Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your private driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel near Hanoi's Old Quarter. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, walk around the neighborhood, or rest after traveling.
- Start point
- Phú Cường, 12200, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam (Free Pick up at the airport and transfer to hotel in Hanoi Center, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Legend Palalce )
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
- Day 2
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
Head out on a day trip to Ninh Binh province to see Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital with two historic temples. Climb the 500 steps up Mua Cave for views across the region. After lunch at a local spot, you'll float through Tam Coc's three limestone caves on a traditional bamboo boat before heading back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Legend Palalce )
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam
- Visit Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple (10th century)
- Climb Mua Cave (Mua Mountain) with 500 steps to the top
- Bamboo boat tour through Tam Coc (three caves) on Hoang Long River
- Observe local fisherfolk and village life along the river
- View limestone karst formations
Landmarks/POIs Hoa Lu - Ancient Royal Capital Dinh King Temple Le King Temple Mua Cave (Mua Mountain) Tam Coc - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Early morning pickup from Old Quarter for a sleeping bus ride to Sapa. You'll travel along Lao Cai Highway through mountain roads and terraced rice fields. After checking in and grabbing lunch, trek to Cat Cat village to meet the Black H'mong people, see a waterfall, and visit the old French Hydraulic Power Station. Return to town by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with local Vietnamese dishes)
- Accommodation
- (The View Sapa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Highway to Lao Cai with comfort breaks
- Travel through mountain road with views of terraced fields
- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing upon arrival
- Short trekking to Cat Cat village (home of Black H'mong ethnic people)
- View the waterfall and French-built Hydraulic Power Station
- Experience local village daily life activities
- Trekking back to Sapa Town with scenic views
Optional Activities
- Night activities at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak 
- Day 4
Fansipan Mountain
Breakfast in Sapa, then a cable car ride to Fansipan Mountain, Vietnam's highest peak. Spend time at the summit taking in the views and marking the achievement. Late afternoon you'll drive back to Hanoi for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Legend Palalce )
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Fansipan Mountain peak
- Electric train ticket included
- Cable car ticket included
- Photograph at Fansipan peak summit
- View panoramic scenery from the top
Landmarks/POIs Fansipan Peak 
- Day 5
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Check out and meet your cruise boat. Travel across the Red River Delta with green rice paddies on either side. At Halong Bay, explore limestone rocks and karst grottoes. Enjoy fresh seafood lunch, visit a famous limestone cave, and take time to kayak or swim near floating villages. Dinner on board is early, leaving evening free to relax or join boat activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on cruise)
- Accommodation
- (La Padora Cruise)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive across Red River Delta with emerald rice paddies
- Cruise exploration of Halong Bay limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit famous limestone cave in Halong Bay
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages and shops
- Seafood lunch
- Early dinner on cruise
- Leisure time on boat with optional activities
Optional Activities
- Participate in boat activities during leisure time
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Halong Bay Limestone Caves 
- Day 6
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Start your morning with an optional Tai Chi class or a full breakfast. The boat heads back to the harbor with a stop at another limestone cave to see stalagmites and stalactites. You'll return to Hanoi around 3 p.m. and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Legend Palalce )
Included Activities
- Optional Tai Chi lesson at sunrise
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Return cruise to Hanoi Harbor
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay Limestone Cave - Day 7
Hanoi Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and handle checkout. Spend time at local markets picking up souvenirs, then head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
