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Best 7 Days North of Vietnam

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Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hoa Lu

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Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hoa Lu

Commence and conclude your journey in Hanoi! The Best 7 Days North of Vietnam is a comprehensive 7-day tour package that guides you through Hanoi, Vietnam, and three additional destinations within the country. This inclusive package covers accommodation in a hotel, an expert guide, meals, and transportation.

Included/Excluded

* All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
* Accommodation based on twin or double sharing room
* All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles if specified in the program
* Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
* Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Tour Packages
* Entrance fees if specified in the program
* Airfares, Cruise, Train, Sleeper bus if specified in the program.

* Compulsory tips for tour guide and driver
* Meals not mentioned in the program
* Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
* Drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program
* Surcharge for the festive seasons
* Applicable Government Taxes and other service charges.
* The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
* Porterage Facility

Itinerary

<span> Day 1</span> Airport pick up - Check in hotel in Hanoi

Arrival at the airport includes a transfer to your hotel located in Hanoi Old Quarter, renowned as the most vibrant area for tourists. Following this, you have the freedom to explore Hanoi City at your own pace. Please be aware that check-in time is at 13:00 P.M. Our team will be there to welcome you, providing detailed information about the trip.

Note: The flight is not covered in the package price. We will arrange for your pick-up from Noi Bai Airport based on the provided information regarding your flight schedule.

<span> Day 2</span> Hanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on Cruise

Morning:

A shuttle bus will collect you from your hotel at 8:00 am. Enjoy a picturesque journey to Halong Bay, passing through lush green paddy fields and charming rivers. Upon noon, board the cruise for a brief cruise briefing and check-in.

Afternoon:

The cruise navigates through the limestone islands. In the afternoon, we will pause at Surprise Cave, the most remarkable cave in Halong Bay. Ascend the stairs and marvel at the natural wonders created by Mother Nature. Return to the main boat and continue cruising towards Titop Island.

Freshen up with a shower, and feel free to join our cooking class in the dining room or partake in the sunset party on the sundeck. As the night unfolds, engage with fellow guests, try your hand at squid fishing, or simply unwind. Spend the night on board.

<span> Day 3</span> Halong Bay - Hanoi - Check in hotel in Hanoi

Commence your day with Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck in the morning, followed by a photo hunt. Enjoy a light breakfast featuring coffee, tea, and cake before proceeding to Luon Cave. Return to the ship and complete the check-out process for your cabin, coinciding with the farewell party in the dining room. During the return journey to Ha Long Harbour, pass by renowned sites such as Ba Hang Fishing Village and Dog Islet.

<span> Day 4</span> Hanoi - Sapa by bus - Cat Cat village – Sapa Hotel

6.30 – 7.00: Be picked up from your hotel or accommodation, board the spacious bus, and commence the journey to Sapa.

9.30: Travel along the highway with the first convenient break.

11.00: Take the second break in Lao Cai city before nearing Sapa.

13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town, adorned with the vibrant traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic People. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive an itinerary briefing. Delight in a lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes and complete the check-in procedures.

14.30: Take a brief drive to the entrance of Cat Cat village, the dwelling place of Black H’mong ethnic people, nestled at the base of Fansipan Peak in a deep valley. Our local guide will offer insights into the daily activities of the locals, guiding you to the valley bottom where a waterfall stands alongside a Hydraulic Power Station built by the French. Pause for photos at the bridge and waterfall before embarking on an uphill trek, concluding with a bus ride back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trek covers approximately 2.5 kilometers and lasts for about 2 hours.

17.00: Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in your hotel.

<span> Day 5</span> Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van – Hanoi

7.00 – 7.45: Prepare a light pack for the upcoming trek.

8.00: Take a brief drive to Y Linh Ho, then embark on a trek through the picturesque rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa Stream, leading to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Witness the breathtaking landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain and proceed to Ta Van village, the residence of the Dzay ethnic people. The trek covers a distance of about 9 kilometers and lasts for approximately 3.5 hours.

11.30: The bus will pick you up at Ta Van Bridge to transport you back to Sapa.

12.00 – 15.00: Refresh with a shower at the hotel, complete the check-out process, and enjoy lunch at your leisure.

15.00: Gather with all group members at the hotel in preparation for the return to Hanoi.

15.15: Board the bus for the journey back to Hanoi, including a comfort break.

21.15: Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel, and complete the check-in process.

<span> Day 6</span> Hoa Lu Tam Coc 1 day tour

8.00 – 8.30 am: Pickup from your hotel or accommodation.

08:30 Commence the drive to Ninh Binh Province.

10:00 Arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

10:15 Explore King Dinh and King Le’s temples.

11:30 Reach Tam Coc Wharf.

11:45 Indulge in a buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese Cuisine.

13:00 Board Sampan boats to navigate through caves and discover the countryside landscape.

15:00 Return to Tam Coc Wharf for relaxation.

15:15 Embark on a bike ride along country roads around the village.

16:00 Board the shuttle bus for the return journey to Hanoi.

18:30 Bid farewell to you at your Hanoi hotel.

Note: Occasionally, we may adjust the itinerary to visit Tam Coc first and then Hoa Lu.

We will organize transportation to the airport for you; kindly provide your flight details. If you require additional arrangements, such as a tour to Hoi An or Ho Chi Minh City, please inform us.

Durations

5 - 8 days

Languages

English

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Vietnam

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