DAY 1 - HANOI ARRIVAL (D)

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of today is at leisure to rest and relax after the long journey. This evening, dine on a scrumptious welcome dinner at one of Hanoi’s best local restaurants. 
Overnight in Hanoi.
 

DAY 2 - HANOI - LAO CAI (B,L,D)
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh and the Ho Chi Minh complex before enjoying a nice buffet lunch in the city center. This afternoon is free to visit historical sites at leisure such as the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple or for shopping in the winding 36 streets of the Old Quarter. After an early dinner, drive to the train station to board the overnight train to Lao Cai.
Late check out at hotel in Hanoi
Overnight on the train. 
 

DAY 3 - LAO CAI - SAPA - MA TRA - TA PHIN (B,L,D)
Arrive Lao Cai early this morning and transfer up a mountain road, winding along terraced hillsides to Sapa. This town is a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam's most colorful ethnic groups. Enjoy a nice breakfast at Chau Long Hotel before taking a short hike through Sapa out along a narrow trail through beautiful gardens and lush pine forests. Pass through the village of Ma Tra, home to the Black H’mong. Gear up for another trek through rice paddy fields and spectacular scenery. Upon reaching a local school, stop for a rest and light picnic lunch.  This afternoon, the trek continues with a walk to the Red Dao village of Ta Phin. Visit a nearby cave and see some ancient petroglyphs. At the end of the trek, transfer by road back to Sapa for dinner in one of the best local restaurants.
Overnight in Sapa.
Trekking: approximately 20 Kilometers
 

DAY 4 - SAPA - SA SENG - HAU THAO & OVERNIGHT IN ECOLODGE (B,L,D)
This morning set out for a more remote area of Den Thang mountain. The path is wide and rocky, as it gradually climbs for 2 hours along the valley wall to the Hmong village of Sa Seng. This community has recently shifted from a migratory lifestyle. Notice the traces of past villages with stone wall foundations that would have been seasonally used. Enjoy lunch in Sa Seng, before trekking uphill along the side of Den Thang Mt. After an hour arrive at Hang Da Village, at the elevation of 1,800m. Take in the breathtaking view of the Muong Hoa Valley. The next 30 minutes are level walking before descending through Hau Chu Ngai village. Continue descending into Hong Den Hamlet, consisting of only a few homes scattered on a rocky point. Take a moment to enjoy some of the best scenery in the area. Our trek ends at the Hau Thao village.
From here the jeeps will transfer 10km back up the valley to Supan and along the ridgeline to a beautiful hotel. The rest of the day, we will have you to recover for the next destinations
Trekking: 5-6 hours trekking – Grade 2 of 5 / 1 hour driving
 

DAY 5 - SAPA - HEAVEN GATE - SIN CHAI - LAO CAI (B,L,D)
This morning, travel by car toward the Silver Water fall and take a short walk to the waterfall. Then, continue the drive to Heaven’s Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there it is possible to view Mount Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as stunning panoramic views.
The trek begins with a descent to a nearby the waterfall. Following the trail downhill through a bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. Stop to enjoy a riverside lunch before continuing to trek to Sin Chai village, where community based tourism in Sapa takes place. Visit the village, inhabited by the black Hmong minority. Afterwards, begin the journey back to Sapa then on to Lao Cai by car. Enjoy dinner in Lao Cai before boarding the night train to Hanoi.
Overnight on board in comfortable soft sleeper compartments.
Approximately: 4 hours trekking- grade 2 of 5/45 minutes driving
 

DAY 6 - HANOI - HALONG BAY (B,L,D)
We arrive in Hanoi early this morning and transfer to a hotel in Hanoi for breakfast & short relax before departure for Halong bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Halong bay is a natural wonder of the world and one of Vietnam’s five UNESCO World Heritage Sites and lies 160km to the east of Hanoi. Over three thousand jagged limestone islands emerge from the emerald green waters of Halong Bay, and while some islands are no more than large rocks others are much more substantial and contain huge cathedral-like caves of stalactites and stalagmites. Most of the islands are clad in thick green vegetation and ring with the
sound of bird song in the early morning. Secluded sandy coves are everywhere and in the summer months the warm waters of the bay are ideal for swimming.  The best way to appreciate the delights of Halong Bay is to cruise among the islands on a wooden junk boat.
Upon arrival in Halong city, we board a shared wooden boat for a cruise among the 3, 000 spectacular limestone islands. The boat is one of the more traditional varieties that sail through the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board while the captain heads out for the horizon. Visit Dinh Huog Island and others, stop to wander around the impressive Sung Sot Cave famed for its remarkable stalactites and stalagmites. Continue the cruise stopping at Titov beach for the night. Take a paddle to   Luon cave (tunnel cave) and pass through the tunnel to emerge into a crater lake surrounded by impenetrable cliffs and gliding kites. Dine on board.
Overnight on board Bai Tho Junk. 
 

DAY 7 - HALONG (B,L,D)
Following breakfast is a day of adventure. You are transferred to a tender cruising some of Halong Bay’s less touristy locales for as much kayaking as you can.
Return to boat for seafood lunch when cruising to Lan Ha bay. Relaxing on the beach or swimming or continue kayaking till late afternoon. 
Get back to vessel and enjoy another night on boat.
 

DAY 8 - HALONG - HANOI (B,L)
After breakfast and an early morning swim, we continue the cruise past rock formations named after their shapes. Paddle from Luon cave toward islets in shape of Tortoise and a Man's head.
Later, we’ll cruise out to Bai Tu Long Bay around Bai Tho Mountain and finally head back to dry land. After a sumptuous lunch on board we transfer by private air conditioned vehicle back to our hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
 

DAY 9 - HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
This morning is free for last minute shopping or sightseeing before transferring to the airport for the onward flight.

PLEASE CONTACT VITOURS HANOI FOR MORE INFORMATION !