Hours Before Start
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival at Nội Bai International Airport, our tour guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
After checking in and taking some time to relax, your guide will introduce you to the local culture and daily life. You’ll explore Hanoi’s vibrant street food scene and taste iconic dishes such as green papaya salad, Bún Chả, Phở (beef or chicken), Bánh Mì, and Hanoi draft beer.
During the tour, you’ll not only enjoy these delicious foods but also learn about the ingredients, preparation methods, and local culinary traditions. The experience also includes cultural stops at landmarks such as the Heritage House and the Old City Gate in the Old Quarter.
Vietnamese Coffee Class.
Led by our expert barista, you’ll discover the story behind Vietnamese coffee – including the iconic Egg Coffee and traditional Phin-brewed coffee.
Introduction to the history and purpose of the phin.
Step-by-step guide on how to brew a perfect cup.
Tips on coffee types, grind size, and brewing ratios.
Learn the origins of Egg Coffee.
Follow our unique recipe to create silky egg cream.
Pour and decorate your very own cup of Egg Coffee.
Relax and enjoy your creation.
Return to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before being picked up by your guide. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Stilt House, where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1958 to 1969.
Continue to the Temple of Literature (Văn Miêu – Quôc Tử Giám) – Vietnam’s first university and a symbol of Confucian learning.
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Hỏa Lò Prison – one of Southeast Asia’s most notorious historical prisons, known to American POWs during the Vietnam War as the “Hanoi Hilton.” Notably, U.S. Senator John McCain was held here.
Wrap up the day at Hoàn Kiêm Lake and Ngọc Sơn Temple, then enjoy a unique cultural performance of Vietnamese water puppetry at the Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast and check out. Depart for Sapa by comfortable tourist bus.
Arrive in Sapa and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After hotel check-in, take a scenic walk (about 4 km) to Lao Chải and Tả Van villages, home to the Black H’mong ethnic minority. Explore the terraced fields, stilt houses, and unique lifestyle of the locals.
Return to Sapa town. Free time to explore. Overnight in Sapa.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then, drive 9 km to the base of Fansipan Mountain, part of the Hoàng Liên Sơn range. Take the cable car to the summit – the “Roof of Indochina” at 3,143 meters. Enjoy breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
After descending, visit Tả Phìn Village, home to the Red Dao and Black H’mong people. Learn about their customs, daily life, and traditional weaving techniques.
Return to Sapa, check out, and enjoy lunch before transferring back to Hanoi. Arrive in the evening, check into your hotel, and relax.
After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its emerald waters and limestone islands.
Arrive at the harbor and board your cruise ship. Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious lunch as you cruise through the bay’s spectacular scenery.
Check in to your cabin and enjoy the afternoon at leisure: swim, relax on the sundeck, or try kayaking.
Before dinner, join a cooking demonstration on deck (or indoors if weather requires). Watch the sun set over the bay and then savor a fresh seafood dinner onboard.
Overnight on the cruise.
Start your day with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the sundeck at sunrise.
After a light breakfast, visit one of the bay’s stunning limestone caves. Return to the boat to freshen up and check out of your cabin.
Enjoy a relaxing brunch as the cruise heads back to the harbor. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.
Check in to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Enjoy your free time at leisure until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
End of tour. Thank you for choosing our services – we hope to welcome you again!
