Trip Snapshot
Highlights
- • Immersive Old Quarter walking tour with Water Puppet Show
- • Deep cultural dives into Thai and Hmong villages in Nghia Lo, Tu Le, and Sapa
- • Conquer Khau Pha Pass and Tram Ton Pass (Roof of Indochina)
- • Magnificent terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai
- • Tam Coc/Trang An boat trip through limestone karsts
- • Luxury Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise with fine dining
- • 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners included
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Itinerary
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to your boutique hotel. Take a 1.5-hour walking tour through the bustling 36 Streets, visit the peaceful Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake, and enjoy local fresh draught beer (Bia Hoi) like a local while embracing the city's slow-paced philosophy.
Where you go
- Noi Bai International Airport
- Old Quarter (36 Streets)
- Ngoc Son Temple
- Hoan Kiem Lake
What you do
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Guided walking tour
- Sightseeing at the temple
- Taste local fresh draught beer
Meals
- Dinner
Explore Vietnamese cultures at the Museum of Ethnology, then visit Hoa Lo Prison and the B52 Victory Museum to learn about wartime resilience. Finish the morning with an authentic Northwest hilltribe-style lunch at A Ban restaurant, leaving the afternoon free for your own leisure.
Where you go
- Museum of Ethnology
- Hoa Lo Prison
- B52 Victory Museum
- A Ban Restaurant
What you do
- Learn about ethnic cultures
- Discover wartime history
- Savor highland specialties
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Depart the capital for a scenic drive past lush fields and orchards. Stop for lunch in Thu Cuc and visit a local family to discover traditional tea processing, then head to Muong Lo Valley for a 2-hour walk through Thai stilt-house villages before checking into your lodge.
Where you go
- Road No. 32
- Thu Cuc
- Muong Lo Valley
- Tu Le
- La Champ Tu Le
What you do
- Scenic road drive
- Visit a traditional tea-processing family
- Walk through Thai ethnic stilt villages
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Enjoy an easy trek through stunning rice terraces and traditional Thai and Hmong villages. Drive across the spectacular Khau Pha Pass to admire the cascading valleys, then arrive at Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge to immerse yourself in the rich ethnic diversity and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Where you go
- Khau Pha Pass
- Mu Cang Chai
- Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge
What you do
- Trek through rice terraces
- Visit traditional ethnic villages
- Scenic mountain drive
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Enjoy a morning walk around the local villages before lunch. Take a 5-hour drive north to Sapa, crossing the dramatic Tram Ton Pass at 2,047 meters for spectacular views of Fansipan Mountain, then check into your hotel to prepare for upcoming treks.
Where you go
- Tram Ton Pass
- Sapa
What you do
- Village walking tour
- Scenic mountain drive
- Photography at the high pass
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Embark on a customizable trek of up to 12km through stunning terraced rice fields and remote Hmong, Dzao, and Dzay villages. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the trail, connect with local life, and spend the night embracing a genuine homestay experience with an ethnic family.
Where you go
- Lao Chai Village
- Ta Van Village
- Local Homestay
What you do
- Trek through terraced valleys
- Visit ethnic minority villages
- Enjoy a picnic lunch
- Experience a local homestay
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Take a morning walk to a neighboring village before returning to Sapa. Depart on a scenic drive down to Hien Luong village in Da Bac, located by a massive mountain lake. Enjoy an orientation walk, swim in the freshwater, and share a traditional dinner with your host family.
Where you go
- Sapa
- Da Bac
- Hien Luong Village
- Homestay in Da Bac
What you do
- Village morning walk
- Scenic mountain drive
- Orientation walking tour
- Freshwater swimming
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Say goodbye to your hosts and drive along the scenic lake toward Hoa Binh and the Red River Delta. Arrive in Ninh Binh and refresh before taking a peaceful evening bicycle ride through the Tam Coc countryside, stopping to explore the historic Bich Dong Cave and Thai Vi Temple.
Where you go
- Hoa Binh City
- Red River Delta
- Ninh Binh
- Tam Coc
- Thai Vi Temple
- Bich Dong Cave
- Tam Coc Rice Fields Resort
What you do
- Scenic countryside drive
- Leisurely bicycle tour
- Cave and temple exploration
Meals
- Breakfast
Depart early for the drive to Halong City to board your luxury cruise by noon. Enjoy lunch while sailing toward the karst formations of Lan Ha Bay, followed by an afternoon of swimming, kayaking, or a cooking class before anchoring for the night.
Where you go
- Halong City
- Lan Ha Bay
- Luxury Cruise Ship
What you do
- Scenic road drive
- Luxury bay cruising
- Kayaking and swimming
- Onboard cooking class
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Catch the sunrise and a light breakfast before taking a day boat to Viet Hai village for a scenic bicycle ride through rainforests and rice fields. Return to the boat for lunch and head to Van Boi area for swimming and kayaking, then head back to La Pandora cruise for a cooking demonstration, sunset party, and dinner.
Where you go
- Lan Ha Bay
- Viet Hai Village
- Van Boi Beach
- La Pandora Cruise
What you do
- Watch the sunrise
- Bicycle ride through rainforests and villages
- Visit an ancient local house
- Kayaking and swimming
- Join a cooking demonstration
- Attend a sunset party
- Night fishing or onboard entertainment
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Wake up early for sunrise and a light breakfast while sailing past stunning rock formations. Enjoy a final brunch onboard before returning to the harbor, where your private driver will transfer you directly to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
Where you go
- Lan Ha Bay
- Harbor
- Noi Bai International Airport
What you do
- Watch the sunrise
- Bay cruising
- Enjoy brunch onboard
- Airport transfer
Meals
- Brunch
What Makes This Tour Special
A comprehensive expedition through Northern Vietnam's most spectacular landscapes and vibrant hilltribe cultures. From Hanoi's organized chaos to the serene beauty of Lan Ha Bay.
Hotel Options
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- All accommodation as per tour grade
- Private transportation with A/C
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- All entrance fees & activities
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- 24/7 local support
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
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