Departure: Daily


 Day 01 - Entry Hanoi
Upon arrival at the airport, reception and transfer to the hotel. Visit to The Old Quarter of Hanoi and Ngoc Son Temple, time permitting. Overnight in Hanoi.


 Day 02 - Hanoi/ Son La
This morning, after visit the Museum of Ethnology, depart for Son La. En route, we will stop to visit some tribe beautifull villages and hills. Have an overnight stay at the hotel in Son La.


 Day 03 - Son La/ Dien Bien/ Laichau
This morning, proceed to a pretty small town encircled by the towering mountains. You will witness the the stones of dead soldiers on the battlefield and stop  at the Dien Bien Phu museum. Afterwards, visit the former headquarters of the French Generals on Hill A1 and walk across the tombstones in the cemetery. Drive towards west to Lai Chau and figure out the folk customs of the Dao and H'mong minorities in the nearby villages.


 Day 04 - Laichau/ Sapa
Visit Binh Lu plateau and then head to Sapa. En route, view the one of the highest passes in Vietnam and appreciate the superb sceneries on the top. Upon arrival in Sapa, check in the hotel and stay overnight.


 Day 05 - Sapa
This morning, escorted by your tour guide, stroll across the hill tribe market. Then, have hiking tour to Lao Cai Minoriy village. With the stunning scenery, we will visit the village’s catholic church and have a close contact with the native residents. Afterwards, continue to Ta Van, a village of the Dzay ethnic minority. Late in the afternoon, return to the hotel and have an overnight stay there.


 Day 06 - Sapa/ Bac Ha / Laocai
Transfer to Bac Ha in the morning. You can see the industrious local villagers carrying their shining wares to sell. The rest morning is free for you. In the afternoon, visit the abandoned H’Mong King Palace and walk around nearby. Return to Laocai  and connect the night train back to Hanoi. Have an overnight stay on the train.


 Day 07 - Hanoi/ Halong
Be met at the Hanoi railway station and transfer to Halong. You will view the complicated rock gardens, paddle long dark sea caves, and cliff-lined inland lagoons. At night, you will accomodated yourselves in a private cabin on your renovated junk.


 Day 08 - Halong/ Hanoi
Make use of the whole morning to explore the bay and we will dock in Halong this afternoon. Be transferred to Hanoi to stay overnight.


 Day 09 - Exit Hanoi
Transfer to airport for your homebound flight.