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Customize your tourDiscovery North Vietnam Tour 8 Days
- Hanoi
- Ninh Binh
- Halong
- Sapa
Tour type
Private
Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
Departure
Daily
Trip Highlights:
Admire the best of Northern Vietnam with the ancient quarters in Hanoi, the long-lasting history of former capital Ninh Binh, the UNESCO World Heritage Halong Bay, and rustic beauty of Sapa.
- Take a rowing boat to visit Trang An Scenic Complex
- Cruise to Halong bay with diverse activities and stunning view
- Trek to explore beautiful villages of ethnic groups and admire magnificent landscape in Sapa
Trip Itineraries:
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival
Arrive in Hanoi. Our driver picks you up and transfers you to your hotel. Free at the rest of the day. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Trang An Scenic Landscape – Ninh Binh (B, L)
At 8:00 am, start to explore Ninh Binh - the former capital of Vietnam during the 10th century.
Stop to visit Dinh and Le temples before having lunch at a local restaurant. Then, take a rowing boat to discover Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex with signature caves namely Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave and Nau Ruou. After the tour, check in your hotel in late afternoon. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Day 3
Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)
Pick up at your hotel between 7:00 - 7:30 am. Arrive at Tuan Chau Pier, embark on Amanda Halong Cruise. Enjoy lunch while the ship cruises to Halong Bay. The first stop is Luon Cave where you can kayak or sit leisurely on a sampan boat rowed by a local and enjoy the stunning view. Return to the boat and move to Ti Top Island for hiking and swimming at the beach. Back onboard at around 17:30 and participate in Sunset party & cooking class with Happy Hour at the bar (Buy 2 get 1 drink free). Enjoy dinner and evening activities such as massage (extra charge), herbal wood foot bath in your room (free of charge 01 herbal bag for each cabin), bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional costumes “Footsteps of Heritage” or fish squid. Overnight onboard.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: On Cruise
Day 4
Halong – Hanoi – Night Train to Lao Cai (B, L)
Take part in a Tai Chi session on the top deck to refresh your body and mind. Enjoy a light breakfast before the 2nd excursion. Visit Surprise Cave - the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Back onboard, check out your cabin. Enjoy the early buffet lunch onboard while the ship cruises back to the pier. Disembark at around 11:00 am. Arrive in Hanoi at around 2:30 - 3:00 pm, leave your luggage there (no check-in). You have free time before transfer to Hanoi Train station at 8PM. Dinner is on your own and stay overnight on train to Lao Cai.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Soft sleeper berth VIP wooden AC cabin/ Twin sharing cabin
Day 5
Lao Cai – Sapa – Trekking to The Village – Sapa (L)
Upon arrival in Lao Cai, our driver transfer you to Sapa Town. Have breakfast, then trek to explore local villages. Follow small tracks, cross Muong Hoa River and rice terraces to reach Lao Chai village, home of Black H’mong people. Then, continue to trek to Ta Van Giay village. You will witness a fascinating collection of rock carvings. After lunch, passing a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai - home of Red Dao people. Take a rest at a waterfall nearby, then climb uphill to the pick-up point and back to Sapa. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Sapa.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 6
Sapa – Bus to Hanoi (B)
After breakfast, head to Cat Cat village. Take a quick break at a waterfall and a hydroelectric station before continuing our trek on a dirty trail through rice terraced fields. Visit Y Linh Ho village where many Black H’mong inhabit. Climb back to the main road to the pick-up point. Back to Sapa. Our bus takes you back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in late afternoon. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared bus Hanoi - Sapa/Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 7
Hanoi - Free at leisure (B)
Today, you are free!
Summary:
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 8
Hanoi Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the departure flight. Tour ends.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
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Customize this programInclusions:
- Transportation by private car with A/C
- Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
- Local English speaking guides
- Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
Exclusions:
- International flight tickets
- Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
- Tips & personal expenses
- International flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Any service not mentioned in the program
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