Brief Itinerary
- Day 01: Hanoi arrival
- Day 02: Hanoi – Ha Giang
- Day 03: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Dong Van
- Day 04: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Ba Be
- Day 05: Ba Be free
- Day 06: Ba Be – Cao Bang
- Day 07: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave – Cao Bang
- Day 08: Cao Bang – Hanoi
- Day 09: Hanoi – Jeep Tour Half day – city tour
- Day 10: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay
- Day 11: Halong – Ninh Binh
- Day 12: Ninh Binh free
- Day 13: Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Cycling – Mua caves – Hanoi – fly to Luang Prabang
- Day 14: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou
- Day 15: Luang Prabang – city tour – Tad Sae waterfall – Kuangsi Waterfall
- Day 16: Luang Prabang – fly to Bangkok – Departure
Activity
- Ethnic villages visit
- Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Ba Be boat trip
- Ban Gioc waterfall
- Hanoi Jeep Tour
- Halong Bay/Lan Ha Bay cruise
- Ninh Binh explorationon
- Discover around Luang Prabang
What is included / not included
Includes
- Accommodation: Double/twin room with breakfast at hotels throughout the trip (as detailed in the itinerary).
- Transportation: Private, air-conditioned vehicles with a dedicated driver for all transfers and tours (except during breaks or as noted in the program).
- Overnight on a cruise with traditional design.
- Two domestic flights: Hanoi – Luang Prabang and Luang Prabang – Bangkok.
- Activities: Entrance fees for all included visits, boat trips, and experiences mentioned in the itinerary.
- Guiding: Local, qualified tour guides throughout the trip (except during breaks or as noted in the program).
- Meals: Meals as specified in the program (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner).
Excludes
- International flights from your country
- Visa
- Tipping gratuity for guides, drivers, hotel & restaurant staff, boat riders, etc.
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
- Surcharge for peak season, New Year holidays, and compulsory dinners on Xmas and New Year’s Eve as per regulation of the hotels and cruises.”
Tour Details
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (-)
- Arrive at Noi Bai airport and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi city center (check-in at 2 pm).
- Free time for exploring and shopping in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Giang (B, L, D)
- Take a morning pick-up from your hotel and travel to Ha Giang by car.
- Enjoy scenic views of rice fields, villages, and palm hills.
- Visit a Tay Black village and a village in Ha Thanh.
- Hike to discover the daily life of farmers in Ha Thanh.
Day 3: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Dong Van (B, L, D)
- Travel to the Dong Van plateau, inhabited by various ethnic groups.
- Stop at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate for photos.
- Explore the village of Pho Bang, which has its old houses and market.
- Visit the King Hmong Palace in Dong Van.
- Enjoy coffee and traditional music at Dong Van Old Street (optional).
Day 4: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Ba Be (B, L, D)
- Climb to Pu Lo, a French fortress, for panoramic views.
- Drive along the Ma Pi Leng Pass with stunning scenery of valleys and mountains.
- Descend to Meo Vac Valley and continue to Ba Be for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Ba Be Free Day (B, L, D)
- Enjoy a short walking tour near your hotel with a guide.
Day 6: Ba Be – Cao Bang (B, L, D)
- Take a boat cruise on Ba Be Lake to admire its beauty.
- Visit Dau Dang Waterfall and the villages of the Tay ethnic minority.
- Transfer to Cao Bang by road.
Day 7: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave (B, L, D)
- Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, which is considered the most beautiful in Vietnam.
- Stop at the Phuc Sen villages to see the traditional techniques of the Nung people.
- Explore Nguom Ngao Cave and return to Cao Bang.
Day 8: Cao Bang – Hanoi (B, Lunch)
- Drive back to Hanoi, stopping to visit ethnic minority villages.
- Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Day 9: Hanoi – Jeep Tour & City Tour (B, L)
- Pick up at your hotel
- Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed Mondays & Fridays)
- See his former stilt-house residence
- Explore the Presidential Palace
- Learn about Vietnamese history at the Ho Chi Minh Museum
- 12:30 PM: Begin the Hanoi Backstreets Tour
- Ride in a customized USSR vintage Jeep and discover hidden gems with your professional guide.
Day 10: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, Di)
- Depart for Ha Long Bay and embark on a cruise.
- Enjoy lunch while cruising and admire the rock formations in the bay.
- Participate in activities like kayaking, swimming, or sunbathing.
- Enjoy a sunset party, dinner, and evening entertainment onboard.
Day 11: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
- Enjoy sunrise views over Halong Bay with tea or coffee.
- Explore the bay by kayaking or swimming near Frog Pond.
- Check out of your cabin, enjoy lunch onboard, and complete checkout procedures.
- Transfer to Ninh Binh and check in to your hotel.
Day 12: Ninh Binh Free Day (B, L, Di)
- Enjoy a short walking tour near your hotel with a guide.
Day 13: Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Mua Caves – Hanoi – Luang Prabang (B, L, D)
- Take a boat trip on the Ngo Dong River to explore the karst landscape.
- Hike Mua Caves for panoramic views of Tam Coc and the surrounding area.
- Cycle through the countryside to visit Bich Dong Pagoda.
- Transfer to Hanoi and fly to Luang Prabang.
Day 14: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L, D)
- Witness the morning almsgiving ceremony and visit the local morning market.
- Visit Wat Xiengthong, a beautiful Lao temple.
- Take a boat trip on the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, filled with Buddha statues.
- Stop at Ban Muang Keo, a village known for its rice whiskey.
- Explore the Night Market for local crafts.
Day 15: Luang Prabang City Tour – Waterfalls (B, L, D)
- Visit Wat Sene, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang.
- Explore Tad Sae Waterfall and swim in the pools below.
- Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls, the largest in the area, and see the Bear Rescue Center.
- Climb Mount Phousi to enjoy views of the city and the Mekong River.
Day 16: Luang Prabang – Bangkok – Departure (B)
- Enjoy free time in the morning.
- Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for your flight to Bangkok.
- Upon arrival in Bangkok, transfer to your hotel (check-in from 2 pm).
- Relax at the hotel until your evening transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Hotels
Le Jardin Hotel & Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐
