Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
• In the afternoon, enjoy a one – hour cyclo ride to explore:
  • The charming colonial district with its leafy avenues.
  • Hoan Kiem Lake and its legendary story, along with Ngoc Son Temple, nestled in the middle of the lake.
  • The labyrinth of bustling streets filled with small shops in the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter," including the famous Silk Street (Hang Gai).
  To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to discover:
  • The Old Quarter.
  • Colonial architecture, including the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, the exterior of the Hanoi Opera House, and the State Bank of Vietnam building.
• Overnight at the hotel

Begin your journey by unravelling the Vietnamese culture and history in the Vietnamese capital:

• Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square. The visit includes the botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas, and includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda.
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on a small peninsula on the East side of West Lake and Quan Thanh Temple situated on the Truc Bach Lake shore
• Visit the Temple of Literature
• Visit the Ethnology Museum
• Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street
• End your day by walking through the iconic Old Quarter.
• In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show
• Overnight at the hotel

Escape the busy city and head to explore the artisan villages:

• Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
• Chuong Conical Hat Village. Learn about the production process and the cultural significance of the 'non' in Vietnam.
• Van Phuc Silk Village. You can visit local workshops and learn about the centuries – old techniques used to create high – quality silk products.
• Around 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, private transfer to Hanoi Railway station for the night train to Lao Cai (10:00 PM – 6:05 AM).
• Overnight on the train

Arrive early in the morning at Lao Cai Train Station where your guide will welcome and transfer you to a hotel to rest and have breakfast before starting a new day of discovery:

• Hike within the village of Y Linh Ho in Muong Hoa valley
• Trek to the village of the H’mong minority, Lao Chai
• Continue your journey with a scenic two – kilometer walk to Ta Van Village, inhabited by the Giay ethnic tribe
• Overnight at the hotel

• In the morning, trekking on a mountain road where terraced rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see in Sapa
• Visit the Black Hmong community in the Ma Tra village and the Red Dao community in Ta Phin village
• Optionally, you can relax at Instant Zen with personalized treatments and authentic Thai massage using traditional techniques and natural herbs. (Contact us for price)
• Transfer to Bac Ha, home of the Flower Hmong
• Overnight at the homestay

On Sundays, in the morning, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Bac Ha Market

• This bustling marketplace is a meeting point for various ethnic groups, including the Flower Hmong, Tay, and Phu La
• Continue your journey to Pho Village, where you will have the opportunity to meet the Flower Hmong and Tay communities, gaining insight into their daily lives and cultural heritage.
• In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the bus station in Sapa for the 5 – hour journey back to Hanoi.
• Overnight at the hotel

Ha Noi - Ninh Binh: 2h30 drive, visit Tam Coc + Bich Dong

Travel to the amazing “Halong Bay on land”:

• Stop at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Visit the Dinh and Le dynastic temples.

• Tam Coc is home to the country’s first capital called Hoa Lu, making it an important stop on your trip in understanding Vietnamese culture.
• Board a 2 – hour sampan and navigate Ngo Dong River where limestone towers rise above rice fields.
• Glide through the serene and peaceful atmosphere before reaching the famous Tam Coc caves, known as "The Three Caves."
• Bike to the Bich Dong Pagoda and climb the stairs carved into the rock walls. If time allows and you’re feeling adventurous, climb the stone–carved staircase to reach the pagoda and enjoy an exceptional view of the entire site.
• Overnight at the hotel

Tam Coc – Halong: 3.5 – 4 hours drive

You will be privately transferred from Tam Coc to Halong Bay by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide. Welcome aboard!

• Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Halong
• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.
• Check in to your private cabin.
• Activities: cave visit and kayaking
• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.
• Join a Vietnamese cooking class.
• After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.
• Overnight on board

• Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape while having breakfast
• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat.
• Back to the boat.
• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.
• The trip ends at 11:30am
• Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village
• Enjoy a water puppet show
• Transfer back to Hanoi.
• Overnight at the hotel

Hue – Vinh Moc – Phuoc Tich : 110 km – 2.5h drive

• Reach Vinh Moc tunnel and witness the refuge area of some 400 North Vietnamese refugees.You will learn more about the Anti–American Resistance War in Vietnam and how the people lived during those hard days.
• After a stop at Cua Tung Beach, visit the small village of Phuoc Tich
• Enjoy a warm encounter with the locals while discovering their architecture of ancient houses.
• Overnight at the hotel

In the morning, your guide will meet you at the hotel to take you to visit the Hue Citadel, Vietnam’s former imperial capital and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Visit the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty
• Embark on a traditional dragon boat heading for Thien Mu pagoda
• Explore the grand mausoleum of the Nguyen Dynasty. Stroll through a picturesque complex of serene ponds, elegant pavilions, sacred temples, and tranquil courtyards
• Visit the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, also known as Hieu Lang
• At lunchtime, enjoy the opportunity to sample Hue’s renowned specialties
• Discover the artisanal heritage of Hue, a city famous for its delicate craftsmanship and the elegance of the traditional Ao Dai.
• Stroll through Dong Ba Market. Stop at a small village near Hue, where artisans have been crafting incense sticks for generations, filling the air with the soothing scent of tradition.
• Visit Thuy Xuan Village, home to the art of conical hat making. Admire the meticulous craftsmanship behind the iconic "poetry hat"
• Overnight at the hotel

Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An : 122 km – 3.5h – 4h drive

• Drive from Hue to Hoi An via the Mandarin Road, passing abundant rice paddy fields and travel over the Hai Van Pass, which on a clear day has spectacular views out to the East Vietnam Sea and the Lang Co peninsula.
• Take a detour to Da Nang to explore the Cham Sculpture Museum
• Continue to the Marble Mountains, known as the "Mountains of Five Elements". Observe skilled sculptors shaping intricate marble artworks.
• Ascend Mount Thuy Son to take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Marble Mountains
• Stroll through the old town of Hoi An
• Overnight at the hotel

• Embark on a unique experience with Saga Bamboo. Begin your journey aboard a charming coracle. Engage in a hands-on activity and craft your own foldable lantern in just one hour. Complete your experience with bamboo engraving.
• Overnight at the hotel

• Enjoy free time to wander the Hoi An ancient town.
• Overnight at the hotel

Free time before transfer to the airport in Da Nang for the flight to Hanoi, followed by your departure international flight.