Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai Airport where your driver and guide will be waiting. They'll transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi's city center. After checking in, you can settle in and get your bearings before the main activities begin.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (You will be welcomed by our driver and guide by arrival at Noi Bai Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Boutique Hotel)
- Day 2
Hanoi City Tour to Sapa
Start your morning at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and stilt house. From there, head to the One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature to get a sense of Vietnam's history. The Ethnology Museum comes next and covers the country's cultural diversity. After lunch, you'll have some quiet time at Hoan Kiem Lake, then take a cyclo through the Old Quarter. Later you'll head to the train station for your overnight journey to Sapa, departing around 9:00 or 10:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night train to Sapa)
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum exterior, Presidential Palace, and stilt house
- Explore One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Ethnology Museum tour showcasing 54 ethnic groups
- Time at Hoan Kiem Lake
- Cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Overnight train journey to Lao Cai - Sapa
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Ethnology Museum Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 3
Ta Phin Village Tour
Your train arrives in Lao Cai around 6:00 AM. After a 45-minute drive to Sapa, you'll freshen up and grab breakfast. The rest of the day focuses on Ta Phin Village, where you'll see how the Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic groups live. You'll visit their homes and wander through Hmong hamlets with valley views. Red Dao women will show you their handmade embroidered items and handbags. By evening you'll head back to Sapa for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapa Vista Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Phin Village
- Explore Black Hmong hamlets and culture
- Visit Red Dao village and observe handcraft production
- Easy walking tour through village paths with valley views
Landmarks Ta Phin Village - Day 4
Sapa Trek to Cat Cat and Y Linh Ho Village
At 9:00 AM you'll start a half-day trek through rice terraces. The route takes you downhill to Cat Cat Village, where you'll rest near a waterfall and old hydroelectric station. Then it's through dirt trails with lush terraced fields and rainforest under Hoang Lien National Park. You'll reach Y Linh Ho Village to observe Black Hmong daily life before climbing back to meet your vehicle. After returning to Sapa, you'll transfer to the train station for your overnight journey back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night train to Sapa)
Included Activities
- Half-day trek through rice terraces
- Visit to Cat Cat Village
- Waterfall stop and hydroelectric station view
- Trek through rainforest in Hoang Lien National Park
- Visit Y Linh Ho Village and Black Hmong community
- Overnight train journey to Hanoi
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Y Linh Ho Village Hoang Lien National Park - Day 5
Ninh Binh Full-Day Adventure
After picking you up from the train station, you'll check into a mini hotel to freshen up and have breakfast. Then it's a drive to Ninh Binh, Vietnam's ancient capital. You'll take a boat through Tam Coc with its limestone karsts and rice paddies. In the afternoon, check out the historic Hoa Lu Ancient Capital with its temples honoring King Dinh and King Le. If you're up for it, climb 500 stone steps up Mua Cave for views of Tam Coc, the Ngo Dong River, and the surrounding countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (La Belle Vie Tam Coc)
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Tam Coc Caves
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Explore Dinh and Le temples
- Mua Cave climb with panoramic views
Landmarks Tam Coc Caves Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Mua Cave Ngo Dong River 
- Day 6
Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive 3 hours to Ha Long City with comfort stops along the way. Once there, you'll board a wooden sailing junk to explore Ha Long Bay, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch is fresh seafood prepared onboard. You'll have time to swim in the water and explore limestone caves. The evening wraps up with dinner on the junk near a remote island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch with fresh, local ingredients), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Ha Long City with comfort stops
- Ha Long Bay cruise on luxury junk
- Swimming in bay waters
- Explore limestone caves
- Evening anchorage at remote island
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Wake early and take a swim as the sun rises over Ha Long Bay. You'll enjoy a full breakfast onboard, then spend the morning exploring quieter parts of the bay. Around midday you'll head back to the main harbor, disembark, and start your 3-hour drive back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast onboard), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning swim in Ha Long Bay
- Exploration of secluded bay areas
- Return transfer to Hanoi
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 8
Hanoi to Bangkok
You'll have some relaxation time at your Hanoi hotel before your driver picks you up to head to Noi Bai Airport. Your flight to Bangkok departs, and once you land, you'll be met and transferred to your Bangkok hotel. Check in and spend the evening unwinding before exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (W22 Hotel by Burasari)
- Day 9
Bangkok Temple Tour
After breakfast, head to the Grand Royal Palace, the ceremonial center for Thailand's royal family. Inside the complex, you'll see Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha statue. Next is Wat Pho with its enormous reclining Buddha, followed by Wat Traimit where a solid gold Buddha statue stands. Then visit Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, which sits along the river with intricate architectural details. You'll have free time to relax once you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (W22 Hotel by Burasari)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Royal Palace
- Explore Wat Phra Kaew and Emerald Buddha
- Visit Wat Pho with reclining Buddha statue
- Visit Wat Traimit with Golden Buddha
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Landmarks Grand Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Traimit Wat Arun 
- Day 10
Bangkok Markets and Jim Thompson House
Start early driving southwest of Bangkok to the Maeklong railway market. You'll take photos and try local snacks before heading to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. A long-tailed boat takes you through the waterway to explore it. Back in Bangkok, you'll visit Jim Thompson House in the city center. The guide will explain how the American businessman brought Thai silk to the world and the mystery of his 1967 disappearance in the Malaysian jungle. You'll also see his traditional teak home and his art collection from 25 years in Thailand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (W22 Hotel by Burasari)
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong railway market with photos and local snacks
- Long-tailed boat trip at Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Jim Thompson House tour and art collection exploration
Landmarks Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Jim Thompson House - Day 11
Bangkok to Phuket
Have breakfast at the hotel with free time afterward until your driver arrives for transfer to Bangkok airport. You'll fly to Phuket, and once you land, your driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel to rest after the flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kata Palm Resort & Spa)
- Day 12
Phuket Free Time or Optional Phi Phi Island Tour
You have free time to relax and explore Phuket on your own. If you're interested, there's an optional day trip to Phi Phi Island with crystal-clear turquoise waters and nice scenery available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kata Palm Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Phi Phi Island Day Trip (USD 75/PAX) - includes 50-minute speedboat ride to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit to Maya Bay with white sandy beach, snorkeling at Loh Samah Bay, Pileh Lagoon exploration, Viking Cave stop, lunch on Phi Phi Don Island, free time at Khai Island with photos opportunity, and return transfer to hotel
Landmarks Phi Phi Ley Island Maya Bay Loh Samah Bay Pileh Lagoon Viking Cave Phi Phi Don Island Khai Island - Day 13
Phuket Free Time or Optional Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island Tour
Relax in Phuket today or take the optional day tour to explore Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island if you'd like to do something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island Day Trip (USD 75/PAX) - includes hotel round-trip minibus transfer, exploration of James Bond Island famous from 'The Man with the Golden Gun', 45-minute sea canoe paddle through stunning caves, buffet lunch at Panyee Muslim fishing village with shopping and exploration time, swimming and beach relaxation on Naka Island, soft drinks/water/fresh fruits, professional licensed tour guide and crew, national park fee, and full insurance
Landmarks James Bond Island Phang Nga Bay Panyee Village Naka Island - Day 14
Departure from Phuket
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to Phuket Airport for your flight to your next destination.
- End point
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต, Thep Krasat Tri-Nai Yang Rd, Thalang, Phuket Island 83110, Thailand (Transfer you to the airport to have the flight back to your next destination.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
