Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your driver greets you at the airport and takes you straight to your hotel. Check-in happens from 2:00 PM onward, so you've got the afternoon and evening to settle in. Whether you want to wander around the neighborhood, rest after travel, or grab dinner at a nearby restaurant is entirely up to you. It's a good time to get oriented and recover from your journey.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter neighborhood
- Rest at hotel after flight
- Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Pick up at 6:00-6:30 AM to board a sleeper bus heading toward Sapa. The route takes you through mountain roads and valleys with rice terraces along the way, arriving around 1:00 PM. After checking in and having a welcome drink, you'll trek through Cat Cat Village to see the Black H'mong people and visit a waterfall plus an old French power station. Dinner is traditional Vietnamese food, then you have free time to check out Sapa's evening options.
- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese lunch in Sapa), Dinner (Traditional Vietnamese dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Scenic trek to Cat Cat Village
- Visit Black H'mong people village
- Waterfall visit
- Old French-built Hydraulic Power Station visit
- Bridge and waterfall photography
- Mountain trek with views
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Sapa 
- Day 3
Sapa
After breakfast you head to the Fansipan Cable Car Station for a 20-minute ride with views of the Hoang Lien Son mountains. At 2,800 meters elevation, there's a 600-step hike to the summit taking about 1.5 hours, plus a spiritual pagoda and photo stops at the top. The cable car brings you back down and lunch happens in town. This afternoon involves a 700m walk from Sapa Church to Moana View, where you'll find photo spots like Bali Gate, Infinity Lake, Lonely Tree, and a swing. Dinner and free evening follow.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant or hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Sapa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Fansipan Cable Car ride
- Trek to Fansipan summit
- Visit spiritual pagoda complex
- Moana View visit and photography
- Bali Gate visit
- Infinity Lake visit
- Golden Hand Sculpture visit
- Thrilling Swing visit
- Lonely Tree visit
- Panoramic Café at Moana View
Landmarks Fansipan Hoang Lien Son mountain range Moana View Sapa Church 
- Day 4
Sapa to Hanoi
Breakfast at your hotel, then you have free time to wander Sapa before checkout at noon. Grab lunch and relax a bit, then board the bus around 1:00-2:00 PM for the trip back to Hanoi. You'll arrive at the Hanoi bus station around 8:00-8:30 PM, ending your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch before departure)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Sapa
Landmarks Sapa - Day 5
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Pick up at 7:00 AM for a 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh with a short break for Vietnamese coffee. You'll explore Hoa Lu, an ancient capital from the 10th century with temples to old kings and historic architecture. After a 45-minute cycling tour through rural areas and karst landscapes, lunch includes local goat meat. In the afternoon, a 2-hour boat trip through Trang An UNESCO site shows you caves and limestone peaks. Then climb 500 steps at Mua Cave for 360-degree views before returning to Hanoi around 7:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included), Lunch (Buffet lunch featuring Ninh Binh goat meat, crispy rice, and vegetarian options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital visit
- Temple visit honoring Kings Dinh and Le
- 45-minute village cycling tour
- 2-hour scenic boat ride through Trang An UNESCO Site
- Three caves visit (Light, Dark, Cooking Wine)
- Mua Cave viewpoint climb
- Dragon statue photo stop
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An UNESCO Site Mua Cave Tam Coc Dong Van Karst Plateau 
- Day 6
Hanoi
Pick up at 9:00 AM from the Old Quarter with a warm greeting and refreshments. You'll spend the morning at an interactive coffee workshop learning Vietnamese coffee history and techniques, then make five different brews hands-on with fresh local beans. Taste what you make, try some Vietnamese wines, and get a recipe book plus certificate. Hotel drop-off around 12:00-12:30 PM. Free time until your evening transfer to Ha Giang by sleeper or limousine bus (7:30-8:00 PM or 3:00-3:30 PM depending on which you choose).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at workshop)
Included Activities
- Interactive coffee workshop
- Learn Vietnamese coffee history and culture
- Hands-on making of five iconic Vietnamese brews
- Coffee culture exchange
- Sample locally sourced Vietnamese coffee
- Local Vietnamese wines tasting (unlimited)
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 7
Ha Giang
You arrive at your Ha Giang homestay around 8:00-8:30 AM and get a safety briefing for easy rider motorbikes. Heading out on mountain roads, you'll stop at Bac Sum Slope for views and refreshments, then ride through Dong Van Karst Plateau seeing rice fields, limestone formations, and traditional villages. Major viewpoints include Quan Ba Heaven Gate mountain pass and the Twin Mountains. Lunch in Yen Minh features local northern specialties. Afterward you visit Tham Ma Slope and Vuong Family Palace learning about H'mong history and architecture. Check into your Dong Van homestay by 6:00 PM for a family dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic lunch at Yen Minh town featuring local specialties of northern highlands), Dinner (Family-style dinner with local hosts at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay in Ha Giang)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through mountain roads
- Bac Sum Slope viewpoint visit
- Dong Van Karst Plateau exploration
- Quan Ba Heaven Gate visit
- Twin Mountains viewpoint visit
- Tham Ma Slope visit
- Vuong Family Palace visit
- H'mong royal history learning
- Village visits to observe daily life
Landmarks Bac Sum Slope Dong Van Karst Plateau Quan Ba Heaven Gate Twin Mountains Tham Ma Slope Vuong Family Palace 
- Day 8
Ha Giang
Start with a big homestay breakfast, then head out for the most dramatic day. Ma Pi Leng Pass gives you jaw-dropping views of the Nho Que River carving through the canyon. Stop at Sky Walk for photos and consider an optional boat ride (extra cost). You'll meet H'mong people in indigo clothing, visit villages, and see artisans working with hemp fabrics. Afternoon travels on backroads through pine forests and valleys with equally great views. Lunch happens in Yen Minh before returning to Ha Giang City by 5:30 PM. After freshening up at the office, the sleeper bus leaves at 9:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty homestay breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Yen Minh)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay in Ha Giang)
Included Activities
- Ma Pi Leng Pass scenic viewpoint
- Sky Walk photo stop
- H'mong community encounter
- Local village visits
- Observe artisans creating hemp fabrics
- Pine forests and terraced valley viewing
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Nho Que River (extra cost)
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Nho Que River Sky Walk - Day 9
Hanoi
You arrive in Hanoi at 3:00 AM and check into your hotel to rest after the long journey through Sapa and Ha Giang. This entire day is yours to explore Hanoi on your own schedule. Sort out your own meals and enjoy a relaxing night at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hanoi
Landmarks Hanoi - Day 10
Hanoi Departure
Your final day is free until your airport transfer. You can spend the time however you'd like, grab your own meals, and then get picked up for your departure flight. Tour services end here.
- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hanoi before departure
