Single supplement: 450.00 USD

Vietnam’s northwestern border with Laos offers an unparalleled diversity of tropical landscapes. Mu Chan Chai is located in the northwest and is surrounded by steep mountains with rich tropical vegetation, pine forests, and emerald rice terraces. Amazing carst limestone may be found in the Red River Delta, creating a maze of caverns and canyons. The rhythms of millennia are still present in the village life here. Farmers tend to their cattle, develop their land, and sell their goods in local markets. We will head back to Ha Noi after our last day in order to catch our planes home.

Transportation and Accommodation – All meals, lodging, and transportation specified on the itinerary are included. You will be responsible for your flight to and from Ha Noi, Vietnam.

Day 1 May 18, 2026 -Meet for Dinner in Old Ha Noi

The Old Quarter is the name commonly given to the historical civic urban core of Hanoi, Vietnam, located outside the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. This quarter used to be the residential, manufacturing and commercial center, where each street was specialized in one specific type of manufacturing or commerce. This evening there will be a welcome dinner with  Gavriel Jecan. (D)

Lodging: MC Hotel Old Ha Noi

Day 2  May 19 – Depart from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai is located in the Yen Bai Province of Vietnam in the northwest region, nestled in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. It is famous for the stunning rice terraces that spread across the rolling hills, creating a landscape that changes with the seasons. (B, L, D)

Lodging: Mu Cang Chai Resort

Day 3 / 4, May 20 –  21 Mu Cang Chai

Continuing our adventure in Mu Cang Chai, which is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and is considered a photographer’s paradise. The rice terraces, rolling hills, verdant landscapes, and traditional villages create a visually stunning destination. (B, L, D)

Lodging: Mu Cang Chai Resort

Day 4 / 5,  May 21 – 23  – Moc Chao,

Moc Chao, which is situated on a huge plateau and rises more than 1,000 meters above sea level, offers a variety of natural treasures, including mountains, rivers, waterfalls, caverns, and a profusion of flowers, including the stunning springtime blooming of apricot, plum, and peach blossoms. There are twelve indigenous ethnic groups in this region of Vietnam, and their customs are widely visible in both daily life and the several festivals that are held there. Vietnam’s major tea-growing region is Moc Chau. The Hmong and Thai ethnic groups make up the majority of the area where these expansive waves of green tea leaves are seen.

(B, L, D)

Lodging:TBA

Day 6 – 7,  May 23 -25 Mai Chau

Mai Chau Vietnam is renowned for its dynamic culture and agricultural landscapes, which include magnificent rice terraces. The scenery of Mai Chau consists of small settlements, lush rice terraces, and undulating hills. For adventure photographers and nature lovers, Mai Chau provides countless opportunities for landscape photography. Six ethnic minority groups call the region home, with the Thai being the most common, followed by the Hmong and Muong communities. These communities are renowned for maintaining their distinctive way of life and customs, which makes them an intriguing culture to explore and capture on camera.

In the same area will visit the Dong Doi Cave, also known as Bat Cave, is more than 7,000 square meters in size, 100 meters high, and 930 meters long. To enter this national historical and cultural landmark, climb the 240 steps. From the dry lake in the middle of the cave to the glittering, multicolored stalactites that erily resemble Buddhas, elephants, tigers, and eagles, the interior of this magnificent limestone cave is a miracle of wealth.

(B, L, D)

Day 7 May 25 – Puluong

(B, L, D) Lodging: TBA

Day 8 – May 26 – 28  Ninh Binh

(B, L, D) Lodging: Lake view resort

Day 10 May 29 –  Ninh Binh – Hanoi –

After breakfast, we’ll travel for Hanoi after hiking to a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the Red River delta and the surrounding mountains in the morning. (B, L, D) Lodging MK boutique hotel

Day 11, May 30 – Ha Noi –

We’ll go to the Incense Village and Literature Temple in Hanoi.About 35 kilometers from the heart of Hanoi, in Quang Phu Cau Commune, Ung Hoa District, sits the Incense Stick Village. Literature Temple, Emperor Ly Thanh Tong established the Temple of Literature in 1070 as a place of adoration for the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Later on, it evolved into the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first university. It had been in operation for more than 700 years prior to the colonial era, during which time it trained hundreds of distinguished academics.  (B, L, D).   Lodging MK boutique hotel, Old Hanoi

Day 12, May 31st – Depart for home , or extension ( Angkor Wat )

Services Included

• Accommodations (twin sharing basis) as indicated above in the itinerary. If you wish to upgrade to a single room, the single room supplement fee is $520.
• Meals  (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• Mineral water 2 bottles/person/day. in the car, and extra in the room
• Modern & comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with a  driver
• Entry fee for all the mentioned sites for a visit.
• Qualified local tour guides for the whole trip

*Note: We will make every effort to connect you with a roommate should you like to share a room. However, if we’re unable to make a match, the single supplement will apply.

Services Not Included

• • Any international Airfare, travel insurance, or medical insurance. (We feel travel insurance is important for a worry-free trip)
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusion above.
  • Tipping the accompanying escort is not included in our quote. (10 USD per day for the local guide and 4 USD per day per driver)
  • Any expenditure of a personal nature, like alcoholic drinks, Fruit shakes, sodas, laundry, telephone calls, or internet
  • Anything ordered from room service at any hotel, including mineral water (other than what is being offered by the hotels on their compliment).
  • Any sudden increase in price due to a steep hike in fuel cost, change in government tax policy or for any reason beyond our control, like acts of god, natural calamity, law and order situation, riots, etc, and any forced change in itinerary for any unforeseen situation or reason beyond our control.
  • Early arrival accommodation
  • Laundry services
  • Tourist Visa

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Tour Payment:

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TOUR EXTENSION:  ANGKOR WAT / CAMBODIA

MAY 31th to JUNE 3th

Price: 1890.00 USD

Single supplement: 360.00 USD

Day 1 – May 31th – Depart Ha Noi, Arrive in Siam Reap Check in the hotel and prepare for next day Photography.

( International flights are not included )

Day 2 -June1st  –  Angkor Wat

Day 3 – June 2nd – Tonle Sap Lake

Day 4 – June 3rd –  Angkor Wat – Home

Services Included

• Accommodations (twin sharing basis) as indicated above in the itinerary. If you wish to upgrade to a single room, the single room supplement fee is $360.
• Meals  (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• Mineral water 2 bottles/person/day. in the car, and extra in the room
• Modern & comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with a  driver
• Entry fee for all the mentioned sites for a visit.
• Qualified local tour guides during the whole tripServices Not Included
  • • Any international Airfare, travel insurance, or medical insurance. (We feel travel insurance is important for a worry-free trip)
    • Anything not mentioned in the inclusion above.
    • Tipping to accompanying escort is not included in our quote. (10 USD per day for the local guide and 4 USD per day per driver)
    • Any expenditure of a personal nature, like alcoholic drinks, Fruit shakes, sodas, laundry, telephone calls, or internet
    • Anything ordered from room service at any hotel, including mineral water (other than what is being offered by the hotels on their compliment).
    • Emigration Visa, Visa online

  https://www.evisa.gov.kh

  • Early arrival accommodation
  • Laundry services
• ANGKOR WAT / CAMBODIA PAYMENT