
Experience Vietnam
10 Days 9 Nights, Hanoi to Danang + Sapa

Feb 9 - 19, 2025
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh + Sapa Hills
Hanoi Arrival
Included Meals: Dinner
Activities:
Pickup from Hanoi airport and transfer to hotel
MeWannaGo Welcome Dinner
Details:
Xin chào & welcome to Vietnam! 🇻🇳 Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi’s charming Old Quarter—where ancient history, colorful streets, and the buzz of local life come together beautifully.
After check-in, take time to relax, freshen up, and settle in after your journey.
In the evening, we’ll gather for our MeWannaGo Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant to enjoy our very first taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine together. It’s the perfect chance to connect, meet your fellow travelers, and begin this unforgettable adventure. After dinner, return to the hotel for a restful night.
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Night Train to Lao Cai
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:
Breakfast at hotel
Scenic drive to Ninh Binh
Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
Lunch at a local restaurant
Trang An boat ride through caves & limestone landscapes
Dinner in Hanoi
Overnight train to Lao Cai
Details:
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll depart for the beautiful province of Ninh Bình, known for its stunning scenery and peaceful landscapes.
Our first stop will be Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most impressive spiritual sites, known for its grand temple grounds and remarkable Buddhist statues.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll continue to the breathtaking Tràng An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where we’ll glide through winding waterways by boat, passing towering limestone cliffs and caves surrounded by lush greenery.
In the evening, we’ll enjoy dinner before heading to the railway station to board our overnight train to Lao Cai as we journey north toward the mountains of Sapa.
Lao Cai
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:
Arrival at Lao Cai Station
Transfer to Ta Van Village homestay
Breakfast at homestay
Lunch at homestay
Trek through Lao Chai & Ta Van villages
Dinner at homestay
Details:
Upon arrival at Lao Cai Station, we’ll make our way to the peaceful mountain region of Sapa, known for its breathtaking rice terraces and local hill tribe communities.
After breakfast and check-in at our homestay in Ta Van Village, enjoy some time to relax and settle in after the overnight train.
Following lunch, we’ll explore Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, where we’ll experience daily life and learn more about the local Hmong and Dao communities surrounded by the beauty of northern Vietnam’s mountain landscapes.
Later, we’ll return to the homestay for dinner and a peaceful evening in the village.
Sapa
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:
Breakfast at homestay
Cable car to Fansipan Peak
Lunch in Sapa
Visit Dragon Glass Bridge
Dinner before train departure
Overnight train to Hanoi
Details:
After breakfast, we’ll say tạm biệt (goodbye) to Ta Van and head toward one of Vietnam’s most iconic experiences—Fansipan Peak, known as the “Roof of Indochina.”
We’ll journey up by cable car while taking in spectacular mountain views along the way. After returning to Sapa for lunch, we’ll continue to the Dragon Glass Bridge, a dramatic viewpoint offering incredible scenery and memorable photo opportunities.
Later in the day, we’ll enjoy dinner before boarding our overnight train back to Hanoi.
Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:
Breakfast in Hanoi
Transfer to Bai Tu Long Bay
Welcome drink onboard cruise
Lunch onboard cruise
Explore Thien Canh Son Cave
Kayaking in Bai Tu Long Bay
Vietnamese cooking demonstration
Dinner onboard cruise
Overnight cruise stay
Details:
After breakfast, we’ll depart Hanoi and journey toward the emerald waters of Bái Tử Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking coastal regions.
Upon arrival, we’ll board our overnight cruise and settle in with a welcome drink and safety briefing as limestone karsts rise from the water around us.
Lunch will be served onboard as we cruise through the peaceful bay. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Thien Canh Son Cave before enjoying kayaking among the limestone formations.
As the sun begins to set, relax onboard before joining a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Dinner will be served onboard as we spend the evening surrounded by the quiet beauty of the bay.
Bai Tu Long Bay, Thien Canh Son Cave, Fly to Danang
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:
Tai Chi on the sundeck
Breakfast onboard cruise
Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by rowboat
Lunch onboard cruise
Flight to Danang
Transfer to Hoi An hotel
Dinner in Hoi An
Details:
Wake up to the peaceful beauty of the bay and begin the morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck, a calming way to welcome the day as the water gently moves around us.
After breakfast, we’ll visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by rustic rowboat for a glimpse into local life on the water.
Following lunch onboard and check-out from the cruise, we’ll transfer to Hanoi Airport for our flight south to Da Nang before continuing to charming Hội An, known for its lantern-lit streets and timeless beauty.
Dinner will be served before settling in for the evening.
Cam Thanh
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:
Breakfast at hotel
Countryside bicycle ride
Traditional farming experience
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Cam Thanh Coconut Village
Bamboo basket boat experience
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
Lantern boat ride
Dinner at a local restaurant
Details:
After breakfast, we’ll explore the countryside of Hội An by bicycle, passing peaceful local surroundings before stopping at a traditional farm. Here, we’ll experience local farming activities including ploughing soil, transplanting rice, and learning more about daily agricultural life in Vietnam.
Following lunch, we’ll visit Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where we’ll experience traditional fishing techniques and ride in unique bamboo basket boats through the coconut waterways.
Later, we’ll explore the lantern-lined beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town, wandering through its charming streets before ending the evening with a lantern boat ride along the river. You’ll have the opportunity to release a floating lantern, a beautiful local tradition shared with wishes for luck and happiness.
Ba Na Hills
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:
Breakfast at hotel
Ba Na Hills excursion
Cable car experience
Visit Golden Bridge
Explore French Village
Buffet lunch
Fantasy Park attractions
Visit Danang Night Market
Dinner at a local restaurant
Details:
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we’ll journey to Ba Na Hills, home to one of Vietnam’s most famous landmarks.
We’ll travel high above the mountains by cable car before visiting the iconic Golden Bridge, held by giant stone hands overlooking the mountains below. We’ll also visit Le Jardin D’Amour, Linh Ung Pagoda, and continue exploring the charming French Village.
After a buffet lunch, enjoy time at Fantasy Park before continuing to Danang for dinner and an evening visit to the night market.
Danang
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Activities:
Breakfast at hotel
Free time in Danang
Visit Han Market
Dinner cruise
Dragon Bridge fire & water show
Details:
Enjoy a slow morning and breakfast at the hotel, with free time to enjoy Đà Nẵng at your own pace.
Later in the afternoon, we’ll visit Han Market, one of the city’s popular local markets, before heading to the boat station for our evening dinner cruise.
As night falls, we’ll cruise along the river and enjoy views of the city while watching the famous Dragon Bridge fire & water show, one of Danang’s most iconic evening sights.
Farewell
Included Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
Breakfast at hotel
Free time (depending on flight schedule)
Airport transfer to Danang International Airport (DAD)
Details:
Enjoy one final breakfast together as we soak in our last moments in beautiful Việt Nam 🇻🇳.
For those heading home, this is where we’ll begin saying our heartfelt tạm biệt (goodbye) after an unforgettable journey together—from the bustling streets of Hanoi and peaceful mountains of Sapa to the lantern-lit charm of Hoi An and the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay. Thank you for being part of this special adventure and for the laughter, connection, and memories shared along the way. We hope you leave with full hearts, beautiful photos, and friendships to cherish long after the trip ends.
For our ladies continuing on to the Saigon Add-On Adventure, the fun isn’t over just yet! ✨ Get ready for the next chapter as we head south for even more incredible experiences, culture, and memories together.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time before your transfer to Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
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