Smell the sea air in modern Da Nang. Breathe deeply in the morning fresh air on the deck of the boat while cruising the beautiful Ha Long Bay. Wandering the stylish nightlife in Hanoi. Essential Vietnam are all here on this 14-day trip.

Trip highlights

• Visit the new, young and unspoiled Da Nang
• A new experience when trying corn wine – a specialty dish of the Mong people
• Beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay on the cruise

Trip summary

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi

To Hanoi. Warm welcome from our local guide and driver. Proceed to your hotel to check in. Enjoy our welcome dinner. Free for the rest of the day. Overnight in Hanoi.

night in Ha Noi

Day 2: Hanoi Free Day> Night Train to Lao Cai

Have an essay and free day in Hanoi. Spark your curiosity by exploring the city on your own. In the evening, the car will pick you up and depart for Hanoi train station. Dinner is your own. Our staff at the train station will be happy to assist you upon boarding. Take the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on board.

Ha Noi station

Day 3: Lao Cai > Sapa

Morning to Lao Cai. Our van will politely take you directly to your hotel for check-in. Have a short rest then have a local breakfast. Morning free time to explore on your own. Visiting ethnic minority villages in Sapa. Take a walk around the vast fertile green rice fields. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Sapa.

Sapa at night

Day 4: Day off in Sapa

Free day to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sapa and take pictures. Take home your own souvenir collection of a memorable trip. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight in Sapa.

Cat Cat Waterfall in Sapa

Day 5: Sapa> Hanoi

Have breakfast at Hotel. Visit Cao Son Market. Although small, this busy market is where ethnic minorities Hoa Mong, Black Dao, Tay and Nung come to buy and sell local products such as food, food, agricultural raw materials, and fabrics. People come here to meet friends, relatives or sip a few glasses of wine until dawn. You will be warmly welcomed by the H’mong with delicious corn wine and boundless hospitality. Local lunch is served. Boat ride down Chay river. Local dinner at the hotel. Take the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on board.

Market in Sapa

Day 6: Freedom day in Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi early. Check in hotel on Old Street. Enjoy your stay there. Have a free day in Hanoi. Spark your curiosity by exploring the Capital on your own. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Tran Quoc – The oldest temple in Hanoi

Day 7: Hanoi> Ha Long Bay

Morning pick up and transfer to Ha Long Bay after breakfast. Arrive in Ha Long at noon and board our traditional wooden boat/excursion. Enjoy your time for relaxing, sightseeing and swimming. Visit the Floating Fishing Village and swim if the weather permits. Meals are served on board. Wish you have a cruise 3 days 2 nights.

Cruise on Ha Long Bay

Day 8: Ha Long Bay

The cruise show continues. Enjoy the whole day on board in the middle of the blue sea. Free time for swimming and kayaking. Enjoy breathtaking views of the bay from aboard. Local meals with special Vietnamese dishes are graciously served. Overnight on board. Enjoy the sparkling night on the ocean.

Kayaking on Ha Long Bay

Day 9: Ha Long Bay> Hanoi

Cruise program ends. Breakfast and lunch are still served on board. Bye bye luxury bay. Our driver will enthusiastically welcome you and take you back to Hanoi. Dinner is your own. Free time for the rest of the days to walk around the capital city. Overnight in Hanoi.

Tourists enjoy beer in Hanoi

Day 10: Hanoi> Da Nang

Local breakfast is served in Hanoi. It’s time for your last minute shopping. Afternoon pick up from your chosen departure location for your flight to Danang. Our driver will be waiting to greet you and take you to the resort. Freely enter the rest of the day for your own time in Danang. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Da Nang.

Da Nang city

Day 11: Freedom day in Da Nang

A free day for you to explore Danang city. Breakfast is served warmly. Enjoy palm-fringed beaches. Explore ancient Hoi An. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight in Da Nang

Hoi An

Day 12: Hoi An

Another free day to enjoy time on the beach or explore Hoi An old town. Breakfast is served warmly. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

Hoi An at night

Day 13: Hoi An

Free day to enjoy time on the beach or explore Hoi An old town. Breakfast is served warmly. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

An Bang Beach near Hoi An

Day 14: Da Nang> Go to Hanoi

Last day in Danang. Free until our driver kindly picks you up. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Hanoi. Dinner is your own. Free until you fly home. The trip is over.

Enjoy Hanoi food