Your tour guide and driver pick you up at 8:00 AM from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, a peaceful mountain area known for primitive landscapes, rice terraces, and rich biodiversity.

Start a 1.5-hour walk from Don Hamlet toward Hieu Hamlet, trekking off the beaten track through valleys of rice terraces and up toward mountain viewpoints.

Relax by the natural stream, enjoy a traditional family meal made with local ingredients, and stay overnight at a Black Thai bungalow with a beautiful view.

After breakfast, say goodbye to your host family. If it is Sunday, visit Pho Doan Market, then continue to Tom Village for a scenic trek with your guide.

See rice-terraced paddies and traditional water wheels, a unique cultural feature of Thai and Muong communities in Pu Luong.

After lunch, continue to Ninh Binh, known as “Ha Long Bay on land.” Upon arrival in Tam Coc, cycle around the area and visit Bich Dong Pagoda.

After breakfast and checkout, cycle to Mua Cave and climb nearly 500 steps to Ngoa Long Mountain for panoramic views over Tam Coc, rice fields, limestone mountains, and villages.

In the afternoon, drive to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties and an important site connected to early Vietnamese history.

Explore Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site, by boat for about two and a half hours through rice fields, limestone mountains, and caves before returning to Hanoi.

Your guide and driver pick you up at 7:30 AM from your hotel lobby and drive to Ha Giang, arriving around 3:00 PM.

Check in at your homestay in Thon Tha Village and enjoy free time to walk around, visit local families, explore the landscape, or hike to nearby Ha Thanh Waterfall.

Spend your first night in Ha Giang at a local Tay bungalow in Thon Tha Village.

After breakfast, continue toward Quan Ba Twin Mountain and Heaven’s Gate, two classic viewpoints on the Ha Giang route.

Visit the H’Mong King Palace, built to honor a high-ranking royal family during French colonial rule and known for its blend of European and Chinese architectural styles.

Continue to Lung Cu National Flag Tower near the northern border, then stay overnight at a hotel in Dong Van town.

Begin with breakfast and visit Ma Pi Leng Pass for magnificent views of rugged mountains, deep valleys, and dramatic northern scenery.

Warm up with a trek around the Skypath road to a Flower Hmong village, reaching the peak of Ma Pi Leng Mountain and seeing how local communities live among rocky highlands.

If the weather is suitable, continue to Meo Vac for a boat trip along the Nho Que River, then visit a Lo Lo Village before checking in at your hotel in Bao Lac town.

Be ready at 7:45 AM for a long drive through the Ha Giang and Cao Bang route, stopping to visit a Lo Lo Village and learn about local ethnic culture.

Continue to Phuc Sen Village, known for blacksmithing traditions that date back to the 10th and 11th centuries.

Visit Phia Thap Village to learn about Nung incense-making traditions, then explore Nguom Ngao Cave before spending the night at a homestay in Khuoi Ky stone village.

After breakfast, take a boat trip beside Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls in the world and a dramatic natural landmark on the Vietnam–China border.

Visit Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda, the first pagoda built in Cao Bang Province, set near Ban Gioc Waterfall with views of mountains and rice fields.

Stop at Mat Than, also called Holy Eye Mountain, before continuing to Cao Bang City to rest and spend the night.

After breakfast at your hotel, prepare for the return journey to Hanoi. Your guide arranges a short walking break along the way to stretch your legs.

Arrive back in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel around 5:30 PM.

Depart from Hanoi Old Quarter in the morning if arranged, then arrive at La Regina Royal waiting lounge in Bai Chay, Ha Long for welcome drink and express check-in.

Check in on board with a welcome drink, receive a safety briefing, and enjoy a set-menu lunch as the cruise moves through Ha Long Bay.

Visit Luon Cave, a popular spot for kayaking or rowing boats, then continue to Titov Island for swimming or a hike to the top for panoramic bay views.

Return to the cruise to relax, enjoy a special dinner, then choose squid fishing, spa, karaoke, or quiet time after dinner.

Greet the new day on the sundeck with Tai Chi, then enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant.

Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of Ha Long Bay’s most magnificent caves, with panoramic views across the bay.

Check out of the cabin, enjoy a Vietnamese cuisine buffet while the boat heads back to harbor, then disembark and return to Hanoi around 3:30 PM.

Your guide and driver pick you up to begin the southern section with Ben Thanh Market, one of Vietnam’s largest and oldest markets.

Continue to Cu Chi Tunnels, an important historical site where you can learn about the underground network used during the war.

End the day in My Tho, a charming Mekong Delta city, and spend the night at a local hotel.

Begin at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 19th-century Buddhist temple that blends Eastern and Western architectural elements.

Board a traditional sampan for a calm cruise along the Ham Luong River, then visit Unicorn Island to walk country paths and taste fresh tropical fruits.

Continue with a rowing boat journey through the canal, then cycle through Tan Thach Village before traveling to Can Tho for the night.

Visit Cai Rang Floating Market early in the morning, the biggest and most famous floating market in Vietnam, where vendors sell goods directly from small boats.

Continue to Binh Thuy Ancient House, a French colonial mansion built in 1870 and still cared for by the Duong family’s eighth generation.

Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda, a cultural and spiritual landmark for the Khmer community, before returning to your hotel in Can Tho.

Head to Hau Giang Province to explore the serene Spring Tourism Site, a quiet natural area ideal for biking along narrow roads, birdwatching, and seeing unique plants.

After exploring Hau Giang, your guide and driver take you back to Ho Chi Minh City, where the Vietnam Explorer journey ends.

Get dropped off at your hotel or the airport in Ho Chi Minh City.