DAY 1: HANOI – ARRIVAL AND CITY EXPLORATION
– Morning: Arrive in Hanoi. Check into a boutique hotel in the Old Quarter.
– Afternoon: Cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, visit Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple.
– Evening: Street food walking tour.
DAY 2: HANOI TO BA BE NATIONAL PARK
– Morning: Drive (~5 hours) to Ba Be National Park.
– Afternoon: Kayak on Ba Be Lake, exploring caves and waterfalls.
– Evening: Stay in a traditional Tay ethnic homestay.
DAY 3: TREKKING IN BA BE NATIONAL PARK
– Full Day: Guided trek through forests, limestone mountains, and villages.
– Evening: Homestay.
DAY 4: BA BE TO HA GIANG
– Morning: Scenic drive (~6 hours) to Ha Giang. Check into a mountain lodge.
– Afternoon: Short hike to nearby villages.
– Evening: Relax and stargaze.
DAY 5: HA GIANG LOOP
– Full Day: Motorbike journey along the Ha Giang Loop.
– Highlights: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Dong Van Plateau, Lung Cu Flagpole.
– Evening: Stay in Dong Van.
DAY 6: MA PI LENG PASS AND MEO VAC
– Morning: Ride through Ma Pi Leng Pass.
– Afternoon: Explore Meo Vac, interact with local Hmong people.
– Evening: Return to Ha Giang.
DAY 7: HA GIANG TO SAPA
– Morning: Drive (~7 hours) to Sapa. Check into an eco-lodge.
– Afternoon: Stroll through Sapa town.
– Evening: Relax overlooking terraced fields.
DAY 8: TREKKING IN SAPA
– Full Day: Trek to Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai villages.
– Evening: Return to the lodge.
DAY 9: SAPA TO PHONG NHA
– Morning: Transfer back to Hanoi. Evening train or flight to Dong Hoi.
– Overnight: Stay near Phong Nha.
DAY 10: PHONG NHA ADVENTURE
– Full Day: Explore Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
– Activities: Trekking, exploring Phong Nha or Paradise Cave, zip-lining to Dark Cave, and
kayaking.
– Evening: Stay near the park.
DAY 11: PHONG NHA TO HUE VIA TAM GIANG LAGOON
– Morning: Drive to Hue (~5 hours). Stop at Tam Giang Lagoon for a sampan ride and a seafood
lunch.
– Evening: Stay in Hue.
DAY 12: HUE EXPLORATION
– Morning: Explore the Imperial Citadel by bike. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs.
– Afternoon: Kayak on the Perfume River.
– Evening: Enjoy a dragon boat ride.
DAY 13: HUE TO DA NANG (TRAIN AND JEEP ADVENTURE)
– Morning: Scenic train ride from Hue to Da Nang.
– Afternoon: Jeep tour to explore Son Tra Peninsula, including a trek to Mui Nghe.
– Evening: Stay in a beachfront resort.
DAY 14: DA NANG TO CENTRAL HIGHLANDS (KON TUM)
– Morning: Drive (~6 hours) to Kon Tum, the heart of the Central Highlands.
– Afternoon: Visit wooden churches and Ba Na villages.
– Evening: Stay in a rustic lodge.
DAY 15: CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ADVENTURE
– Full Day: Trek through lush forests and visit traditional hill tribe villages.
– Optional Activities: Zip-lining or mountain biking.
– Evening: Enjoy local food and music.
DAY 16: CENTRAL HIGHLANDS TO DA LAT
– Morning: Drive to Da Lat (~5 hours).
– Afternoon: Visit Datanla Waterfalls (opt for canyoning) and stroll around Xuan Huong Lake.
– Evening: Stay in a French colonial-style villa.
DAY 17: DA LAT ADVENTURE
– Full Day: Explore Lang Biang Mountain, Tuyen Lam Lake (kayaking or hiking), and Crazy House.
– Evening: Visit the Da Lat night market.
DAY 18: DA LAT TO HO CHI MINH CITY
– Morning: Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Check into a central hotel.
– Afternoon: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels for an underground exploration.
– Evening: Dinner cruise on the Saigon River.
DAY 19: MEKONG DELTA EXPLORATION
– Full Day: Day trip to Ben Tre or Cai Be for a Mekong Delta adventure.
– Activities: Boat rides, sampan rowing, and exploring floating markets.
– Evening: Return to Ho Chi Minh City for departure.
