Adventure tours to Northern Vietnam, exploring the most splendid area of where concentrates various obstacles of limestone mountains ranges and incredible terraced paddy fields. Suitable to those love green eco tours, prefer untouched areas and explore customs of the hill tribal people. Extremely attractive to picture-hunting travelers.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals : D)

Arrival at Noi Bai Airport. Meeting with guide and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner featuring Vietnamese specialties. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City tour - Lao Cai (Meals : B)

The morning, we start the city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Then continue to visit the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university. The afternoon is continued by the visit of the Ethnologic Museum and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple. The reminder of the day is free for your own exploration of Ha Noi until we take the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa (Meals : B/L/D)

On arrival at Lao Cai train station we take a drive to SaPa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, we arrive in Sa Pa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sa Pa is a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colorful ethnic minority groups. The afternoon we have enough time to explore the town and pack for trekking days. Overnight in hotel in Sapa town.

Day 4: Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van (Meals : B/L/D)

Today, our trek into the mountainous region of Sa Pa begins as we depart the town at 09h30. A seven-hour walk takes through Lao Chai San and Lao Chai villages where we have chance to meet the Black Hmong and Dzay hill-tribe peoples. Homestay in Ta Van Village

Day 5: Ta Van - Thanh Phu (Meals: B/L/D)

The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today, we continue venturing into the lowland of Sa Pa, home to the Xa Pho, Tay ethnic minority people, all friendly and welcoming. Homestay in Thanh Phu Village.

Day 6: Thanh Phu - Ban Ho (Meals: B/L/D)

One of our nicest trekking days begins at 09h00. The beaten track is a real challenge however some physical preparation will enable you to fully appreciate today’s trekking. Homestay in Ban Ho Village.

Day 7: Ban Ho - Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (Meals: B/L/D)

After a morning trek to joint the main road, we will be transferred by a local vehicle to Sa Pa. Time to have a shower in a hotel and shopping until transfer to Lao Cai to board on overnight train back to Ha Noi. Arrive in Hanoi about 5.30 AM next day.

Day 8: Hanoi free day (Meals: B)

On arrival Hanoi station, get a taxi to the hotel. Check in and have free day in Hanoi after trekking days. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Hanoi - Ha Long bay (Meals: B/L/D)

Morning depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.

Day 10: Ha Long bay - Hanoi (Meals: B, L)

Drive back to Ha Noi with a stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village. Free afternoon at Ha Noi for own activities with guide at disposal. Hotel: Overnight in Hanoi

Day11: Hanoi departure (Meals: B)

At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure flight (check out hotel before 12h00).