North Vietnam Experience

Breakfast at the hotel - pick up - take an in-depth tour of the most interesting sites in Hanoi. Today's experiences include: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Ba Dinh Square – The old residence of Ho Chi Minh – One Pillar Pagoda – Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Temple of Literature – Lunch at a local restaurant - West Lake water park - time for your leisure and drinks ( at your own expenses) - transfer to Hanoi Old Quarter to take an in-depth walking tour for an overview of the local life and businesses - time for your own exploration and shopping - return to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

Today you will take a scenic drive toward Sapa, including some short breaks for coffee or toilets. Upon arrival - check in the hotel for refreshments – lunch in an authentic restaurant – transfer to Muong Hoa Valley – hike along a scenic trail to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. During your hike you will come across Black Hmong, Red Dzao and Dzay people - pay short visits to local schools and local families. Afterward transfer back to the hotel - dinner at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is yours.

After breakfast – transfer by car to the cable car station for a short cable ride and then take a walk to the top of the Fanxipang Mountain for a breathtaking view of the whole area – return to the car and transfer to Sapa town – time for a break and lunch - hike up to Cloudy Yard of Ham Rong mountain – spend your time at the top, where you will be overwhelmed by the panoramic view – enjoy a traditional music show - return to the hotel for refreshments – the rest of the day is at your leisure.

After breakfast, you will drive about 2 hours and 30 minutes on a winding road towards the hill tribe market. Upon arrival you will explore the hill tribe market – time for a break and lunch (on your own expense) - visit the tea plantations – onward travel to to Ha Noi with stop off at the cafes for breaks and drinks. The rest of the day is yours

Today you will take a 4 hour drive on a countryside road through the paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, one of New Seven Natural Wonders. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board a traditional boat – set sail through the limestone islands – have a nice seafood lunch – take a sampan ride to visit a traditional fishing village – attend a short cooking class - time to relax on the upper deck at sunset – enjoy a delicious dinner. The rest of the day is your leisure. Why not play cards, try your luck at fishing, watch movies or simply enjoy some drinks and chat with your friends at the bar on board.

Up early – top deck – Tai Chi - enjoy your light breakfast – disembark for an easy exploration of the cave close by – return to your boat - check out your cabins – enjoy a nice brunch while sailing back to land - board your private transfer to the hotel - check in the hotel - time at leisure - transfer to Dragon Park Ha Long, where you experience some memorable activities - time to unwind at the sandy beach - dinner at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is yours.

After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival: have lunch at a local restaurant - transfer to the hotel for refreshments - take an in-depth tour of the most interesting sites in Ninh Binh. Your tour includes: Dinh & Le Temples – a sampan ride amongst the scenic Trang An - return to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours

Breakfast - hop on bikes and kick your pedals to cycle along the peaceful countryside road - stop off at villages for an overview of the local life - onward ride to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda - climb up to the top of the hill for a panoramic view of the whole area - return to your hotel - lunch (at your own expenses) - time to rest until your transfer back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is yours.