Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1 HANOI ARRIVAL

  Welcome to Hanoi, you will be picked up at airport and transferred to hotel and check in. Your room is available at 14:00. Have leisure time at hotel or discover around on your own. Meals on your own account. Overnight at hotel.

• Day : 2 HANOI CITY TOUR (B)

  Start day tour to get the general overview of Hanoi with the visit of the most famous symbols: Your first impression will be the Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the body of Ho Chi Minh President. From there, visit the surrounding of One Pillar Pagoda- one of the most iconic temples in Vietnam, and Presidential Palace to understand more about this famous complex. Then Temple Of Literature - the first University of Vietnam.
  After lunch, we transfer to Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest of its kind in Hanoi, dating back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty (544 - 548). The Buddhist shrine has undergone several changes throughout the years, particularly its renaming from An Quoc to Tran Quoc (protecting the country) by Emperor Le Huy Tong in the 17th century.
  Drive to legendary Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Van Xuong saint and former general commander Tran Hung Dao for his struggle against Mongolians. You also see the beautiful Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake. Arrive back to your hotel.

• Day : 3 HANOI -SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE BY BUS (B, L)

  In the morning, our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and depart to Sapa, following Noi Bai - Lao Cai high-way. After around 5.5 hours driving, you arrive in Sapa Town, have lunch at local restaurant.
  Start trekking to Cat Cat Village, about 45 minutes walk from Sapa, this is the village of Black H'Mong hill tribe. The village is on the slope of the hill and easy walking, rice and corn are grown here.
  Visiting Cat Cat village, you will have a chance to visit a big waterfall on the stream and the old Hydro Electric Power Station built by French people. That is the image of young women sitting by looms with colorful pieces of brocade decorated with designs of flowers and birds. When these pieces of brocade are finished, they are dyed and embroidered with beautiful designs. A note worthy is that H'Mong women use indigo plants and leaves to dye these brocade fabrics. And then they roll around and smooth section of wood covered with wax on fabrics to polish them, making their colors durable. Back to the Sapa town, check in hotel. You are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping.
  

• Day : 4 HAM RONG MOUTAIN - HANOI - BY BUS (B, L)

  After breakfast at hotel, you will begin the trek up Ham Rong (Dragon's Jaw) Mountain. HamRong Botanical Garden: don't miss the lovely botanical gardens above the main square in town with their spectacular viewpoint from the top. There are fabulous views of the town and the wider landscape as well as tended gardens to visit. This park is essentially a long cobblestone walkway to the top of Ham Rong Mountain. It's a strenuous climb, but the panoramic vista at the top is well worth tackling all those stairs. Along the way, there are countless potted orchids, beautiful landscaped gardens and a few really tacky statues of cartoon characters like Scooby Doo and Mickey Mouse. One word of caution, the stone stairs could be treacherous on a rainy or misty day.
  Have lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, It's time to say "Good bye Sa Pa!" and drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi city.

• Day : 5 HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L, D) – SHUTTLE BUS

  After breakfast at hotel, pick up by shuttle bus and transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world's wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board.

• Day : 6 HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, BR) – SHUTTLE BUS

  In the morning, refresh your body and mind with a Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Have tea and coffee onboard and continue exploring Ha Long Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Normally, check out at 09:30, have a buffet brunch while cruising back to shore. Disembark at 11:00 AM and transfer to Hanoi. Check in hotel and free time.

• Day : 7 HANOI - DEPARTURE (B)

  Enjoy your breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Hanoi airport for the departure. Your room is still at your disposal until 12.00. End of service.