Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your driver will be waiting at Hanoi airport whenever you land to pick you up and take you straight to your hotel. Once you check in, the rest of the day is completely yours. You can either relax and recover from travel or head out and wander around the city if you have the energy for it.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi city
- Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Early morning departure from Hanoi toward Sapa, driving through Lao Cai City and passing through areas where you'll see local ethnic minority groups. Once you reach Sapa, you'll trek downhill into the Muong Hoa Valley to Cat Cat village, checking out the Black H'mong stilt houses, local handicrafts, and the Cat Cat Waterfall. After hiking back to town, dinner is yours to enjoy, and the evening market is open for exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Downhill hike to Cat Cat village
- Visit Black H'mong traditional stilt houses
- Observe weaving and embroidering activities
- Visit Cat Cat Waterfall
- Welcome drink upon arrival in Sapa
- Local Vietnamese lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa Market and town after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Cat Cat Village Muong Hoa Valley Fansipan Cat Cat Waterfall Sapa Market - Day 3
Sapa to Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll trek through the rice terraces of Muong Hoa Valley down to Lao Chai village to see how the Black H'mong people live day to day. Then head to Ta Van village where the Tay minority lives with some Chinese cultural influences mixed in. A bus takes you back to Sapa town in the afternoon, leaving free time before your drive back to Hanoi. You'll roll into the city around 8:45 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Trek through Muong Hoa Valley
- Walk through rice terraces
- Visit Lao Chai village
- Visit Ta Van village
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Free time in Sapa to refresh
Landmarks/POIs Muong Hoa Valley Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 4
Hanoi to Mai Chau
The drive from Hanoi leaves at 8:30 am, heading through countryside toward Bakhan Village via Hoa Binh City. There's a stop for tea or coffee mid-morning before lunch at the village restaurant once you arrive. After checking in, you'll walk around Muong Village and West Hill to take in the valley views. Dinner happens at the Bakhan Restaurant, followed by a traditional dance performance put on by the locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at Bakhan Restaurant with local delicacies)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through countryside
- Tea or coffee break
- Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant
- Afternoon walk around Muong Village of Khan Ha
- Walk to West Hill for valley views
- Dinner at Bakhan Restaurant
- Traditional dance performance by villagers
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Bakhan Village Hoa Binh City Khan Ha Muong Village - Day 5
Mai Chau to Hanoi
This morning starts with a trek on the East Mountain route, which offers nice views of the valley and works for various fitness levels. Back at the resort you'll have time to rest before checking out. Grab lunch there, then head out for Hanoi at 1:30 pm, arriving in the Old Quarter around 5:00 pm. The evening is free to walk around and try some local street food.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at resort)
Included Activities
- East Mountain trek
- Lunch at resort
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Browse shops for souvenirs
- Indulge in local street food
Landmarks/POIs East Mountain Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Between 8:30 and 9:00 am you'll leave Hanoi for the 3.5 hour drive to Halong City. There you'll board an authentic Chinese junk and sail through Halong Bay, stopping to visit a cave and swimming in the clear water. Lunch is served right on the boat with fresh seafood. The boat anchors in a quiet spot for the night where you can have dinner and watch the sunset, or if you want, swim in the phosphorescent water, stay in your cabin, or sleep under the stars on the top deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Selection of the freshest seafood on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay
- Visit Amazing Cave
- Swim in Halong Bay waters
- Fresh seafood lunch on board
- Dinner on board
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Swim in phosphorescent water
- Sleep under the stars on top deck
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Amazing Cave - Day 7
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up early to catch the sunrise and breathe in the ocean air, then have breakfast on board while you cruise past thousands of islands, which is ideal for photos. You'll visit a floating fishing village to learn how the fishermen work. Lunch comes on the boat as you head back toward Halong City port. You'll be back in Hanoi between 3:30 and 4:00 pm to check in and spend the evening exploring the Old Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on the boat), Lunch (Lunch served on the boat)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Breakfast on board
- Cruise through islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Indulge in local street food
- Browse shops for souvenirs
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Floating Fishing Village Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 8
Depart Hanoi
Have breakfast at your hotel, then your included airport transfer will take you there for your international flight. The whole process is handled for you so there's no stress on your last morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
