April 1-7, 2026

Join us for the best Vietnam highlights! This 7-day, 6-night itinerary starts and ends in Hanoi with an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay. We will journey through Ninh Binh and Puluong to experience the unique culture in Vietnam. We’ll visit local villages, trek in beautiful rice fields, take a row boat through caves and rivers, and soak in the natural beauty of this country.

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• 6 nights accommodation – 2 nights in Hanoi, 1 overnight in Ha Long Bay, 1 nights in Ninh Binh, 2 nights in Puluong
• Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise – lunch, dinner, and breakfast
• 4 lunches, 5 dinners, 6 breakfasts
• DAY 2: Half Day Hanoi Landmarks with cyclo-Enjoy a brief orientation of Hanoi, its tree-lined streets resplendent with French colonial architecture, including the exquisite Opera House; and the legendary lake of the Restored Sword. Continue to the Temple of Literature, a serene retreat from the busy streets outside. It is known as the first national university in Vietnam and the symbol of Vietnamese architectural values. Then head to Museum of Ethnology for an insight into the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Browse the traditional costumes on display which represent each of the ethnic groups. Chance to explore the outdoor display area that exhibits a variety of ethnic homes as full-scale replicas. Cap off the trip with a cyclo ride through the labyrinthine alleyways of the Old Quarters. This oldest continuously developed area of Hanoi was once an important centre of commerce where goods were sold on the street name of a particular guild. Stop at a roadside coffee shop, mingle with the locals and enjoy the daily life passing by.
  
• DAY 2: Half Day Hanoi Foodie Adventure With Top 5 Master Chef (3 hours) – At 16:30, meet your guide in hotel lobby. Street food is part of Hanoi culture – it can be found on the main streets in the center, and down many of the hidden alleyways. Along the lively Old Quarters, families have been keeping their traditional recipes for generations. Especially led by a top 5 Master Chef, explore the capital’s rich flavors expressed in every bite through a slow-pace street food tour. Stroll through narrow streets sitting on tiny plastic chairs and enjoying a cup of Vietnamese cappuccino like the way locals start their day. Step in a traditional bustling market, and through your chef, learn which ingredients create the unique taste of these dishes and how they fit into the local culture. It’s time to try dozen of seasonal street foods along your walking trip. The tour ends with a full authentic gastronomy experience over a glass of cold beer. Chance to learn more about your foodie expert’s life story, especially her interesting journey through the MasterChef competition.
  
• DAY 3&4: Activities aboard the Ha Long Bay cruise – kayaking, cooking demo, swimming, tai chi
• DAY 5: Start day tour in Ninh Binh and pass through rural villages and farmlands en route. Upon arrival, visit the remains of the once impressive citadel of Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. It witnessed many important historical events in the early days: the union of Vietnam after the rebellion of 12 warlords, the war with China’s Southern Han Dynasty, and the formation of Hanoi. Undertake the climb of some 200 steps for a rewarding view and exploration of the temple of Dinh Tien Hoang Emperor. Lunch is at a rustic local restaurant with Ninh Binh specialties. In the afternoon, a 30-min drive to Tam Coc for a 2-hour rowing boat trip along the Boi River and enjoy the scenery of Tam Coc grottos, seasonal rice fields, and the life of farmers in the Red River Delta. Due to the huge rock formations jutting out of the rice paddies, the area is sometimes referred to Halong Bay on Land. Later after that, take 3 hours transfer to hotel in Puluong area.
  
• DAY 6: Puluong trekking and biking -8:00, meet your guide in hotel lobby. In the morning, start descending into the beautiful valley where you walk around immense rice terraces (seasonal). Weave along small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque Uoi village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still when you see the panorama view of the village from above. Stop for lunch at a local house or the river banks with stunning views. Continue walking downhill to a local home, where you can take a rest then start cycling around Lan village. Pedal through the rice paddies and village-to-village to explore more the scenic landscapes surrounding. You will end up at Hieu Village and enjoy the peaceful Hieu waterfall. Ride back to the local home, where your driver is await for a transfer back to your hotel.
• Airport transfers to/from Hanoi
• Private driver- transportation between domestic destinations, to tours, etc.
• Local Vietnamese guide with you all day every day
• Legit Trips tour leader with you 24/7