Day 1: Arrival In Hanoi & Overnight To Sapa
Arrive in Hanoi, where you will be met by your local guide for a transfer to the train station. Board the Chapa Express Train for an overnight journey to Sapa. Enjoy your stay in a shared cabin.
Day 2: Sapa (B)
Arrive early at Lao Cai station, then transfer to your hotel in Sapa town, taking in the stunning mountain scenery. After breakfast, ascend to the peak of Fansipan via the Fansipan Cable Car, where you can explore temples and ad- mire the views of Hoang Lien Son and Muong Hoa Valley. Overnight at the Bamboo Hotel.
Day 3: Sapa (B/L)
Meet your local guide and driver for a morning transfer northward along national road 4C to O Quy Ho. Stop to enjoy landscapes and local flower and vegetable farms. Visit Ban Khoang village, home to the Red Zao ethnic group, and learn about their traditional lifestyle. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a stream in Ta Giang Phinh valley, inhabited by the Black Hmong. Walk through the villages to witness daily life before returning to Sapa for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Sapa To Hanoi (B)
After breakfast, take a leisurely morning to explore Sapa at your own pace. Then, embark on a scenic drive back to Hanoi, enjoying the changing landscapes. Arrive in Hanoi and check into Le Jardin Hotel & Spa (or similar). Free time until your tour briefing and welcome drinks with fellow travelers.
Day 5: Day 5: Hanoi (B/L)
Start your full-day city tour with an orientation drive past notable sites like Long Bien Bridge and St Joseph‘s Church. Explore the Old Quar- ter‘s bustling markets before visiting the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. After lunch at KOTO Van Mieu, visit the Temple of Literature and the “Hanoi Hilton” museum. Return to your hotel where the tour ends. (Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.)
Day 6: Hanoi To Ninh Binh (B)
Depart at 8 AM for a 90 km drive south to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the sanctuary of Dinh Tien Hoang and the Le Emp- eror‘s temple. After lunch (own arrangement), explore the Trang An Landscape Complex by boat, witnessing its stunning limestone karsts and caves.
Day 7: Ninh Binh To Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Travel from Ninh Binh to Halong City, the gate- way to Halong Bay, home to 3,000 limestone karsts. Board a luxury junk boat and cruise the emerald waters, enjoying a delicious lunch. Explore secluded corners of the bay before retreating to your private cabin. Overnight on- board the Victoria Star Cruise.
Day 8: Halong Bay To Hue (B)
Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson or relax on the deck before enjoying a buffet brunch. After disembarkation, return to Hanoi for your flight to Hue, located along the Perfume River.
Day 9: Hue To Hoi An (B)
Meet your guide at 8 AM for a half-day tour of Hue, visiting the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, the Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda. After lunch (own arrangement), drive to Hoi An over the scenic Hai Van Pass. Check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 10: Hoi An (B)
Today you explore Hoi An’s Old Town on a wal- king tour, visiting its ancient house, the Hoi An Museum, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy free time to explore the town‘s lantern-lit streets in the evening.
Day 11: Hoi An To Danang (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Danang, where your journey concludes or continue to your next destination.
