Package | 17 days Explore the best of Northern and Central Vietnam

Our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Ha Long Bay.
Overnight in Ha Long: Soleil Ha Long Hotel – Deluxe Bay View

11:00: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel then take you to Tuan Chau Harbor
11:30: Arriving at Lot 32 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.
You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.

12:15: Transfer to Orchid C r u i s e s by a tender boat.
Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and
gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety
instructions.
13:00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and
visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven
Wonders of Nature
14:15: We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat
Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National
Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang cave
located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the
northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty
due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many
stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
17:00: Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green,
emerald water.
18:00: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and
enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching
the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our
Cruise Manager directly.
19:15: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients
in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style
and traditional oriental touches.
21:00: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay,
our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you.
You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a
movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
Overnight on board.
Overnight on cruise: Orchid Trendy – Suite Balcony

06:30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a taichi
session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season,
and consult our sailors.

07:00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45: Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha
Bay
09:30: Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30: Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes and end your cruise with us.
12.00: Our driver will pick you up and take you to hotel in Hanoi
Overnight in Hanoi: San Boutique – Deluxe room

7h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far
from Hanoi city about 120 km.
9h00 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient
capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa
Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi
nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture
when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and
second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century.
Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11h30 : Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around
the village to discover the life of local people.
12h30: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local
foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always

available in the buffet lunch.
13h30 – 14h00 : Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the
charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a
masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
18h30 – 19h00: Arrive to Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel.

Recommendations for things to do in Hanoi:
Explore the Old Quarter: Wander through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, known for its narrow
lanes, ancient architecture, and vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and
taste local street food.
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple: Take a leisurely stroll around the picturesque Hoan Kiem
Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple situated on a small island in the middle of the lake, and learn about the legend
of the giant tortoise.
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex: Pay your respects to the founding father of modern
Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, by visiting his mausoleum, as well as the nearby Presidential Palace, One Pillar
Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Museum.
Experience Vietnamese Culture at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater: Watch a traditional water
puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and marvel at the skillful puppeteers performing on the
water stage.
Taste Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine: Indulge in Hanoi’s diverse culinary scene by sampling local
specialties such as pho (noodle soup), bun cha (grilled pork with noodles), banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich),
and egg coffee.

Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long: Explore the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a
historical complex that served as the political center of Vietnam for over a thousand years.
Take a Cyclo Tour: Experience the charm of Hanoi’s streets from a traditional cyclo (bicycle rickshaw) and
let the driver take you through the city’s hidden alleyways and famous landmarks.
Enjoy a Beer at Ta Hien beer street: located in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, is a bustling and lively area known
for its vibrant nightlife scene and affordable beer

8.00 PM: Our driver will will take you to the Hanoi train
station.
You will stay in a VIP cabin on Sapaly Experess for 2
person.

Arrive in Lao Cai station around 6.00 AM. The train’s shuttle bus will take you to your hotel in Sapa.
08:00: Original Sa Pa’s tour guide picks up guests at the hotel, then takes a car to Lao Chai village. Along
the way, there will be a stop for photo opportunities at the
viewpoint to admire the Muong Hoa Valley.
09:00 – 09:30: Arrive at Lao Chai village, guests get out of
the car and walk about 1km into the village. Along the way,
guests will pass through terraced rice fields winding along
the mountains.
09:30 – 11:00: Inside the village, guests will stop at a
traditional Hmong house to learn about the traditional
culture; participate in experiences such as grinding corn and
rice using stone mortars; learn about natural dyeing
techniques and join in Hmong batik painting.
11:00 – 12:00: Guests walk about 2 km to Ta Van village,
the village of the Dzay people, to experience their

impressive traditional culture, customs, and traditions.
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch at Wecamp Glamping and free time to rest.
13:30 – 14:00: Take a walk to La Dao Spa. Along the way, visit and learn about the architecture and
traditional culture of the Giay people in Ta Van village.
14:00 – 16:00: Guests will have a traditional Red Dao herbal bath, enjoy the scenery, and taste
characteristic drinks here.
16:00 – 17:00: Guests will be picked up at Ta Van village and taken back to the center of Sa Pa.
Overnight in Sapa: The View Sapa – Deluxe Mountain View

Free time to exlore Fansipan and Sapa town. Reach the altitute 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 for hiking and taking photos) .
In the evening, get a Limousine bus to go to Ha Giang. You will take a rest at a local dorm.

8.30am: Tour is start at our homestay in Ha Giang city, our tour guide and drivers will brief for you how
to be safe to sit behind with easy riders.
On the first day, you will see a big change in the scenery
when you drive into the mountain roads. We will stop at
Bac Sum Slope to enjoy the view and have drinks before
arrival the town of Quan Ba. The tour takes you through
the Dong Van Karst Geopark – a major geoheritage site
in Vietnam. You will see a lot of terraced rice fields,
thousands of limestone rocks and magnificent views and
hidden villages at the Valley. People will be working on
the land and you will get a taste of rural north
Vietnamese countryside life. Our riders also take you to
the Quan Ba Heaven gate & Twin mountains – the
famous viewpoint in Ha Giang. We will have lunch in
local restaurant in Yen Minh Town. After lunch, we
drive to Dong Van Town, you will make a stop at Tham Ma Slope and the residence of the Vuong’s family,
which is still called “H’mong King Palace”. Then we will come to homestay and have dinner in Dong Van
Town.

After breakfast, we leave Dong Van Town, our easy rider
will take you to see the most beautiful part of the whole
journey, located on the Happiness road connecting the
towns of Dong Van and Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass. The

legendary pass is well known for craggy cliffs and breath-
taking views. It is the most ragged pass in the north, often

referred to as the “king” of the passes in Vietnam! The
whole road is winding through the cliffs and overcomes
Ma Pi Leng pass at an altitude of 2,000 meters.
To show you the full beauty of the pass, we will Ride
down the breathtaking Sky Path to admire the scenery of
the whole valley and Nho Que river. Then ride to see

panorama of Ma Pi Leng
Pass and take unforgettable pictures. Standing on the peak of the pass, you will feel overwhelmed by the
majestic space of mountains and rivers.
We will continue our journey to more distant villages. From there, you will know how people live in remote
parts of Vietnam. We will drive through the villages Lung Ho, Mau Due and Meo Vac, where we will have a
pit stop for a lunch and drink. From Meo Vac Town we will continue through mountainous trail road area of
Ha Giang province to Du Gia Village with amazing landscape and famous village there are 7 ethnic minority
live at the same village, you will see colorful village and a lot of culture, where we will spend over at homestay
with Tay Minority Family, and enjoy dinner and happy water with family.

After breakfast, we will explore hidden beautiful waterfall – Du Gia waterfall. Then we will say goodbye to
the host of our homestay, we continue our journey again, our last day still bring you the amazing feeling
about nature and landscapes, we will take the road back to Ha Giang. But it doesn’t mean end of attractions.

We will Duong Thuong Valley and Thai An Road. After an adventurous ride we will be back to Ha Giang
afternoon.
Leave from Ha Giang at 4pm by Limousine bus.
Overnight in Hanoi: San Boutique – Deluxe room

Depending on your flight, our driver will take you to the airport for the flight to Hue.
You will meet our driver in Hue then transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Hue: Êem Hue Hotel – Deluxe room

08:00 am – 08:3 0am: Pick up at your hotel in Hue city center and get on the dragon boat to visit Thien Mu
Pagoda.
09:15 am: Visit Imperial Citadel

11:30 am: Continue to see Dong Ba Market
12:15 pm: Have Lunch at a local restaurant
13:30 pm: After lunch, continue to visit Minh Mang Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb
16:00 pm: Visit and take photo at Conical hat and incense making village
16:45 pm: Arrive at Hue city center and drop off at hotel

9 AM: Our driver will take you to the station. You will take
a train at 10.05 AM to Danang and admire the “most
magnificent view of the world”
12.45 PM: Arrive at Danang station, our tour guide will
take you to Hoi An.
On arrival in Hoi an, you will start Hoi an day trip with
Cam Thanh Coconut village first. You will experience a
basket boat ride around the coconut forest, learn about the
daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their
community.
While enjoying the basket boat ride, you will join some
activities with the boatman.

Highlight of this Hoi an day trip is Hoi an Ancient Town – a well-known walking town in Hoi an. Wander
around Hoi an to visit Chinese Communal House, Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, Japanese Covered Bridge,
Hoi an market,.. and learn about the daily life of Hoi an local people.
Enjoy lunch with Hoi an food
Take a boat trip on Hoai River and release floating lanterns to the river. We will take you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An: Anio Hoi An Hotel – Deluxe room

At 7:30 am- 8:00 a.m : Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang / Hoi An and start the

trip to Ba Na Hills.
Upon arrival Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable
Car which gains 4 world scores including longest
single-wire cable car system
Arrive at Station 2 at the height of 1.138 m, our
guide will take you to: Debay Wine Cellar built in
1923, Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden (a huge
flower garden
Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge ( Hands of
God).
You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda
Have Lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.
Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height
of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity
and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.
Continue to discover the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park
Back to the cabin down the mountain.
Car takes you back to your hotel in DN. Finish tour at about 17:30.
Overnight in Hoi An: Anio Hoi An Hotel – Deluxe room

12.00: Check out your hotel in Hoi An, our driver will take you to your hotel in Danang. Free time for
relaxing, strolling around the city or swimming
Overnight in Danang: Le Sands Oceanfront – Deluxe Ocean View

Our driver will take you to the airport. End trip!

END TRIP & SEE YOU AGAIN!