northern Vietnam highlights
(9 days 8 nights joined group tour)
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)
Up on arrival at Noi Bai international airport, meet up our driver then transfer to center of Hanoi Capital for hotel check in & free for explore Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
08:00-08:30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong.
11:30 -12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay
Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
Back to the Cruise, we will take you to visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay in the Summer time.
Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way. After that, come back to the boat, enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck.
Evening Relaxing: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board of the Cruise - Clean air – conditioner rooms with private washroom
Day 03 : Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
6:30 – 6:45: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.
We board the cruise again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store.
Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more…
Time for Lunch
11: 00 – 11:30: Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.
Transfer back to Hanoi. Check in hotel. Rest of time free at leisure
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 04 : Hanoi – Sapa – Ham Rong Mountain (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
06:45 - 07:00: Our bus will pick you up at the hotel in HaNoi Old Quarter depart to
Sapa, following Noi Bai - Lao Cai high-way. On the half way stop for short break in Phu Tho
province about 20 minutes.
13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, tour guide picks you up, transfer to check in hotel and have lunch.
14.00: You will explore Ham Rong Mountain with unspoiled and spectacular scenery. Here, you
can enjoy many kinds of colorful flowers in the Indochina Orchid Garden. Passing two Heaven Gates,
visitors will reach the top of Ham Rong which is called Pitch Cloud and have a panoramic view of
Sapa.
19:00: After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked
eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping.
Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.
Day 05 : Sapa – Cat Cat Village (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Moring: After breakfast, you start trekking to Cat Cat village which is occupied by the Black
H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in
twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying
wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village. Back to Sapa
for lunch.
Afternoon: Free time to relax, visit Sapa town, take photos, buy souvenirs.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sapa
Day 06 : Sapa – Hanoi (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
8:00: After breakfast, transfer to Fansipan cable car station. Lying on an altitude of 3,143m above
sea level, the peak of Fansipan is dubbed the “Roof of Indochina”. Sun, clouds, wind and mountain
seem to consist of a harmonious and colorful chorus. Gazing down the fairy scenery at sunrise as
well as sunset would always be an unbeatable experience for those who love nature. Back to Sapa for
checkout and have lunch.
14:30 - 15:00: It’s time to say “Goodbye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once
again, you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains.
21:30 - 22:00 Arrive in HaNoi Old Quarter.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 07 : Hanoi – Full day city tour (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in HaNoi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes.
Back to hotel
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 08 : Hanoi – Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu – Tam Coc) - Hanoi (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
07:30 - 08:30 Tour guide and shuttle bus will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House then depart to Ninh Binh province. On the half way stop for short break about 20 minutes.
11:00 Arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient City, which is once depicted the ancient capital of Viet Nam, settled up in the 10th century. Visit temples of two dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architectures in the old time. After that visiting the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple. You experience the vestiges of Royal Palaces ground dated back 10th century. Then back to the bus and transfer to Tam Coc.
12:30 Have lunch buffet with Vietnamese traditional dishes, in case you are vegetarian, we have other food options for you
In the afternoon
13:30 Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) in Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai - Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling.
15h:30 Boat returns to Tam Coc pier. And then we have 30 minutes for cycling ride along country lane.
16:00 Get on the bus back to Hanoi, on the half way stop for short break 20 minutes.
18:00 - 18:30 Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter and Hanoi Opera House.
Dinner free.
Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi
Day 09: Hanoi - Departure (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure flight
(Check out time 12h00)
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Peak season in 2023: Jan 01, Jan20-27, Apr 30-May 02, Aug 31-Sep 02, Dec 24, Dec 31
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Tour Cost Included:
- Accommodation (TWIN / DOUBLE / TRIPLE SHARING)
- 01 night on cruise at Halong Bay.
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
- English speaking guide for touring days.
- Entry fees & boat fee according to program mentioned
- Kayaking fee at Halong Bay
- 2 ways cable car ticket to Fansipan Mountain.
- Meals as mentioned in the program: B: Breakfast; L: lunch, D: dinner.
- Mineral water (500ml/passenger/ touring day)
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Tour Cost Excluded:
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Tour guide for transfer airport – hotel - airport
- Visa for Vietnam
- Tickets for water puppet shows, pedicabs, cyclo.
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Other meals than mentioned in the program
- Beverage, tax, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.
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Child Policy (05-10 Years old)
- Under 1m will be free of charge and must share a seat with parents.
- Above 1 m will be charged as adult tour price
- 100% adult fare if sharing same room with ONE adult.
- 85% adult fare if request extra bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
- 75% adult fare if without bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
Remarks:
- Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorization letter.
- In general, most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.
- What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended
Cancelation Policy:
- No charge 14 or more days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 20% of the tour fare 14 days to 8 days prior to the starting date other tour
- 30% of the tour fare 7 days to 2 days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 70% of the tour fare 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour
- 100% of the tour fare Upon arrival day basic.
Contact:
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