Day 1: Arrival – HANOI
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. Then, a tour by cyclo around the old quarter streets to discover the local people life.
Hotel: Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: HANOI - LAO CAI
The morning, we start the city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Then continue to visit the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university.
The afternoon is continued by the visit of the Ethnologic Museum and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple. The reminder of the day is free for your own exploration of Ha Noi until we take the night train to Lao Cai.
Hotel: Overnight on the night train
Day 3: LAO CAI – SAPA
On arrival at Lao Cai train station we take a drive to SaPa. At an elevation of 1, 500 meters, we arrive in Sa Pa. At an elevation of 1, 500 meters, Sa Pa is a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colorful ethnic minority groups. The afternoon we have enough time to explore the town and pack for trekking days.
Hotel: Overnight in Sapa
Day 4: SAPA – TA VAN
Today, our trek into the mountainous region of Sa Pa begins as we depart the town at 09h30. A seven-hour walk takes through Lao Chai San and Lao Chai villages where we have chance to meet the Black Hmong and Dzay hill-tribe peoples.
Homestay in Ta Van Village
Day 5: TA VAN – THANH PHU
The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today, we continue venturing into the lowland of Sa Pa, home to the Xa Pho, Tay ethnic minority people, all friendly and welcoming.
Homestay in Thanh Phu Village
Day 6: THANH PHU – NAM SAI
Upon leaving home stay we start a full day trekking through Nam Cang and Nam Sai via many Hmong, Dzao and Dzay villages.
Homestay in Thanh Phu Village
Day 7: NAM SAI – BAN HO
One of our nicest trekking days begins at 09h00. The beaten track is a real challenge however some physical preparation will enable you to fully appreciate today’s trekking.
Homestay in Ban Ho Village.
Day 8: BAN HO – SAPA – LAO CAI
After a morning trek to joint the main road, we will be transferred by a local vehicle to Sa Pa. Time to have a shower in a mini-hotel and shopping until transfer to Lao Cai to board on overnight train back to Ha Noi.
Hotel: Overnight on the night train
Day 9: HANOI – HALONG
On arrival in Hanoi early in the morning, we travel by road to Hai Phong -the biggest port town of northern Vietnam. After breakfast at Hai Phong, a short sightseeing tour of Hai Phong. A 5-hour boat trip to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. During the boat trip, visit a grotto and enjoy the seafood lunch.
Overnight on the Junk Cruise
Day 10: HALONG BAY – HANOI
Drive back to Ha Noi with a stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village. Free afternoon at Ha Noi for own activities with guide at disposal.
Hotel: Overnight in Hanoi
Day 11: HANOI – Departure
At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure flight (check out hotel before 12h00). | 
