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This ‘Northern Vietnam Discovery’ tour will take you to see some of the most stunning landscapes travelers can come across in the country! Wander the streets of Hanoi – the ancient capital with rich culture and world-class cuisine. Enjoy the tour to Ninh Binh, where the former capital Hoa Lu is located, and also a region renowned with mesmerizing untouched nature – green mountains, serene river, verdant rice fields, and incredible caves. Spend time trekking and meeting the local hill tribes when traveling Sapa. In Halong Bay, head for a memorable cruise ride for the sight of hundreds of limestone mountains rising from the ocean and watch the beautiful sunrise from the deck the next day.
- This itinerary is designed for your kind reference, and it can totally be personalized to match your time, budget and interests. Feel free to let us know your expectations for the trip and we take care of them for you.
- Trips are personally tailor-made, with basic standards of daily JOIN-GROUP TOURS where-ever possible, while accommodations and your time of leisure are at your own choice. If your budget allows, we recommend you upgrade to PRIVATE TOURS, when you are personally taken care of and be able to enjoy more private time on your own. Certainly, your trip can be a good mix of PRIVATE DAY TOURS and JOIN-GROUP DAY TOURS as you wish, just simply let us know!
Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, you are greeted by your tour guide and driver and then taken to your hotel by private transfer. You might like to visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake, a short walk from your hotel. It’s beautifully lit up at night.
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast, dive into the sights, sounds, and aromas of Hanoi. Start with Ho Chi Minh Complex including his Mausoleum (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed all afternoon, every Monday & Friday, and from late September until December), the Presidential Palace, the historic Stilt house, and the One Pillar Pagoda.
Continuing on your journey through Hanoi, you head to Tran Quoc Pagoda (which means “Stabilizing the Nation”), the oldest pagoda constructed in the sixth century in the Westlake and also a famous attraction for pilgrims.
From there, you will proceed to the Temple of Literature. Originally built in honor of Confucius by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong in 1070, a university was added to the grounds six years later. The university provided education to the royal family and children of the aristocracy or “mandarins”.
Around 12.30: you will have lunch at a local restaurant. After that drive out of the city to visit the Museum of Ethnology, a museum of the 54 officially recognized Ethnic Groups in Vietnam (Ethnology Museum is closed every Monday).
Head back to the City centre to visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart and soul of Hanoi.
End up your day with a fun cyclo/ rickshaw ride through the French Quarter and then enjoy a Water Puppet show, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
Around 18.00 – 18.30, return to your hotel where the rest of the day will be free at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Hanoi
| Optional Experience: Hanoi Street food tour Start your walking tour of Hanoi’s largest covered market, Dong Xuan. Along the perimeter of the market, dozens of street hawkers sell a staggering variety of produce from live seafood to exotic fruits and spices. Your expert English-speaking local guide will give you an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture including details on ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. Walking through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we’ll tempt our taste buds with the famed Hanoi dish Banh Cuon at a local eatery. Watch in awe as the skilled chefs demonstrate for you how this tasty dish is put together. Continuing into the atmospheric heart of the Old Quarter, you will wander past street stalls and quiet residential lanes where you can observe local life that has changed little since Hanoi was founded over 1000 years ago. Your next stop will be a food stall for you to try our Bread, a little food stall with a few typical tiny Vietnamese chairs on the sidewalk where we enjoy the delicious and fresh baguettes while observing the neighborhood. The next one will be another famous dish – Bun Cha. Bun Cha consisting of vermicelli, herbs and grilled pork. At this Hanoi’s best-kept secrets, a hidden café we will watch the demonstration and then try some egg coffee, a scrumptious local delicacy. Continue to other food stalls near Hoan Kiem lake where we try some dishes such as Che “Vietnamese style pudding” and Nom “papaya salad with beef”. It’s then time for dessert as you will venture down a small alley to join in the local tradition of feasting on fresh fruit served in a cup and smothered with crushed iced – this specialty is one not to be missed! Price: Upon request |
Depart early in the morning from the hotel for a 2-hour drive through rural northern Vietnam – Ninh Binh, on the way, you experience the peaceful scenery along the Highway 1A, stop for a short break to stretch your legs.
Upon arrival at Trang An Wharf, you will embark on an exciting boat trip through the various caves admiring the spectacular Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will head to Mua Cave with stunning rice fields with buffalos, goats…along the road till approaching Mua cave. You’ll walk up to the top of the mountain where Mua cave is located, visiting lovely stalactites and stalagmites inside, enjoying the spectacular view of the ricefields and the Ngo Dong River below.
Get back to Trang An and then continue to visit Tuyet Tinh Coc (the on top pagoda inside the cave) from there you can see the romantic lake surrounded by Karsts and jungles.
Finish the tour and wind your way back to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Hanoi
After early breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver and then depart for a five-hour drive to Sapa, the Former French Hill Station. Arrive in Sapa after mid-day and check into your hotel.
In the afternoon, meet your guide and driver again, then take a short drive to Y Linh Ho village. From here you will trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai, admire the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the riverside and after that continue your trek until you reach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits. Here you will be greeted by the host family and then enjoy a cup of welcome tea before checking in to the local home. You will have dinner cooked and served by the family members. Tonight you will be provided with simple clean bedding, pillows, blankets and a mosquito net.
Trekking distance is about 10 km and it lasts for 3-5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Ta Van Village
After enjoying breakfast prepared by the family, you will say goodbye to the host and start a new day with a more interesting trek for almost 3 hours through the paddy fields and bamboo forest. Finally, you will reach Giang Ta Chai, a village of Red Zdao minority. Here you will enjoy a short rest by the waterfall, then proceed to the meeting point where the driver will take you back to Sapa town.
You will be at your leisure in Sapa until you are picked up and driven for five hours back to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast you will leave the busy streets of Hanoi behind, bound for the serenity of Halong Bay where you will discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes. The limestone karsts and tropical islets rising up from the emerald waters provide an ethereal backdrop for your leisurely cruise.
Once there, you’ll be welcomed aboard your traditional-style Vietnamese Junk boat, each with its own individual route, to begin your cruise around the bay’s rocky islands and hidden caves.
After lunch on board, you will take a small boat transfer to the Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van Fishing Village, whose residents still live in traditional floating houses.
Return to your Junk boat for a cooking demonstration with the chef or enjoy a mesmerising sunset on the top deck before enjoying a scrumptious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in this UNESCO-listed natural wonder.
Note: If your time permits, we would highly recommend an additional night on board which gives you a lot more time to relax and take in the amazing landscape. You’ll get to cruise deeper into the Bay where it’s more beautiful and less crowded.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on board in Halong Bay
The graceful practice of Tai Chi eases you into your day as is the local custom. Join a ‘Local Specialist’ on the deck of the Junk boat for a morning class in exquisite natural surrounds. You’ll have time for an early morning swim at one of Halong Bay’s quiet beaches and, if you’re feeling energetic, a brisk walk to catch one last view of scenic Halong Bay before your drive to Hanoi Airport for your onward flight
*** Note: In case your flight departure is in the morning or early afternoon time, one more night in Hanoi should be added.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
The price of this trip varies according to selected airlines, the number of people in your party, dates of departure, hotel standard, and availability of ground services. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we would be more than happy to assist you with your arrangements.
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