Today, you will have a chance to explore many famous attractions in Hanoi like the Opera house, the Long bien bridge or the ceramic road. Next, we move to a Red River island where to experience the authentic local life after passing through lush farms of banana and vegetable.

Our ride continue to the West Lake to discover its highlights and contemplate the its beautiful scenery. Firstly, we make a stop at Phu Tay Ho - one of the most popular and sacred sites in Hanoi worshipping the Mother Goddess. Then, prepare your camera  to capture the beauty of the West Lake at the Dragon Tail. We also pay a visit to Tao Sach Pagoda to learn more about the 1000 years of Vietnam history before proceeding to the local market.

Keep on riding through the small alleys of Hanoi exploring the local life near the railroad. 

Dinner on your own. Enjoy your time in Hanoi before you are transferred to the railway station for a night train to Lao Cai in a shared 4 berth cabin. 

Upon arrival in Lao Cai station, you will be picked up and transferred up the Hoang Lien Son mountains where hide endless nature spectacles and rich ethnic culture. En route, enjoy the scenic landscape of magnificent valleys and vast rice paddies.

Then, we take a relaxing walk to the local market where people from different ethnic groups in colorful traditional costume gather and sell local produce from vegetables, medicinal herbs to beautiful brocade. Don’t miss a chance to buy some lovely gifts for your friends and family back home. You can also take a picture with the sellers but remember  to ask their permission.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Back to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Dinner on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Recharge your energy with a great breakfast at the hotel. Then, we head off to explore the beauty of Muong Hoa valley. The drive takes you on a scenic road of the Northern Vietnam with magnificent mountain range and stunning valley below. Enjoy the peaceful landscape and the singing of birds en route. And if lucky, you can also catch an interesting moment of a local boy leading a group of buffaloes with a stick.

We reach Lao Chai village after about 5 km drive on the main road and pass through a small trail crossing the rice paddies. Here, you will have an opportunity to learn about the local’s way of life, their culture and traditions. Ta Van village is our next stop where is home to Giay ethnic group. We pay a visit to some local families experience their life and learn about the differences between the hill tribes. Lunch at a local restaurant. 

In the afternoon, the car is waiting for us at the main road for a drive back to Sapa. After some time to freshen up, we get on an overnight bus to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi. 

Today morning takes us to Ninh Binh after 110 km of driving (about 2 hours) from Hanoi. We arrive in Van Long Nature Reserve - best known for the setting of the blockbuster Kong: Skull Island. Hop on a rowboat for a delightful trip around this wetland (about 1,5 hours) contemplating the magnificent for limestone peaks and lush paddy fields. 

Our next stop is Gia Hung village where to take a bike tour along the dike of Boi river (8  km), discovering the local community and its surrounding areas. 

After that, we head to Nho Quan village to have lunch with the friendly locals. Then, pay a visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital exploring the vestiges of Dinh and Le dynasty from the 10th century as well as the country glorious history.

Dinner on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel in Ninh Binh

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we head off to Cuc Phuong National Park - one of the oldest national park in Vietnam. We will have a scenic drive through the countryside of Ninh Binh before reaching the site. Upon arrival, we pay a visit to the NGO of Endangered Primate Rescue Centre where to preserve the endangered primates. Lunch at the park. 

In the afternoon, we have a trek through the forest watching the diverse flora and fauna here.

Then, we have a short break before going back to Hanoi. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Spend the rest of the time in Hanoi choosing some cool souvenirs for your friends and family before you are transferred to the airport for your next flight.

Meals on your expense.

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