The Experience

Travellers are invited to embark on a 7-day adventure and discover the highlights of northern Vietnam, travelling through Hanoi and the countryside. Sojourners become immersed in the rich culture and history of the different regions and take in picturesque landscapes as they’re guided through destinations including Halong Bay, Sapa, Cat Cat Village and more.

• Day 1: Hanoi:

Be transferred from the airport to the hotel in the centre of Hanoi; enjoy some leisure time in the city

• Day 2: Hanoi to Halong Bay:

Embark on an overnight Halong Bay cruise and spend the day kayaking, exploring Sung Sot Cave and Titov Island and enjoying the sun on the deck; take part in a sunset party aboard and optional squid fishing (breakfast, lunch & Dinner) 

• Day 3: Halong Bay to Hanoi:

Start the day from Tai Chi aboard, cruise to the Natural Preservation Zone and spend some time kayaking before heading back to the harbour; participate in a cooking class and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board before disembarking and returning to Hanoi (breakfast, lunch) 

• Day 4: Hanoi & bus to Sapa - Cat Cat village:

Head to Sapa and take a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black Hmong ethnic people. Marvel at a scenic waterfall and head back to Sapa in the afternoon (breakfast, lunch).

• Day 5: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village – Bus Back To Hanoi:

Trek from Sapa to Y Linh Ho and then through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to enjoy a picnic and see the picture-perfect Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Then, head to Ta Van village before returning to Sapa and Hanoi. (breakfast, lunch)

• Day 6: Hanoi:

Enjoy the day at leisure or take part in optional tours:

• Hanoi Food tour

• Hanoi City Tour on a motorbike (Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House, French Quarter, and more; ends with a meal) (breakfast)

• Day 7: Hanoi:

Enjoy some leisure time and be transferred to the airport; the tour ends (breakfast)

• See the full itinerary here