Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Your private driver meets you at Hanoi airport with a nameplate and drives you to your hotel in the Old Quarter. From there, you can wander the city on your own or take it easy after your flight, depending on how you're feeling.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Early pickup at 6:30 am for the 345 km drive to Sapa, taking about 5.5 hours. After lunch in town, you'll walk down roughly 2.5 km to Cat Cat Village where there's a waterfall and an old colonial power plant to see, plus a 40-minute local performance by children. Dinner happens back at your hotel in Sapa.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (May Sapa Hotel), Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek to Cat Cat Village (Black H'mong ethnic village)
- Visit waterfall and French colonial power plant
- Watch local performance by village children
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Free time to visit Sapa town after dinner
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak 
- Day 3
Sapa Valley Trek to Hanoi
Following breakfast, you trek about 12 km through Muong Hoa Valley, stopping at Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages where the Black H'mong people live, then Ta Van village of the Dzay people. Lunch comes at a local restaurant, and then you head to the bus station for your evening return to Hanoi, arriving around 9:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Lao Chai village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek 12 km through Muong Hoa Valley
- Visit Y Linh Ho village
- Visit Lao Chai village
- Learn about Black H'mong ethnic customs
- Visit Ta Van village (Dzay people) and stay in local family cottage
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Muong Hoa Valley Y Linh Ho Village Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village - Day 4
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Pickup happens around 8:00 am for the drive south to Ninh Binh, which is 100 km away. You'll see Bai Dinh Pagoda, Vietnam's largest with 500 Buddha statues, then take a 2-hour bamboo boat trip through Trang An's caves and floating landscape. Interestingly, some locations here appeared in the King Kong film. You're back in Hanoi by 6:30 pm.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with special dishes such as goat meat and pork)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda (largest in Vietnam)
- See 10-meter bronze Buddha statue
- Receive introduction to Vietnamese beliefs and religions
- Bamboo boat trip through Trang An caves (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit King Kong Island filming locations
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An King Kong Island 
- Day 5
Halong Bay Cruise
Start with breakfast, then travel through the Red River Delta to Halong Bay and board a luxury cruise. Spend the day exploring hidden caves, pristine beaches, floating villages, and dramatic rock formations. Lunch is served, and there's an optional cooking demonstration if you're interested. Watch the sunset from the sundeck, then stay overnight on the ship. Evening options include squid fishing or a movie, though beverages at dinner cost extra.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Verdure Lotus Cruise)
Included Activities
- Journey through Red River Delta
- Board luxury cruise ship
- Explore Halong Bay caves
- Visit pristine beaches
- Visit floating villages
- View limestone rock formations
- Lunch on board
- Sunset time on sundeck
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Spring roll cooking demonstration with chef
- Squid fishing
- Watch movie on board
- Beverage purchases at dinner (additional cost)
Landmarks Halong Bay Red River Delta 
- Day 6
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Rise early to watch sunrise over Halong Bay, followed by a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. After light breakfast and brunch, you'll spend your day exploring over 2,000 islets, caves, beaches, and floating villages. The cruise returns to Hanoi around 4:00 pm so you can check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast), Brunch (Brunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
- Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Light breakfast
- Brunch
- Explore over 2,000 islets
- Visit caves
- Relax on beaches
- Explore floating villages
- Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Photography and sightseeing
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 7
Hanoi to Da Nang
A private vehicle takes you to Noi Bai Airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang. Once you land, you're picked up and driven to your hotel near Da Nang beach. The rest of your day is free to explore the city or relax as you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sepon Blue hotel), Hotel (BlueSun Da Nang Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisure time exploring Da Nang beach and city
Landmarks Da Nang Beach 
- Day 8
Da Nang Ba Na Hills
Pickup at 7:30 to 8:00 am for a ride via cable car to Ba Na Hills, which has Southeast Asia's most modern cable car system. You'll visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station, The Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D'amour with 9 gardens, and Linh Ung Pagoda. A second cable car takes you to French Village with carnival shows, then ride the Lava Train through Fantasy Park featuring over 90 free games and various attractions. Buffet lunch is included, and you're back at your hotel by 5:00 pm.
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sepon Blue hotel), Hotel (BlueSun Da Nang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ba Na Hills via cable car
- Visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station
- Visit The Golden Bridge
- Visit Le Jardin D'Amour (9 gardens)
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Visit French Village
- Watch carnival performance show
- Ride Lava Train to new attractions
- Visit Helios waterfall
- Visit Time Gate
- Visit Moon Kingdom
- Walk through Fairy Forest
- Visit Dinosaur Park
- Experience 5D Wild West
- Experience 4D death race ride
- Watch 3D Mega 360 degrees show
- Underground journey
- Visit Jurassic Park
- Challenge Freefall Tower
- Experience Horror House
- Play over 90 free games
- Buffet lunch
Landmarks Ba Na Hills The Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda Fantasy Park - Day 9
Da Nang Son Tra Peninsula Hoi An
Depart at 7:30 to 8:00 am to explore Son Tra Peninsula, visiting Linh Ung Pagoda where Southeast Asia's tallest Goddess of Mercy statue stands. Next comes Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave with Buddhist pagodas, then Non-Nuoc Stone Carving Village. After lunch, head to Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle for fishing and basket boat rowing, followed by time in Hoi An Ancient Town checking out temples, old houses, museums, and markets. A boat ride on Hoai River at 6:00 pm includes flower lantern release. You're back at your hotel by 6:30 pm.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local cuisine at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Hoi An)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sepon Blue hotel), Hotel (BlueSun Da Nang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Son Tra Peninsula
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- View 67-meter tall Goddess of Mercy statue
- Explore Marble Mountains
- Visit Am Phu Cave
- Explore Buddhist pagodas
- Learn about religions and differences between Buddhism and Hinduism
- Visit Non-Nuoco Stone Carving Village
- Visit Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
- Experience round net and cast net fishing
- Basket boat rowing in coconut forest
- Visit Phuc Kien Pagoda
- Visit Phung Hung ancient house
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Visit Museum
- Shop at Hoi An Central Market
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Boat ride on Hoai River
- Release flower lanterns
- Explore night market
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs at stone carving village
Landmarks Son Tra Peninsula Linh Ung Pagoda Marble Mountains Am Phu Cave Non-Nuoc Stone Carving Village Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle Hoi An Ancient Town Phuc Kien Pagoda Japanese Bridge Hoi An Central Market Hoai River 
- Day 10
Departure from Da Nang
Have a relaxed breakfast at your hotel, then head to the airport for your departure. Time to say goodbye to Vietnam.
- End point
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
