Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi – Ha Giang – Sapa – Fansipan 6 Days, Including Airfare, Departing Every Tuesday and Thursday

Guests gather at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Company staff welcome and assist with check-in procedures for your domestic flight to Hanoi during the day. (Guests may select their preferred flight schedule to suit personal needs.)  

Suggested self-guided sightseeing destinations in Hanoi:  
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – one of the most ancient and sacred pagodas, situated on a peninsula along West Lake.  
• Visit the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Complex – Uncle Ho's Mausoleum, Stilt House, and Fish Pond.  
• Visit One Pillar Pagoda – renowned for its unique architectural design resembling a lotus blossom emerging from a pond.  
• Visit the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) – dedicated to Confucius, Chu Van An, and the revered kings of the Ly and Tran Dynasties.  
• Stop for rest and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Quarter area.  
• Continue exploring the daily life, culture, and vibrant rhythm of residents across Hanoi’s 36 Guild Streets.  
• Sightsee and take commemorative photos at Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.  

Return to the hotel. Evening at leisure for dinner and exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter by night.

6:00 AM: The vehicle and tour guide pick up guests to begin the journey to Ha Giang. Short rest stop and breakfast at Kim Anh (at guests' own expense).  
En route, guests can relax and enjoy the majestic mountain landscapes passing through Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, and Ha Giang provinces.  

11:00 AM: Enjoy lunch at Tan Yen Town, Ham Yen District, Tuyen Quang Province.  

2:00 PM: Stop to visit Doi Co Cau Ma Temple, peacefully situated along the banks of the Lo River.  

3:00 PM: Arrive in Ha Giang City and take commemorative photos at Milestone 0 (Km 0 Ha Giang).  

4:30 PM: Stop at Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate to photograph the Twin Mountains (Fairy Breast Mountains / Quan Ba Twin Mountains) and take in panoramic views of Tam Son Town from above.  
En route to Yen Minh, guests can stop to take photos at beautiful buckwheat flower fields along the winding cliffside roads. (Peak flower season runs annually from September to mid-December).  

5:30 PM: Arrive in Yen Minh, check into the hotel, and rest.  

6:30 PM: Enjoy dinner. Evening at leisure to explore. Overnight stay in Yen Minh.

6:30 AM: Check out of the hotel, enjoy breakfast, and depart to explore the breathtaking highlights of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.  
En route, stop at Pho Cao, featuring traditional H'Mong clay houses enclosed by hand-stacked stone fences. (During the Lunar New Year season, guests can photograph blooming plum and peach blossoms; the Pho Cao periodic market convenes on the days of the Dog and Dragon).  

8:30 AM: Arrive at Sung La Village to visit the ancient H'Mong house constructed with rammed-earth walls (Trình Tường) – the original setting for the acclaimed 2006 film *Pao's Story*. Rest and take photos amidst the buckwheat flower fields near Chin Khoanh Pass.  

9:30 AM: Visit the Vuong Family Mansion (King of the H'Mong Palace) located in the Sa Phin Valley.  

11:00 AM: Visit the Lung Cu Flag Tower – the iconic landmark marking the northernmost frontier of the Homeland.  

12:30 PM: Arrive in Dong Van Town for lunch.  

2:00 PM: Continue the journey conquering Ma Pi Leng Pass on the way to Meo Vac, one of the most magnificent stretches along the historic Happiness Road.  

3:00 PM: Stop to admire and capture photos of the spectacular, rugged canyon landscapes at Ma Pi Leng Pass. Afterwards, proceed through Meo Vac Town to return toward Dong Van. En route, guests can capture photos of buckwheat flowers blossoming in the valley at the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass.  

Nho Que River Cruise: Board a boat cruising upstream along the emerald waters of the Nho Que River to Tu San Canyon, one of Northern Vietnam's most iconic natural wonders. (Motor-taxi transfers down to the boat pier and boat cruise tickets are at guests' own expense).  

5:00 PM: Stop for photos at the famous M-shaped Pass (Đèo Chữ M) in Meo Vac.  

6:00 PM: Arrive back in Dong Van, enjoy dinner, and check into the hotel.  
In the evening, enjoy free time exploring Dong Van Old Quarter. Guests may opt to enjoy coffee at Café Pho Co (expenses at guests' own account).  
Overnight stay in Dong Van.

6:30 AM: Check out of the hotel, enjoy breakfast, and board the vehicle for the return journey to Hanoi. En route, the group may visit traditional local markets held on Sunday mornings or rotating periodic markets (chợ lùi), depending on the operational schedule.  

9:30 AM: Visit the Vuong Family Mansion (King of the H'Mong Palace) located in the Sa Phin Valley.  

11:30 AM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, board the vehicle and continue the journey back to Hanoi.  

6:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, check into the hotel, and rest. Evening at leisure for dinner, with opportunities to sample Hanoi’s iconic culinary specialties.

6:30 AM: After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The vehicle picks up guests and departs for Sapa – the "City in the Mist" – travelling via the Hanoi – Lao Cai Expressway.  

1:00 PM: Arrive in Sapa, enjoy lunch, check into the hotel, and rest while soaking in the crisp alpine air and serene mountain scenery.  

Afternoon: The vehicle transfers guests to visit and conquer Mount Fansipan – honored as the "Roof of Indochina" at an elevation of 3,143 meters.  
The group ascends via the cable car system (tickets at guests' own account). At the departure station, guests can explore and pray at Trinh Pagoda; upon reaching the arrival station, visit Ha Pagoda.  
Throughout the cable car journey up Mount Fansipan, guests can take in sweeping aerial views of Sapa’s diverse forest ecosystems and mountain landscapes.  

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Sapa.  
Special Note: On Saturday evenings, guests have the opportunity to attend the famous Red Dao Love Market (Cho Tinh), a unique and vibrant cultural event of the Northern highland ethnic communities.

Enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel.  
8:00 AM: The tour guide meets and accompanies guests on a gentle walking trek up Ham Rong Mountain.  
Along the path conquering the summit of Ham Rong, guests visit Orchid Gardens 1 & 2, Pear Garden, Doc Doc (Hawthorn) Garden, the Central Flower Garden, Broken Rock, Heaven's Gate, Dragon Head, Crocodile Rock, Meteorite Forest, Guanyin Rock, and the Television Tower.  
From the peak of Ham Rong Mountain, take in breathtaking panoramic views of Sapa town, Muong Hoa Valley, Sa Pa, and Ta Phin emerging through the floating mist.  

Alternatively: Guests may independently choose to explore one of the following optional destinations:  
• Cat Cat Village: Discover the culture and daily life of the Black H'Mong people, visit Tien Sa Waterfall, and enjoy a traditional folk art performance inside the historical hydroelectric station built during the French colonial era.  
• Glass Bottom Bridge (Dragon Cloud / Rong May): Experience the glass elevator built inside the mountain, cloud-hunting, and taking photos amidst grand mountain vistas.  

Noon: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.  
1:00 PM: The vehicle transfers guests back to Hanoi via the Lao Cai – Noi Bai Expressway. En route, short rest stops allow for breaks and purchasing Northern mountain region specialties.  
7:00 PM: Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport. Guests complete check-in procedures for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.  
End of the tour itinerary. Farewell and look forward to seeing you on future journeys!