Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch overlooking the river at crafts centre on the Mekong)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk ride through Luang Prabang
- Visit Morning Market
- Visit National Museum (formerly Royal Palace)
- Visit Wat Visoun
- Visit Wat Aham
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong
- Visit crafts centre on the Mekong and meet artisans
- Private minivan to Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Stops in Hmong, Laoloum and Khmu villages
- Swimming in turquoise pools at Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Forest trail walks at Kuang Si Waterfalls
Landmarks Morning Market National Museum Wat Visoun That Makmo stupa Wat Aham Wat Xieng Thong Kuang Si Waterfall 
- Day 3
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Ban Na Yang Tai Lue weaving village
- Observe traditional weaving techniques
Landmarks Ban Na Yang 
- Day 4
Nong Khiaw
Nong Khiaw- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Tad Mok Waterfall)
Included Activities
- Boat ride upstream on Nam Ou River
- Visit Ban Houei Hoi village
- Walk through Ban Sop Kong Khmu community
- Trek through rice fields to Yensabai organic farm
- Trek to Tad Mok Waterfall
- Return trek to Ban Sop Kong
- Boat cruise back to Nong Khiaw
Landmarks Ban Houei Hoi Ban Sop Kong Yensabai organic farm Tad Mok Waterfall - Day 5
Nong Khiaw to Dien Bien Phu
Nong Khiaw to Dien Bien Phu- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch on a sandbank)
Included Activities
- Walk to viewpoint over Nong Khiaw (optional early morning activity)
- Boat cruise along Nam Ou River
- Visit Ban Sop Jam
- Visit Ban Phonesana Khmu village
- Transfer by tuk-tuk to second boat
- Boat to Muang Khua
Landmarks Ban Sop Jam Ban Phonesana Muang Khua 
- Day 6
Dien Bien Phu to Mu Cang Chai
Dien Bien Phu to Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch en route)
Included Activities
- Visit A1 Hill battlefield
- Visit Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum
Landmarks A1 Hill Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum 
- Day 7
Mu Cang Chai
Mu Cang Chai- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served locally)
Included Activities
- Motorbike ride to Mam Xoi Hill viewpoint
- Coffee stop at viewpoint
- Visit to Hmong hamlet with traditional batik dyeing demonstration
- Two-hour walk through rice fields
Landmarks Mam Xoi Hill - Day 8
Cao Pha to Muong Lo
Cao Pha to Muong Lo- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with a local family)
Included Activities
- Travel across Khau Pha Pass
- Visit It Thai village
- Learn traditional making of côm (young rice)
- Lunch with a local family
- Gentle 7-km walk to Hmong hamlets
- Scenic ridge walk with valley views
Landmarks Khau Pha Pass It Thai village - Day 9
Nghia Lo to Hanoi
Nghia Lo to Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served in a local home)
Included Activities
- Scooter ride to riverside hamlet
- 10-km bicycle ride along the river
Landmarks Hoang Lien Son Range - Day 10
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a traditional rice restaurant)
Included Activities
- Electric buggy ride around Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter
- Pass Opera House landmark
- Pass St Joseph's Cathedral
- Pass original Hanoi gate
- Visit Dong Xuan Market
- Walk along Phan Dinh Phung Avenue
- Pass Northern Gate of the Citadel
- Pass Cua Bac Church
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Guided tour of Temple of Literature courtyards and Confucian teachings
Optional Activities
- Option 1: Relaxed urban walk through narrow alleys to bustling street market, walk along railway to old residential quarter, coffee or juice stop
- Option 2: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex including stilt house and One-Pillar Pagoda, bia hoi beer at local venue
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Opera House St Joseph's Cathedral Dong Xuan Market Phan Dinh Phung Avenue Northern Gate of the Citadel Cua Bac Church Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh complex Ho Chi Minh stilt house One-Pillar Pagoda - Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served while cruising through Halong Bay), Dinner (Dinner on the cruise boat)
Included Activities
- Traditional cruise boat journey through Halong Bay
- Swimming opportunity
Optional Activities
- Cooking demonstration
- Sunset experience on deck
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 12
Halong Bay to Hanoi Airport
Halong Bay to Hanoi Airport- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast in the cabin), Breakfast (Full breakfast on deck during cruise back to port)
Included Activities
- Exploration of quieter corner of Halong Bay
- Cruise back to port
Optional Activities
- Sunrise Tai Chi session
Landmarks Halong Bay 
