9 days tour

9 - Day Relax & Unwind – Serene Private Journey To Northern

$ 2,666 .50 USD

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9 - Day Relax & Unwind – Serene Private Journey To Northern

This tour includes:

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide French/German/Spanish/ Russian/ Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Others

– All sightseeing tickets as per itinerary – Tissues and water during transfers – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support during the travel – Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service

Transport

Airport transfers by private car Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions as per itinerary

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION LIST: Hanoi: Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi Mgallery By Sofitel Mai Chai: Avana Retreat Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Garden Halong Bay: Heritage Cruise Note: Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program) Accommodation shared in double/twin/triple room with daily breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)

Meals

Meals are included as noted in the itinerary: B (breakfast) L (lunch) D (dinner)

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, Lunar New Year X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Lunar New Year if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X E-visa X Other services not mentioned above

Flights

International flights before and after the tour are not included

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Itinerary of your trip 9 - Day Relax & Unwind – Serene Private Journey To Northern

  • Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam – Ha Noi Arrival – Vegetarian Welcome Dinner (D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Vietnam – Ha Noi Arrival – Vegetarian Welcome Dinner (D)


      Xin Chao! Welcome to Vietnam, your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation, where you can relax and get over the jet lag.


      In the evening, we will drive you to a local restaurant to enjoy your welcome dinner and taste delicious vegetarian food.


      Overnight in Hanoi

  • Day 2 Morning Yoga Session & Cooking Class With Chef (B/L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Morning Yoga Session & Cooking Class With Chef (B/L)


      Get up early in the morning and meet your private tour guide at the hotel, who will take you to the local studio for a yoga class to energize the body and mind.


      Then have a quick refreshment and meet Chef Ai, who will take you to the local market for food shopping. Chef Ai is a passionate chef who has a decade of experience as a professional chef, she can show you how to select the freshest & typical ingredients for local foods. Enjoy the sight, sounds, and flavors of the market. Then take a walk to her cozy private home for a private hands-on cooking class while listening to her inspiring stories about culinary in Vietnam. Taste your own creations for lunch and get transferred back to your hotel.


      Overnight in Hanoi


      NOTES:


      Suggested time: 09:00 (for the cooking class)


      Duration: approx. 3.5 hours


      Venue location: 20-minute drive from downtown

  • Day 3 Hanoi – Transfer To Mai Chau (Avana Retreat)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi – Transfer To Mai Chau (Avana Retreat)


      Depart Hanoi for a scenic 4-hour drive along green rice paddies to Mai Chau. Located in Hoa Binh Province, Mai Chau is famed for its splendid vistas of mountains and valleys surrounded by lush landscapes and stilt houses, inhabited mainly by the White Thai ethnic group. On arrival, check-in at Avana Retreat, located deep in the tropical forest and ethnic hill-tribe villages. It is the perfect place to build an inseparable connection with nature and get away from the busy life.


      Overnight in Avana Retreat, Mai Chau

  • Day 4 Mai Chau Leisure Day: Meditation & Yoga (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mai Chau Leisure Day: Meditation & Yoga (B)


      Spend your morning easing your mind and body with 45-minute complimentary yoga and meditation classes. Nurture your well-being with healing exercises while unifying into the serene nature. Please check the schedule for the sessions and book them in advance (2 hours in advance for meditation and 10 hours in advance for yoga session):


      Hatha Yoga: Daily 07:00 – 08:00.

      Yin Yoga: Daily 09:00 – 10:00.

      Breathwork: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, 13:00 – 13:45.

      Singing Bowl Meditation: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 13:00 – 13:45.

      Location: Hmong Cottage


      Overnight in Avana Retreat, Mai Chau

  • Day 5 Mai Chau Leisure Day: Body Treatment - Signature Smoothing (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mai Chau Leisure Day: Body Treatment - Signature Smoothing (B)


      Duration: 60 Minutes


      Spend a relaxing day exploring the serene nature with the green rice fields, mountains, and cozy villages.


      During the day spoil your body with the signature treatment tailored by Avana Retreat – Avana Signature Smoothing. Experience the combination of individually chosen essential oils, medium to firm pressure, acupressure points, and the stimulation of circulation. The therapeutic advantage of warm Vietnamese herbal packs is added to this treatment to soothe tired muscles and inflamed joints, increase flexibility, and restore energy to your body.


      Overnight in Avana Retreat, Mai Chau

  • Day 6 Mai Chau – Travel To Ninh Binh - Mua Cave & Tam Coc (Tam Coc Garden)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mai Chau – Travel To Ninh Binh - Mua Cave & Tam Coc (Tam Coc Garden)


      Enjoy breakfast at the resort and say goodbye to Mai Chau. You will take a 3-hour scenic drive to the Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh Province. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, Trang An is famed for its spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks whose sheer vertical walls rise abruptly 200m (656ft) above the surrounding land and water. Dense rainforest covers the landscape, even clinging to the cliffs and peaks, blending naturally with rice paddy fields and rivers.


      In the afternoon, we will continue to Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on Land”. Upon arrival, hop on the boat and take a 2-hour journey along the winding river and canals. Enjoy the views of the beautiful karst formations as you enter the natural caves formed under the hills.


      After the boat trip climb to the top of Mua mountain, shaped as the bell. Admire the stone carvings of the dragon and phoenix on both sides of the staircase. The way will lead you to the cave formed by a long stone staircase that zigzags through the karst to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Then we will transfer you to your resort in Tam Coc to relax and rest after today’s explorations.


      Overnight in Tam Coc Garden, Ninh Binh


      NOTES


      Suggested departure time: 08:00


      Tour duration: 8.5 hours

  • Day 7 Relaxing Day At Tam Coc Garden (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Relaxing Day At Tam Coc Garden (B)


      Enjoy a free day in one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam. Take a bicycle at the hotel and cycle along the rice paddies admiring the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the surrounding villages. Or just relax in the beautiful garden of your resort.


      Overnight in Tam Coc Garden, Ninh Binh

  • Day 8 Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (Heritage Cruise) (B/L/D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (Heritage Cruise) (B/L/D)

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      Today you will see one of the most magical places in Vietnam, and a beautiful natural site that just cannot be missed – Halong Bay.

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      Have breakfast at the resort and get transferred to Tuan Chau Marina port, where you will board the cruise around noon time. The cruise will take you on the less touristy route to Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago.

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      After you board the cruise, you’ll be invited to savor Vietnamese dishes at the restaurant, while the boat is moving towards the Tra Bau area or Ba Trai Dao Beach. Spend time swimming and kayaking to see the limestone formations closer, or just relax at the beach. After returning to the cruise ship, relax at your cabin or on the sundeck or enjoy the boat’s services as massage or afternoon tea.

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      In the evening, a chef will demonstrate the art of preparing traditional Vietnamese cuisine. An a la carte dinner menu is also offered. Evening activities can include board games or squid fishing.


      Overnight on cruise

  • Day 9 Halong Bay – Hanoi & Departure (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Halong Bay – Hanoi & Departure (B)


      At sunrise on the second day, get up early to join Vovinam (Vietnamese martial art) practice. After the vovinam session, hop on the bamboo boat to visit one of the caves of the bay. When we return to the cruise, check out the room and enjoy the delicious brunch, while the cruise is heading back to the port. Disembark the cruise, and we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.


      End the services!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

You’ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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