Northern Vietnam Adventure

After breakfast you will take an in-depth tour of the most important places in Hanoi. The tour includes: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Ba Dinh Square – The old residence of Ho Chi Minh – One Pillar Pagoda – Central Sector of Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Temple of Literature – Ngoc Son Temple – take an in-depth walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter for an overview of the local life and businesses before your return to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

Up early for photographic opportunities at sunrise - breakfast - board a motor boat for a scenic drive on Ba Be Lake. During your cruise, you will visit: the Fairy cove - the Bat cave - the Dau Dang waterfall - swim in the lake. Afterwards return to the local house for lunch and then take a scenic drive on the stunning off-beaten track towards Bao Lac. Along the way you will pay a visit to Khuoi Khon village. Upon arrival in Bao Lac town, check in the hotel for refreshments. The rest of the day is yours

Today you will head further into the rice terraces and hill tribe villages. Along the way make stops at H'mong King palace - tiny local villages - colorful markets - stunning sites. It will be the highlight of the trip. Upon arrival in Ha Giang town, check in the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

Breakfast – transfer by road to Muong Hoa Valley – leave your car and 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 – continue your walk until you reach a local family, where you will experience a home stay service. The rest of the day is yours.

Start at dawn – transfer to a local market – stroll around the market for an overview of local life and photographic opportunities – time for rest and food or drinks – take a drive back to the railway station with stops at the tea plantation and Chinese Border Gate – onward travel to the restaurant near the railway station – dinner – board your night train back to Hanoi.

Upon your early arrival – met and transferred to the early flower market & fresh food market – proceed to Ba Dinh Square to witness the Flag Raising Ceremony (take place at 6 am daily) – onward travel to Ly Thai To statue – join the local people for memorable morning activities around Hoan Kiem Lake – breakfast - privately transferred to Ninh Binh. On arrival, you will: visit Dinh & Le Temples – take a sampan ride amongst the scenic Tam Coc, which will take you through three caves – return to the harbor and take a short easy cycling tour on the quiet countryside road – visit Bich Dong pagoda – Climb to the top of the mountain for the photographic opportunities – transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

Breakfast - take a 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 – return to the boat and attend a short cooking class – time to rest 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.