VIETNAM IN FRAMES: Discovery the Splendor of Vietnam 12 days 11 nights

✈️ Your pick-up time will be updated when we have your flight information! 

Hanoi Evening Street Food Walking Tour (2,5-3 hours) 

(Choose the starting time as preferred) 

Find out on a fun food tour in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Try a 

myriad of local delicacies, from the French-influenced 

Vietnamese banh mi and Bun Cha noodles to sweet milk 

dessert and fruity drinks. Visit one of few egg coffee shops to sample this genuinely unique drink from your English speaking guide. 

Meals: Dinner Included 

Overnight in Hanoi 

Private Transfer & Sharing Cruise Day Trip 

8:30: Our driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (No guide)

10:00: Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack! 11:30: The car will arrive at Tuan Chau marina and reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be waiting for your arrival with a big smile. A complimentary welcome drink will be served, and a quick briefing as we set off into the bay. 

12:00: Our award-winning chef will be serving up amazing 

delights for guests to indulge. Paired beautifully with lavish 

cocktails, fine wines, and beers. The bar will be open for the 

entirety of the service. 

* Water is served throughout the journey, any other drinks not mentioned will incur charges. 14:00 - 15:00 kayaking or Sitting on a Bamboo Boat to visit the Bright - Dark Cave. We will spend a 1-hour round trip paddling through a little grotto and into our private lagoon, surrounded by rock walls in all directions. 

15:15 - 15:45: Frog Pond, Swimming-Lan Ha Bay: Enjoy the 

trampoline, water slide , go for a swim, or stay on the boat 

and relax. You will have 1 hour to enjoy the sand between 

your toes. 

16:00: Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is the most famous. From the fresh ingredients to the preparation method, and then have a try at making them yourselves. You’ll be able to make Vietnamese summer rolls in your own kitchen after this informative and fun course. 16:30 Sunset Ceremony - Complimentary Vietnamese teas, fresh fruit, and little cakes are served! 17:30: We dock at the harbor, get back onto the car, and go on the highway. 

20:00: Drop off directly for dinner! (No guide, driver will drop you for dinner) Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Hanoi 

Hanoi Old Quarter to board the bus and start the trip to Mai Chau. Arrive in Mai Chau which is considered the capital of the Thai people. Check in and have lunch at the

traditional house on stilts with specialties of the Northwest mountains. Take a small rest to relax by the pool or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life. 

14:00 - Start the cycling tour to discover the beautiful Mai 

Chau valley. You will pass through fields and villages and get 

the opportunity to discover more about the unique cultural 

activities of the White Thai ethnic group. Take a break to visit 

brocade production facilities made by locals. You are welcome 

to visit the shops and to buy souvenirs from this unique place. 

17:30: Back to homestay & have some tea break. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Mai Chau 

Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Board the car to reach the beautiful Pu Luong Reserve and stop at Pu Luong Eco Garden to drop your bags. The trekking will start by a small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. 

After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather condition). This is the biggest cave of the whole Reserve. You can explore deep inside and see the rock formation as the 

vegetation grows inside. 

You will then enjoy lunch at the restaurant. Finally, enjoy some 

free time to relax or swim in the infinity pool! 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Pu Luong 

7:30: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Pu Luong, transfer to Ninh Binh 10:30: Arrive at Ninh Binh. Start to depart for the Bich Dong 

Pagoda. Once you arrive at the Pagoda you will climb up the 

200 steps to explore it. 

11:30: Have lunch and take a rest! 

13:30: After lunch, we go on a sampan boat ride in Tam Coc, 

passing through three caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. 

15:45: We continue to visit Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam, and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below. 

17:00: Back to the hotel and have dinner! 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Ninh Binh 

8:30: Pick-up at your hotel in Ninh Binh by private car and guide. Depart for Dia Tang Phi Lai Temple, located in the serene countryside of Ha Nam Province, about 1 hour from Ninh Binh. 9:30: Arrive at Dia Tang Phi Lai Temple. Enjoy a peaceful walk around the beautiful grounds of this hidden spiritual retreat. Learn about its history, Buddhist 

architecture, and the quiet monastic life here. This is a perfect 

place to reflect and enjoy nature away from the crowds. 

12:00: Optional: Stop by a local village café or vegetarian eatery 

nearby for a light refreshment or lunch (can be customized depending on your preference). 13:30: Begin the journey back to Hanoi. 

15:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. 

18:00: Pick up to have dinner! 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Hanoi

7:00: Pick-up at the hotel then move to Sapa, have a short break on the way! 

12:30: Arrive at Sapa, have lunch and take a rest! 

14:00: Begin 4- 5 km of trekking, visit Lao Chai village of the 

H’Mong minority. We keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the 

Dzay the our guide will lead you visit some house on stilts of 

ethnic. Here you have the opportunity to experience their daily life, work and original customs, enjoy some green tea and talk with ethnic people. 

17:00: We return to Ta Van Village. Back to the hotel in Sapa! 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Sapa 

Mainly the local ethnic market starts early morning 6:00 - 7:00 

or in the early afternoon, so the starting time is up to the date! 

6:00: Pick-up from your hotel in Sapa by your local guide and 

driver. Begin a scenic drive through the mountains and 

rice-terraced valleys to one of the vibrant ethnic markets. 

7:30: Arrive at the market. Your guide will lead you through the colorful stalls where local ethnic groups such as the Flower H’mong, Black Dao, Tay, and Phu La come to trade goods, livestock, handicrafts, … It’s a fascinating glimpse into rural life and culture. 

11:30 – 12:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or simple food stall near the market, where you can taste local specialties. 

12:30 – 14:00: Explore more of the market or visit a nearby village, waterfall, or scenic viewpoint depending on the location. This adds cultural depth and photo opportunities to your day. 14:00 - 16:00: Drive back to Sapa Town, passing through stunning mountain scenery and minority villages. Drop-off at your hotel in Sapa Center. Have dinner and take a rest!

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Sapa 

9:00: A short walk to Sunplaza to get the Muong Hoa Funicular of 3 km alongside the side of Muong Hoa valley to the cable car station in O Quy Ho is around 20 minutes. The flight by cable car will take you around 20 minutes to the next station at 3,000m ASL. Enjoy the view of Sin Chai valley, Fansipan peak as well as Hoang Lien national park from the cabin. Following 639 stone steps from the station to the top is around 40 minutes then we will arrive at the 3,143m summit, celebrate this victory, sitting high above the hills with views of this stunning mountainous landscape. On the way back we also travel by cable car and funicular again. 

11:30: Back to the hotel and have lunch! 

14:00 - 19:30: Private car from Sapa back to Hanoi! Stop for dinner 

and drop off at the hotel! 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included 

Overnight in Hanoi 

8:30: Pick up at the hotel then we will move to St. Joseph 

Cathedral and have a look at one of the first structures 

constructed by French colonists during their expansion in 

Indochina and still intact in Hanoi after two fierce wars. 

9:00: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first 

university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century! Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century. 10:00: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

11:00: Get to the hidden train street, have a coffee/beer and see the train passing by! 12:00: Have lunch then drop off at the hotel! 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included 

Free time in the afternoon to relax or go shopping by yourself! 

Overnight in Hanoi 

8:00: Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi. Begin your journey into the peaceful countryside of Hung Yen and Ha Tay provinces. 

9:30: Visit the Thu Sy Village (Hung Yen Province) - traditional village famous for handwoven bamboo fish traps, an age-old craft still practiced by local 

artisans. 

- Walk through the village lanes to observe locals weaving 

“that” traps (used in traditional fishing), using techniques 

passed down for generations. 

- Photograph scenic alleys filled with hanging traps—perfect for capturing authentic rural life. 12:30: Stop at a local restaurant for a simple Vietnamese lunch. 

14:00: Depart for Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Arrive at the iconic incense village, known for its bright red-dyed incense sticks arranged in beautiful fan shapes for drying. Meet local artisans and learn how incense is made—from bamboo cutting to dyeing, scenting, and bundling. - Enjoy endless photography opportunities with vivid colors 

and traditional production scenes. 

- Discover the cultural and spiritual significance of incense in 

Vietnamese religious practices. 

16:00: After a full day of cultural immersion and creative 

exploration, return back to Hanoi! 

18:00: Have dinner then go back to the hotel! 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Included

Your pick up time at the hotel will be updated when we have your flight information! (Only driver) Meals: Breakfast Included