Sóc Sơn Trip Overview
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi city tour – Sapa (B/L)
Day 3: Trekking in Sapa (B/L/D)
Day 4: Sapa – Bac Ha – Ha Giang (B/L/D)
Day 5: Ha Giang – Dong Van (B/L)
Day 6: Dong Van – Bao Lac (B/L/D)
Day 7: Bao Lac – Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
Day 8: Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall (B/L/D)
Day 9: Cao Bang – Halong Bay (B/L)
Day 10: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B/L)
Day 11: Ninh Binh – Hue (B/L)
Day 12: Hue city (B/L)
Day 13: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L)
Day 14: Hoi An Excursion (B/L)
Day 15: Da Nang – Nha Trang (B/L)
Day 16: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh city (B/L)
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh city (B)
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)
Day 19: Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
Day 20: Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
Day 21: Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B/L)
Additional Info
Duration: 21 days
Starts: Sóc Sơn, Vietnam
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Bus Services
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What to Expect When Visiting Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi city tour – Sapa (B/L)
Day 3: Trekking in Sapa (B/L/D)
Day 4: Sapa – Bac Ha – Ha Giang (B/L/D)
Day 5: Ha Giang – Dong Van (B/L)
Day 6: Dong Van – Bao Lac (B/L/D)
Day 7: Bao Lac – Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
Day 8: Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall (B/L/D)
Day 9: Cao Bang – Halong Bay (B/L)
Day 10: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B/L)
Day 11: Ninh Binh – Hue (B/L)
Day 12: Hue city (B/L)
Day 13: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L)
Day 14: Hoi An Excursion (B/L)
Day 15: Da Nang – Nha Trang (B/L)
Day 16: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh city (B/L)
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh city (B)
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)
Day 19: Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
Day 20: Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
Day 21: Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B/L)
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
You will be met at Noi Bai Airport by our guide and driver, and taken on a short thirty-minute journey into Hanoi to check in to your hotel. The evening will be yours to explore the city at your leisure, followed by a relaxing overnight stay at your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi city tour – Sapa (B/L)
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
First, you will visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage overlooking West Lake. You will then pay a visit at Ho Chi Minh Complex including the Presidents Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s House, Ho Chi Minh museum and the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
You will stop for lunch at around 11:45 in a local restaurant where you can enjoy some classic Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, you will visit The Temple of Literature, the first Imperial University in Vietnam which was built in 1070.
At approximately 15:00 you will leave the Temple of Literature for Ngoc Son Temple which sits on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Here you take a moment of calm from the busy streets and learn about the legend of the turtle in the lake.
The tour will end at around 16:00 then we find down a local restaurant before you will then have a few hours relaxing in the evening before taking the night train to Lao Cai.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Homestay in Sapa
Day 3: Trekking in Sapa (B/L/D)
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Arriving at Lao Cai Railway Station around 05:30 am, you will be welcomed by our guide and driver who will take you to Sapa town. After breakfast in a local restaurant, you will set out on a trek down to Lao Chai village to visit a settlement of the Black H’mong ethnic people with a picnic lunch along the way. Moving on from here through the valley, the next stop will be at Ta Van village, home to Dzay ethnic minority people who are said to be some of the friendliest in the area. Pressing on again to Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dzao tribe, you will get the chance to see amazing scenery and a beautiful waterfall. Stay overnight in a homestay of Zay ethnic people.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay in Sapa
Day 4: Sapa – Bac Ha – Ha Giang (B/L/D)
Stop At: Bac Ha, Bac Ha, Lao Cai Province
After breakfast in Sapa, you will leave for Bac Ha to join the Sunday Market with local people (if Sunday). Bac Ha is very photogenic and is considered one of the most wonderful and colourful markets in the far north of Vietnam. Here thousands of local people in their traditional attire buy and sell products from the area including everything from handmade textiles to live animals. In the afternoon, we will take a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to the Flower H’mong people. This is a great opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and take a pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. You will leave Bac Ha Town at 15:00 for driving to Ha Giang, tonight we have dinner and overnight at homestay of Tay ethnic people.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay in Ha Giang
Day 5: Ha Giang – Dong Van (B/L)
Stop At: Ha Giang, Ha Giang, Ha Giang Province
Today you will encounter some spectacular landscapes. After acquiring a mandatory permit at the Immigration Office, you will begin your journey to Dong Van across a series of long passes. You will have lunch en route in the small but beautiful mountain town of Tam Son. Then, you will head to the majestic King of the H’mong’s Palace, a fortress built by a local chief, Vuong Chin Duc, who was allied with the French against the Viet Minh. The palace, built in the early 1900s was designed in the ancient Chinese architectural style of the Man Qing era. It was made from materials such as solid stone, wood and terracotta tiles. After continuing your journey, you will arrive at Hoa Cuong Hotel around 17:00 in time for dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Ha Giang – Dong Van
Day 6: Dong Van – Bao Lac (B/L/D)
Stop At: Dong Van, Dong Van, Ha Giang Province
Your morning will start with a visit to the market of Dong Van (Sunday morning), where the locals shop before returning to their mountain hamlets. You will then climb a pass up to the French Fortress of Pu Lo, built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945, from which you enjoy a spectacular view of the entire region.
The road climbs 8 km up to the top of the Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a unique landscape of craggy limestone peaks and gaping valleys. You will descend into Meo Vac Valley to the village of Bao Lac, where you will have lunch. You will then take the mountain road to Bao Lac, overnight at hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Dong Van – Bao Lac
Day 7: Bao Lac – Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
Stop At: Bao Lac, Bao Lac, Cao Bang Province
From Bao Lac, we take a trip to visit Lo Lo village. The Black Lolo (also know as the Lolo Den and Lolo Noir) reside high in the mountains surrounding the small town of Bao Lac in Cao Bang province. The Black Lolo are identifiable by the black cultural clothes they wear from which their name derives. Drive to Ba Be from Cao Bang, We will share our secret route with you, a gorgeous small road snaking through the mountains to the Tay village of Cho Ra and then down to the Tay village of Coc Toc, where you will be welcomed by Mr Linh and his amazingly friendly Tay family in their traditional stilt house. If it’s hot, you can copy the local kids and jump into the inviting waters of Ba Be lake. You will enjoy a superb dinner (Mrs Linh specialises in local dishes) on the river terrace.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay at Mr Linh’s Homestay
Day 8: Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall (B/L/D)
Stop At: Ba Be National Park, Ba Be National Park, Bac Kan Province
After breakfast, we will depart for Cao Bằng, close to Vietnam’s northern border with China. You will be introduced to the Nung people in the village of Phuoc Sen, a small settlement famous for the production of farming tools. Like the Tays, the Nungs largely live by farming the terraced rice paddies that you will see all around as you travel to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the majestic falls that demarcate the border between Vietnam and China. Spend some time at leisure relaxing and taking souvenir photos as you soak up the sublime atmosphere of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfall. You will Visit Nguom Ngao “Tiger Cave” before returning to Cao Bang town for overnight in Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Ban Gioc
Day 9: Cao Bang – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
After a 4-hour transfer from Cao Bang to Halong Bay, you will embark on the boat where you will enjoy lunch and then magnificent view.
Option 1: You can discover the unique lifestyle of the community living the floating fishing village of Vung Vieng. You will take a bamboo row boat to explore the village which sits in a picturesque location in a lagoon at the foot of the jungle-clad mountains.
Option 2: You can explore the remote and idyllic Ban Chan Beach with a chance to swim in the clear inviting waters and have a go at bamboo boating amongst the islands.
At around 16:30, you will return to the Calypso to freshen up. You can then enjoy the sun set over the bay with happy hour in the bar from 17:30-19:00. There will also be an onboard cooking demonstration with the chef. Dinner will be served from 19:00. After dinner, you are free to enjoy your night socialising with other guests, trying night squid fishing or simply relaxing until 22:00.
Duration: 8 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Cabin on Calypso Cruise
Day 10: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B/L)
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
As the sun rises over the bay, reflecting on the calm water, you can enjoy a gentle Tai-chi session on the sundeck from 06:30 to 07:00. Breakfast will be served from 07:00 to 09:00 as you cruise past the stunning seascapes towards Thien Canh Son Cave. You will have time to explore the fascinating rock formations inside the beautifully lit cavern. You will check out of your cabin between 09:30 and 10:00 (luggage can be delivered to the reception area). You will begin the cruise back to the harbour, taking in the immense beauty of the bay as you enjoy an early lunch on board.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Ninh Binhh
Day 11: Ninh Binh – Hue (B/L)
Stop At: Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Province
The site of the first capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in the 11th century. The area features lots of well-known scenery, and we include a boat trip in Van Long and a visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in the 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts with a boat trip in Van Long where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding us about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued on the site that used to be the King’s palace in the 10th century and is now famous for the wooden reliefs of the shady Dinh and Le temples. After this exciting day of sightseeing, we will go catch a night train to Hue.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Hue
Day 12: Hue City (B/L)
Stop At: Hue, Hue, Thua Thien – Hue Province
Pick up in Hue, we will have a full day city tour around Hue. Being recognised by UNESCO as the 1st Cultural World Heritage for Vietnam, Hue is highlighted by the old royal architecture and the traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. We will discover the charm of the city from the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City, Hue Royal Museum and Dong Ba bustling market. After lunch in a garden-house restaurant in “Hue” style, you will go on to Thien Mu pagoda and visit the Tombs of King Minh Mang and Tu Duc – two of the best-preserved monuments of the Nguyen Emperors since the early 19th and early 20th centuries. After this, you will have the evening to enjoy as you please and you will stay overnight in Hue.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Hue
Day 13: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/L)
Stop At: Da Nang, Da Nang
Today, you will journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Lang Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the South East Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, we will visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of open-air sandstone carvings. Stopping at My Khe Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name, you will see how it stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone hills – once islands made of marble – and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Arriving that evening in Hoi An Town, we will check into a hotel to spend the night.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Da Nang – Hoi An
Day 14: Hoi An Excursion (B/L)
Stop At: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An, a major trading centre, once known as “Faifo” to the earliest Western traders. It was also an important port for the Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other merchant vessels from the Far East. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues in the centre, a pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen and a chapel with origins in the 1700s that reflect the influences of Chinese and Japanese styles. We will also stop at the Sa Huynh Museum, located near the Japanese Covered Bridge, which contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An’s history. Late this afternoon, we will take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Kim Bing Village on Cam Kim Island to see the woodworkers and shipbuilding families. Returning to your haven on world-famous “Cua Dai Beach,” you will have the evening to spend at your leisure, staying the night again in Hoi An.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 15: Da Nang – Nha Trang (B/L)
Stop At: Nha Trang, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
After breakfast, your driver will pick up and transfer you to Da Nang Airport for a short flight to Nha Trang where 10km of white sandy beach awaits. For the rest of that day, you will be free to relax and spend some time as you wish (should you want to be a little adventurous at this stage, please contact us for optional excursions that can be arranged such as boat trips, village excursions or Cyclo rides etc.).
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Nha Trang
Day 16: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Stop At: Nha Trang, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Free and easy in Nha Trang with beaches until we take a flight to Ho Chi Minh city in the afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a full day tour Saigon’s diverse attractions. Start with a visit to Saigon’s China Town, then learn about traditional Vietnamese medicine at the FITO Museum, before browsing through the amazing array of goods at Ben Thanh Market. Stop for lunch then continue on the city tour with a visit to the War Remnants Museum and former Presidential Palace. Conclude the day exploring the city’s French colonial architecture, stopping at the Notre Dame Cathedral and the City’s Post Office.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)
Stop At: Mekong Delta, Mekong Delta
The day will start with a drive to the Mekong Delta Region, where you will enjoy a 4-hour boat trip and rowing boat trip through small canals to visit An Binh island. We will have a short walk around the village, visiting some local workshops, a coconut factory and ancient house, then lunch will be served at a local garden restaurant. The boat trip then continues to Vinh Long, from where you will drive to Can Tho. You will be free for the night to discover Can Tho at your leisure.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Mekong Delta
Day 19: Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
Stop At: Can Tho, Can Tho, Mekong Delta
Start in early morning to visit Can Tho floating market then drive to Can Tho airport to take a flight at 11:50 to Phu Quoc Island.
The floating markets are unarguably the biggest attraction of Can Tho with their unique charm atmosphere attracting hoards of visitors each year. With Can Tho being the largest city in the Mekong Delta, there are a number of different markets to choose from. Daily tours run from the main town to the trading flotillas, picking passengers up at the break of day to catch the main action. The markets are a great place to sample the fresh local produce or watch the friendly to and fro of the vendors as they bob down the river.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Phu Quoc Island
Day 20: Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
Stop At: Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province
Phu Quoc Island is an idyllic vision of sandy beaches, thick jungle, and clear blue waters. It has undergone many transformations from an undisturbed island with a population of fewer than 1000 people to a topic of contention and fighting between countries and now a quintessential Vietnamese holiday destination.
Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam and stretches 50 km from north to south and is 25 km at its widest part. A large mountain range runs along the length of the island, reaching 603 meters at its highest point. Free and easy on beaches!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Phu Quoc Island
Day 21: Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B/L)
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Free and easy until we take a flight at 13:55 to Ho Chi Minh city. And here, it is your next departure!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
