Tour Across Vietnam: Touch Nature’s Beauty 15 Days

Upon arrival at the Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up and then transferred to the hotel in the city center. Free time to explore the city or relax.

Overnight in hotel.

The first stop on the tour will be the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which houses both the mausoleum and the old stilt house of Ho Chi Minh. Proceed to the Temple of Literature, which was the first Royal National University in Vietnam and was built in 1070 as a place of worship for Confucius. Additionally, the memorial celebrates 82 Vietnamese doctorates who, during the feudal era, passed a series of challenging tests.

Next, we go to the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Given that it is almost 1500 years old, the location has played a significant role in the development of both Hanoi and Vietnam as a whole.

We will visit the Museum of Ethnology in the afternoon, which has well-documented and educational exhibits about the 54 ethnic groups that make up the nation, including ornate and vibrant costumes from the hill tribes. Fascinating examples of traditional dwellings belonging to several minority groups, including the Kinh and ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, are on show in the museum’s garden.

We then take the train to complete the day’s journey. It’s a wonderful experience to sit at a cafe along the railway and observe local life. Before returning to the hotel in the evening, we take in a water puppet show, a distinctively northern Vietnamese art form that portrays scenes of rural life and well-known local tales.

Spend the night at the hotel

Travel 189 kilometers from Hanoi’s downtown to Nghia Lo, where you will spend the night in the town of Nghia Lo (Muong Lo) after eating breakfast at the hotel.

Take an exhilarating trip northwest to the scenic province of Yen Bai, where, amid dizzying rice terraces, an ethnic minority continues to practice their ancient ways of life despite the influence of modern civilization.

Spend the night in the hotel.

After breakfast, head to Mu Cang Chai. You’ll see how the terrain shifts as you go from the flat plains to the verdant forest, with endless terraced rice fields curving up the mountain. When the opportunity arises, take advantage of it to capture the picturesque Tu Le valley, with its terraced rice fields and sparsely scattered Black Hmong and Thai communities. Getting a bird’s-eye perspective of the stunning Khau Pha pass, which provides fantastic photo chances.

After checking in at the homestay and resting, head to Mam Xoi Hill, the most well-known location in La Pan Tan hamlet, which offers stunning views of infinite terraced fields, by local motorbike transportation, known as “xe om.”

Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are a unique national relic that the indigenous people have developed over many centuries as part of their cultural legacy. It is feasible to get up early and go straight to the rice fields to see the breathtaking dawn against the backdrop of the tumbling mountains. With an H’Mong local guide, take a leisurely trek over the infinite rice terraces.

Prepare your camera to catch the vibrant colors and active daily activities of the local farmers, such tilling soil, transferring water, sowing seeds,

Overnight in homestay.

After breakfast, take a leisurely drive to Sapa, where you’ll have plenty of chances to stop and take breathtaking panoramic pictures of terraced fields and tall, forested mountains encircling verdant valleys. The fabled O Quy Ho pass, with its unquestionably captivating views of mountains, clouds, and forest, is the most photogenic feature of the day.

Sapa is a stunning old French hill station that attracts tourists for its stunning scenery as well as the richness and diversity of the local ethnic minority cultures. Experience the tranquil mood while discovering the town’s history and admiring its colonial architecture. There are also plenty of opportunities to take pictures of the vast scenery or the locals dressed in vibrant traditional garb.

Following breakfast, you will travel by private vehicle to Y Ty, a secluded area in the far north known as “The town on the cloud” because of its breathtaking earth-walled homes and cascading rice terraces.

Step off the usual path and into a remote area of the northern mountain where people have been living simply, in harmony with the natural world, and holding onto their customs and way of life despite the influence of contemporary society.

Make sure you have your camera ready so you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery, the local farmers at work, or the traditional clothing of the women as you explore the lyrical village of the Ha Nhi people.

You will be picked up by our driver and guide in the morning and driven to Ha Giang via a picturesque route that stretches to the Chinese border. Along the way, you will pass through some of Vietnam’s most secretive and incredibly beautiful landscapes, which are characterized by dramatic scenery, intriguing border towns, markets and villages of ethnic minorities, and verdant farmlands.

Occasionally, you will come across hill tribe people dressed in traditional garb, strolling down the side of the road with either items or animals to bring home. This is a fascinating sight to behold. The majority of the population in this isolated northern area consists of minority individuals from different hill tribe groups, including Tay, Nung, Red Dao, Pa Then, etc.

The private vehicle will pause along the way so that you can take a beautiful picture of the wonderfully mesmerizing scenery and the welcoming locals. Northeastern Vietnam’s Ha Giang province is home to high, rocky mountains, limestone formations, springs, and the evocatively gorgeous buckwheat blossoms. It is situated on the east bank of the Lo River.

Overnight in Ha Giang.

Breakfast before traveling to the Dong Van plateau, which is home to numerous ethnic groups, including the Tay, LoLo, Nung, Dao, and H’mong, and is situated at an elevation of 1025 meters. The Heavenly Gate of Quan Ba and Yen Minh, a stunning valley tucked away in the highlands, will be our next destination.

Following that, we will go to King Hmong Palace in Vuong Chi Sinh and Pho Bang village, which is particularly unique due to its ancient mud buildings, some of which were constructed in the colonial style. It is an opulent palace that faithfully recreates Qing Dynasty Chinese architecture.

You can grab a cup of coffee, engage in some gossip, and enjoy live traditional music performances at the Dong Van coffee shop located on Dong Van Old Street after dinner.

Overnight in hotel.

Following breakfast, you will head out on one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking driving experiences as you explore the fortress and its breathtaking views. The Ma Pi Leng Pass, at 2000 meters, clings to the slope of the rounded mountains. Experience traveling to Tu San Valley on a “xe om,” a traditional motorbike taxi. From there, take a leisurely boat ride along the jade-green Nho Que river, which winds like a green thread glistening from heaven.

Return to the main road and proceed to Ma Pi Leng viewpoint for the most breathtaking view of the surrounding hundreds of limestone mountains and the Nho Que River below. providing unparalleled views of the terraced hemp fields that adorn the mountainside and the lowlands below. As you descend, you’ll zigzag into the Meo Vac Valley.

The view will be especially stunning with the gorgeous setting sun, suitable for your last picture of the sun setting in a place that is practically cut off from the outside world.

Spend the night at Meo Vac.

The little but quaint valley of Meo Vac is surrounded by steep karst mountains and is nestled in the geological park of the Dong Van karst plateau. It is made up of calm hill tribal communities sitting at the foot of the hills and gorgeous terraced rice fields. Get up early today to take in the sights and sounds of the natural world.

Enjoy the refreshing mountain air while strolling around the village paths and taking breathtaking pictures of the workers and people in wide-angles against the breathtaking backdrop of the mountains and rice and maize fields.

The local hill tribe market is one of the most striking features of the area; it provides a delightfully varied look into local product selling in the isolated highland area. The genuine and colorful hill tribal market of Lung Phin is a very attractive display of H’Mong, Dao, Tay, and Lo Lo ethnic costumes.

It takes place every six days and is organized according to the twelve animal designations (rat, ox, tiger, cat, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig). Go shopping at the open-air market, which sells anything from handmade goods like rice wine, tobacco, and needlework to farm animals like horses, buffaloes, pigs, and chickens.

We’ll continue our journey with a picturesque drive to Bao Lac, a rural Cao Bang provincial district where numerous ethnic groups (Dao, Lo Lo, Tay, Nung, and Phu La) are concentrated in small, isolated settlements.

Make your way to the undiscovered town of Khuoi Khon, which draws tourists with its breathtaking landscape and distinctive traditional cultural characteristics. Take a trip through the village and capture special moments of the people’s daily activities to give your photo collection more dimension.

You’re going to cross into China to visit the Ban Gioc Waterfall, which is regarded as Vietnam’s most beautiful. The area’s highlights include picturesque scenery with limestone peaks, settlements at the base of mountains, and a rainforest.

Visit the Phuc Sen villages located at the edge of the road to learn about the traditional methods used by the Nung ethnic people. China is located directly across the waterfall. Return to Cao Bang after exploring the Nguom Ngao cave.

Spend the night at the hotel.

After eating breakfast at the hotel, travel to Hanoi. Numerous stops were made in order to see the ethnic groups’ villages and capture stunning photos. late afternoon arrival in the capital.

Overnight at the hotel.

08:00–08:30: Pick up at the hotel. Transfer to Halong Bay (the itinerary may change based on the cruise)

12:00: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port

12:30: Embark on the Paradise Elegance cruise. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks, and have a have a cruise briefing.

13:00–14:30: Time to enjoy your lunch at Le Marin Restaurant while Paradise Elegance passes by the beautiful islets of Halong Bay.

14:30–15:30: Visit Titov Island; the island is named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov. You can either choose to hike the mountain to get an overview of Halong Bay or swim at the beach on the island.

16:00–17:00: Visit Luon Cave, a fascinating natural wonder located in the heart of Halong Bay. You will have the chance to travel under the limestone mountain and admire the amazing rock formations and crystal-clear waters via bamboo boat or kayak.”.

17:15–19:00: At sunset, Paradise Elegance will anchor overnight. It is the perfect time to enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free from 17:30 to 18:30) and a cooking class on a notable Vietnamese dish while being serenaded by a live music performance by a Philippine band.

19:00–22:00: Savor your Western set dinner, which is prepared by our talented chef, at Le Marin Restaurant.

20:30–23:00: After dinner, indulge in drinks and a spectacular live band at Piano Lounge, join the squid fishing at the back of the boat, or enjoy fantastic movies in your cabin.

06:30: Boost the energy for the new day with a Tai Chi session at L’Odyssee Sundeck.

07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast with some freshly baked pastries, coffee, and tea at Le Marin Restaurant.

07:45–08:45: Visit Sung Sot Cave, the most beautiful and largest cave in Halong Bay. Let your imagination run wild with stalactites and stalamites of various shapes and sizes. At the end of the way out, you can have an amazing panoramic view from the viewpoint.

08:50: Breakfast will be served at Le Marin Restaurant while the cruise passes by Thien Cung and Dau Go caves and the Fighting Cock Islet.

09:40–10:15: After breakfast, you may settle your bills and return the room keys at the reception area. Then you may enjoy your remaining moments at Piano Lounge or on the sundeck, looking at the astonishing view of Halong Bay.

10:15–10:30: Paradise Elegance returns to Tuan Chau Marina. You will disembark and finish your journey here.

Transfer back to Hanoi, where you will say farewell to our team and take your departure flight home. End of services.