Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. After checking in, the rest of the day is open for you to explore the city on your own and get familiar with the area.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's old city and traditional neighborhoods
- Discover local markets and cultural sites
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
An early morning pickup gets you heading toward Sapa with a scenic break along the way. Once there, you'll see colorful traditional costumes of local ethnic groups, have a welcome drink and lunch, then hike down to Cat Cat village to check out traditional stilt houses and local crafts. Dinner back in Sapa town wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Take-away breakfast), Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking downhill to Cat Cat village in Muong Hoa Valley
- Visit Black H'mong traditional stilt houses
- View local weaving, embroidering, and traditional crafts
- Visit Cat Cat Waterfall
- Explore Sapa Market and town
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Cat Cat Waterfall Muong Hoa Valley Fansipan Sapa Market 
- Day 3
Sapa to Hanoi
Starting early after breakfast, you'll trek through Muong Hoa Valley visiting Y Linh Ho village and walking through rice terraces to reach Lao Chai to see how the Black H'mong people live. Then you'll continue to Ta Van village to see Tay minority influences. After getting back to Sapa by van, you'll drive back to Hanoi, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trekking from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley
- Visit Y Linh Ho Black H'mong village
- Trek through rice terraces to Lao Chai village
- Experience Black H'mong daily life and traditional culture
- Visit Ta Van village of Tay minority
Landmarks Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 4
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
You'll depart early for Ninh Binh province with a brief stop en route. In Hoa Lu, you'll learn about feudal Vietnamese history at the ancient capital, then have a local buffet lunch with both Vietnamese and vegetarian options. Later, spend about 1.5 hours on a bamboo boat through Tam Coc's cave systems, followed by cycling around the village before heading back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetarian options), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam
- Bamboo boat trip through Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
- Explore cave systems during boat trip
- Cycle around the village (45 minutes)
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 5
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise
You'll leave Hanoi in the morning for Ha Long Bay cruise port. After checking in on Oriental Sails and getting a safety briefing, lunch is served while cruising past the karst landscape. You'll visit Sung Sot Cave, climb Titop Island's peak for views, and swim in the waters. Back on ship you'll enjoy sunset, happy hour, cooking demonstrations, and dinner, with options for squid fishing or karaoke later.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Take-away breakfast), Lunch (Lunch while cruising in Ha Long Bay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (Amazing Cave)
- Climb to Titop Island peak for panoramic view of Ha Long Bay
- Swimming at Titop Island beach
- Cooking demonstration and food décor with Chef
- Squid fishing with crew
Optional Activities
- Karaoke on ship
- Private dinner (available on request)
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Sung Sot Cave Titop Island 
- Day 6
Ha Long Bay Cruise to Hanoi
Wake up early to watch sunrise over the Gulf of Tonkin and join a tai-chi lesson on the sundeck. Breakfast comes with tea or coffee while you take in the karst views. You'll explore hidden parts of the bay by visiting Luon Cave via sampan or kayak, then return to the ship to shower and check out. After cruising toward Bai Chay bridge for photos, you'll have lunch before disembarking and transferring back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tai-chi lesson on sundeck at sunrise
- Guided exploration of Luon Cave
- Kayaking in Ha Long Bay (option included)
Optional Activities
- Sampan ride with local rower
- Personal kayak exploration
Landmarks Luon Cave Bai Chay Bridge - Day 7
Hanoi
Breakfast is at the hotel and you'll have free time to explore Hanoi until your departure flight. Hotel checkout is at 12:00 PM, so you'll head out for your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final exploration of Hanoi
