Overview

This 10-day journey is designed for travelers who want more than just highlights—it’s a deep dive into Vietnam’s raw beauty and authentic culture. From limestone valleys in Ninh Binh and the rooftop of Indochina in Sapa to the untouched landscapes of Cao Bang and the surreal waters of Halong Bay, every day reveals a different side of Vietnam—wild, poetic, and unforgettable.

Day 0 – Departure to Vietnam

Day 1 – Hanoi Arrival & Soft Landing

Day 2 – Ninh Binh Escape & Overnight to Sapa

Day 3 – Fansipan Peak & Ethnic Village Life

Day 4 – Sky Adventures & Journey to Halong

Day 5 – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Day 6 – Return & Transfer to Remote Cao Bang

Day 7 – Villages & Ban Gioc Waterfall Discovery

Day 8 – Pac Bo Cave & Historical Landscapes

Day 9 – Hidden Waterfalls & Return to Hanoi

Day 10 – Farewell Vietnam

Itinerary Details

Day 0 – Departure to Vietnam

Flight to Hanoi

• Depart from your home country
• Overnight on the plane (depending on flight time)

Day 1 – Hanoi Arrival & Soft Landing

Arrival in Hanoi – Relax

Airport transfer | Hotel check‑in at 14:00 | Meals excluded

Schedule

• 06:00 – 11:00 Arrive at Noi Bai Airport (time varies by flight)
• +45 min Immigration & luggage
• Transfer: 45–60 min Airport → Hanoi Old Quarter
• 12:00 Early check-in if room available or leave luggage
• 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch & free time
• 14:00 Official hotel check‑in
• Afternoon & evening Free time to rest after long flight
  • Suggested: Hoan Kiem Lake walk / spa / coffee

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2 – Ninh Binh Escape & Overnight to Sapa

Ninh Binh 1‑Day Tour → Night VIP Cabin Sleeper to Sapa

Group tour | Dinner excluded

Schedule

• 07:30 – 08:00 Pick up from hotel (make check out and leave luggage in lobby store)
• 10:00 Arrive Ninh Binh
• 10:00 – 11:30 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital or Mua Cave viewpoints (depends on tour)
• 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch buffet
• 12:30 – 14:00 Tam Coc / Trang An boat trip
• 14:00 – 15:30 Cycling through rice fields or visit local village
• 15:30 – 16:00 Return to bus
• 16:00 – 18:00 Drive back to Hanoi
• 18:00 – 19:30 Dinner (self-arranged)
• 21:00 VIP Cabin Sleeper Bus → Sapa
• 21:00 – 04:30 Overnight travel to Sapa

Sleep on VIP Sleeper Bus

Day 3 – Fansipan Peak & Ethnic Village Life

Fansipan Mountain – Cat Cat Village

Group tour | Hotel check‑in at 14:00 | Dinner excluded

Schedule

• 04:30 – 05:00 Arrive Sapa town, early rest at lounge
• 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast
• 08:00 – 11:30 Fansipan Mountain
  • Cable car
  • Heavenly Gate & viewpoints
• 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
• 12:30 – 14:00 Transfer & check‑in hotel (14:00)
• 14:00 – 17:00 Cat Cat Village walking tour
  • Waterfall, traditional dance, local crafts
• Evening Free time in Sapa Town

Overnight in Sapa

Day 4 – Sky Adventures & Journey to Halong

Paragliding – Glass Bridge – Transfer to Halong

Group tour | VIP Sleeper | Dinner excluded

Schedule

• 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast
• 08:00 – 11:00 Paragliding activity (weather-dependent)
• 11:00 – 12:00 Transfer to Glass Bridge
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 15:00 Visit Glass Bridge
• 15:00 – 17:00 Free time / coffee / explore Sapa
• 19:00 – 20:00 Dinner (self-arranged)
• 21:00 VIP Sleeper Bus → Halong
• 21:00 – 03:30 Overnight transfer

Sleep on VIP Sleeper

Day 5 – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Group tour | Private cabin | Drinks excluded

Schedule

• 03:30 – 06:00 Arrive Halong – rest at lounge
• 07:30 – 08:00 Transfer to cruise pier
• 09:00 – 09:30 Check-in cruise
• 12:00 Lunch onboard while cruising
• 13:00 – 15:30 Kayaking / cave visit / swimming (depends on cruise)
• 16:00 – 17:00 Sunset party
• 19:00 Dinner on cruise
• Evening Squid fishing / relaxing

Overnight on Cruise

Day 6 – Return & Transfer to Remote Cao Bang

Halong → Hanoi → Cao Bang (21:00 departure)

Group tour | Sleeper bus | Dinner excluded

Schedule

• 06:30 – 07:00 Breakfast on cruise
• 07:00 – 09:30 Continue cruising
• 10:30 – 11:00 Check-out and disembark
• 11:00 – 21:000 Free time and Dinner (self-arranged)
• 21:00 Local Sleeper Bus → Cao Bang
• 21:00 – 04:30 Overnight travel

Sleep on local sleeper bus

Day 7 – Villages & Ban Gioc Waterfall Discovery

Cao Bang → Phia Thap → Phuc Sen → Ban Gioc Waterfall

Group tour | Easy driver | Homestay private room

Schedule

• 04:30 – 05:30 Arrive Cao Bang – rest
• 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast
• 08:00 – 09:00 Transfer to Phia Thap Village
• 09:00 – 10:00 Incense-making village
• 10:00 – 11:00 Transfer to Phuc Sen Village
• 11:00 – 12:00 Blacksmith village experience
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 14:00 Transfer to Ban Gioc Waterfall
• 14:00 – 16:00 Explore Ban Gioc
• 16:00 – 17:00 Check-in homestay
• 18:30 Dinner

Overnight at homestay (private room)

Day 8 – Pac Bo Cave & Historical Landscapes

Ban Gioc → Pac Bo Cave (Lenin Stream)

Group tour | Easy driver | Homestay

Schedule

• 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast
• 08:00 – 10:00 Ban Gioc → Pac Bo
• 10:00 – 12:00 Explore Pac Bo Cave & Lenin Stream
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 15:00 Return toward Cao Bang
• 15:00 – 17:00 Relax at homestay
• 18:30 Dinner

Overnight in Cao Bang

Day 9 – Hidden Waterfalls & Return to Hanoi

Pac Bo → Can Yen → Nam Ngua Waterfall → Thong Nong → Cao Bang → Hanoi 

Group tour | Easy driver | Local bus | Dinner excluded

Schedule

• 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast
• 08:00 – 09:30 Visit Can Yen area
• 09:30 – 11:00 Transfer → Nam Ngua Waterfall
• 11:00 – 12:00 Enjoy the waterfall
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 14:00 Visit Thong Nong
• 14:00 Local Bus → Hanoi
• 14:00 – 21:00 Transfer back to Hanoi
• 21:00 Check-in hotel

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 10 – Farewell Vietnam

Shopping – Fly Back Home

Airport transfer | Flight & meals excluded

Schedule

• Morning Shopping in Old Quarter / malls
• 3 hours before flight Transfer to airport
• Depart Hanoi → Home

Include

* Visa stamping fee

* Fast track service landing in Hanoi

* Car transfer with Good A/C

* Hotel with daily breakfast, Good A/C – private room

* Experienced local English-speaking guide

* Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

* All sightseeing tickets

* 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Exclude

* Incoming and outcoming flight

* Beverage, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

* Travel insurance

* Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)

* Visa stamping fee (Vietnam: 35$/person)

* optional ticket in day 8

* Other services not mentioned above

* Tipping fee for private guide & driver: 5$/day

NOTE: 

• The itinerary might subject to change due to weather or tide condition with our prior notice
• Schedule subject to change upon weather and operation conditions
• Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
• All prices are in United States Dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change. Price changes may occur by reason of matters outside our control which increase the cost of the services which we arrange on your behalf. Such factors include adverse currency fluctuations, fuel costs, taxes and accommodation increases. The price is only guaranteed once paid for in full by you. No refunds will be made in respect of accommodation, meals, activities, transport or other services which are included in the tour price but, for whatever reason, are not utilized by you.

WHAT TO BRING

• Shoes • Camera + Film • Insect repellent • Original Passport • Hat • Sunglasses.
• Bring your own water container to refill water on tour, not waste plastic bottles.