DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI

Arrive at Noi Bai airport.  Transfer to hotel.  Afternoon free at leisure.  Evening enjoy water puppet show.  All puppets are made of woods, moving on the water following the rhythm of live folk music.  Firecrackers, smoke, fire and lights make it more picturesque.  Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI

Full day sightseeing tour of Hanoi include: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum that is erected right at the place where Ho Chi Minh declare independence for Vietnam in 1945, then see a few legendary sites such as the One Pillar Pagoda built by King Ly Thai To to thank to Goddess of Mercy for bringing him a successor; Tran Quoc Temple on the West Lake, the Temple of Literature, the first University of Vietnam, Ngoc Son Temple, Return Sword Lake and the Old Quarter of Hanoi. {B}

DAY 3: HANOI – HOA BINH

Drive to Hoa Binh (80 km),  the mountainous region in the northwestern.  This area is populated by ethnic minorities: Thai, Muong, Tay, Dao, Hmong Visit the town market, Muong and Dao Minority villages.  Overnight in Hoa Binh. {B}

DAY 4: HOA BINH – SON LA

Drive to Son La (270 km). Visit Son La Museum, stop at Muong village and waterfalls.  Overnight in Son La hotel. {B}

DAY 5: SON LA – DIEN BIEN PHU

Half day drive through the mountains to the historic town of Dien Bien Phu (180 km), which is known all over the world for the Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954.  Visit Dien Bien Museum, the Shelter of French Commander Chief and the former battlefield.  Overnight in Dien Bien Phu. {B}

DAY 6: DIEN BIEN PHU – SAPA

Drive futher up north to the beautiful valley town of Sapa (330 km) located on the banks of the River Muong Hoa at1500m above the sea level.  Evening join the  “Traditional Love Fair” (available in Saturday). Overnight in Sapa. {B}

DAY 7: SAPA - HANOI

Visit Bac Ha Market, the biggest original of minority people in the Northwestern.  Then return to Hanoi (400 km).  Overnight in Hanoi. {B}

DAY 8: HANOI – DEPARTURE

Morning free at leisure until departure. {B}