This exceptional journey through Northern Vietnam invites students to explore the country’s most spectacular landscapes and enduring cultural traditions. From ancient capitals and vibrant markets to high mountain villages and breathtaking rice terraces, participants discover Vietnam’s living history while building meaningful relationships with local communities. This program emphasizes experiential learning, cultural exchange, and environmental appreciation—fostering global awareness, curiosity, and lifelong memories.
At Dream-Travel, we believe every journey should reflect the unique spirit of the traveler. Founded by René Piard, our mission is to make travel inspiring, accessible, and tailored to your needs. With our “à la carte” approach, we partner with educators to create personalized experiences that ignite curiosity and foster lasting memories.
We’re passionate about ensuring travel is available to everyone, which is why we design trips to fit a variety of budgets. Our flexible payment plans empower students to explore the world without financial strain, making dream adventures a reality.
At Dream-Travel, your journey starts with a vision—and we’re here to bring it to life.
René Piard - Founder & Chief Travel Officer
rene.piard@dream-travel.net
tel: 1 - 571 - 206-8949
Group departure from the United States on international flight to Hanoi
In-flight meals and services provided
Overnight on board
Breakfast served onboard
Arrival in Hanoi and welcome by your English-speaking guide
Explore Ba Dinh District, the political and historic heart of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Stilt House — honoring Vietnam’s founding leader and his simple way of life
One Pillar Pagoda — a 1,000-year-old Buddhist symbol of renewal and purity
Former Governor of Indochina’s Residence, reflecting colonial-era architecture
Visit the Vietnam National Museum of History, showcasing Vietnam’s civilizations from prehistoric times through modern independence
Dinner included
Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucian scholarship
Visit Ngoc Son (Jade Mountain) Temple, a spiritual landmark honoring national heroes and scholars on Hoan Kiem Lake
Cyclo-pousse ride through the Old Quarter’s 36 Corporations, where medieval trade guilds once organized city life
Stop at Bach Ma Temple, Hanoi’s oldest temple
Thang Long Water Puppet Show, a traditional folk performance created by farmers over 1,000 years ago
Dinner included
Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast at the hotel
Scenic drive to Bac Ha
Stop in Yen Bai for a peaceful cruise on Thac Ba Lake, Northern Vietnam’s largest reservoir surrounded by emerald hills and ethnic villages
Lunch with a local family
Cultural exchange and village encounters
Dinner included
Overnight in Bac Ha
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the vibrant Bac Ha Market, where ethnic minorities gather in traditional dress to trade livestock, textiles, and produce
Walk through Phec Bung Hmong village
Visit the Hoang A Tuong Palace, former residence of a Hmong king and symbol of French–Vietnamese frontier history
Drive to Sapa
Dinner included
Overnight in Sapa
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Mount Fansipan (3,143 m), the highest peak in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia — known as the “Roof of Indochina”
Ascend by cable car and mountain train for panoramic Himalayan-style views
Free time to explore Sapa
Dinner included
Overnight in Sapa
Breakfast at the hotel
Explore the local market
Travel to Lao Chai, home of the Black Hmong people
3 km guided walk to Ta Van, village of the Zay ethnic minority
Scenic drive to Mu Cang Chai
Dinner included
Overnight homestay experience
Breakfast with host family
Drive through La Pan Tan Black Hmong village
Cross the legendary Khau Pha Pass, one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking mountain passes
Walk through Sang village and the terraced fields of Ngoc Chien Valley, masterpieces of human-made landscapes
Continue through Tu Le Valley to Nghia Lo
Dinner included
Overnight in Nghia Lo
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive toward Hoa Binh
Visit Duong Lam ancient village
Explore Mia Pagoda, famous for its 287 terracotta statues
Lunch with a local family
Continue to Hoa Binh
Dinner included
Overnight in Hoa Binh
Breakfast at the hotel
Scenic drive through mountains, valleys, rice terraces, and traditional villages to Mai Chau
Visit Pom Coong village, home of the White Thai people
Lunch with a local family
Continue to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Dinner included
Overnight in Pu Luong
Breakfast at the lodge
2–3 hour guided trek through rice terraces, bamboo forests, palm groves, and Thai villages
Lunch with a local family
Continue hike to Uoi & Lan villages
Dinner included
Overnight in Pu Luong
Breakfast at the lodge
Drive to Ninh Binh
Stop at Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 10th-century capital
Visit the temples of King Dinh & King Lê, founders of Vietnam’s first feudal dynasties
Rowboat cruise through the “Halong Bay on Land”, where limestone cliffs rise from emerald rice paddies
Dinner included
Overnight in Ninh Binh
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Tu Long Bay, a pristine and peaceful extension of Ha Long Bay
Cruise through limestone karsts, caves, and floating fishing villages
Cave exploration, swimming, and relaxation
Sunset from the upper deck
Lunch and dinner onboard
Overnight on cruise
Breakfast onboard
Sunrise Tai Chi session
Brunch onboard
Disembark and return to Hanoi
Visit But Thap Pagoda, a masterpiece of 17th-century Vietnamese Buddhist architecture
Evening flight from Hanoi to the United States
Overnight on board
