Night 1: Hanoi To Ha Giang (Sleeper Bus or Limousine Sleeper Cabin Bus)

19h00 – 19h30: Get on the sleeping bus to Ha Giang. Sleep overnight on the bus.

Day 1: Ha Giang City – Yen Minh – Dong Van (B, L, D)

You will arrive our hostel in early morning around 3 AM, check in our hostel and offering yourself a nap and breakfast before the tour starts.

08h30: Meeting your guide and easy rider then our brilliant Ha Giang Loop adventure begins. The road leads you to Bac Sum Pass, up to Heaven Gate, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the twin mountains and Tam Son town. Having lunch in Yen Minh Town. Short break and drive towards Dong Van, through the picturesque Chin Khoanh Pass. Indeed, the whole Dong Van Karst Plateau is a major geological heritage sight in Vietnam. The landscape is composed of unlimited rice fields, thousands of limestone rocks and breath-taking views. It also gives you the chance to experience the life of hill-tribe villages where local people work on the land. Visiting Hmong King’s Palace, a home of Vuong’s family in Sa Phin. Arrival Dong Van in quite late afternoon, enjoy a local Vietnamese dinner and live music, karaoke after a long day of mind-blowing landscape views. At nighttime, free and easy before another day of adventures.

Day 2: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Nho Que River – Mau Due – Ha Giang – Hanoi (B, L)

After breakfast we leave Dong Van Town to enter the highlight of the journey, the Ma Pi Leng Pass It is well known for its abrupt cliffs and breath-taking views, often referred to as the “king” of the passes in Vietnam with its highest point at an altitude of 2,000 meters. Visit Nho Que river will be unforgettable. As experience how spectacular the pass is, we will trek the Sky Path to have a closer look at the whole valley and Nho Que river. From the top view, there is a picturesque 360° panorama of Ma Pi Leng Pass. Once on the peak, you might feel overwhelmed by the majestic mountains and rivers. Then we continue to drive through the villages of Meo Vac, Mau Due, where our break for lunch is served. After having lunch, keep driving through amazing mountain view back to Ha Giang city.

15h30 – 15h40: Drop you off our hostel in Ha Giang, free time to relax, get back your luggage.

15h50 – 16h00: Get on your bus leave Ha Giang back to Hanoi.

22h30 – 23h00: Drop you off your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 3: Ha Noi – Halong Bay – Surprising Cave – Titop Island (L, D)

08h10 - 08h30: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.  Have a short break on halfway for 20 minutes to relax and happy room.

12h00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.

12h30: Welcome on board Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check- in your cabin.

13h00: Enjoy your lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

14h30: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).

15h30: Our cruise will take you to the Titop Island it is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong Bay and enjoy your swimming on the beach.

17h00: Come back Cruise then take a shower, relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.

18h00: welcome Sunset Party and Cooking Class How to make fresh spring roll then enjoy your own made.

19h00: Dinner is ready serve in the restaurant in middle of romantic Bay.

After dinner: Join activities: fishing, karaoke singing, drinking, or relax on sundeck.

 Overnight on boat: Share cabin available base on twin or triple.

Day 4: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village (B, L, D)

06h00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.

07h00 – 07h30: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

08h15: Transfer to day boat at Titop Island.

08h30 – 09h30: Boat cruises through Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba National Park

10h00: When you arrive at the Viet Hai dock, the tour guide will either take you by tram to the Viet Hai Ancient Fishing Village or you can opt to bike to the village of Co Viet Hai along the coast and into the interior of the island. Viet Hai is a historic village that is still remarkably serene despite being encircled by the sea and tall mountains. When you visit Viet Hai hamlet, you can pleasantly take in the landscape, learn about the native people's way of life, see how they make wine, take use of their foot bath service for fish, and see historic dwellings and cultural landmarks.

11h30 – 12h30: After your morning excursions, re-energize yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.

14h00: Start the voyage to kayak across the fish rafts in the Viet Hai port region or train at Vung Quay To be a Viet Hai fisherman (you can choose to swim at Ba Trai Dao).

15h30: Return to Halong Cruise for relaxing.

17h30 – 19h00: Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party on sundeck or HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at bar.

19h15: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.

20h30: This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at bar. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception.

Stay overnight on the Cruise.

Day 5: Halong Bay – Luon Cave – Ninh Binh (B, L)

06h00: Wake up in the early morning enjoy great moment in fresh air

07h00: Breakfast is service at the restaurant on the boat

08h00: Boat cruising to Luon Cave Luon, about 14km to the south of Bai Chay Tourist Wharf and 1 km away from Surprise Cave. Luon Cave has the shape of an arc with 60 meters in length and 2.5 – 4 in height depending on the tide. Because of the limited height, the only way to visit Luon Cave is by a small boat or a kayak.

10h00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

11h00: Enjoy the lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.

12h00: Arrive harbour, say goodbye honest crew on board. Get on the bus head go to Ninh Binh

16:30 – 17:00: Drop you off your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay in Ninh Binh. Free time to relax or visit Ninh Binh at nighttime. Sleep at your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay in Ninh Binh.

Day 6: Ha Noi – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An (L, D)

07h30 – 08h00: The bus will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Bai Dinh Pagoda. It takes more or less 2 hours from Ha Noi to Bai Dinh Pagoda. You will have a short break on the halfway.

10h45 – 10h50: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height,100 tons in weight.

12h20 – 12h30: Have lunch in local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine.

13h20 – 13h30: Go to Trang An wharf, take boat trip to visit Trang An cave complex.

15h20 – 15h30: Bike to visit the local villages in Trang An area.

16h10 – 16h15: Get on the bus go to your hotel/ homestay/ bungalow in Ninh Binh. Check in your room, free time to relax. Dinner is service at your hotel/ homestay/ bungalow in Ninh Binh. After having dinner, free time to visit Ninh Binh in the evening. Sleep overnight at your hotel/ homestay/ bungalow in Ninh Binh.

Day 7: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Ha Noi (B, L)

08h00 – 09h30: Breakfast is service at the restaurant, then checking out the hotel, free time relax or visit Ninh Binh.

09h50 – 10h00: The bus will pick you up at the hotel, transfer you go to Hoa Lu.

10h30 – 10h40: Arrive Hoa Lu ancient capital. We will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two kings in Chinese Wars.

11h40 – 12h00: Have a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

12h40 – 12h50: The bus take you go to Tam Coc wharf for taking a sampan, go along the Ngo Dong River to visit Tam Coc (Three different caves).

14h40 – 14h50: Bike to visit the local villages in Ninh Binh and take nice pictures of Ninh Binh countryside’s scenery.

15h20 – 15h30: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong River.

16h50 – 16h55: Get on the bus return to your hotel in Ha Noi.

19h30 – 19h40: Drop you off your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.

End the tour!

Have a great tour with Asia Discovery Travel!