Northern Vietnam loop, 10 days
Hanoi to Sapa and Ha Giang, with a market morning, two homestays, and a private junk on the bay.
Highlights
What this trip is about
- Two nights with a Red Dzao family in Sapa
- A market morning in Ha Giang
- A private overnight junk on Bai Tu Long Bay
- A guided street-food evening in Hanoi
Day by day
The itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Check in, an evening street-food walk through the old quarter with the guide.
- Day 2
Sleeper to Lao Cai
A free morning, the afternoon train to Lao Cai, arrival into Sapa.
- Day 3
Sapa valleys
A guided walk through the Muong Hoa valley, overnight with a Red Dzao family.
- Day 4
Back to Lao Cai & Ha Giang
Drive east toward Ha Giang, the first night in a small town.
- Day 5
Market morning
An early market, then the spectacular drive up the Dong Van karst.
- Day 6
Ma Pi Leng pass
Walk above the Ma Pi Leng gorge, then down to a riverside homestay.
- Day 7
Return to Hanoi
A long drive day back to Hanoi, a quiet evening.
- Day 8
Private junk on Bai Tu Long
Drive to the coast, board a private junk, kayaking and dinner on board.
- Day 9
On the bay
A slow morning on the bay, return to shore, back to Hanoi.
- Day 10
Departure
A free morning, transfer to the airport after 13:00.
- 1Hanoi
- 2Sapa
- 3Muong Hoa
- 4Ha Giang
- 5Dong Van
- 6Ma Pi Leng
- 7Bai Tu Long
The fine print
What's included
Included
- English-speaking guide throughout
- 9 nights: 2 homestays, 1 junk, 6 hotels
- All breakfasts, 5 dinners, the street-food evening
- Private transfers, sleeper train, the junk charter
Not included
- Flights to Hanoi
- Lunches
- Visa fees
- Drinks