10 Days 9 Nights From Saigon to Hanoi: Vietnam's Vibrant Cities & Northern Wonders

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival – Free & Easy

• Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
• Private transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Free time to relax and explore the city at your own pace.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels

• Visit Independence Palace.
• See Notre Dame Cathedral (outside).
• Visit Central Post Office.
• Explore the War Remnants Museum.
• Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Taste traditional cassava and herbal tea.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Mekong Delta Discovery

• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.
• Cruise along the Mekong River.
• Visit Unicorn Island.
• Enjoy tropical fruits and traditional folk music.
• Visit a Honey Bee Farm.
• Visit a Coconut Candy Workshop.
• Optional cycling around Tan Thach Village.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi

• Free morning for shopping and leisure in Saigon.
• Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Hanoi.
• Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
• Free evening at leisure in Hanoi.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Transfer to Sapa

• Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and learn about Vietnam’s early dynasties.
• Enjoy a cycling tour through peaceful villages and rice fields.
• Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch.
• Take a 2-hour sampan boat ride through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex.
• Admire limestone mountains, emerald waterways, and mysterious caves.
• Transfer from Hanoi to Sapa by Sleeping Cabin Bus or Limousine.
• Journey time approximately 6–6.5 hours.
• Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Fansipan – Moana Sapa

• Visit Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina”.
• Explore the Buddhist spiritual complex.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range.
• Visit Moana Sapa:
  • Bali Heaven Gate
  • Giant Hand
  • Infinity Lake
  • Lonely Swing
  • Death Swing
• Overnight in Sapa.

Day 7: Cat Cat Village – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van

• Visit Cat Cat Village.
• Explore traditional Black H’mong houses and Cat Cat Waterfall.
• Trek through Muong Hoa Valley.
• Visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages.
• Experience the culture of the Black H’mong and Giay ethnic communities.
• Overnight in Sapa.

Day 8: Sapa – Hanoi – Street Food Tour

• Free time in Sapa before returning to Hanoi.
• Explore Hanoi Old Quarter on a walking or motorbike food tour.
• Taste authentic Vietnamese street food, including Pho, Bun Cha, Banh Mi, Banh Cuon, Egg Coffee, Fresh Beer, and local desserts.
• End the tour at Hoan Kiem Lake.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Ha Long Bay Cruise

• Cruise through Ha Long Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Visit Sung Sot Cave.
• Explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.
• Visit Ti Top Island.
• Enjoy a Sunset Party onboard.
• Return to Hanoi.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: Free Morning – Departure

• Enjoy a free morning for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
• Optional stop at Hanoi Train Street.
• Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport.
• End of services.
• Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport.
• Farewell and safe flight home!