An 8-day loop "from the mountains to the sea" tailored for outdoors lovers and travellers seeking genuine cultural immersion. This tour takes you on an epic journey across a surprisingly diverse range of beautiful landscapes and to the very heart of Hmong and Thai communities. Explore remote valleys, cook with locals, soak up village life and finish in style on an overnight cruise through the legendary seascape of Halong Bay.
Return airport and inter-hotel transfers
One night's accommodation in a luxury room at the MK Boutique Hotel in Hanoi
Two nights' accommodation in a deluxe room at Mau Chau Ecolodge in Mau Chau
One night's accommodation in a suite valley view bungalow at Pu Luong Natura in Pu Luong
Two nights' accommodation in a superior room at Le Clos du Fil in Ninh Binh
One night's cruise accommodation in a deluxe cabin onboard the Bhaya Classic
Six breakfasts, six lunches, and one dinner
Transfers and tours with a local English-speaking guide in private air-conditioned vehicles
All entrance fees and boat fees
Reusable refill steel bottle
Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, take a rowing sampan trip in the nature reserve of Van Long, and stop at Hoa Lu Temples
Tour itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
- Day 2: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Explore a hidden sub-valley on foot or bike
- Day 3: Mau Chau - Hang Kia - Mau Chau - Day trip in Hmong Village
- Day 4: Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Leisure walks in Pu Luong
- Day 5: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Barge and bike exploration in the afternoon
- Day 6: Ninh Binh
- Day 7: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay/Lan Ha Bay
- Day 8: Halong - Hanoi
** A supplement applies during peak periods and during Vietnam's Lunar New Year from 16 to 21 February 2026. Prices start from the advertised price and are based on a per-person rate, sharing a double room, unless otherwise stated. Advanced purchases, peak season surcharges, block-out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations, and availability. Terms and Conditions apply.