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12 days
Daily Tour
40 people
English
Every step you take on the country of Vietnam is also the big love from there, from imposing mountains, clear rivers, vast sea, from the happy face of each Vietnamese people to every flavorful dishes. This trip will give you the most authentic experiences, and spread love and joyfulness to everything around you in Northern Vietnam. From Hanoi, you will go forward to explore the stunning beauty of Sapa, Mai Chau, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, etc.
Morning
Our driver will pick you up at the terminal upon your arrival and drop you off at your hotel for doing a check-in. Take a rest and free on your own today.
We have another option for you like a free Walking Old quarter tour with our good volunteer guide if you arrive early at 13 p.m. You will have a chance to visit the attractions inside the Hanoi Old quarter and Hanoian lifestyle.
Afternoon & Night
You will be free on your first night in Hanoi or join some famous shows in Hanoi ( Chi phi tự túc)
Fee Walking Old quarter tour with our good volunteer guide if you arrive early at 13 p.m. You will have a chance to visit the attractions inside the Hanoi Old quarter and Hanoian lifestyle.
Watch a Water Puppet Show - a one-of-a-kind performance happens to be on the water which is accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals. you cannot see anywhere else. ( every hour has one show within 1 hour) -
Price : from 4,3 $ /pax
Watch My Village Show - an hour-long of the traditional show at the historic Hanoi Opera House. Watch acrobats, dancers, and jugglers bring a rural Vietnamese village to life on the stage as you hear live music on classic Vietnamese instruments.
Price: from 30,3 $
Accomodation
Hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter
Transportation
Private airport transfer ( new car - AC)
Meals
There is no meal serving today. Flexibly
Morning
Wake up and have a breakfast at your hotel. Our volunteer guide will meet you up at your hotel and start for a exploring tour by the real local ways.
You will head to visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum where keeping Ho Chi Minh president’s body, Temple of literature - the first university in Vietnam . Hoa Lo prison is a historical attraction that still keep the evidence from the war until now.
Afternoon & Night
Your last stop will be in the Old Quarter where you can visit the Dong Xuan market - the biggest wholesale market in Hanoi and some famous temples and pagodas. Moreover, you can join a foodie tour with our guide to try the best foods in Hanoi as Pho noodle soup, Bun Cha, Banh My,...
From 8:15 p.m to 8:40 p.m, your guide and private car will pick you up from hotel to train station and give you the train tickets.
Note:
This tour is free . However, if you use the tickets, entrance fees or taxi, you will pay your guide and you.
You will check out the hotel and leave your stuffs here before starting this tour
Accomodation
Shared Deluxe Cabin on the train ( cabin for 4 people)
Transportation
Train
Private car to train station
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Attractions & Activities
Hanoi Old Quarter
Hoa Lo prison
Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
Temple of literature
Foodie
Hoan Kiem Lake
Morning
Get a pick up by a shared bus to Sapa to store stuffs and enjoy your breakfast.
A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours.
Note:
Trekking about 7km
Trekking level 3/10
Afternoon & Night
In the afternoon, you will visit Fansipan peak by cable car at 3143 m. Starting from Sapa station is in Muong Hoa valley, the station is a 3000 meters high point and very close to Mount Fansipan. The distance between the two stations is over 1400 meters. The cable car journey is 15 minutes instead of 3-day climbing two to four days as before. ( Price 33$/pax/ ticket round trip) + ( Muong Hoa train ticket ~ 3$/pax) ~ own expense.
Relaxing in the hotel or visit some places as below
Ham Rong flower garden ( Price from 3$/ticket)
Church ( Free)
Love Market
Night Market
Accommodation
Hotel in Sapa
Transportation
Shared minibus from station to Sapa
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner
Attractions:
Cat Cat
Sin Chai
Waterfalls
Fansipan peak 3.143 m ( optional)
Morning
Starting your trekking tour to Muong Hoa Valley for 9-10 kilometers. Here meet the biggest and most beautiful valley of Sapa. Together in the cool fresh air, flee soul in the blue sky with wind and cloud, marvelous terrace rice fields and high mountains. Eyewitness the work of Mother Nature!
Afternoon
Follow the trail, we trek downhill to Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai Village for 3,5 hours. Here one step to reach the mountainside and terraced rice paddies that we have just witness from the viewpoint above.
Still trekking along the terraced rice paddies but this time, we visit Ta Van Village - home of Dzay people. See what difference between these 2 tribes. Small points but exciting enough!
Note:
Trekking about 12km
Trekking level 5/10
Night
Relaxing in the homestay or enjoy some interesting games with others. You will have a chance to know some local’s stories about their life and history
Accommodation
Shared Dzay minority’s homestay in Ta Van village
Transportation
Shared minibus from station to Sapa
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner
Attractions:
Muong Hoa valley
Y Linh Ho
Lao Chai
Ta Van village
Continue the trekking trip with Hoang Lien Son National Park for 6 to 8 kilometers to view more stunning landscapes of the tropical jungle.
Visit Giang Ta Chai Village of the Dao people. Here we will explore the famous Jungle Waterfall and Rattan Bridge. Have a swim if you love to! After lunch and 2 kilometers trekking, we reach Su Pan Village - the last spot in our journey.
There will be a bus to transfer you to Sapa town around 14:30.
Take a leisure walk around Sapa Town before heading back to Hanoi.
Accommodation
Hotel in Hanoi
Transportation
Shared coach
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Attractions:
Rice Paddies
Bamboo forest
Giang Ta Chai village
Giang Ta Chai bridge
Waterfall
Su Pan village
Morning
Depart Hanoi for to Mai Chau. Leaving the the Hanoi city behind, we focus entering Hoa Binh karting mountainous with 165 km in the Northwest Vietnam. Have some stop on the way as Hoa Binh city, Thong Khe pass to take some beautiful photos, have lunch on arrival Mai Chai village, check in your homestay, a beautiful Thai stilt house covered by beautiful rice paddy along valley.
Afternoon & Night
Discover villages in Mai Chau by walking or cycling, during enjoy green scenery of mountain and rice paddy. Some stop en-route for looking at work of local people with indigo weaving. Have a Dinner and overnight in homestay
Accommodation
Homestay
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Attractions & Activities
Mai Chau village
Mai Chau valley
Cycling
Morning
Have breakfast, then get to Pu Luong area, flowing along Ma river, some stops along limestone mountains side for picture down rice terrace of Pu Luong Nature Reserve until reaching the end of mountain range, we are fresh soak down valley to check in Black Thai homestay. Have lunch with Thai people.
Afternoon & Night
Trekking down valley for visiting village for enjoy scenery of rice terrace as view of SaPa Vietnam, meet the local people and return Thai house. Free at leisure to relax and make acquaintance with owner's visitor. Have dinner and overnight in homestay.
Accommodation
Homestay
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch, Dinner
Attractions & Activities
Thai village in Pu Luong
Pu Luong Terrace
Pu Luong Rice Paddy
Morning
Have breakfast, Then enjoy scenic trip to Ninh Binh along Ho Chi Minh trail for 3 hour. Upon arrive Ninh Binh visit Bai Dinh pagoda - the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel....
Afternoon
After lunch, transfer to visit Trang An to take boat trip for 2.5 hours to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers; local people called friendly name "Halong bay in Land" in Ninh Binh.
Night ( own expense)
You will have free time in Hanoi, you can refer some below
Have a dinner at a good restaurant in Hanoi ( pay by yourself ) that we can help you book a table in advance. Some good ones are Madame Hien; Madam Yen, Red Bean,... ( from 15 USD/pax)
Relaxing after transfer on a long way from Halong with the massage service. Some highly recommended spa as MF Spa, Oriental Spa or Serene Spa ( Price from 7 USD/pax).
Accommodation
Hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Attractions & Activities
Bai DInh pagoda
Trang An eco complex
Boating trip
Morning
The next day, we will travel to Ha Long, the impressive World’s heritage site. However, be prepared to spend more than the average budget. The reason is tourism service will mainly be cruise-based. It’s luxury but it’s proved to be worthy.
It takes about 4 hours to get to Halong from Hanoi .Halong Bay consists of nearly 2000 islands and islets as well as magnificent cave systems. Therefore, tourists can relax and immerse into picturesque view and the breathtaking beauty of mountainous and sea scenery.
Afternoon
You will go inside Sung Sot cave – one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Then, the boat keeps cruising and the fishing village appears with its unique way of life.
Ti Top island is located about 14 kilometers to the east of Bai Chay tourist harbor. It has a beach that is shaped like a crescent moon and known for its tranquillity and beautiful still blue waters. The sands of the beach have been dyed white by the ocean’s surf creating a perfect picture of paradise. You will have a chance to get a great panoramic view from the top of the island and swim here.
Appreciating a delicious Vietnamese cuisine in a dinner under the the light of a thousand of stars and be charmed with the fabulous 360-degree panoramic view of the bay
Night
Appreciating a delicious Vietnamese cuisine in a dinner under the the light of a thousand of stars and be charmed with the fabulous 360-degree panoramic view of the bay
Enjoy some sport games on boat or go squid fishing with others.
Accommodation
Deluxe Cabin on cruise ( The high level is available)
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Lunch and Dinner ( Cruise)
Attractions & Activities
Pearl Farm village
Ti Top island
Plenty of islets
Train street
Kayaking/ Sampan Boat
Easy hiking
Some sports games like : fishing, karaoke, dancing,...
Morning & Afternoon
Wake up and enjoy the sunset on Halong Bay - a peaceful and amazing view from your cruise.
Kayaking is very easy for everyone at all levels and ages. Our expert and experienced guide dedicatedly instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to discover magnificent beauty of Halong Bay.
After an hour exploration, we will return to the cruise for relaxation for a while. You will do check out the cruise then, you will know how to make simple Vietnamese dishes in Cooking class. Enjoy your lunch time then back to Hanoi.
Night
You will have free time in Hanoi, you can refer some below
Have a dinner at a good restaurant in Hanoi ( pay by yourself ) that we can help you book a table in advance. Some good ones are Madame Hien; Madam Yen, Red Bean,... ( from 15 USD/pax)
Relaxing after transfer on a long way from Halong with the massage service. Some highly recommended spa as MF Spa, Oriental Spa or Serene Spa ( Price from 7 USD/pax)
Accommodation
3 stars hotel in the Old quarter for 1 night
Transportation
Shared shuttle bus
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch( Cruise)
Attractions & Activities
Surprising cave
Plenty of islets
Morning:
Take your leisure time in Hanoi until 16:30 p.m our guide will pick you up for a foodie tour.
You will try 5 famous meals in Hanoi, and tell you a lot of stories about Vietnamese culture and lifestyle..
Accommodation
Hotel in Old Quarter
Transportation
On Foot
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Wake up and have a breakfast at your hotel. You will be relaxing on your last day in Hanoi with shopping or taking a deep sleep after 12 days visiting Northern Vietnam.
Our driver will collect you to the airport . ( With international flight, need to be at the airport 2 hours in advance and an hour with the domestic flight).
Transportation
Private car from hotel to the airport
Meals
Breakfast ( Hotel)
Watch a Water Puppet Show - a one-of-a-kind performance happens to be on the water which are accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals.
Watch My Village Show - an hour-long of traditional show at the historic Hanoi Opera House.
Cooking class with local chef instructs you to cook some Vietnamese cuisines within 2-3 hours
Vincom Centre Ba Trieu or Trang Tien Plaza or Lotte Department
Massage services
End to a long day of bicycling and doing sightseeing, you can get to the spa in Tam Coc as Garden Spa Tam Coc or Tam Coc Lotus spa ( Price from 20$/pax)
Note: You can contact with us directly before or when you join the tour to arrange the service you wanna join. The additional fee will be settled before using the service.
Children under 4 years old: Free of charge
Children from 4 - 10 years old: 75%
2 adults can bring maximum of 2 children under 11 years old, the 3rd child will be charged 100% of the fee
In the case that a child is accompanied by only one adult, that child will be charged as an adult
Cancellation received before 30 days: Free of charge with hotel/accommodations, tours of day trip or overnight trip, train/bus tickets, rental car.
Cancellation received from 20 days – 29 days: 10% of the total rate of hotel/accommodation. Free of charge with tours of day trip or overnight trip, train/bus tickets, rental car.
Cancellation received from 16 days – 19 days: 50% of the total rate of hotel/accommodation and train tickets. Free of charge with tours of day trip or overnight trip, bus tickets, rental car.
Cancellation received from 4-15 days: 100% of the total rate of hotel/accommodation, train tickets, overnight trips. Free of charge with tours of day trip, bus tickets, rental car.
Cancellation received less than 4 days prior arrival date: 100% of the total rate of hotel/accommodation, train tickets, overnight trips, day trips, bus tickets, rental car.
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