Welcome to Hanoi – the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam!
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our driver and transferred to your hotel in the city center. After check-in, take the rest of the day to relax and recover from your flight, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming Old Quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Standard check-in time is 2:00 PM. Early check-in is not included.

Early morning departure to Sapa. Pick-up from hotel and transfer to the bus station.
Arrival in Sapa, lunch, and hotel check-in.
Afternoon: Trek to Cat Cat Village to explore Black H’mong culture, waterfall, and French Hydraulic Power Station.
Evening: Return to Sapa town, dinner, and overnight stay.

8:00: After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

9:00: Reaching the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours hiking and taking photos).

11:30: Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.

12:00: Lunch at a local restaurant or in a hotel.

13:30: The bus will pick you up from the hotel to begin your exploration of the Dragon Cloud, Glass Bridge, Lonely Tree, and Silver Waterfall. Along the way, stop at the summit of O Quy Ho Pass, one of Vietnam’s Four Great Passes located at an altitude of 2,333m. This is a prime spot for cloud-hunting and capturing stunning panoramic photos.

At the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge, check in at the vibrant, colorful staircase and enjoy the thrill of taking the elevator to the Hao Han Qiao Glass Bridge, which features three transparent sides. The bridge spans 768 meters and is perched 1,000 meters above the mountainside. You’ll have free time to take photos on the bridge and can purchase tickets for additional activities within the tourist area.

17:00: Coming back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities.

Notes: The weather forecast is just for reference. Due to the mountainous terrain, the weather on top of Fansipan and in Sapa town may vary. Since the weather is beyond our control, we hope you can still enjoy your experience, no matter the conditions.

7:30: Having breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your morning on your own.

Optional to visit Moana view.

Then we start a short walk to Moana View. Moana View is the latest check-in station specially made for young people who love to experience the new feeling. There, you will check in the Bali Gate, Infinity lake, Moana Girl statue, Golden hand, thrilling swing, lonely tree and especially the panoramic Café where you can watch Fansipan peak with spectacular Muong Hoa valley. You can prepare nice clothes, hats… to take the best photos.

11:30: Return to the hotel to check out.

12:00: Have lunch and enjoy the rest of time in Sapa.

13:00-14:00: Getting on the bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks.

20:00 – 20:30: Arrive at the bus station and get on a transit transfer to your hotel in Hanoi. Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.

07:30 – 08:00 – Our guide will meet you at your  hotel/stay and start  110km modern  Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.

10:00 – Arrive Glimmering Bai Dinh  pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. Scenically set on the foot hill of  Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley  below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away. 

These pagoda complexes stunningly  boast an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it take a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national:500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats),2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, other weighs 36 tones.Visit The Quan Yin statue with thousands arms and eyes, Visit Gautama Buddha statue.

12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.

13:30 – Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometers rises dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous  caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,...and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…

15:30 – Visit Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain to watch the spectacular rice valley with a precious view of nature.

16:30 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha noi

18:30 – Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.

Have breakfast at your hotel.

From 7:15 to 7:30 am, we will pick you up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter and take a 1.5-hour drive to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Here, you can watch the artisans making incense in vibrant colors, drying them under the sun, and capturing beautiful photos.
Note: If it rains, the incense cannot be displayed outdoors. In this case, we will visit Bat Trang Pottery Village instead (about 45 minutes’ drive), where artisans produce ceramics for both domestic use and export. You will also have the chance to join a pottery workshop and make your own sample with the guidance of an instructor.

Before 11:30 am, we arrive at Hanoi Train Street to get ready for the most anticipated part of the trip – taking photos and videos as the train passes by Hanoi Railway Station. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.

In the afternoon:
Visit Hoa Lo Prison (Maison Centrale), also known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” which once housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs during the Vietnam War. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university built in the 10th century, to learn about Confucianism and the country’s traditional education system, with highlights such as the Khue Van Pavilion and the Doctor Steles on the backs of stone turtles.

Next, see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside visit) and Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence on September 2, 1945. End the afternoon with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi (built in 528), to learn about Buddhism in Vietnam.

The tour concludes with a special Egg Coffee experience – a unique local drink you may have never tried before.

17:30 – Drop-off at your hotel.

Depending on your flight departure time, you’ll be transferred to Noi Bai international airport for your onward journey.

Goodbye Vietnam! We hope you’ve enjoyed your journey and look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

This 10-day tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, blending cultural exploration, stunning landscapes, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Suitable for: Families, couples, solo travelers, and small groups seeking a well-paced, comprehensive Vietnam adventure.
Activity level: Medium. Walking in Hanoi, climbing Fansipan steps, cruising Halong Bay, cycling in Tam Coc, exploring Hoi An Ancient Town.
Best for travelers who love: Scenic landscapes, historical and cultural sites, river and boat trips, and immersive local experiences.
Note: Early departures and multiple transfers. Guests with limited mobility should consider the activity level.
Seasonal Note: Weather may affect outdoor activities, especially Halong Bay cruise and Tam Coc.

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