Overview

Experience the raw beauty of Northern Vietnam in 9 unforgettable days. Begin in the charming streets of Hanoi, trek through the breathtaking landscapes of Sapa, and journey across the legendary Ha Giang Loop — where mountains meet ethnic culture. From tranquil villages to dramatic mountain passes, this adventure offers an authentic taste of Vietnam’s wild and soulful North.

Day 1 Land in Hanoi – relax after long flight.

Day 2 Hanoi hidden Gem.

Day 3 Fansipan mountain – Cat Cat village.

Day 4 Lao Chai Ta Van trek 1 day – transfer to Ha Giang.

Day 5 Ha Giang loops.

Day 6 Ha Giang loops.

Day 7 Ha Giang loops – transfer back to Hanoi.

Day 8 Hanoi incent village.

Day 9 Flight leaves Vietnam.

Itinerary details

Day 1 Land in Hanoi – relax after long flight.

WELCOME TO VIETNAM

Landing at Noi Bai international airport, after collecting your visa and luggage, Moving outside and Our representative will receive you at the pickup point to escort you to the hotel. After a smooth check-in process (The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards), settle down in your comfortable room and de-stress yourself.

You can explore your own local sightseeing such as exploring the long standing history Hanoi, beginning with

–  Ha Noi Train Street – Unique attraction where visitors can watch a train speeding by along a cramped thoroughfare.

–  Ha Noi Church, The Opera House, then going around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, Ly Thai To Statue.

–  Observe the Dong Xuan Wholesale Market

–  Lotte Mall with Observation Sky Deck

Optional—— traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique northern Vietnamese art

form especially designed for depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.

Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

The night market is available from Friday to Sunday

Day 2 Hanoi Hidden Gem.

Morning: After breakfast, please make check out and leave luggage in lobby

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for a safety briefing, we then begin our adventure.

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep tour, We will take you to see the Hanoi Opera House – the biggest theater in Vietnam, which is also considered as a historical and architectural landmark as well as an attraction in Hanoi where a range of important events have taken place. 

We expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. Other travel companies just show you the beauty and tell you to run away from the bad and the weird of your destinations.

On Hanoi Jeep Tours’ journeys, not only do we show you the good, but we also expose the bad and the weird of your destinations as it is what it is. For us, the run-of-the-mill tourist sites are only the tip of the iceberg, the majority of your destinations remain hidden in the unknown parts unknown.

On the second part of the Hanoi Jeep tour, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEE places of our beautiful city. On the way we will pass through Ho Chi Minh mausoleum – the Mecca of Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united.

After that, We take you through the Thanh Nien street which lies between 2 beautiful lakes of Hanoi, one of the most beautiful streets of the city. Then we moved to banana island which we call The hidden charm of Hanoi where it is just about 3,4 km far from the center but the scenery is totally different from modern cities. 

You have a chance to visit their farm, see the local’s houses, talk with local people to know about their lifestyle, enjoy the organic tropical fruits they grow by themselves and try the green tea. 

After that we also take you to the peaceful & alluring out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and the out-skirt. Then we went to visit  and learn about Van Nien pagoda or also known as the 1000-year-old Buddhist pagoda, it’s one of the most ancient pagodas in Hanoi.

On the third part of the Hanoi Jeep tour, while we are traveling, you will see Hoang Hoa Tham, the most beautiful bonsai street in Hanoi, which will impress you with the fresh green trees and colorful flowers. 

Our Jeep will take you go through the back street, see the small alleys of Hanoi as you would experience a hidden tranquil of Hanoi – B52 American aircraft which was shot down by Vietnamese people, a hectic of Hanoi with thousands of Skyscrapers in the new parts of the city. It is not only a ride but a journey that you would learn about Hanoi before, now and then.

On the last part of Hanoi Jeep tour, you will stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.

Reach hotel around 12h30

Relax and chill

Evening 20h30 transfer to Hanoi bus station – check in cabin sleeper from Hanoi to Lao Cai.

Day 3 Fansipan Mountain – Cat Cat village.

Reach Lao Cai around 6am, take private transfer to Sapa

I arrange for you 1 room to rest before start the journey 

Start the day right with a hearty breakfast
Once fueled up, we’ll head to Sun Plaza, where you’ll board the Muong Hoa Mountain Train to Hoang Lien Station. 

From there, it’s cable car time! Soar through the clouds up to Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina” and Southeast Asia’s highest peak. The panoramic views of lush valleys and rugged mountains will leave you speechless—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

After conquering Fansipan, we’ll head back to Sapa town for a delicious lunch, followed by some downtime at your hotel to recharge.

1:30 PM: Ready for more? Your guide will take you on a trek to Cat Cat Village, a picturesque H’mong village tucked in the mountains. Wander through scenic trails, admire cascading waterfalls, and explore the historic remains of a French-built hydropower station. It’s the perfect way to connect with the serene beauty of Sapa’s countryside and meet the friendly locals.

5:30 PM: Return to Sapa town to unwind at your hotel and check in. Enjoy a delicious dinner (by your own), then take the evening at your own pace—browse the bustling night market, stroll through the cool mountain air, or simply relax after a day packed with unforgettable memories.

Overnight in Sapa hotel.

Day 4 Lao Chai Ta Van trek 1 day – transfer to Ha Giang.

8:00 – 8:30 AM: After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, make check out and leave luggage in lobby

Get ready to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Sapa’s countryside. Your guide will meet you for an unforgettable trek, starting with a walk down to Y Linh Ho, a serene Hmong village surrounded by century-old terraced rice fields. Make sure your camera’s ready—these landscapes are postcard-perfect!

From Y Linh Ho, we’ll continue to Lao Chai Village, a vibrant hub of the Hmong community. Here, you’ll pause to take in the tranquility, observe daily village life, and enjoy a well-deserved break (about 30–40 minutes).

Next, we trek to Ta Van Village, home to the warm and welcoming Giay people. The village’s rustic charm, rolling hills, and friendly locals create an atmosphere you won’t want to leave. It’s the perfect place to connect with the culture, soak in the scenery, and create lasting memories.

After the trek, we’ll return to Sapa town for a delicious lunch. Once you’ve checked out of your hotel, our driver will drop you at the bus office for your VIP sleeper bus journey back to Hanoi.

15h00 Sit back, stretch out, transfer from Sapa to Ha Giang – departure at 16h00

After 6 hours ride, check in hotel and relax

Day 5 Ha Giang loops.

-8:30 Am Have breakfast and then start the Ha Giang loop journey

-Check in: KM0 in Ha Giang city – Bac Sum Pass – Quan Ba Heaven Gate – Stopover to see Quan Ba twin mountains, Tam Son Town

-12:30 After passing Can Ty pass, check in some beautiful spots, lonely trees, Van Chai cliff, then have lunch at Yen Minh town

-13:30 continue towards Dong Van to check in: Tham Ma pass, Pho Cao village, Sung La valley, visit Lung Cam cultural village imbued with H’Mong
ethnic identity, visit “Pao’s house”, Tam Giac Mach field, Moon rock field in Sa Phin village.

-16:30: Visit the mansion of the Vuong family (King of the Hmong people): Coming here, you will truly admire the life and culture of the H’Mong people.
In the late afternoon, under the last sunlight of the day, you will get the most authentic experience of the architectural exchange of three cultures: H’Mong, French, and Chinese.

-18:00: Check in hotel, homestay and rest

-19:30: Dinner, then free to walk around Dong Van old town, to enjoy street
food at Dong Van old town night market.

Day 6 Ha Giang loops.

-8:30 am: After breakfast, we will visit the legendary Happiness Road, the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass, and the beautiful Nho Que River.

-Check in: The stop at the Ma Pi Leng monument, the dangerous road to Death’s snout and Dinosaur’s spine, walking on the Sky Path, you will see the entire scene at the foot of the pass. Panorama viewing point and a few beautiful check in points at the top of the pass.

– Take a boat on the Nho Que River to see the highest Tu San canyon in Southeast Asia, a natural masterpiece that can only be found in Ha Giang -12:30: Have lunch at Meo Vac Town. Then continue the journey from Meo Vac town to Du Gia, the road has beautiful views with many winding roads
with endless valleys, on the way check in: M pass shooting location, Mau Due, Lung Ho. -17:00: Arrive at Du Gia commune center, check in at a local homestay in the Du Gia village, enjoy dinner with Tay cuisine, and drink corn wine that we happily named “happy water”.

Day 7 Ha Giang loops – transfer back to Hanoi.

-8:30 am: After breakfast, we will walk around the village, go bathe in Du Gia waterfall, then depart back to Ha Giang city.

-On the way stopping to admire and visit some beautiful scenes: the valley Duong Thuong, Visit Lung Tam weaving village.

We have lunch at Tam Son town – Quan Ba and return to Ha Giang city at around 15:00 pm, shower, rest at Hostel, homestay and take the limousine bus at 16h00 – reach Hanoi around 23h00 – drop in your hotel (location in old quarter)

Day 8 Hanoi incent village.

7:30~8:00 (Morning) or 12:00 – 12:30 (Afternoon): Pick up at Old Quarter by tour guide. 

First, we’ll visit the historic Chuong village, renowned for its 300-year-old tradition of conical hat making. Here, you’ll meet local artisans and observe the intricate process of crafting these iconic Vietnamese hats. 

Next, we’ll head to the century-old Quang Phu Cau village, famous for its vibrant incense craft. Stroll through the village center, witnessing families engaged in small-scale incense production. 

You’ll visit a specialist household that dyes incense sticks, offering perfect photo opportunities of colorful incense bundles. The tour culminates with a visit to the village’s largest incense factory. 

Here, you’ll get an in- depth look at the entire incense-making process, from raw materials to finished products, and gain insights into the lives of rural workers. 

12:00~12:30 (Morning) or 17:00 – 17:30 (Afternoon): Our journey concludes with a return to Hanoi.

You’ll have the option to be dropped off at the famous Train Street or another location of your choice. 

Please note: This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand

or bringing snacks to keep you energized throughout the afternoon.

(you can choose the time you want)

Day 9 Flight leaves Vietnam.

And here comes an end to the joyous vacation as the last day of your holiday package arrives! Have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and get ready to depart from hotel with memorable memories. Our representative will pick you and drop at the airport to catch the flight.

Finished 9 days in Vietnam!!!

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.