Upon arrival, Camellia Tours Vietnam’s tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to Ha Noi Center for check in the hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or start exploring the streets of old Hanoi lined with small old typical houses . Overnight at hotel.

Following breakfast, full day exploring the capital of Vietnam, visit the major sights: the Little Lake, a true pearl in the center of the city, the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university with its original architecture, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda, the Museum of History and Museum of Ethology. Tower rickshaw near the thirty-six cooperation: the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the daily life of the city market.
Imagine a city incorporated: two or three lakes green, gray cathedral, some purple and golden pagodas and quantities of streets: the street buttons, closures – lightning and balls of wool, the street exhaust pipes and hubcaps, street offerings for the dead, the street of sandals, the street children’s toys and books, the street locks and keys, the street bears and caps bra … street scooters and street motorcycles, mopeds of all streets, the street that begins and ends nowhere, the road running through the world and mixed passersby. Afterward, transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for train to Lao Cai. Overnight in the train (sleeper car conditioning).

Upon arrival the train station of Lao Cai, transfer to a local restaurant near the station, and climb the road to Sa Pa in stunning scenery. Make a detour to visit the village of Ta Phin where the two ethnic groups black Hmong and Dao minority in the region of Sa Pa live, each of which still preserves its cultural identity.
This afternoon, take a descent into the valley of Muong Hoa valley of terraced rice paddies of Vietnam’s most beautiful extending beneath your feet, the highest Indochina mountain range’s which arises Mount Fansipan to 3.143m stands beside you. The landscape by the French dubbed “the Alps of Tonkin.” If you come at the right time, you can see a show, very colorful, represented by local young people who you share dances, songs, musical instruments closely related to their life and their culture. Dinner and overnight homestay in Ta Van.

Following breakfast, take an excursion to the waterfall and a village Giang Ta Chai village nestled in a valley covered with lush vegetation. Meet people of the Black H’mong minority, in road to the central market of Sapa. The market is in general not only a place of barter and trade, but also a entertainment for all ethnic minorities in the region. The Black H’mong, originating in China from where they emigrated to Vietnam there are over 300 years, are recognizable by their clothes usually black or dark blue. Afternoon is the best time of day to hike in the valley of Cat Cat, visit the villages to meet with the Hmong, the largest minority in Vietnam with nearly 1 million of peoples. Late afternoon, return to Sapa for overnight.

Today visit a small pagoda near the station and attend the opening of the border gate between Vietnam and China. Striking contrasts between the two shores of the river that serves as a natural border between the two countries. Transfer to Bac Ha, possibility of visiting a market for ethnic minorities (if you arrive on Sunday). Walking around the Bac Ha village populated by Mong, colorful ethnic and other minorities (Ban Pho). Overnight in Bac Ha Homestay.

Today leave Bac Ha for Ba Be, passing through mountainous regions. The terraced rice fields consist of beautiful landscapes. Continue to the village of Pac Ngoi Tay located not far away from the lake. The Tay who settled there, living on fishing, rice and corn. Their houses on stilts, with thatched roof, decorate graciously austere surrounding landscapes. Overnight homestay in a traditional wooden house on stilts. Or you could sleep in hotel in Ba Be National Park.

Following breakfast, take a boat ride in the beautiful town of Lake Ba Be. The lake “three seas”, which stretches over 9 km long and 100 to 1800 m wide, is located 145 m above sea level. It is at the mouth of 3 valleys that converge in an arc. Ba Be is not only a site for imaginative, but also for nature lovers. Nearly forty species of mammals live here, and over a hundred species of birds and many butterflies. Visit Dau Dang waterfalls, cave Puong and hiking in the countryside. Night in the house on stilts of Tay to Pac Ngoi.

Following breakfast, head to Cao Bang, near Phac Na, walking across the fields that will be an opportunity to discover the techniques of field work of Tay. Encounter along the way Dao sapeck with silver coins on their costumes. Overnight at the hotel in Cao Bang.

Today, take a discovery to the waterfall at Ban Gioc considered the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam. China is just on the other side of the waterfalls. Walking tour along the River, visit Nguom Ngao Grotto then get back to Cao Bang and overnight at the hotel.

Today excursion to the famous Colonial Road N4 or there were 5000 french soldiers were killed in 1950. Walking tour to Dong Khe before arriving at That Khe. Arrive late afternoon in Lang Son border town between Vietnam and China. Free time to visit the Dong Kinh Market. Overnight at hotel.

Following breakfast, drive to Halong Bay and watching the busy rice paddies over the road. Arrival Halong, boarding a boat for 2 days 1 night exploring the Bay. Cruising between the 3000 island emerging from the emerald water. Enjoy Kayaking or relax on the beach for swimming, an extraordinary 360 degree view of the Wonder of the World with sunset.

Getting up early, hearing the sound of the ocean. After breakfast on boat, take a visit to the cave and a floating village. Landing at our harbor and departure to Ninh Binh cross the Red River Delta and arrival to Tam Coc, overnight at the hotel.

Morning departure to the village of Kenh Ga in 3 hour bike ride through the flooded rice fields. Boarding small boats on the Hoang Long River to discover the rocky peaks and fishing villages. Transfer to Mai Chau, visit a village of the White Thai and overnight in the stilt house of Thai in Mai Chau.

Walk through the valley of Mai Chau collected and cultured on a flat trail of Thai villages then get back to Ha Noi for overnight at hotel.

The trip is coming to the end. Depend on the departure time, free to relax or further explore Ha Noi until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your onward flight.
NOTE: An itinerary may at times be altered by our guides due to local conditions, the skill of participants and other unexpected circumstances. Our priority is always the experience and safety of our clients.