Overview

Dive into the raw beauty of Northern Vietnam on this 8-day adventure. Cruise across Ha Long Bay, explore the sacred caves of Ninh Binh, and trek through Sapa’s terraced rice fields. Ride the legendary Ha Giang loop and connect with untouched nature and vibrant hill tribe culture. Perfect for those who crave authenticity, breathtaking views, and unforgettable stories.

Day 1: Halong bay 1 day – transfer to Ninh Binh
Day 2 Ninh Binh trip: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hang Mua – Bich Dong pagoda
Day 3: Ninh Binh hidden gem
Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa – trek to Lao Chai Ta Van village
Day 5: Visit Fansipan mountain – Cat Cat village
Day 6: Start Ha Giang loops
Day 7: Ha Giang loops
Day 8: Ha Giang loops – transfer back to Hanoi

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Halong bay 1 day – transfer to Ninh Binh

7h45-8h30: HOTEL PICK UP – LIMOUSINE

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by the limousine transfer to Halong bay.

10h30-10h45: SHORT BREAK

The limousine stops on the way for a 20–25 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, or have a quick snack.

11h30-11h45: WELCOME TO HERITAGE CRUISE

Our Crew welcome guests at Tuan Chau International Port & check-in on boat. Enjoy the welcome drink.

12h-13h15: LUNCH ON BOAT

Have lunch on boat. Enjoy a BUFFET lunch at a luxury restaurant on cruise with special seafood from Ha Long.

The cruise will pass the most beautiful spots in HaLong Bay such as: Stone Dog, Stone Incense Burner & The Kissing Rocks…

13h30-14h15: VISITING THE SURPRISING CAVE

Tour guide will take you to visit Sung Sot cave – one the most beautiful & biggest caves of Ha Long Bay.

14h30-15h15: EXPLORE LUON CAVE

Discover the Luon cave by kayaking or sitting on a bamboo boat rowing by local residents.

15h30-16h30: VISITING TITOV ISLAND

From the top of Titov island, you can enjoy the panoramic view of HaLong Bay with thousands of limestone. Swimming at Titov beach. Or enjoy the Jacuzzi on a boat.

16h45: SUNSET PARTY

Attend a sunset party, complimentary variety of fruits, cakes, juices, tea. Enjoy the sunset while the cruise returns to Tuan Chau port.

17h45-18h00: DISEMBARK – TAKE BUS TO NINH BINH

The Cruise back to harbor, get onto a comfortable limousine back to Hanoi.

Day 2: Ninh Binh trip: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hang Mua – Bich Dong pagoda

8:30 – Our tour guide and van will pick you up at your hotel 

9h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua means Dance) with 500 steps up to the Top of Mua Mountain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice senses of Hoa Lu.

10:30 – Arrive Glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. Scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away. These pagoda complexes stunningly boast an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it takes a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that belong to the nation: – 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats) – 2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, the other weighs 36 tons. – Visit The Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes. – Visit Gautama Buddha statue. With sacred atmospheres and an intriguing Buddhism story which is presented by Our insider guide, you cannot fail to enchant.

12:30 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines. 13h30: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take a boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wilderness, see scenery of mountain and rivers HaLong on land of Ninh Binh.

16h30: Get on bus and back your hotel /homestay

17h15: We arrive at your hotel and finish the tour.

Day 3: Ninh Binh hidden gem

Activities: Driving through countryside villages with rice field, mountain, lotus field Bathe in the stream Visit Thai Vy temple Visit Buffalo Cave Experience Duck feeding, Buffalo riding, Visit local market

9:00 – Pick up at your hotel and transfer you to our office

9:30 – Our tour guide, motorbike ready here and after 15 minutes practice driving for whoever would like to drive by self we’ll start driving through some local village with beautiful scenery of rice fields, mountains , lotus fields.

11:00 Visiting Thai Vi temple, you will have a great opportunity to recall the heroic historical landmarks of the Tran feudal dynasty and admire the architecture, folklore and special arts of Thai Vi temple.It is definitely an unforgettable experience for first time visitors.

12:00 Stop at Buffalo Cave

– Enjoy Cooking class, have lunch

– Try feeding duck, riding buffalo, see buffalo cave,

– Bathe in the stream

13:30 Tour guide take you driving to Thung Nang area

14:30 Keep driving through Coi Khe village by local village road

15:30 Visit local market.

16:30 Driving return to your hotel and wait for the transfer at 17h00
Reach Hanoi around 19h00 and drop in Hanoi train station.

Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa – trek to Lao Chai Ta Van village

Reach Lao Cai station around 5h00 am, our bus take you to Sapa (45m – 1 hours drive)

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

8:00 – 8:30 AM: After a light breakfast, 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.  and take you to hotel for check in 

Afternoon free time to discovery nightlife in Sapa.

Day 5: Visit Fansipan mountain – Cat Cat village

Morning, after breakfast, make check out (you can leave luggage in lobby)

8:30 AM: 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.

4:30 PM: Return to Sapa town to unwind at your hotel and get luggage. our bus take you to bus station to check in Limousine bus to Ha Giang

Reach Ha Giang around 22h00 – check in private room in homestay

Overnight in Ha Giang.

Day 6: Start 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 7: 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 8: 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 16:00 pm, shower, rest at Hostel, homestay and take the VIP CABIN sleeper at 17h30 

Reach Hanoi bus station around 23h00.

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.