Experience the splendid smiles of the ethnic minorities, the lush green jungles and the limestone islets in Halong Bay on this extraordinary 7-day trip to the Norther Vietnam, one of the most stunning and culturaly diverse regions in Asia
Highlights
This trip provides an overview of the attractions like Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Fansipan
Free Hanoi Food Tour & Puppet Show for Early Bird
Experience the daily life and unique cultural identity of various ethnic groups
Make acquaintance with local vibrance in historic Hanoi
Enjoy leisure time on luxury cruise through emerald waters of Halong Bay
Try superb local cuisine in the North of Vietnam
Tour Summary
By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
Day 1 | Hanoi Arrival & Street Food Tour | Welcome to Hanoi, Walking tour in Old Quarter, Street Food Tour | D | |
Day 2 | Full-Day Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Sapa | Get a glimpse into the daily lives of local Hanoians and visit Temple, Pagoda, Mausoleum, Cyclo trip.. | B, L | |
Day 3 | Hanoi - Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van villages | Sightseeing the beauty of North Moutain Vietnam | B, L | |
Day 4 | Fansipan Summit by Car Cable – Hanoi | Discover the roof top of Indochina by car cable | B, L | |
Day 5 | Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise | Sightseeing, boat trip… | B, L, D | |
Day 6 | Halong - Hanoi | Sightseeing, boat trip… | B, B | |
Day 7 | Hanoi – Departure | Hanoi Departure | B |
Price & Inclusion
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 | |
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Superior (3*) |
US
$435
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First Class (4*) |
US
$530
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Luxury (5*) |
US
$699
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- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- *Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Inclusions
Meals
6 Breakfasts 1 Brunch 4 Lunches 1 DinnersAccommodation
4 nights at hotel, 1 night on train, 1 night on cruiseTransport
Car, Walk, Train, Kayaking paddles, CruiseIncluded Services
- Accommodation at places in the itinerary (double/twin sharing)
- Pick up and transfer by private car or minivan as tour programme
- English speaking tour guide
- Meals as specified in tour program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Train Tickets to Sapa with solf sleeper, A/ C, 4 berths per cabin
- Halong Bay Cruise trips specified the tour program
- All entrance, permission and visiting fees
- Purified water and wet towel
Exclusions
- Visa to Vietnam
- Meals which are not included in the program
- Personal travel & medical insurance
- International flights to and from Vietnam
- All personal & daily expenses
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 70% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults
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Day 1:Hanoi Arrival & Street Food Tour
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
Day 2:Full-Day Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Sapa
The overnight train from Hanoi to Sapa is one of the most popular experiences which tourists often seek for when planning a trip to this mountainous destination. Trains operate between Hanoi and Lao Cai station, about 35 km from Sapa. They leave Hanoi at 10pm each day and they take from 7.5 to 8.5 hours to reach Lao Cai. From this station, it is more than another hour of driving to reach Sapa town.
Day 3:Hanoi - Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van villages
Far away from Sapa busy streets and hidden in the foggy cloud, Ta Van village is one of the best choices in Sapa for homestay services. Stay overnight at the homestay in Ta Van village, tourists will have a chance to fully experience the daily life of the ethnic groups, discover the indigenous culture and communicate with the Giay and Dao ethnic communities. Moreover, Ta Van also offers beautiful trails for an enjoyable trek amongst the green terrace rice fields and primitive scenery. A stay with the local in Ta Van village will always worths your travel time when coming to Sapa to enjoy the simple life and the stunning natural beauty of this mountainous region.
Day 4:Fansipan Summit by Car Cable – Hanoi
Fansipan Mountain is the highest mountain in Vietnam and Indochina peninsula. With the altitude of 3,143m above sea level, the mountain is located in the center of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. The flora is relatively diverse in Fansipan. The mountain is to be approved as one of the very few ecotourist spots in Vietnam. There are 1,680 plant species divided into 679 families of 7 groups, many of which belong to rare and precious group. Below the foothills is home to the rice, jackfruit... with relatively dense density, creating beautiful sights, namely Coc Leu (Coc Gao), Coc San (Coc Mit)... Up to the altitude of 700m is tropical belt with dense primitive forests and tangled vines. Above 700m concentrates the gymnosperms, for instance, Pomu (Fujian cypress in English). There are many trees owning the height of around 50-60m with several hundred years old. Pomu has been dubbed as the gold mines of Lao Cai province. On the journey to discover Fansipan in Sapa tours, tourists will be immersed in the wonderful scenery.
Day 5:Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
Day 6:Halong - Hanoi
Day 7:Hanoi – Departure
Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel.
17.00 – 20.30: Walking through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we tempt our tastebuds with the famed Hanoi dish Bun Cha, Nom Bo Kho, 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, we 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.
Great time to exploring the rich history and culture of Capital Hanoi
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
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Meals:
Dinner
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Activities:
Get a glimpse into the daily lives of local Hanoians and visit Temple, Pagoda, Mausoleum, Cyclo trip..
In the morning:
08:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08:45 – 09:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Is Land in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09:45 – 11:45: 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 Padoga 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.
11:45 – 12:45: 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 the Women’s Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
In the afternoon:
12:45 – 13:45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14:00 – 14:45: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 centuries.
16:00: Tour finishes
In the evening:
Transfer to Train Station for overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. ( AC soft sleeper , 4 pax/ cabin)
Experience overnight train from Hanoi to Sapa
The overnight train from Hanoi to Sapa is one of the most popular experiences which tourists often seek for when planning a trip to this mountainous destination. Trains operate between Hanoi and Lao Cai station, about 35 km from Sapa. They leave Hanoi at 10pm each day and they take from 7.5 to 8.5 hours to reach Lao Cai. From this station, it is more than another hour of driving to reach Sapa town.
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Arrive in Lao Cai around 05:30.
We will take 1hr bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride give you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces.
Upon arrival in Sapa Town we have breakfast in local restaurant
09.00: Tranfer by minivan from Sapa to Lao Chai and prepare for a great hiking down to the picturesque valley of Muong Hoa. We will walk on small paths and trails to reach Tavan Village of the Dzay people.
Walk up to the main road to meet the driver transfer back to Sapa.
Have lunch at local restaurant then Check-in the hotel. Free for leisure and visit Sapa town. Dinner on guests' account. Overnight at hotel in Sapa
Experience local homestay in Tavan Village
Far away from Sapa busy streets and hidden in the foggy cloud, Ta Van village is one of the best choices in Sapa for homestay services. Stay overnight at the homestay in Ta Van village, tourists will have a chance to fully experience the daily life of the ethnic groups, discover the indigenous culture and communicate with the Giay and Dao ethnic communities. Moreover, Ta Van also offers beautiful trails for an enjoyable trek amongst the green terrace rice fields and primitive scenery. A stay with the local in Ta Van village will always worths your travel time when coming to Sapa to enjoy the simple life and the stunning natural beauty of this mountainous region.
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Fansipan Car Cable station and start your half-day excursion to go by cable car to highest mountain in Indochina. Sightseeing the view from the roof of Indochina.
Back to Sapa and check out the hotel. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Free for leisure until take the bus transfer from Sapa to Hanoi at 14:00
20.00: Arrive Hanoi. Check-in hotel and overnight here.
Discover Fansipan - the highest mountain in Vietnam
Fansipan Mountain is the highest mountain in Vietnam and Indochina peninsula. With the altitude of 3,143m above sea level, the mountain is located in the center of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. The flora is relatively diverse in Fansipan. The mountain is to be approved as one of the very few ecotourist spots in Vietnam. There are 1,680 plant species divided into 679 families of 7 groups, many of which belong to rare and precious group. Below the foothills is home to the rice, jackfruit... with relatively dense density, creating beautiful sights, namely Coc Leu (Coc Gao), Coc San (Coc Mit)... Up to the altitude of 700m is tropical belt with dense primitive forests and tangled vines. Above 700m concentrates the gymnosperms, for instance, Pomu (Fujian cypress in English). There are many trees owning the height of around 50-60m with several hundred years old. Pomu has been dubbed as the gold mines of Lao Cai province. On the journey to discover Fansipan in Sapa tours, tourists will be immersed in the wonderful scenery.
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:15 – 08:30: Pick up by mini-van at the hotel and begin our journey to Halong city.
After 3 hours driving and viewing simple, countryside, rice paddy life, we arrive at the port.
Board your cruise and start your amazing cruise through this World Heritage Site. Lunch is served on board, a selection of the freshest seafood.
We visit "the amazing cave", followed by a swim in the tranquility of Halong Bay and its emerald water. We will cruise further into a quiet area where we will anchor and stay overnight.
Dinner and relax as the sun sets.
Then you are free to swim in the phosphorous water, retire to your cabin, or fall asleep under the stars amidst the magic of Halong on the top deck.
Enjoy the night in Ha Long Bay
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast is served on the boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never-ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs. Brunch on the boat before cruising back to the harbor.
11:30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus
14:30: Arrival Hanoi. Free to explore the city Overnight in Hanoi
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Meals:
Breakfast, Brunch
Day 1:Hanoi Arrival & Street Food Tour
Day 2:Full-Day Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Sapa
Day 3:Hanoi - Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van villages
Day 4:Fansipan Summit by Car Cable – Hanoi
Day 5:Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise
Day 6:Halong - Hanoi
Day 7:Hanoi – Departure
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