Day 01: Hanoi arrival (D)
On arrival you are greeting by our guide and pick up then transfer to Hanoi center for check in hotel, then you are free until late afternoon we will take 1 hour cyclo tour to visit Hanoi Old Quarter with end at Thang Long Water puppet theater, enjoy water puppet show, dinner and free in evening.

Day 02: Hanoi – Sonla (B, L)
In early morning we will drive to Sonla, spend the whole day on coach relishing the new road through Hoang Lien Son Mountains(320km). Take a stop-over at Ta Khoa Bridge on Da River Lake with panoramic views of lake, forest and mountain. There are opportunities to enjoy the friendliness of the H'mong tribe en route. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show of Black Thai at Bo village. Overnight in Son La.

Day 3: Sonla – Dien Bien Phu (B, L)
Before leaving for Dien Bien Phu (170km), visit Thuan Chau Market where Black Thai women gather to exchange all kinds of farm products and hand-weaving brocades. Stop by at Pha Din Pass, famous for its magnificent mountain scenery. In the afternoon, travel via Muong Phang, enjoy a short trek through dense forest (1km) to visit General Giap's legendary tunnels. Thai villages surrounded by paddy fields are worth visiting en route. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.

Day 4: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (B, L)
Dien Bien Phu, a famous valley at an elevation of 550m by the Vietnam ' Laos border. In the morning, explore Dien Bien Market and former battle field: Dien Bien Phu museum, Eliance Hill (A1 Hill), Nam Rom River and De Castries' bunker. Transfer to Lai Chau (105km), a small town along Nam Lay Stream, encounter Red H’mong village en route. Overnight in Lai Chau.

Day 5: Lai Chau - Sapa (B, L)
Admire the beautiful Lai Ha Suspension Bridge and Hang Tom Suspension Bridge near Lai Chau Town. Leave for Sapa (180km) via a picturesque road along the Nam Na River and across Hoang Lien Son, the highest pass in Vietnam (2,047 metres). The rest of the day is free time to wander around Sapa Town, home to different hill-tribes. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa (B, L)
Take a morning trek (6km) to visit hill-tribe villages of Lao Chai & Ta Van along picturesque Muong Hoa valley. A trekking trail is over magnificent rice terraced fields, green valley, river and white roof-dotted houses by mountain sides. Get to know more about the daily life of local people (Black H'mong and Day), their ways of living and simple working tools. In the afternoon, transfer to Ta Phin village, see Red Yao at work in their distinctive colourful dress. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Leave for Bac Ha (105km) via a winding road with breath-taking mountain views. Visit Bac Ha market (on Sunday only), considered the most lively and crowded in the region. It attracts a large number of Flower H'mong and other hill-tribe groups (Nung, Phu La, Tay). Transfer to Lao Cai (70km). Board the night train to Hanoi (370km). Overnight on train on comfortable air-conditioned cabin.

Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L, D)
After a 10 hours' ride, arrive at the Hanoi Railway Station early in the morning. Pick up and transfer to Ha Long (170km). . Arrival to Ha Long Bay wharf around 12.00, check – in registration, board on a Deluxe junks, welcome drink and have lunch on boat. The cruise will take you by exotic islets with shapes of Dog, Incense Urn, Fight Cocks, Finger islets and explore the mysteries of Sung Sot cave (Surprising cave). Swimming and relax at Titop beach. Dinner and overnight on boat.

Day 9: Ha Long - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Wake up early morning to admire the sunrise, Breakfast then paddle by small bamboo boat to visit Luon (grottoes) cave. Cruise to Bai Tu Long bay and sightseeing Fire island, Man Head island, Fishing village. Having lunch on boat and arrive at Ha Long wharf about 12.00 noon. Get on our bus and drive to Hanoi with stop on the way at Dongtrieu pottery village. Arrival Hanoi at 4pm, check in hotel and free in evening
 
Day 10: Departure from Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at hotel and then you are free until time bus pick up and transfer to airport for departure flight.

Included:
-          All transportation
-          Accommodation at Home-stay, Hotel as twin or double sharing
-          Meals as stated in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner),
-          Tourist guide,
-          Entrance fees,
-          One night on boat on Halong bay
-          Soft sleeper train ticket Laocai – Hanoi

Excluded:
-          Meals not mentioned in the program,
-          Drinks,
-          All personal expenses