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Hanoi, Vietnam
Fly out of LHR at 9.30pm 1st March.
Change at Doha.
Day 1 - 2nd March.
Arrive Hanoi at 7.40pm.
Check in hotel ~ 9.30pm.
First night quick dine and drink.
Day 2 - 3rd March.
Morning/Afternoon - explore the Old Quarter.
Richard and Jane to consider visiting Hanoi attractions we’ve already seen.
Visit hidden gem cafes and take Banh Mi lunch.
Perhaps shop at Made In Vietnam Outlet shop close by.
4.45pm: Train Street & 12 Tasting Food Tour
Meet at 38 P. Bát Sứ, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội.
Day 3- 5th March.
Morning - explore Old Quarter shops and cafes not already visited.
Checkout flexible as our bus pickup for Ha Giang not until 1.30pm.
We should leave big luggage at hotel for return after Ha Giang Loop.
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Ha Giang, Vietnam
4th March
Travel by limo bus from Hanoi (6 hours)
Arrive Ha Giang ~ 8pm
Private room homestay.
5th March - Day 1 (140Km)
Ha Giang → Bac Sum Pass
Ride through one of Ha Giang’s most scenic and winding mountain roads.
Bac Sum → Quan Ba Heaven Gate
Stop at 1,500 m altitude to admire the panoramic view and the iconic Twin Mountain.
Quan Ba → Lung Tam Village
Discover the traditional H’mong village known for its handmade hemp weaving.
Lung Tam → Yen Minh
Cruise past rice fields and peaceful valleys on the way to Yen Minh.
Yen Minh → Tham Ma Pass
Conquer the sharp switchbacks of this legendary mountain pass.
Tham Ma → Lao Xa Village
Visit a quiet H’mong village nestled among rugged limestone peaks.
Lao Xa → Vuong Palace
Explore the historic residence of the H’mong King, blending French and Asian styles.
Vuong Palace → Dong Van (Overnight)
End your day in Sa Phin, surrounded by wild karst landscapes.
6th March - Day 2 (120 Km)
Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng Pass
Climb Vietnam’s most iconic mountain pass, suspended above the jade-green Nho Que River. Expect winding roads, jaw-dropping views, and a serious adrenaline rush.
Ma Pi Leng Pass → White Cliff Hike → Panorama
Stop at the Young Volunteers Monument and hike across Death Cliff and White Cliff. A 1.5-hour trek with epic views and close encounters with local life.
Panorama → Meo Vac → M-shaped Curve → Mau Due
Back on the bike, pass through Meo Vac and the dramatic M-shaped Curve. Break for lunch in Mau Due, a quiet mountain outpost.
Mau Due → Du Gia (Overnight)
Ride deep into Tay territory, with rice fields nestled in misty hills. Arrive in Du Gia by late afternoon, perfect for a swim or a peaceful stroll.
7th March - Day 3 (100 Km)
Du Gia → Duong Thuong Valley
Ride 10 km before entering a quiet valley surrounded by forested hills and fresh mountain air.
Duong Thuong → Thai An
Cruise through a lush forest road, offering peaceful scenery and occasional viewpoints.
Thai An → Thuan Hoa
Short but scenic route with stunning cliffside mountain views bathed in light and mist.
Thuan Hoa → Ha Giang
Return to Ha Giang for lunch.
Transfer back Hanoi ~ 4.30pm (6 hours)
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Tuesday 7th March. Arrive late evening (~ 10.30pm) so likely just dine and drinks before early departure to Lan Hay Bay the following day.
Morning Monday 8th March: Checkout 8am for bus pickup around this time.
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Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
2 day 1 night cruise of Lan Ha Bay which is less commercialised part of Ha Long Bay.
Checkin 11.30am
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY ON ROSY CRUISE (L/D)
08:00 – 08:45: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Start 2.5 hours road journey on shuttle limousine bus (for the guests use our transfer service)
Arrive 11:30 to 11:45 A.M for check-in. You will be transferred to Rosy Cruise from the tender.
12:30 – 13:00: Welcome to Rosy Cruise. You will be given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink in the restaurant.
13:00 – 13:15: Enjoy a typical lunch in the luxury dining room while Rosy Cruise slowly glides between the numerous small islands and the sea-green color.
15:00: Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
16:30: Come back to Rosy Cruise
17:30: Summit on the sundeck for watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin, you are invited to Sunset party (we serve you local snacks and fresh fruits) and do not miss the special offer “Happy hours – buy 2 get 1 for free” (from 17:30 to 19:00).
18:00: You take part in cooking demonstration. We will guide you how to make the traditional Vietnamese dish – deep fried spring rolls.
19:15: The delicious dinner is served with fresh food set menu.
21:00: After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar or go down to the entrance of the cruise for the squid fishing (We open the light and preparing the squid fishing rods).
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
06:00 – 06:30: Wake up early for the sunrise (depends on the season and the weather)
Enjoy Tai Chi session on the sundeck (If it is not raining). Tai Chi helps focus the mind and condition the body.
06:30: Light breakfast is served in the dining room with the morning view of bay’s landscape.
07:00-7:15: Traditional bamboo sampan into the Light cave area – a perfect destination for the adventurous visitor who would love to row or kayak on calm water surface while enjoying the cave’s impressive stonewalls.
08:30: Come back to Rosy Cruise and pack your luggage.
09:15: Check-out, settle your bills and return the room keys at the reception area
09:30: Delicious brunch is served with set menu.
10:45: After disembarking from Rosy Cruise, you will be transferred speedboat to Tuan Chau Marina
Arrive Tuan Chau Marina 11.30am for onward limo bus transfer to Ninh Binh
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Ninh Bình, Vietnam
Day 1 - Tuesday 9th March
Transfer from Lan Ha Bay cruise is approx 3.5 hours in limousine bus.
Arrive at hotel ~ 3.30pm
Day 2 - Wednesday 10th March
Full Day Tour (inc lunch)
Pick up from hotel 8-8.30am (minivan)
Hoa Lu
Trang An Bost Tour
Mua Caves (500 steps viewpoint)
Day 3 - Thursday 11th March
Private transfer (3 and half hours back to Hanoi)
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Hội An, Vietnam
Day 1: Thursday 11th March
Land 4.25pm
Take taxi outside arrivals (45 mins)
Checkin hotel ~ 6pm
Evening dine and drink down by the river. Do lantern boat trip.
Day 2: Friday 12th March
Hire bikes to An Bang Beach
Day 3: Saturday 13th Match
2pm Coconut boats, lantern making and cooking class (4.5 hours), pick up
From hotel.
Day 4: Sunday 15th March
Checkout hotel after breakfast.
Take Taxi to Da Nang
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Da Nang, Vietnam
Sunday 14th March
1 hour taxi from Hoi An.
Arrive at Da Nang around 10am
Pool and/or My Khe beach day.
6pm onwards Son Tra Night market near Dragon Bridge
9pm Dragon Bridge breathes fire.
Consider the Lagoon or Dragon Ball Rooftop Bars near bridge, but bridge itself might be best place to view
Monday 16th March
Relaxing morning at the pool
Checkout 11.30am for Private Car transfer to Hue (with stop offs)
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Hue, Vietnam
Day 1: Monday 15th March
Checkout Hotel in Da Nang at 11.30am.
Take private car transfer to Hue but take in the following sites
Monkey Mountain
Hai Van Pass
Lang Co Beach
Lap An lagoon
4 hours
Arrive hotel about 3.30pm
(GetYourGuide £22pp)
Day 2: Tuesday 16th March
Take a half day tour encompassing the Imperial Citadel. Morning tour starts 8am, hotel pick up. Includes lunch (5 hours)
(GetYourGuide £21).
Pool time afternoon.
There is an alternative to full day tour or half afternoon tour.
Day 3: Wednesday 18th March
Checkout hotel 9am, take Grab taxi to Da Nang Airport (2 hours 60 miles)
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Day 1 - Wednesday 17th March.
Land 3.30pm. Airport taxi to hotel ~ 25 mins.
Arrive at the hotel about 5pm. Likely just dine and drink on first night in HCM.
Day 2- Thursday 18th March.
Jane and Richard to consider doing Cu Chi Tunnels on a morning tour. Time permitting there is the War Remnants Museum as well.
In the evening (6pm) all to take a Food Tour by motorbike (12 Dishes - 4 hours)
Friday 20th March. Checkout about 8.45am.
25 min taxi to airport.
Fly to Cambodia at 12pm.
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Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Day 1 - 19th March
Land 1.15pm so checkin hotel ~ 2.30pm
Evening on Pub Street
Day 2 - 20th March
4.30am Sunrise Tour of Angkor Wat (9 hours)
£11 pp Transport & Tour Guide
$37 Entrance
Afternoon by pool
Evening on Pub Street
Day 3 - 22nd March
Free Day
Options: Elephant Sanctuary (~£60) or Quad Bike Tour (~£24)
Day 4 - 23rd March
Checkout ~ 7am
Fly 10am
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Monday 22nd March.
Land 11.10am.
Airport taxi to hotel ~ 25 mins.
Back at same HCM hotel.
Checkin not long after midday.
Last day of shopping at Ben Thanh Market.
Tuesday 23rd March
Checkout 5.45am
15 mins taxi to Airport.
Fly home 8.55am