MAJESTIC NORTH JOURNEY

Have breakfast. Then, head to:

• Muong Hoa Valley (Golden stream valley) has the biggest rice terraced files in Sapa. Here, you can check in with the most beautiful field in Northern Vietnam.
• Lao Chai village is located in Muong Hoa Valley

Have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, start exploring Ta Van village:

• • Discover and check in at May Bridge and Muong Hoa Stream
  • Admire outstanding scenery of terraced fields 

• Try on the Ethnic Costumes (personal expense)

• Visit the oldest village – Ta Van Giay village and go shopping at the brocade stalls, buy souvenirs and handicrafts.

Back to Sapa. Freely explore: The Stone Church, Sapa Square, Sapa Love market,…

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. 

Overnight in Sapa.

Have breakfast and check out at hotel. Then, transfer to Hoang Su Phi. Along the way, you will enjoy the majestic beauty of the grandiose mountains and the vast terraced fields.

Have lunch at the local restaurant.

Arrive at Hoang Su Phi. Check in at Pan Hou Village Ecolodge. 

Have dinner with local food such as Com Lam (rice in bamboo tube).

Free to explore Ha Giang at night. 

Overnight in Pan Hou.

Have breakfast. After breakfast, start your trekking journey to discover Nam Hong village.  The trek will take us up to the splendid sights of lush mountains, tea gardens, attractive terraced paddies and impressive slopes.

Having lunch. After that, continue the trekking journey to return to Pan Hou to have a closer look at the life of the local people and the traditional villages.

Arrive at your accommodation in mid-afternoon for resting and have your traditional dinner here.

Overnight in Pan Hou.

Have breakfast and check out at the hotel. Depart to Quan Ba. You will be captivated by the stunning landscape along the road. 

• Stop at a famous viewpoint overlooking a Red Dao village which is Quan Ba Heaven Gate. The view is breathtaking and marvelous, with mountains surrounding the rice terraces and some small villages. 
• After a short drive, you will also walk to Fairy Mountain, or “Nui Doi Co Tien”, a place of amazing beauty. You will have a great opportunity to take some wonderful pictures. 

Have lunch on the way. Then, continuing to visit

• Lung Tam Village, located under the foot of hills in Quan Ba District. This village has a rich history of brocade weaving. You will enjoy a wonderful opportunity to interact with Hmong women and learn how to weave brocade.

Check into the hotel in Quan Ba. Have dinner.

Overnight in Quan Ba

Have breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to Dong Van.

• Visit The Mansion of King Meo with many unique architectures and interesting stories.

Have lunch on route. Then, continuing the trip to Lung Cu. 

• Visit Lung Cu flagpole – the Northernmost point of Vietnam. From the Lung Cu flagpole, you can enjoy the picturesque landscape of terraced fields interspersed with the earthen houses of the Lo Lo ethnic group in Seo Lung village below.

Return to Dong Van town for dinner.

Evening, free to stroll and explore Dong Van Old Quarter, enjoy a cup of coffee in the ancient and calm atmosphere of Dong Van mountain town (personal expense). 

Overnight in Dong Van town

Check-out and have breakfast. In the morning, the group is free to walk and visit Dong Van Old Quarter, Dong Van market (every Sunday morning).

After that, depart to Cao Bang.

• Cross Ma Pi Leng pass – one of the “Four great passes” of the remote mountainous region in the North.
• Take a boat to admire the landscape of Nho Que River flowing through Tu San Gorge between the towering cliffs.

Have lunch, then head through Meo Vac, and continue the journey to Cao Bang.

Arrive in Cao Bang. Have dinner, check in at the hotel and rest. 

Overnight in Cao Bang

Have breakfast, our guide and driver will transfer you to Ba Be in Bac Kan Province. 

• Along the way, you can take some amazing pictures of the majestic terraced rice fields and the stunning scenery of the mountains. 

Have lunch on the road, continue departing to Bac Kan.

Arrive in Bac Kan, check in at the hotel and rest. 

• We will visit Hua Ma Cave by bike. Hua Ma Cave is a gorgeous cave with a mysterious legend and remarkable stalactites.
• After visiting the cave, continue cycling to Tat Ma waterfall. Here, immerse yourself in the cool water that flows from hundreds of meters high, like a massage stream that will make you enjoy this place.

Have dinner. Overnight in Ba Be

Have breakfast and pack your package for the Ba Be National Park  journey.

• Head to Ba Be Lake and spend around 2h30’ exploring the amazing Ba Be National Park on a local boat. The views consist of stunning karst formations all around you covered with patches of wild vegetation and rich wildlife.

Have lunch on the way back to Ha Noi.

Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Hanoi

.Breakfast at hotel. Our drive will pick you up, visit Hanoi iconic destination:

• Ho Chi Minh mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese Great Father and One pillar pagoda
• B52 lake (Huu Tiep Lake) – Remnants of the wreckage of a B52 bomber have remained for almost a half century
• Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple – two of the most iconic attractions in Hanoi. 

Have lunch at restaurant with Hanoi specialties

After lunch, start visiting: 

• Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam
• Taking a cyclo through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. 

Have dinner. Explore Hanoi city on your way at night. 

Overnight in Hanoi

Have breakfast and check-out the hotel. Transfer to Tuan Chau port. Start your journey on a luxurious 5-star cruise:

• • 12:30 Embarkation. You will enjoy a welcome drink and the cruise manager will introduce the itinerary and some safety and security regulations.

• 13:00 Enjoy lunch, and admire the scenery while the cruise begins its journey to explore HaLong Bay,  pass by the Heaven Grotto cave, Wood Hole cave and Fighting Cock islet…

• 15:00 Visit Surprise Cave – located in the central area of the World Heritage Site, the most beautiful and biggest cave in HaLong Bay
• 16:00 Stop at Titop Island. Sea bath or climb up to the observatory on the top of the mountain, and admire the amazing beauty of the heritage in a panoramic view.
• 17:00 Back to the cruise, free to rest and marvel at the sunset.
• 19:00 Enjoy dinner with a menu that combines Asian and European flavors.
• 20:30 Cherish the night by listening to the music, watching movies, or joining in the squid night fishing. (personal expense) 

Stay overnight on the Ha Long cruise.

• 06:30 Watch the sunrise over HaLong Bay, join in the Taichi session,…
• 07:00 Have a light breakfast.

• 08:00 Visit Luon Cave by boat or by kayak (kayak fee is not included).
• 09:00 Back to the cruise, then check out.
• 10:00 Enjoy an early lunch on cruise.
• 11:00 Arrive at the port. Disembark the cruise and return to the mainland. 

Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport and take a flight to your next destination. Endtrip