Trip Snapshot
Route
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Highlights
- • Kayaking through Halong Bay's limestone karsts
- • Trekking in Mai Chau's ethnic minority villages
- • Cycling through Pu Luong rice terraces
- • Sampan boat through Trang An's grottoes
- • Homestay with Thai ethnic family
Travel Moments
Selected Vietnam highlights from this journey.
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Itinerary
Arrive in Hanoi. Private transfer to hotel in the Old Quarter. Evening welcome briefing and dinner featuring Northern Vietnamese cuisine.
Where you go
- Noi Bai Airport
- Hanoi Old Quarter
What you do
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
- Welcome dinner
Meals
- Dinner
Scenic 3-hour drive to Halong Bay. Board a luxury junk and sail past thousands of limestone karsts. Afternoon kayaking in hidden lagoons and swimming in emerald waters.
Where you go
- Hanoi
- Halong Bay
What you do
- Scenic drive
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Sunset cocktails
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch on cruise
- Gourmet dinner
Wake up to sunrise over the bay. Explore one of Halong's magnificent caves with towering stalactites. Brunch on board before sailing back to harbor.
Where you go
- Halong Bay Caves
- Hanoi
What you do
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Cave exploration
- Return drive
Meals
- Brunch on cruise
- Dinner
Scenic drive to Mai Chau Valley. Afternoon trek through rice paddy fields and stilt-house villages. Evening hosted dinner with a Thai family.
Where you go
- Hanoi
- Mai Chau Valley
What you do
- Scenic drive
- Village trek
- Homestay dinner
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Hosted dinner
Morning transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Trek through terraced rice fields, past bamboo water wheels, and through minority villages. Check into a traditional eco-lodge.
Where you go
- Mai Chau
- Pu Luong Nature Reserve
What you do
- Transfer
- Trekking
- Rice terrace exploration
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Morning trek to scenic viewpoints in Pu Luong. After lunch, scenic drive to Ninh Binh - known as Halong Bay on Land.
Where you go
- Pu Luong
- Ninh Binh
What you do
- Morning trek
- Scenic drive
- Resort check-in
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Full day exploring Trang An UNESCO site by traditional sampan. Row through ancient caves and past hidden temples. Afternoon cycling through rice fields to Mua Cave.
Where you go
- Trang An
- Mua Cave
What you do
- Sampan boat trip
- Cave exploration
- Rice field cycling
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Return to Hanoi. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Old Quarter, shop for souvenirs, or visit museums.
Where you go
- Ninh Binh
- Hanoi
What you do
- Return drive
- Free time
- Optional water puppet show
Meals
- Breakfast
Full day in Hanoi. Optional Temple of Literature visit, Ethnology Museum, or additional food tour. Evening farewell dinner.
Where you go
- Hanoi
What you do
- Leisure exploration
- Optional tours
- Farewell dinner
Meals
- Breakfast
- Farewell dinner
Private airport transfer for your departure flight.
Where you go
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Noi Bai Airport
What you do
- Airport transfer
Meals
- Breakfast
What Makes This Tour Special
The ultimate adventure through Vietnam's most dramatic landscapes - kayaking, trekking, cycling, and boating through places few tourists ever reach.
Hotel Options
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- All accommodation as per tour grade
- Private transportation with A/C
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- All entrance fees & activities
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- 24/7 local support
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
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