Day 1 – Hanoi
You’ll arrive in Hanoi with your hotel room available from 2 PM. After checking in and settling your bags, there’s an optional spa treatment at Sen Tài Thu if you want to shake off the travel fatigue. They offer a 60-minute traditional Vietnamese massage that works well for recovery. Otherwise, you can rest at your own pace or explore the neighborhood around your hotel.
Start point
Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
60-minute traditional Vietnamese massage at Sen Tài Thu (herbal compress, aromatherapy, or reflexology options available)
Day 2 – Hanoi to Sapa
An early departure from Hanoi’s old quarter on a sleeping bus takes you toward Sapa. The journey covers Highway 1 to Lao Cai with breaks built in, then winds through mountain roads showing off valley views and terraced fields. Once you reach Sapa Town, you’ll trek to Cat Cat village to meet the Black H’mong ethnic people, hike down to a waterfall, and check out the old French Hydraulic Power Station (about 2.5 km, roughly 2 hours total). Evening brings you back to Sapa for dinner and overnight.
Meals
Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The View Sapa Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Sapa Charm Hotel or similar), Hotel (KK Sapa Hotel)
Included Activities
Welcome drink and itinerary briefing upon arrival in Sapa
Guided trekking to Cat Cat village with local guide showing daily life activities of Black H’mong ethnic people
Trek to waterfall at valley bottom and French Hydraulic Power Station
Viewing of bridge and waterfall
Landmarks
Cat Cat Village
Fansipan Peak
Day 3 – Sapa to Fansipan Peak to Hanoi
After breakfast, a 20-minute cable car ride takes you up to 2800 meters with scenic views opening up at each turn. You’ll visit the pagoda, then tackle about 600 steps to reach Fansipan Peak for photos and time at the summit (around 1.5 hours of hiking). After that, you’ll head back to Sapa to check out and grab lunch before boarding a bus back to Hanoi, arriving near 8:30 PM with comfort breaks along the way.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
Cable car ride to 2800 meters altitude
Visit to pagoda at altitude
Trekking 600 steps to Fansipan Peak summit with photo opportunities
Landmarks
Fansipan Peak
Day 4 – Hanoi to Da Nang
You have free time in Hanoi until your driver picks you up for the airport transfer. A domestic flight gets you to Da Nang, and your guide meets you on arrival with transport to your hotel. Check-in opens from 2 PM. The evening is yours to explore the area and choose where to eat, with lots of dining options within walking distance or a short ride.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Day 5 – Da Nang – Hoi An
Around noon your guide and van arrive to start at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where you’ll learn traditional fishing and row through palm-lined waterways in bamboo basket boats. By 2:30 PM you’ll head to Hoi An Old Town to visit the Chinese Assembly Hall and old houses like Phung Hung or Tan Ky, catch traditional performing arts, and browse handicraft shops. At 6 PM a boat takes you onto Hoai River for a lantern-floating ceremony. You’re back at your hotel around 6:30 PM.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hoi An specialty food)
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
Hands-on fishing experience and bamboo basket boat rowing at Cam Thanh Coconut Village
Visit to Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall with ancestor worship introduction and family altar viewing
Tour of ancient houses (Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House)
Art show performance at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
Visit to Japanese Bridge with learning about construction, carvings, and cultural significance
Exploration of handicraft shops and artwork galleries
Boat ride on Hoai River with flower lantern release ceremony
Access to Hoai River lantern street and night market
Landmarks
Cam Thanh Coconut Village
Hoi An Old Town
Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall
Japanese Bridge
Hoai River
Day 6 – Da Nang – Monkey Mountain – Marble Mountains – Ba Na Hills
An early pickup takes you about 30 km to Da Nang city. You’ll see the giant Lady Buddha statue on Monkey Mountain with the bonsai garden, then explore Marble Mountains, stone sculpture factories, and climb to the top for pagodas and cave exploration (an elevator option is there). Lunch features authentic Vietnamese food before the cable car takes you up Ba Na Hills. You’ll visit the Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D’amour, Linh Ung pagoda, and French Village, then ride the Lava Train past Helios Waterfall and other spots. Fantasy Park has a Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, and 90+ free games to check out. The cable car brings you back around 5 PM, and you’re in Da Nang by 6:30 PM for dinner. A quick photo stop at the illuminated Dragon Bridge happens before heading back.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local and authentic Vietnamese cuisines at a local restaurant), Dinner (Local dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
Leisurely stroll through Monkey Mountain’s bonsai garden with Lady Buddha statue views
Exploration of Marble Mountains and local stone sculpture factories
Visit to 19th-century pagodas from Vietnam’s last monarchy
Cave exploration: Huyền Không Cave, Tàng Chơn Cave, and Âm Phủ Cave with Buddhist philosophy learning
Cable car ride at Dream-Stream Station with panoramic Da Nang City views
Visit to Golden Bridge with exploration of its unique structure
Exploration of Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung pagoda
French Village tour including Street Music, Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, and Square Du Dome
Lava Train ride to explore Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and Moon Kingdom
Fantasy Park access including Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, and over 90 free games
5D Wild West and Free-Fall Tower experiences
Photo stop at Dragon Bridge by night
Optional Activities
Elevator option for climbing Marble Mountains (not included)
Landmarks
Monkey Mountain
Lady Buddha Statue
Marble Mountains
Huyền Không Cave
Tàng Chơn Cave
Âm Phủ Cave
Ba Na Hills
Golden Bridge
Linh Ung Pagoda
Dragon Bridge
Day 7 – Da Nang – Departure
You can spend your morning relaxing at My Khe Beach before checking out. When it’s time, your driver will handle the transfer to the airport for your flight home. There’s no tour guide tagging along, so you’re free to use the morning however suits you best before departure.
End point
Da Nang, Vietnam (Danang International Airport, Đ. Nguyễn Văn Linh, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
My Khe Beach
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