Northern Vietnam Hidden Gems 9 Days 8 Nights

Upon your arrival at Sapa town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People at around 12:00 AM, and you have lunch with local Vietnamese foods in restaurant.

After lunch you start the trekking day to Y Linh Ho village through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

You also approach Ta Van village where Zay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon. (Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours).

Afterward, return to your hotel following a light dinner.

Overnight at the hotel in Sapa town.

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After breakfast, driver & tour guide take you to Cat Cat village, a charming settlement inhabited by the H'Mong hill tribe. This idyllic village is situated in the picturesque Muong Hoa Valley and is only 3 km away from Sapa Town, which can be reached by a leisurely 45-minute walk. During your trek, you will be surrounded by stunning rice fields and corn plantations.

And then you will continue your journey to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with the longest cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Reaching the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).

Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Quan An Ngon Hanoi Restaurant

Pick up at your hotel, head out for Mai Chau. Scenic photo stop along the way and visit the Muong tribes and then Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley.

Arrive in Mai Chau, relax and have an authentic lunch with a local family of the White Thai tribe and enjoy some free time to acquaint yourself with the villagers.

Afternoon, ride a bike through narrow village path, see terraced rice paddies and small villages, discovering the natural beauty of the valley and encountering the culture of the ethnic minority Thai people on our visits to the Pom Coong and Na Phon villages.

Enjoy dinner and watch the Thai’s traditional dance and drink the traditional wine “ruou can”.

Overnight in the communal stilt house, Bungalow or Resort.

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Embark on a scenic 40km journey from Mai Chau to Pu Luong and walking to Visit Eo Ken village (Bản Eo Kén) is located in Thanh Son commune, Ba Thuoc district. Then, Visit a beautiful Don village - The first touristic beautiful village in Pu luong with many rice fields.

Board the car to Hieu Village to reach Hieu Waterfall. You can swim at the waterfall to enjoy the nature, the cool water brings definitely the feeling of enjoyment.

Have lunch by the waterfall.

Board the car to the trekking point and start a medium or easy trek. From there, follow the small road, trail through the rice fields and do bamboo rafting on the river and see local giant water wheels.

Enjoy dinner at the lodge and spend your night in Pu Luong.

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After breakfast, transfer to Ninh Binh, known as the "inland Halong Bay," to take Tam Coc Boat Riding for a one and half hour to discover its karst limestones and winding rivers with beautiful and natural landscape.

After that lunch in a local restaurant.

And then adventurous cycling is a great way to bring you through beautiful rice fields, small rivers, towering limestone cliffs and buffalo's and goats walking freely over the roads.

Continue your journey to Bich Dong Pagoda, renowned as a timeless cultural, historical relic and a striking spiritual attraction. Here, you have a chance to worship and make offerings, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and learn more about Buddhism in Vietnam.

Dinner on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Tam Coc.

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Start your day by climbing Mua Cave Mountain (the Vietnamese great Wall) in the village of Ninh Xuan, where once Tran kings watched dance performances. After 486 steps, you will reach the summit offering stunning views over Tam Coc Boat and its landscapes of rocky pinnacles and rice fields.

After lunch in a local restaurant, you will head to Trang An Sampan Boat Tour to enjoy a system of caves and lakes with natural and cultural wonders in a unique way.

An then Exploring Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Dai Co Viet kingdom from 968 to 1009 by visiting Dinh king temple and Le king temple, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars.

Your day will end and back to hotel!

Overnight in Tam Coc Ninh Binh.

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Depart from Ninh Binh for a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning limestone karsts. Upon arrival, board a luxury cruise and enjoy lunch as you sail past the breathtaking landscapes of Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay by visiting Sung Sot Cave - A magnificent beauty bestowed by nature and continue to Ti Top Island - The Beautiful Gift of Mother Nature with Swimming on beach and Hiking for panoramic views.

As the sun sets, anchor at sea and savor a delightful dinner while taking in the views.

Overnight on Halong Bay overnight Cruise.

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Begin your morning with a Tai Chi session on the sun deck as the sunrise casts a golden glow over the waters. Enjoy a light breakfast, then cruise to Luon Cave - A Heaven Gate where you can spend the morning kayaking or Bamboo boat among the scenic islands.

After a hearty brunch, return to the pier and travel back to Hanoi airport. Say goodbye to Vietnam.

End of Vietnam’s Hidden Gems 9-day Package Tour!