
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch before departure)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Sapa at own pace
- Day 5
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch featuring Ninh Binh goat meat (famous local dish), crispy rice, and vegetarian options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - temples honoring Kings Dinh and Le
- 45-minute village cycling tour through rural landscapes
- Observe daily farming life and photo opportunities
- 2-hour scenic boat ride through Trang An UNESCO Site
- Explore three caves: Light Cave, Dark Cave, Cooking Wine Cave
- Climb 500 stone steps to Mua Cave viewpoint
- 360° panoramic views of Tam Coc and photo stop at dragon statue summit
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An Mua Cave Tam Coc Ninh Binh Province - Day 6
Hanoi - Ha Giang Loop
Hanoi - Ha Giang Loop- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup within Old Quarter Area
- Interactive coffee workshop covering history, cultivation, and roasting techniques
- Hands-on experience making five iconic Vietnamese brews under guidance of English-speaking coffee connoisseurs
- Welcome refreshments and snacks
- Tasting of all coffee brews created during workshop
- Selection of local Vietnamese wines paired with cuisine (unlimited)
- Receipt of recipe book and free digital copies of coffee books
- Professional certificate (if requested)
- Day 7
Ha Giang Loop
Ha Giang Loop- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic lunch in Yen Minh town sampling local specialties of the northern highlands), Dinner (Family-style dinner with local hosts at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay in Ha Giang)
Included Activities
- Scenic motorbike ride through mountain roads
- Visit Bac Sum Slope with panoramic views
- Explore Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Geo-Park
- Pass through Quan Ba Heaven Gate
- View Twin Mountains
- Explore Tham Ma Slope historic winding mountain road
- Visit Vuong Family Palace (H'mong King's Residence)
- Learn about H'mong royal history and Sino-Mongolian architecture
Landmarks Bac Sum Slope Dong Van Karst Plateau Quan Ba Heaven Gate Twin Mountains Tham Ma Slope Vuong Family Palace - Day 8
Ha Giang
Ha Giang- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty homestay breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Yen Minh)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay in Ha Giang)
Included Activities
- Ride through Ma Pi Leng Pass with views of Nho Que River canyon
- Stop at Sky Walk for iconic photos
- Meet H'mong communities in traditional indigo attire
- Visit local villages and observe daily life
- Watch skilled artisans creating hemp fabrics
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on emerald river at Ma Pi Leng Pass (extra cost)
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Nho Que River Sky Walk - Day 9
Ha Giang Loop to Hanoi
Ha Giang Loop to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hanoi
- Day 10
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Meals
- Breakfast
