Locals Life in the Northern Viet Nam in 10 Days

• Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, where traditional and modern beauties blend seamlessly.
• At Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

• 8:00 AM: Our driver will pick you up at the hotel for a 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage site recognized twice by UNESCO. Upon arrival, you will embark on the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while receiving a tour briefing. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board as the ship sails further into the bay, giving you time to admire its dramatic limestone islands.
• You can relax at your leisure on the sundeck or in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to swim in the warm, calm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is easy for all levels and ages, and our expert guide will provide basic paddling instructions before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After an hour of exploring the bay, you will return to the cruise for some relaxation before attending a cooking class in the late afternoon.
• Enjoy a superb dinner and stay overnight on board.

Experience kayaking on the beautiful Halong Bay: When visiting Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, don't miss the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities that showcase the area's stunning natural beauty. Kayaking is a particularly appealing option, suitable for all ages and skill levels. Our experienced guide will provide you with basic paddling instructions and then lead you through the remarkable scenery of Halong Bay. A Halong Bay cruise is one of the best ways to explore the area, and you can easily book one with great offers!

Relax in Halong Bay with accommodation on a cruise: Halong Bay, renowned as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is a must-visit destination in Vietnam. If your holiday allows, taking a cruise through this breathtaking bay offers a chance to unwind amidst stunning scenery while enjoying top-notch cruise accommodations. Whether relaxing in your cabin or on the upper deck, you'll have the opportunity to soak in the magnificent views of the rocky islands rising from the emerald waters, allowing your worries and busy life to fade away as you capture the bay's beauty with your camera.

• We will continue our Halong Bay journey early in the morning. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck is a must-try activity while on the cruise.
• On the upper deck, you can relax, take in the sights, and capture photos of the magnificent rocky islands rising from the emerald waters of the bay.
• After breakfast, we will explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the finest and largest grottoes in Halong Bay. Then, we will keep cruising, passing by a fishing village known for its unique way of life.
• At 10:30 AM, our boat will start cruising back to the jetty. Enjoy your last moments in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
• You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer back to Hanoi. Then at around 7.30pm, you will have a sleep bus trip to Ha Giang. Overnight in Ha Giang 

• 07:30: Fushen up and enjoy the local breakfast at our hostel.
• 08:00: After having breakfast, you will be briefed on the itinerary by a local guide and group. Start to adventure in the Ha Giang Loop.
• 12:00: You will have the experience of trying a local lunch at Tam Son before continuing adventure Ha Giang Loop. You also have a short break after long driving.
• 17:00:  Arrive and check in at homestay in Du Gia. You may know Du Gia is an unknown quiet village in Ha Giang. The best thing about this place is the peaceful and unspoiled beauty with its majestic natural landscape of mountains and rice paddies around it. In addition, the local people here are exceptionally hospitable and friendly.
•  Du Gia is a well known natural pool where you can cool off and there are rocks that you can jump off.
• 19:00: Enjoy a local dinner that is cooked by H’mong people. You will cheer” 1,2,3 Dô” with all members in the group. You will have an unforgettable experience and funny time at homestay.

• 07:00: Having breakfast and heading for Ang village. Ang village is home to the Tay ethnic community, a hidden gem among tourist destinations, still untouched and pristine. The village boasts a jade-green stream where visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim or take a leisurely bamboo boat rid
• 12:00: Lunch at Mau Due- small town. Afterward, continue to Meo Vac which is breathtaking destination known for its majestic landscapes, towering limestone cliffs, and rich ethnic cultures. Nestled in the rugged mountains of northern Vietnam, Meo Vac offers adventurous travelers a chance to explore its scenic beauty and immerse themselves in the vibrant local way of life.
• 17:30:  Arrive in Dong Van Town and check in homestay or hotel
• 19:00: Enjoy dinner at homestay and have time for relaxing after long journey

• 08:00:  After breakfast, you visit Vuong Family, also called “Hmong King’s palace.” the one-hundred-year-old palace of Vuong Chinh Duc – the King of H’mong people. Continue to drive forward to:
• 12:00: Have lunch at Thai An village.
• 16:00: Arrive at homestay. Take a rest or you can take a shower before the bus transfer you back to Hanoi/ Sapa

Freeday for your own explore Ha Noi. Meals on your own.  

• 07:30 – 08:00 - Our guide meets you at your hotel/stay and start 110km easy drive through verdant landscape of country side. Short-break on the way.
• 10:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
• 12:00 – Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
• 13:00 – Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone mountains at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain 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 for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
• 17:00 Check in Homestay/Bungalow and then you have your own time to relax, read books or swim before the dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night time with pool view bar. (Tour guide is not available until next afternoon)

• In the morning: Breakfast served at Bungalow then check out. Our guide picks up to visit Cuc Phuong National Park. 
• Firstly, you will visit the langurs and the monkey, gibbons in the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, witnessing them in their natural environment. There, professional staff protect monkeys and langurs from becoming extinct. The environment is kept as close to their natural habitat as possible. Afterwards, you enjoy lunch at restaurant, recommended by your guide. Take a trekking trip into the heart of the jungle come the afternoon. You will trek inside the jungle to visit the One – Thousand – Year - Old Tree and then The Pre – Historic man’s cave if we have enough time. 
• 16:30 Get on bus back to Ha Nội
• 18:30 You are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, trip ends.

You will have breakfast in hotel and flight come back home