+Tour the key attractions in Hanoi, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature
+Enjoy free time in Hanoi to soak up the atmosphere and try local food
+Spend time on the Ba Be Lakes, cruising by boat through tranquil scenery, visiting caves and waterfalls
+Spend two nights staying with hill-tribe families in traditional houses and learning about their culture and customs
+Explore the beautiful countryside of this stunning region, taking in diverse landscapes and meeting different ethnic minority communities
+Shop at the vibrant local markets, with a huge variety of products being sold by ethnic minority communities in their traditional dress
+Discover the delightful hill town of Sapa and trek through the surrounding hills, taking in the sensational scenery
+Visit the mountainous region of Mu Cang Chai and see incredible views over the rice fields
+Enjoy an overnight boat cruise through the gorgeous vistas of Halong Bay, discovering magical caves and with opportunities for swimming, kayaking and cooking
+Private airport transfers and experienced, knowledgeable local guides ensure that you will get the most out of your trip
Greeted at airport by our guide and driven to hotel. Check in hotel and have free time.
OVERNIGHT: Hanoi MEALS: No
On arrival at Hanoi Airport, you are greeted by our guide and taken to your hotel by private transfer. You may have free time to relax and catch your first glimpse of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. This treasured city is a fascinating blend of East and West, combining traditional Sino-Vietnamese motifs with French flair. The building boom has made Hanoi a rapidly developing city in Southeast Asia. However, it still retains an old charm brought from a thousand year of history, with many interesting cultural and historic monuments, beautiful lakes, shady parks, bustling street markets, funny shops and open air eating spots jostled in ancient houses, and historic temples adjoining colonial style structures. They offer both local and foreigner visitors an endless exploration. You can stroll through the fascinating old quarter containing many vibrant streets which are named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. The lively atmosphere in Hanoi old quarter runs from the early hours until late at night with many street vendors calling, horns honking, and chaotic traffic with waves of motorbikes you’ve never experienced.
Spend a day to explore Hanoi, seeing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( close on Mon. and Fri) and Ho Chi Minh House , One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Take a walk around the old quarter and enjoy a water puppet show.
OVERNIGHT: Hanoi MEALS: Breakfast
Head out of the town, travel by mountain road to Ba Be National Park. Check in a Tay Village and have free time to take some activities to explore Ba Be Park.
OVERNIGHT: No MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a boat trip in Ba Be Lakes and discover the birdlife, landscape and Dau Dang Waterfall. Continue navigating along Ba Be Lakes to Puong Cave and drive up to Bao Lac.
OVERNIGHT: Bao Lac MEALS: Breakfast
Pay a visit to Bao Lac market if have a chance and see many hill tribe people. Drive up to Dong Van Geopark to explore the splendid sites , including Nho Que River, Tu San Canyon, and Ma Phi Leng.
OVERNIGHT: Dong Van MEALS: Breakfast
Stroll around Dong Van Town to see market and old quarter. Leave Dong Van Geopark for Ha Giang and visit Hmong King Palace, roadside village and brocade weaving. Check in hotel in Ha Giang and relax.
OVERNIGHT: Ha Giang MEALS: Breakfast
Continue driving via the most mountainous region of Vietnam with stopover at Hoang Su Phi and Xin Man, home to many hill tribe groups such as Nung, Tay, Red Dao, Hmong and La Chi. See steep terrace rice fields ( good season from May to Sep) and drop down to Bac Ha.
OVERNIGHT: Bac Ha MEALS: Breakfast
Follow a winding mountain road along the Vietnam and China border line to Si Ma Cai. Make stop to see some of the hill tribe groups, including Hmong, Dao, Phu la, Pa Di and Tu Di. Keep driving through Muong Khuong and Lao Cai Towns to Sapa Hillstation.
OVERNIGHT: Sapa MEALS: Breakfast
Start exploring Sapa Hillstation on a walk from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages. Meet hill tribe people and discover the mountain scenery. Drive back to Sapa Town and have time to explore the town at leisure.
OVERNIGHT: Sapa MEALS: Breakfast
Leave Sapa and drive along a challenging road to Mu Cang Chai. En route, visit O Quy Ho Pass, Heaven Gate and some villages of Lao and Lu ethnic minorities . Arriving in Mu Cang Chai, check in local house and walk around the village.
OVERNIGHT: Mu Cang Chai MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
Say goodbye to villagers and keep driving pass many tea plantations, rice fields and villages to Hanoi. Make stop at Khau Pha Pass and Tu Le Valley to admire splendid landscape and some hill tribe villages of the White Thai, Dao Nga Hoang, Hmong and Muong
OVERNIGHT: Hanoi MEALS: Breakfast
Take a drive through the countryside to Halong Bay. Embark a cruise for two day trip in Halong Bay, visit the scenic stone landscape and enjoy sea activities.
OVERNIGHT: Halong MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Get up early to join the Tai Chi exercise or explore the bay at dawn. Visit Surprise cave and have brunch on cruise before heading back to Hanoi.
OVERNIGHT: Hanoi MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Check out hotel and transfer to airport for departure.
OVERNIGHT: No MEALS: Breakfast
Sightseeing tour of Hanoi with entrance fee
Water puppet show in Hanoi
Boat trip in Ba Be with entrance fee
Travel permit in Ha Giang
Trekking excursion in Sapa with entrance fee
Boat trip in Halong with entrance feeNO LISTING
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