16 days - Private Viet Nam 16 Days 15 Nights - Northern Vietnam Discovery

Airport pickup at Noi Bai International Airport (look for sign with your name).

Hotel check-in and free time to explore Hanoi.

8:00 AM: Hotel pickup for Quang Phu Cau incense village.

Learn about incense history and its cultural importance.

Witness the traditional incense-making process.

Explore the village, interact with locals, and see family workshops.

Opportunity to try making incense.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

1:00 PM: Hotel pickup by Hanoi Jeep team.

Scenic Jeep ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter and outskirts to the countryside.

Cross the Red River and explore tranquil villages.

See vast green rice paddies and observe local farm life.

Visit a local market.

Explore the historical Co Loa Citadel, dedicated to King An Duong Vuong.

Visit a local fruit farm and enjoy fresh tropical fruits.

Jeep ride back to Hanoi along the Red River, enjoying the landscape.

Return to hotel after the afternoon Jeep tour.

Breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 AM: Hotel pickup for Hanoi city tour.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House - Mausoleum closed Mon, Fri & Jun 15 - Aug 15).

See the One Pillar Pagoda.

Explore the Temple of Literature.

Enjoy local lunch.

Visit the Old Quarter, Ngoc Son Temple & Quan Thanh Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.

Experience the Train Street.

Return to hotel for rest and independent dinner.

8:30 PM: Transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Sapa.

6:00 AM: Arrive at Sapa train station, meet guide & driver. Transfer to restaurant for breakfast & rest.

8:00 AM: Hotel pickup for trekking to Sin Chai village (Black H'mong).

Explore the village, observe daily life, farming, and traditional crafts.

Walk along rice paddies and corn hills by a river, enjoying the scenery.

Visit a local house via a suspension bridge.

Return to Sin Chai village and drive back to Sapa.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

1:00 PM: Walk to Sunplaza for Muong Hoa Funicular to the Fansipan cable car station.

Scenic cable car ride (approx. 20 mins) to 3,000m ASL.

Climb 639 stone steps (approx. 40 mins) to the 3,143m Fansipan summit.

Return via cable car and funicular.

Visit Swing Sapa for photos and views.

Free evening to explore Sapa town.

Overnight in Sapa.

8:00 AM: Meet guide and driver for a scenic trip.

Drive through Hoang Lien National Park and O Quy Ho Pass to Silver Waterfall.

Explore Silver Waterfall (best visited May-Oct).

Continue to Love Waterfall, a popular spot.

Optional stop at a local fruit orchard.

Drive to Heaven's Gate (2047m) for panoramic valley views and potential Fansipan views.

Return to hotel. Independent dinner.

Overnight in Sapa.

Breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 AM: Depart from Sapa to Mong Village.

9:00 AM: Experience the Mong Village Alpine Coaster (1095m track, mountain & valley views).

12:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.

1:00 PM: Visit the Rong May Glass Bridge for thrilling panoramic views of mountains and valleys.

3:30 PM: Return to your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 AM: Sleeper bus pickup from your hotel for a 6-hour scenic journey to Ha Giang.

Check in to your hotel upon arrival in Ha Giang.

7:00 AM: Breakfast at Rocks Ha Giang Hostel.

8:00 AM: Start Ha Giang Loop motorbike adventure with the group and guide.

Visit Bac Sum Pass.

Explore Heaven's Gate in Quan Ba.

Drive through Can Ty Pass.

12:00 PM: Local lunch in Yen Minh town.

Continue through Tham Ma Pass.

Explore Sung La Valley and visit Pao's House in Lung Cam Village.

Visit the Hmong King's Palace.

5:00 PM: Arrive and check in to a hotel in Dong Van town.

7:30 PM: Dinner and walk in Dong Van Old Quarter.

7:00 AM: Breakfast and hotel check-out.

Visit Lung Cu Flag Tower.

Explore Lo Lo Chai village.

Visit Ma Le Village.

12:30 PM: Lunch in Dong Van town.

Drive the Happiness Road to Ma Pi Leng Pass.

Stop at Pai Lung.

Visit Panorama Coffee View Point.

Sightseeing of the Nho Que River.

4:30 PM: Arrive and check in at a homestay in Pa Vi village (Meo Vac Town).

7:00 PM: Dinner and relaxation at the homestay.

7:00 AM: Breakfast and homestay check-out. Depart for Cao Bang.

Visit Meo Vac town.

Pass through Bao Lac small town.

Drive over Me Pia Pass.

12:30 PM: Lunch in Bao Lac town.

Continue to Pac Bo village.

Explore Pac Bo village.

4:00 PM: Arrive at a homestay, check-in, and relax.

6:00 PM: Dinner at the homestay.

7:00 AM: Breakfast and depart to visit Ban Gioc Waterfall.

Visit Nui Thung Valley.

10:00 AM: Arrive and explore Ban Gioc Waterfall.

12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to visit Nguom Ngao Cave.

4:30 PM: Check in at a homestay in Ban Gioc for the night.

6:30 PM: Dinner and overnight at the homestay.

7:00 AM: Breakfast and free time to explore Ban Gioc surroundings.

9:00 AM: Check out and depart for Cao Bang City.

10:30 AM: Visit Phuc Sen forging village (knife-making).

12:00 PM: Arrive in Cao Bang City for rest and lunch.

2:00 PM: Depart by Limousine Bus to Hanoi (arrival approx. 9:00 PM).

Breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 AM: Hotel pickup for Ninh Binh.

Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, and explore Dinh and Le Temples.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Take a boat trip through the karst landscape of Trang An (UNESCO site).

Hike up to Mua Cave for panoramic views.

Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.

8:30 - 8:50 AM: Limousine bus pickup from your hotel.

12:00 PM: Welcome by Mon Cheri Cruise crew at Tuan Chau Marina (No. 34).

12:30 PM: Transfer to Mon Cheri Cruise, itinerary briefing onboard.

1:00 PM: Welcome drinks and lunch served while cruising Lan Ha Bay.

3:30 PM: Visit Tra Bau area, kayaking to explore Lan Ha Bay's beauty. Optional swimming or Jacuzzi.

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Cooking demonstration (spring rolls) or enjoy sunset on the top deck (Happy Hour at the bar).

7:30 PM: Dinner with delicious local food.

9:00 - 10:00 PM: Relax with cocktails at the sky bar (surcharge), optional spa, stargazing, or squid fishing.

Overnight on Mon Cheri Cruise.

6:00 AM: Tai Chi session and sunrise viewing.

6:45 - 7:15 AM: Breakfast served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty.

7:30 - 9:00 AM: Transfer to Trung Trang Cave (Cat Ba Biosphere) for a tour.

9:30 AM: Return to the main boat, cabin check-out, luggage placed outside.

Lunch served at the restaurant (settle bar bill).

10:30 - 11:00 AM: Disembark Mon Cheri Cruises, transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina (Block #34).

11:30 - 12:00 PM: Guests ready at Tuan Chau Marina.

3:00 PM: Arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure.