Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Arrivals hall at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). A local driver meets you there and takes you to your Hanoi hotel.)
- Meals
- Lunch (Hanoi street food at local favorites (part of the food walk))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Food and coffee walk in Hanoi's Old Quarter with local guide (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours)
- Visit St. Joseph's Cathedral with local history briefing
- Explore backstreets, historic houses and markets of the Old Quarter
- Taste traditional cà phê phin and modern specialty brews
- Try Hanoi street food at local favorites
- Meet independent baristas and café owners
Landmarks St. Joseph's Cathedral Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay among limestone islands
- Explore Surprising Cave
- Kayak or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to a lagoon (choose one)
- Visit Titop Island with beach access and peak climbing option
- Sunset party on the sundeck with tea, cakes and music
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Surprising Cave Luon Cave Titop Island - Day 3
Hanoi to Son La
Hanoi to Son La- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Phuc Sinh Mountain Hill)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Phuc Sinh Mountain Hill Hotel (300,000 VND per person, about US$12, paid locally) - pre-order at least 12 hours in advance
Landmarks Phuc Sinh Mountain Hill Hotel - Day 4
Son La
Son La- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in the ethnic village), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Phuc Sinh Mountain Hill)
Included Activities
- Cultural and coffee-origins tour with English-speaking guide (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Visit coffee farms and growing area
- Learn about Phuc Sinh Group and Son La operations
- Hands-on coffee experience with one drink of your choice
- Taste local food and coffee in ethnic village
- Roasting and brewing session at experimental hill with local experts (2:00 to 5:00 PM)
Landmarks Phuc Sinh Coffee Farms - Day 5
Depart from Son La
Depart from Son La- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Phuc Sinh Mountain Hill Hotel in Son La. The tour ends here after breakfast on day 5; the trip back to Hanoi is not included.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
