Northwest to Northeast Vietnam Adventure

Ama Journey’s tour guide and driver are waiting for you to pick up and take a 45-minute transfer to your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
Check in at your hotel (check in time after 14.00), take a rest after your flight or enjoy a walk around to discover the 36 streets city followed by a welcome dinner at a restaurant in the old quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Private transportation
Meal: Dinner
Private English speaking guide

The Hanoi heritage sites tour program will bring you an impressive experience of Hanoi through the discovery of beautiful landscapes and historical sites that have made Hanoi famous. The program is private, so the schedule will be flexible and our tour guide is ready to modify it according to your requirements right on the tour.
Start the journey by exploring the imperial citadel of Thang Long, built in the 7th century in the Dinh - Tien Le period. Experiencing many ups and downs of history, now, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a place that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to admire and explore.
Then visit Ho Chi Minh memorial complex that included: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, the house on stilts, the One Pillar pagoda.
Lunch will be served at a colonial style house restaurant before we head to the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam thousand years ago, also a temple to worship Confucius.
Hoa Lo prison or also known as the Hanoi Hilton that should not be missed. A place built by French colonialists and later Northern Vietnam used it for US prisoners of war.
Long Bien bridge is a highlight of the trip. The hundred years old bridge crossing the Red river symbolizes historical Hanoi.
Back to the city center for a walking tour in the old quarter. Discover the local life and some delicious street foods to understand more about our culture. You will pick some street foods such as” bun cha”, “grilled meats”, local “salads” (Nom), or BAMI breads… Relax at a café shop with an egg coffee before ending the trip.
Overnight in Hanoi

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

At 8.00 in the morning, meet our tour guide and driver at your hotel for a trip to Muong Lo valley.
The trip will lead you through northwest Vietnam, a mountainous area. Leaving the bustling Hanoi city and enjoying the idyllic countryside landscapes along the way.
Stop at Thanh Son green tea plantation, take photos and a good chance to encounter friendly farmers who work in this plantation.
Keep going on the national road 32 to Muong Lo valley and admire the peaceful beauties of mountains, villages, rice fields two sides of the road.
Arriving in Nghia Lo town at noon time. Warmly welcomed by a local host and enjoy a delicious lunch at her homestay.
In the afternoon, the highlight of the day is a biking trip to discover around the valley, from villages to villages, rice fields to rice fields, through the path and suspending bridge crossing a stream. The rural landscapes of a really peaceful countryside will allure you.
To experience the real local life, we recommend staying in a homestay with basic facilities: clean blanket, pillow, mosquito net, outside WC, hot shower.
However, a hotel is available, please check with our travel consultants for details and great price.
Overnight in Nghia Lo – Muong Lo

Included:
Accommodation: Homestay in Muong Lo
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Bikes in Muong Lo
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private English speaking guide

After breakfast at the homestay, say goodbye to the host and keep going on the trip to Tu Le. This is a small town by a charming valley. Stop to enjoy a trekking around these beautiful rice fields and villages on the way, this is a great chance to capture the wonderful moments with landscapes and friendly local people.
At the end of the trek, our car will pick up to a local restaurant in the town for lunch.
After lunch, a short drive will take us to the famous Khau Pha pass. From the top of the pass, you will admire the majestic mountain ranges as well as the breathtaking rice field paddies in the valley. That is really a picturesque landscape that could not be described in words.
Arriving in La Pan Tan in the afternoon, starting another beautiful trek in the middle of mountain and rice terraces to explore the Mam Xoi hill – a very famous destination that often appears in many beautiful pictures – a legendary route for photographers. End the trekking in Cau Ba Nha and transfer to Mu Cang Chai Town.
Check in homestay and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Overnight in Mu Cang Chai

Included:
Accommodation: Homestay in Mu Cang Chai
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private English speaking guide

Enjoy breakfast then travel to Lai Chau. Stop en-route to explore Na Tam village of Lu people.
This is a tranquil village where the local women are distinguished by their black teeth and indigo colored clothing encrusted with silvers. After 2-hour hiking in this village, meeting our driver for a transfer to Sapa town, crossing the Hoang Lien Son pass, one of highest and longest passes in Vietnam with 54 km in length and 2047 m in height. Stop to soak up the stunning landscape in this area before arriving in Sapa town which was discovered by the French in 1903.
Sapa is a really beautiful with rice fields, the valley, colorful local people and famous Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges home to the Back Hmong, Red Dao, Day ethnics.
Check in hotel and take a relaxation
Overnight in Sapa.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

A day exploring the beauty of Sapa. After breakfast at the hotel, we will go through Cau May street to reach Muong Hoa valley, admire the beauty hidden in the morning mist with terraced fields, villages and majestic Fansipan peak.
Visit the Hmong people in Lao Chai Village and keep walking in the middle of the valley to the beautiful Ta Van village - the village of Zay people.
Crossing the suspension bridge and walking a couple of kilometers, you will find a collection of delicately carved rocks depicting human life, stilt houses and other beautiful decorative patterns.
Lunch at a local restaurant with food is very attractive to tourists.
After lunch, take a short rest and then continue walking to the bamboo forest of Giang Ta Chai, a village of the Red Zao ethnic people, relaxing by a waterfall, before climbing up the road to meet our car for transferring to Sapa town.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

At 7.00am, meet our tour guide and driver to Ban Khoang and Ta Phin village for a full day trekking trip.
On the way, we will stop to visit Silver Waterfall. Keep driving to Ban Khoang and enjoy 12 km trekking up and down hill, immerse yourself into the beauties of nature and culture of the Red Zao hill tribe people.
After lunch (picnic lunch) , continue trekking through the trails leading to corn fields, rain forests. On the way, you will admire the beautiful scenery of the rice terrace and can interact with the local people working in the fields. Learn about the unique culture in daily life of Red Zao people in this area.
Transfer to Bac Ha in the afternoon. Check in hotel and rest of day to be free or strolling around the town.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Bac Ha
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

After your breakfast, explore Bac Ha - this area is famous for some minority ethnic markets such as: Bac Ha market (on every Sunday), Coc Ly Market (on every Tuesday), Can Cau market (on every Saturday), Sin Chen market (on every Wednesday).
Depends on your travel day so we can have a chance to discover one of these colorful markets.
At this fair market, local people will wear the most beautiful and colorful traditional clothes for selling, shopping and meeting friends, chit chat, eating and drinking. It is really a festival of the week.
After that, we will transfer to Hoang Su Phi - this is a district of Ha Giang province. On route, we will stop to enjoy a discovery to Lung Cai - Lan Ma communes. Trekking to Lan Ma pass, visiting Hmong villages and school for ethnic children.
Having a lunch and keep driving to Hoang Su Phi, this route will offer you the magnificent landscape of rice terrace fields. We can stop for great photos and enjoy the fresh air with stunning views.
Arrive in Vinh Quang town. Check in hotel and have dinner at local restaurant.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Vinh Quang Town - Hoang Su Phi.
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private English speaking guide

After breakfast at hotel in Hoang Su Phi, transfering to Ha Giang.
Start trekking from Me village to Lup and end in Tha village. Enjoy a scenic and cultural journey through tranquil villages. Marvel at hundreds of wooden stilt houses topped with palm leaf roofs. Passing the rice fields and observing the locals working, take an opportunity to visit a local family for an authentic glimpse into their daily life. Be welcomed with their warm smiles and hospitality.
Arrive in Tha Village in the afternoon. Check in for a homestay and free to relax or stroll around to admire the slow rhythm of life in this mountainous area.
Delicious local dinner awaits.
Overnight in Ha Giang - Home stay in Tha Village

Included:
Accommodation: Homestay in Ha Giang
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private English speaking guide

Enjoy your breakfast and depart to Quan Ba valley. This area is well known as a stunning natural beauty among the green mountains. Arrive in Quan Ba pass which is called the Heaven Gate to admire the great panoramic views of the rice fields, the twin fairy mountains as well as the local town at the foot of the pass.
Lunch will be served at the Quan Ba town. After lunch, take a chance to explore Lung Tam village that should not be missed on this trip. You can learn about the H'mong traditional weaving and admire the skill and techniques they make the colorful brocade products.
Keep driving to Yen Minh town, check in a mini hotel or guest house, the rest of the evening is on your own leisure.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Yen Minh
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

Starting from your hotel in Yen Minh town, we will transfer to visit Lung Cu flag tower.  On the way, If the trip is on the market day of the week, we will stop to explore amazing local markets.
Visit a small beautiful village in Sung La valley, where a nice Vietnamese movie was filmed, then drive into the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. The next stop will be at the Hmong's King Palace and listening about the culture history from his grandchildren.
Lunch will be at the local restaurant on the way.
The last stop today is a conquering 800 steps to Lung Cu flag tower and enjoy the panorama view in this northernmost point of Vietnam.
Travel to Dong Van in the afternoon. Check in your hotel and be free to relax or gently walk around this charming small town.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Van
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide

Breakfast at your hotel and enjoy a full amazing day trip. If your travel date is on Sunday, you can visit the Dong Van local market or Meo Vac local market
Take a drive across Ma Pi Leng pass. Stop at the top of the pass to admire the gorgeous view of limestone mountain and Nho Que River and H'mong Villages nested by the steepness of the mountain.
Keep driving to Bao Lac town, home to Black Lo Lo ethnic group.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfering to explore the Lo Lo ethnic village, this village still remains the really authenticity, walk through the rice field and the trails in the village, visit the local family and have a nice conversation to understand more about their culture and daily life as well as their traditional customs.
In the afternoon, drive back to the town,
Dinner at local restaurant by the river.
Overnight in Bao Lac town

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Bao Lac
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private English speaking guide

In the morning, transfer from Bao Lac to Ba Be lake.
On the way, stop to visit a local village in Tinh Tuc town - 30 km from Bao Lac town. This is a very authentic and beautiful village of San Chi minority ethnic. Hidden behind the hill dotted hundred houses on stilts nested on the side of a mountain.
Keep going on the journey to Ba Be lake, offering the magnificent landscapes of mountains and valleys. Stop anywhere possible for great photos.
Arrive at Ba Be lake, check in your homestay in Pac Ngoi Village by the lake. Enjoy cycling along the 5 km peaceful road to Hua Ma cave and walk a hundred steps to enter this amazing cave which allures you by the formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
Cycling back to the homestay for a nice dinner and overnight

Included:
Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be lake
Private transportation
Bikes in Pac Ngoi village
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private English speaking guide

Take a break after your breakfast at homestay then enjoying a boat trip to discover this tranquil lake.
The boat will pass Ba Goa and An Ma islet, stopping at Fairy Pond for a short visit.
Keep boating on the lake to the Nang River. There, we will take a short walk in the beauty of wilderness and admire the Dau Dang waterfall.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant by the waterfall.
After Lunch, continue the boat trip along the Nang river through Puong Cave, home to thousands of bats ( we can stop to visit or just go boating through this cave). Arriving at Buoc Luom pier, our car is waiting to pick up and transfer to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon, check in your hotel and relax after your Northwest to Northeast Vietnam trip.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Private transportation
Private boat trip
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Private English speaking guide

Breakfast at your hotel. Pick up and transfer to Halong Bay. After 3 hour transfer, arrive in Tuan Chau island, welcomed by cruise’s staffs, enjoy welcome drink and check in procedure for an overnight cruise in Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay.
A sumptuous lunch will be served in the cruise while the cruising through the Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay. Explore the Dave and Bright Cave – a famous for natural beauty in pristine area of Lan Ha Bay. This will be the best time for some interesting activities as kayaking, bamboo boat rowing, swimming or simply relaxing on the cruise.
In the evening, Enjoy a delicious dinner before join in some fishing activities and overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

Included:
Accommodation: Overnight on a cruise,
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
English speaking guide on board

Tai Chi lesson is available in the early morning before a nice breakfast.
Then discover the Trung Trang cave – one of the most impressive caves in the middle of Cat Ba island. This is the natural limestone cave with thousand beautiful stalagmites and stalactites in different amazing shapes.
Lunch is ready on the cruise after checking out the room and cruising back to the pier. Meeting our driver and transferring back to Hanoi.
Drop off at your hotel and overnight in Hanoi

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Private transportation
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
English speaking guide on board

Free in the morning till meeting our driver for a transfer to airport for the next fligths.
Tour ends.

Note: Hotel check out time before 12.00

Included:
Accommodation: N/A
Private transportation
Meal: Breakfast