Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Hanoi Nightlife

   • Arrive at Hanoi.
   • Check-in at the Hotel and stay one night.
   • Experience Hanoi nightlife.
   • Enjoy street food and beer corner.
   • Explore the old quarter with busy streets.

2. Day 2: Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel and Trang An Grottoes

   • 07:00 – 07:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel at the Old Quarter and start a 110km modern bus journey through the verdant landscape of the countryside. Short brake en route.
   • 10:45 - 12:00: Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
   • 12:00 - 13:30: Enjoying the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
   • 13:30 - 15:30: Leaving for the Trang An Grottoes, an outstanding natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometres rises dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle. Embarking on a traditional sampan, gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple.
   • 15:30 - 17:15: Arriving at Mua Cave and starting an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain to watch the spectacular rice valley with a specious view of nature.
   • 17:15 - 19:30: Returning to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi
   • 19:30: Dropping you off at your hotel.

3. Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise Adventure

   • 08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter (A short break en route for refreshments about 20 minutes).
   • 11:30 – 11:45: Arrive at Halong International Harbor.
   • 12:15: Embark on the cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing.
   • 13:00: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay and admire the fascinating formations on the way.
   • 14:45: Luon cave – kayaking or bamboo boat. Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.
   • 16:00: Titop Island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming. Your next stop is Titop Island, with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil, beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island is another not-to-be-missed activity.
   • 17:00 – 18:30: Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.
   • 19:15: Savour a delicious dinner.
   • 21:00: Night-time squid fishing.
   • 22:30: Free of mind with sweet dreams.

4. Day 4: Sunrise and Sung Sot Cave in Halong Bay

   • 06:15: Enjoy the sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on sundeck.
   • 06:30: Light breakfast. Coffee, tea, and pastries are served in the restaurant.
   • 07:20: Sung Sot cave excursion: Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay.
   • 09:15: Check-out of cabins & bill settlement. Start cruising back to the port.
   • 09:30: Buffet brunch served at the restaurant.
   • 10:45 – 11:00: Back to the port. Farewell and disembark.
   • 11:15 – 11:30: Get on the bus back to Hanoi. Arrive at approximately 14:30-14:45.

5. Day 5: Journey to Sapa and Cat Cat Village Exploration

   • 6:30-7:00: Pick up guests at the hotel, gather at our office, and depart for Sapa (245km). Travelling along the highway to Sapa takes about 5 hours. Taking the bus offers an excellent opportunity to see the beautiful sights of the area along the way.
   • 12:30: Arrive at Sapa and check in to the hotel.
   • 14:00: Exploring Cat Cat – Shin chai village of H’mong – a colonial French-discovered area and a renowned resort to officials from the early twentieth century. Arriving at Cat Cat village, visitors will visit the hydro-power station and the waterfall and learn about the culture, customs, and unique people here, who have traditional crafts such as weaving, carving silver, and forging agricultural tools.
   • 19:00: Enjoy dinner with local specialities and choose to spend the night at a hotel or homestay with a local family.

6. Day 6: Fansipan Mountain Adventure

   • 6h30: Enjoy the fresh air and atmosphere of Sapa. Breakfast at the resort and checkout.
   • 7:30: Move to the check-in point to board the cable car, starting the journey to conquer and explore the top of Fansipan mountain (which is known as the Roof of Indochina). From here, you will be able to admire the entire town and surrounding areas from above. Watch the clouds floating on the mountainside or look down at terraced fields, streams, and waterfalls. Visit the system of temples on the mountain and conquer Fansipan Peak easily.
   • 11:30: Have lunch with local cuisine.
   • 13:30: Get on the bus back to Hanoi.
   • 19:00: Check in the hotel and explore Hanoi's nightlife.

7. Day 7: Hanoi Exploration and Departure

   • You can walk and explore the Ham Ca Map area, where you can see Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple and buy a lot of Vietnamese handicrafts.
   • Go to the airport and back to your country.