Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by your guide holding a sign with your name on it. He will escort you to your hotel (approx. 1-hour drive). Check in time is after 2 PM.

Depending on your arrival time, explore the attractive sights of Hanoi in a Jeep. The tour offers one of the most exciting and immersive ways to discover the capital. Riding in an open-air US Army–style vintage Jeep, you can access hidden corners, local neighborhoods, and scenic backroads that larger vehicles cannot reach. It blends adventure, culture, and authentic local encounters—all while feeling the vibrant energy of Hanoi around you.

You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby for a safety briefing, we then begin our adventure.

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep tour, we will take you to see the Hanoi Opera House – the biggest theatre in Vietnam, which is also considered as a historical and architectural landmark as well as attraction in Hanoi where a range of important events have taken place. We expose you the real Hanoi with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. Other travel companies just show you the beauty and tell you to run away from the bad and the weird of your destinations.

On a Jeep tour, not only do we show you the good but we also expose the bad and the weird of your destinations as it is what it is. For us, the run-off-the mill tourist sites are only the tip of the iceberg, the majority of your destinations remain hidden in the unknown parts-unknown.

On the second part of the tour, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEE places of our beautiful city. On the way we will pass through Ho Chi Minh mausoleum - the Mecca of Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united. After that, we take you through the Thanh Nien street which lies between 2 beautiful lakes of Hanoi, one of the most beautiful streets of the city. Then we move to banana island which we call the hidden charm of Hanoi where it is just about 3,4 km far from the center but the scenery is totally different from modern city. You have a chance to visit their farm, see the local’s houses, talk with local people to know about their lifestyle, enjoy the organic tropical fruits they grow by themselves and try the green tea. After that we also take you to the peaceful & alluring out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and the out-skirt. Then we go to visit and learn about Van Nien pagoda or also known as the 1000-year-old Buddhist pagoda, one of the most ancient pagodas in Hanoi. 

On the third part of the Hanoi Jeep tour, while we are traveling, you will see Hoang Hoa Tham street, the most beautiful bonsai street in Hanoi which will impress you with the fresh green trees and colorful flowers. Our Jeep will take you go through the back street, see the small alleys of Hanoi as you would experience a hidden tranquil of Hanoi – B52 American aircraft which was shot down by Vietnamese people, a hectic of Hanoi with thousands of Skyscrapers in the new parts of the city. It is not only a ride but a journey that you would learn about Hanoi before, now and then.

On the last part of the jeep tour, you will stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties. 

Returning to your hotel and free at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Overnight at hotel

Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and depart to Quan Ba - Ha Giang by private car. Enjoy the stunning landscapes of mountains and terraced fields. We will arrive at Nam Dam village in the afternoon after a long driving time. Nestled in the Quan Ba district, it is a peaceful Dao ethnic village known for its traditional earthen houses, stone walls, and well-preserved cultural heritage. Surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and terraced fields, the village offers an authentic glimpse into highland life, where age-old customs, herbal medicine, and community traditions continue to thrive.

Check in your homestay, walk around the village to explore the local daily life.

Dinner and Overnight at a Red Dzao’s homestay.

Road transfer: 350km/ 7-8 hour driving  

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Overnight at homestay

After breakfast, say goodbye to your host and we depart to the Quan Ba heaven gate which offers the fascinating scenery and the famous Twin Mountains. Then getting through the Lung Tam commune which is set amongst perfect surrounding nature before paying visiting to Mrs. Mai’s workshop in which this kind lady gathers over 100 Hmong and Dzao women who have to suffer difficult situation, help them to learn of traditional weaving and embroidery so that to be able to earn good living.

Then continue the trip for an hour along road 4C through a series of magnificent valleys which surrounded by wall-up mountain, enjoy another walk to visit the Lung Cam Tren village where the Hmong changed their way of life from sifting into sedentary one from about 100 years ago which help them to have better life than many others. 

Leaving Lung Cam and transferring mostly downhill to the Pho Cao pass in Yen Minh valley. Visit a local village then transfer by road 42km to pass over the Yen Minh Pass with several stops to enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Then follow the narrow road through Ma Le and Lung Tao communes, this portion of the road offers marvelous scenery of the Rocky Plateau. Paying a visit to a small village of the Hmong at Lung Tao before processing to Xa Phin valley. Spend an hour visiting the historical site of the Vuong family palace who ruled over the region, controlled opium production and trading until 1945.

After that, continuing to drive up ahead, we will stop to visit the Flag tower on the top of Lung Cu Mountain, the border with China. Next, we get to Dong Van district in the late afternoon.

You can take a rest or walk around the ancient town of Dong Van.

Road transfer: 150km/ 4.5 hour driving  

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Overnight at hotel

Today, we get up early to visit Dong Van minority market, a beautiful ethnic market in Vietnam, open on Sunday morning only. You will understand much about local life through products and activities happening in the market. Next, we reach the peak of Ma Pi Leng to admire the panoramic views of a rocky mountain, beautiful Nho Que river and paddy field terraces. Paying a visit to Ma Pi Leng village of the Hmong peoples, which is set amongst limestone rocks where the highest value of fresh water and cultivating land can be seen evidently.

Continue to Meo Vac town. A visit to Meo Vac market will be made if time permitted. Cattle are traded mostly here. Lunch at a local restaurant in Meo Vac.

After lunch, transfer back to Ha Giang. Check in hotel and free at leisure.

Road transfer: 200km/ 6 hour driving  

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Overnight at hotel

In the morning, visit Tay minority at Phuong Do Village with stilt houses and rice paddy fields. From here, you also have an opportunity to walk around the village to enjoy the rural daily life of Tay Minority.

Then get in your car and return to Hanoi and have lunch en route.  Arrive in Hanoi in the afternoon. 

Check in hotel and free time to stroll in the Old quarter.

Road transfer: 300km/ 6 hour driving 

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Overnight at hotel

Journey deep into the Vietnamese countryside with your private driver and English-speaking guide on a scenic drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, set along the Gulf of Tonkin. While an overnight stay is highly recommended, this extraordinary natural wonder is still easily accessible from Hanoi on a day trip for those with limited time.

Renowned for its dramatic limestone karsts, towering islands, hidden grottoes, and shimmering aquamarine waters, Ha Long Bay is a must-see highlight of Northern Vietnam. The name Ha Long translates to “Descending Dragon,” inspired by local legends in which dragons are believed to have protected this national treasure, shaping its unique geomorphology.

Upon arrival, embark on a four-hour cruise through the bay, gliding past iconic formations such as Hon Cho Da, Hon Dinh Huong, and Hon Ga Choi, while enjoying a freshly prepared seafood lunch on board. In the afternoon, explore quieter islands and spectacular caves, including the majestic Dau Go Grotto and the enchanting Thien Cung Cave, famed for their impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

After a memorable day on the water, relax on the return journey back to Hanoi. 

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. End tour.

Meal: Breakfast, lunch