Vietnam Nature, Culture & Landscapes Tour 9 Days

Arrive in Ha Noi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Early evening, begin your journey with the Hanoi After Dark Vespa tour, accompanied by a private driver. This experience offers an exciting and stylish way to discover the city after sunset. Riding on a vintage Vespa, you witness Hanoi’s streets come alive with a bustling, vibrant, and colorful nighttime atmosphere. The route showcases the striking contrasts between the historic Old Quarter, the elegant French Quarter, and the dynamic modern districts. Along the way, you savor the essence of Hanoi’s cuisine through carefully selected local dishes. Each stop reveals authentic flavors and stories that reflect the city’s rich culinary heritage. The evening concludes at a trendy bar, where you can relax with premium drinks and enjoy live music in a comfortable setting.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Depart from Hanoi in the morning for a scenic drive to Sapa, nestled in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The journey offers beautiful views as the flat lowlands gradually transform into dramatic mountainous scenery. Upon arrival in Sapa around midday, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel.

In the afternoon, start a soft trekking experience through Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, located in the heart of Muong Hoa Valley. Walk along terraced rice fields, village paths, and small streams while learning about the daily life and cultural traditions of the Black H’mong and Giay ethnic minorities.Return to Sapa town in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Sapa.

After breakfast, transfer to the Fansipan cable car station for an unforgettable journey to the summit of Fansipan, known as the “Roof of Indochina” at 3,143 meters above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range before reaching the peak, where you can take photos and explore the mountain-top complex. Descend by cable car and return to Sapa for the lunch.

In the afternoon, visit Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac), one of the most impressive waterfalls in the area, followed by a stop at Heaven’s Gate on Hoang Lien Son Pass, where panoramic views open over the mountains and valleys surrounding Sapa.

Overnight in Sapa.

After breakfast, depart Sapa for a scenic drive to Ta Phin Village, home to the Red Dao ethnic minority. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely walk through the village to observe Ta Phin monastery, traditional stilt houses, terraced fields, and daily rural life. You will have the opportunity to learn about Red Dao customs, their distinctive embroidered costumes, and the well-known herbal bath traditions passed down through generations. In the afternoon, begin the overland journey back to Hanoi, enjoying views of the northern highlands along the way.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay. Board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay while enjoing lunch. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.

Overnight on a junk.

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Nha Trang City. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Nha Trang City.

In the morning, visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Dam Market, the Nha Trang Stone Cathedral or the Long Son Pagoda where the giant Sakyamuni Buddha statue sits on the top of the hill. Afternoon, visit the Museum of Oceanography before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Enjoy a full day relaxing on the beach, with fresh sea breeze and sunshine. (Optional tour with surchagre: half day boat trip to visit Nha Trang Bay)

Free for leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight and your departure.