Day 1: Arrival in the Ancient Capital Xin Chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Upon your arrival at Hanoi's Kualanamu-level international gateway, your dedicated Avantour guide and driver will greet you at the terminal and provide a seamless, private transfer to your premium city-center hotel. Take the afternoon to unpack, unwind, and settle into the vibrant rhythm of Hanoi at your leisure.

• Accommodations: Sunway Hotel

• Inclusions: Private Airport Transfer with Tour Guide

  
  

Day 2: Scenic Transit to the Sapa Highlands Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before boarding a comfortable, shared luxury sleeper bus for your journey northwest into the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The 5 to 6-hour drive showcases a beautiful transition from urban landscapes to rolling green hills and deep valleys. Upon arrival in Sapa town, a private transfer will bring you straight to your mountain resort to settle in and enjoy the crisp, alpine air.

• Accommodations: Sapa Catcat Hills Resort & Spa

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Shared Sleeper Bus, Private Local Transfer

Day 3: Conquering the Roof of Indochina Set out with your private guide and driver to the Muong Hoa cable car station. Ascend through the clouds on a breathtaking cable car ride offering panoramic views of terraced rice fields and jagged cliffs. Upon reaching the upper station, explore the serene spiritual landmarks before boarding the Do Quyen Mountain Train to reach the true summit of Fansipan Peak at 3,143 meters. After capturing photos at the peak, walk down at your own pace to explore the hidden temples nestled in the mountainside.

• Accommodations: Sapa Catcat Hills Resort & Spa

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Private Driver & Guide, Fansipan Peak Tickets & Mountain Train

  
  

Day 4: Highland Villages, Farms & Mountain Panoramas Embark on a private walking tour into Cat Cat Village, tucked away in a lush valley near town. Home to the Black H'Mong ethnic minority, you will wander past terraced fields, visit a traditional timber home to learn about local customs, and relax by the roaring Cat Cat Waterfall. Continue to the Mat Pet Farm to interact with friendly animals in a peaceful countryside setting, before concluding your day at Moana Sapa. Here, photograph iconic monuments like the Bali Gate, the Giant Hand, and the Infinity Lake set against the backdrop of the Hoang Lien Son mountains.

• Accommodations: Sapa Catcat Hills Resort & Spa

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Private Driver & Guide, Cat Cat Village, Mat Pet Farm, Moana Sapa Entry

  
  

Day 5: Return to Hanoi's Vibrant Streets Savor a final morning breakfast surrounded by Sapa's mountain scenery. A private vehicle will transfer you from your resort to the departure station, where you will join the shared sleeper bus back to Hanoi. Arrive back in the capital after a smooth 5 to 6-hour journey, check into your hotel, and enjoy a free evening to dine or explore the historic Old Quarter.

• Accommodations: Sunway Hotel

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Shared Sleeper Bus, Private Station Transfers

  
  

Day 6: Hanoi Cultural & Heritage Heritage Tour Uncover the historical heart of Vietnam with your private guide. Begin at the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before continuing to the 11th-century Temple of Literature, a stunning symbol of education and Confucian architecture. Visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda by the scenic West Lake, then experience the famous Hanoi Train Street to watch local life alongside the working tracks. Conclude your immersion with a stroll around the legendary Hoan Kiem Lake and dive into the bustling stalls of Dong Xuan Market.

• Accommodations: Sunway Hotel

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Private Driver & Guide, Comprehensive Hanoi

  
  

Day 7: Ninh Binh: "Halong Bay on Land" Depart Hanoi for a 2-hour private drive south into Ninh Binh Province, a region famed for its dramatic limestone karsts rising out of emerald rice paddies. Step back in time at Hoa Lu, the 10th-century ancient capital of Vietnam, exploring the historic temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Afterward, travel to Tam Coc for a peaceful, hand-paddled sampan boat journey along the Ngo Dong River, gliding smoothly through three natural limestone caves and pristine rural landscapes. Return to Hanoi for the evening.

• Accommodations: Sunway Hotel

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Private Driver & Guide, Ninh Binh Day Tour & Sampan Boat Experience

  
  

Day 8: Luxury Day Cruise in Halong Bay An early morning private transfer brings you along the highway to Tuan Chau Harbor. Board a luxury day cruise and set sail into the breathtaking waters of Halong Bay while enjoying a fresh Vietnamese lunch on deck. Drop anchor at Bo Hon Island to explore the stalactites of Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, then kayak or ride a bamboo boat through the hidden lagoon of Luon Cave. Finish with a stop at TiTop Island to swim or hike to its peak for a 300° view of the bay, before enjoying a sunset wine and biscuit party as the boat cruises back to port.

• Accommodations: Sunway Hotel

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Private Highway Transfer, Luxury Joined Day Cruise, Lunch, Sunset Party, Kayaking/Bamboo Boat

  
  

Day 9: Bid Farewell to Vietnam Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel and spend your remaining hours picking up souvenirs or enjoying a traditional Vietnamese egg coffee. At the designated time, your private vehicle will pick you up from the hotel for a direct, comfortable transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.

• Inclusions: Breakfast, Private Airport Departure Transfer (Vehicle & Driver)