Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and head to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Once you check in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the neighborhood, stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, or check out the night market downtown. It's a good chance to get your bearings and soak in the local atmosphere without any rushed plans.
Optional Activities
- Walk around Old Quarter
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore night market in Hanoi downtown
Landmarks/POIs Hoan Kiem Lake Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi to Ninh Binh to Hanoi
Early pickup takes you out to Ninh Binh province for a full day. First you'll see the historic capital at Hoa Lu and explore its ancient temples. Then comes the boat part through Trang An cave complex, paddling through Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou. Later you'll tackle 500 steps climbing up Mua Cave where you get panoramic views of Tam Coc and the surrounding rice fields. The drive back to Hanoi happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu - ancient capital with temples of Le and Dinh Dynasties
- Boat trip through Trang An cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou
- Visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to mountain top for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Hoa Lu Trang An Sang Cave Toi Cave Ba Giot Cave Nau Ruou Cave Mua Cave Tam Coc - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
An early morning limousine ride takes you to Sapa, getting there by midday. You'll notice locals wearing colorful traditional costumes throughout town. After lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes and checking into your hotel, a guide leads a short trek to Cat Cat village where Black H'mong ethnic people live. The trek continues down into the valley to visit a waterfall and the French Hydraulic Power Station before heading back to Sapa town. Dinner happens at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner (At hotel restaurant), Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing
- Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes
- Short trek to Cat Cat village to see Black H'mong ethnic people daily life activities
- Trek to waterfall and French Hydraulic Power Station
- Dinner at hotel restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak - Day 4
Sapa to Hanoi
Following breakfast, you head out for a full day trekking through rice terraces and alongside Muong Hoa Stream. The route goes from Sapa toward Y Linh Ho and through the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. You'll have a picnic lunch in the village, then trek onward to Ta Van village where Dzay ethnic people live. A bus takes you back to Sapa so you can freshen up at the hotel before the limousine drives you back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (Picnic at Lao Chai Village)
Included Activities
- Trek from Sapa to Y Linh Ho through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream
- Visit Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
- Picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village
- Trek to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people
Landmarks/POIs Y Linh Ho Lao Chai Village Muong Hoa Stream Ta Van Village Hoang Lien Son Mountain - Day 5
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll travel through countryside and farmlands heading toward Halong Bay. Boarding happens at Tuan Chau Marina where you meet the captain and crew, then check into your cabin. Lunch starts as the cruise sets sail. During the afternoon, you visit Surprising Cave, then head to Titop Island for swimming, snorkeling, or a quick trek to the island top for views. After the sunset party on the sundeck, dinner features authentic Vietnamese dishes. Evening options include the bar, reading, games, movies, or trying your hand at squid fishing.
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical local lunch in dining room or outdoor dining area), Dinner (Authentic Vietnamese menu), Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise lunch - typical local lunch in dining room or outdoor dining area
- Visit Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot)
- Visit Titop Island for swimming, snorkeling, or short trek to island top
- Sunset Party on sundeck
- Dinner - authentic Vietnamese menu
- Onboard activities: bar, book reading, games, movies, squid fishing
Landmarks/POIs Tuan Chau Marina Surprising Cave Titop Island - Day 6
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Early risers can join tai chi on the sundeck. Local breakfast comes next, followed by sailing through limestone islets to Luon Cave where kayaking or bamboo boat exploration works. You'll check out your cabin at your own pace while the cruise passes by natural highlights. Before an early lunch, there's a cooking demonstration teaching you how to make spring rolls. Then you disembark and transfer back to Hanoi, arriving around 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast), Lunch (After cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on sundeck (optional for early risers)
- Local breakfast
- Visit Luon Cave (Hang Luon) by kayak or bamboo boat
- Cooking demonstration - learn to make spring rolls
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Luon Cave - Day 7
Hanoi
You have free time in Hanoi's Old Quarter before heading to the airport for your flight. It's a chance to grab last-minute souvenirs or just relax before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
