Northern and Southern Vietnam Holiday 8 Days / 7 Nights

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi’s city center. Take this opportunity to settle in and relax after your flight. If time permits, step out and begin acquainting yourself with the capital’s charming streets and vibrant atmosphere.

Dive deep into Hanoi’s layered history and everyday life. Begin with the imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the stilt house set in peaceful gardens. At Hoa Lo Prison, uncover stories of Vietnam’s struggle for independence. Next, explore the Vietnam People’s Army Museum, a fascinating tribute to the nation’s military legacy. Discover the art of traditional embroidery at Hong Ngoc Fine Arts, where you can also join a hands-on workshop. End the day with a sensory journey through Long Bien Market and Dong Xuan Market, tasting local snacks and learning about northern Vietnamese culinary traditions.

Travel through scenic countryside to Mai Chau, home to the White Thai ethnic group. Savor a home-cooked lunch before delving into a local textile workshop, where skilled craftswomen demonstrate traditional weaving, dyeing, and embroidery techniques. In the afternoon, stroll through Lac and Poom Coong villages, meeting artisans and observing life in stilt houses. The day ends at your serene retreat in the hills.

Take a short drive to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where a gentle hike leads you through terraced fields, sleepy villages, and dense forests. Visit remote hamlets like Don or Kho Mường and witness daily life in an unspoiled rural setting. Enjoy the quiet rhythm of nature before returning to Mai Chau for a peaceful evening at your mountain retreat.

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Mai Chau before heading toward Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, visit Thung Nham Bird Valley by sampan boat, drifting through waterways flanked by flowers, limestone cliffs, and nesting birds. This tranquil landscape offers a perfect escape into nature. Return to your garden resort for a relaxing evening.

Venture into Vietnam’s oldest national park—Cuc Phuong—for a day of nature and conservation. Begin at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, home to rare langurs and gibbons. After lunch, explore prehistoric caves and hike through lush rainforests, past ancient trees and trickling streams. This ecological sanctuary offers both biodiversity and cultural heritage in a single landscape.

Head to Tuan Chau port and board your luxurious cruise for a journey through Lan Ha Bay. As you sail past limestone islands and emerald waters, enjoy a seafood lunch followed by kayaking in Tra Bau. Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration or relax on the sun deck at sunset. After dinner, the evening is yours—unwind at the sky bar, indulge in a spa treatment, or try squid fishing under the stars.

Greet the day with Tai Chi at sunrise, followed by a light breakfast. Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island to admire dramatic stalactites and learn about its ecosystem. Return to the boat for lunch before disembarking and transferring back to Hanoi. Arrive in time for your international flight, bringing your unforgettable Vietnamese journey to a close.