(110km / 2h30 of road)

The great interest of this place is the holding of the district market (Thursday and Sunday), 6 km on the road from Tam Duong to Lao Cai. This market is one of the most beautiful in Northern Vietnam today. Sellers and buyers come from all around; the farthest villages are more than a day's walk away. The beauty of the landscapes and the numerous villages can also encourage you to visit the surroundings of Tam Duong. It is permissible for the traveler who has more time, enriching experience, to engage on one of the paths that goes through the hills, either from Tam Duong itself, or from the district market. The trail has ramifications along the way; they lead to the hamlets of Hmong and Dao. The nearest villages are less than an hour away, some are more than a day away. For our part a shorter walk will take you to meet these populations. Tam Duong Sapa follows the Nam Na River Gorge after crossing the Black River. It is a journey in a wild nature; villages are rare. The road, sometimes track, is rather good; sometimes just bumpy in acceptable proportions. You will meet the Dao women en route; they wear black or blue trousers, tunics covered with embroidery and large black turbans on a skull whose front part is shaved as soon as they are married; they wear black or blue trousers, tunics covered with embroidery and large black turbans on a skull whose front part is shaved as soon as they are married; Loaded with heavy fagots of wood, they descend from the mountain by narrow paths as direct as sloping, to the points of sale installed along the road; these are held by Thai or Viet. Around the new houses some terraces have been developed for the cultivation of rice, maize and vegetables. Arrival at Sapa around noon. Installation at the hotel. Visit Sa Pa- the French settlers, attracted by the climate and the beautiful scenery had made Sapa a mountain resort. The city is located at 1650m, at the foot of Mount Fanxipan highest point of Vietnam at 3.142m. Visit the Dragon Maw Hill, the Orchid Garden, the old Sapa Church, the market ... Overnight in Sapa.

 
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
 

After breakfast, you will go to the village of Y Linh Ho where you will start your day hiking towards Red Dao, Hmong flower and Tay ethnic villages through the magnificent rice terraces. From above, you will have breathtaking views of the valleys : sources derived nearby hills, roofs balms are hiding in the shade and children laughing in the playgrounds. In the afternoon, you will continue the road to the village of Ta Van. Ta Van, which means "the great arc", is perched on the side of the Hoang Lien mountain. The village is located on the banks of Muong Hoa stream and surrounded by rice fields stepped forming arcs matching the mountain. Beyond the stream, we find the remains of votive steles, place of worship practices in Vietnam in the past. This area of ​​ancient steles has been recognized in 1994 as a historical and cultural relic of the country. It includes nearly 200 stone blocks of different sizes, carved images and ornaments inspired by the ancient mysteries of the culture of Lac Viet. At the end of the day you will have free time to meet the villagers, to ask them questions about their lives.  Night at the hotel
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
 

(183km/ 4h of flight)
Departure for DongVan via QuangBa, the road passes a pass and overlooks beautiful landscapes of rice terraces. In the middle of a small plain, the big village of Quang Ba is nestled at the foot of limestone "loaves of sugar". Wrapping around these peaks, rice terraces draw long sensual waves whose softness contrasts with the aridity of the surroundings. Continue the road to Dong Van via Yen Minh and Meo Vac, a plateau that appears as a succession of valleys separated from each other by an abundance of limestone peaks and escarpments; Mediterranean forest cover (oaks, pines, walnut trees, acacias) suffers from both aridity and deforestation. On arrival at Dong Van, check into the hotel and overnight at Dong Van.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
 

(183km / 4h of road)
In this amazing environment, you have to live the days of the market. As everywhere, the markets are the occasions in which all the ethnic groups of the region find themselves, in silence or laughter, according to the local interethnic relations, or more prosaically family. In this northern Vietnam, it is the white Hmong who are in the majority; they drove out of these ungrateful lands the majority of families of other ethnicities who were present before them: LoLo, but also Pu Peo and Co Lao. The radius of attraction of these markets is one to two days walk, the neighboring Chinese border is not an obstacle. The Hmong of China come to sell or buy on the Vietnamese side, as those of the Dong Van plateau cross the border to do their shopping. Motorcycle owners improvise taxis; the competition is strong on the part of the many small horses that the local peasants are fond of, moreover moreover as pack horses than as riding animals. In the midst of this delirium of colors formed by the diversity of costumes, some Viet sellers offer haberdashery or industrial fabrics. Visit DongVan Market, then drive to visit the abandoned home of Vuong Chinh Duc, a former H'mong chief. Overnight at HaGiang.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
 

Continuation of the visit of the city Hanoi: the temple of Grand Genius and the pagoda of the Defense of the Motherland located at the edge of the great West Lake, the Temple of Literature (1st Vietnamese University of the 11th century), the Ethnography museum, the old Hanoi district ...In the evening: puppet shows on the water. Night at the hotel
 
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
 

 (170 km/ 3h30 drive)
Mandarin Road offers 2-day Halong Bay tours for travelers who wish to experience the natural wonder of this World Heritage Site. Take a short yet insightful trip to one of the most magnificent destinations in Vietnam aboard our charming boat with elegant design and private balcony. Revel in the tranquility of the natural seascape surrounded by nearly 2000 islands and rocky outcrops. Enjoy a remarkable culinary experience before witnessing a spectacular view you’ll never forget, the serene sunset over the Halong Bay.
08:00 - 08:30 Departure in 3 ½ hours at the Hon Gai International Port
12h00  Arrive in Hon Gai Harbor. Take a rest at Tonkin cruise Waiting Lounge before boarding time. Transfer to Tonkin Cruise Boat by tender (5 -10 minutes)
12h15  Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin. Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and    having lunch with Vietnamese Set Menu.       
14h00  Visiting Thien Canh Son Cave in 30 minutes (the only cave in Bai Tu Long bay). We choose a less touristic time to visit both domestic and overseas by a rare natural beauty, pristine limestone stalactites and beautiful surround landscape. You will walk up about 100 stone steps, placed under the foliages and craggy cliffs which bring in a new feeling like climbing on the heaven gate’s side.
14h30  Back to the boat and keep cruising to Cap La area.
15h30  Arrive in Cap La area. You will swim and go kayaking in the area of breath taking landscape, quiet and peaceful, where many small islands with natural white sand beaches
17h00  Back to the boat. Relax and enjoy the sunset party (from 17:00- 19:00) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong - Cong Do area to anchor for overnight.
18h00  Take part in the Cooking Demonstration - Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese Spring rolls.
19h30  Having BBQ dinner with fresh local seafood and local dishes. ( If the weather is good, we will have dinner on sundeck under the stars and the moon )
21h00  Free evening to join some activities of board games (7 options), guitar free for play or squid fishing, karaoke (on request). Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices…
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
 

(170km / 3h30 of road)
06h00  Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise and get new energy for a new day
06h45 Having light Breakfast before joining next visit.
07h30  Explore Vung Vieng Fishing Village: About 24 km from the mainland, Vung Vieng fishing village is situated in the center of  Bai Tu Long Bay. The village owns a pleasant, peaceful location with charming scenery. It is also home to keep the typical cultural characteristics of fishermen inextricably living with the sea. Guest chooses to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayak at Vung Vieng area (on request)
08h30  Back to the boat and relax
09h30  Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck.
10h30  Having brunch and enjoy the scenery of the Ha Long Bay while the boat cruises back to harbor.
11h45 Transfer back to Hanoi. Night at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
 

After breakfast at the hotel, you are free for personal pleasures until transfer to Noi Bai
airport and return flight. End of the trip.