9 days tour

Essential Northern Vietnam 9 Days

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Essential Northern Vietnam 9 Days

This tour includes:

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Drinking water in the car All tickets, activities, and travel permits mentioned 24/7 support

Guide

English Speaking Guide

Accommodation

Hotel in Hanoi & Sapa; cruise in Halong Bay (3 stars) - Double/Twin sharing for 2 people (Extra single supplements available)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner as mentioned

Transport

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Insurance

Others

Personal expense Beverage on meals Other meals not mentioned Tips and gratuities

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Itinerary of your trip Essential Northern Vietnam 9 Days

  • Day 1 Hanoi Arrival โ€“ Street Food (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi Arrival โ€“ Street Food (Dinner)

      Welcome to Hanoi โ€“ the capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.


      In the afternoon at 5.30 PM, welcome your first day in Hanoi with a unique walking street food tour around the Old Quarter to enjoy the local cuisine, and learn about the lives as well as the cultures of typical Vietnamese.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*)

  • Day 2 Hanoi Discovery Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi Discovery Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Today is the chance for you to discover the city of Hanoi deeply. First, pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace. The next destination is the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 which is also known as the first university in Vietnam. Now this temple has become an important symbol of Hanoi.


      After lunch, visit the Museum of Ethnology to learn about 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam and their colorful cultures. Next, return to Hoan Kiem Lake and start a fun 1-hour cyclo ride to witness the afternoon atmosphere in Hanoi Old Quarter followed by a Water Puppet performance.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*)

  • Day 3 Hanoi - Sapa By Limousine Shuttle Bus โ€“ Fansipan Mount By Cable Car (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi - Sapa By Limousine Shuttle Bus โ€“ Fansipan Mount By Cable Car (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Today, we will take you from Hanoi to Sapa on a newly-constructed highway by Limousine shuttle bus. And now, get ready to observe a dramatic change from the hectic metropolitan life of Hanoi to the hilly rustic Sapa. The road trip lasts for around 6 hours.


      In the afternoon, start a cable car trip to explore the Fansipan Mount โ€“ known as the โ€œroof of Indochinaโ€ at the height of 3,143m. There you can get a panoramic view of both Vietnam and China. Conquering the mount has been a pride for all adventurers.


      Back to Sapa and overnight at hotel in Sapa


      Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa (3*)

  • Day 4 Hiking Sapa (Y Linh Ho โ€“ Lao Chai โ€“ Ta Van) (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hiking Sapa (Y Linh Ho โ€“ Lao Chai โ€“ Ta Van) (Breakfast/Lunch)

      A full-day 15-km trek to Muong Hoa Valley today rewards you with an up-and-down winding journey through the vast greenish terraced rice paddies, home to the Black Hmong indigenous. Donโ€™t forget to cast an eye over the interesting daily activities of the natives there as well as the smiliest faces of the tribal children studying in a school at the back of the village.


      Get picked up by a taxi at the end of the day for a transfer back to Sapa town.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa (3*)

  • Day 5 Sapa โ€“ Hanoi (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sapa โ€“ Hanoi (Breakfast)

      Spend the morning exploring the charm of Sapa town at your leisure. You can have a walk or a lot of photo opportunities and visit Sapa Market, Ham Rong Mountain, Sapa Stone Church...etc.


      In the afternoon, say goodbye to Sapa and get back to Hanoi by limousine shuttle bus.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*)

  • Day 6 Hanoi โ€“ Halong Bay On Cruise (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi โ€“ Halong Bay On Cruise (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

      Today is set for an insight into the marvelous Ha Long Bay from Hanoi. 


      7:30 โ€“ 8.30: Picked up by shuttle bus at your hotel and head for Halong Bay.

      12:30- 13:00: Embark on a cruise after the check-in procedure at the pier and enjoy a welcome drink.

      13:00- 14:00: Lunch be served while cruising among wonderful limestone islandsโ€ฆ

      14:00- 15:00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave

      15:00:  Boat moves to Luon Cave area for kayaking and swimming, hiking Titop Island if the time permitted, take photos.

      17:30: Return to the cruise, relaxingโ€ฆ.

      19:30: Dinner is served.

      20:00: Evening entertainment options: Squid fishing, karaoke, board games, movies or star gazing on the upper deck.


      Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay (3*)

  • Day 7 Halong Bay โ€“ Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Halong Bay โ€“ Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Rise early for another chance to swim or rise later and have breakfast at your leisure. Enjoy more of Halong Bay on the way back and see some Islets shaped like the Fighting Cock, Incense Urn, Lonely Dog, Finger, and Duck.


      9:30- 9:45: Check out your room.

      11:00- 12:00:  Lunch will be served on the boat on the way back to Halong Harbor.

      12:30: Return to Halong Harbor and get back to Hanoi on a shuttle bus


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*)

  • Day 8 Hanoi - Ninh Binh Discovery (Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An Boat Ride) โ€“ Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi - Ninh Binh Discovery (Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An Boat Ride) โ€“ Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)

      After breakfast, depart from Hanoi to Ninh Binh at 2 โ€“ hours.  Upon arrival, pay a visit to Hoa Lu โ€“ the ancient royal palace during the 10th century. There you can learn about the heroic time of the two first feudal dynasties of Vietnam.


      Next off, get to Mua Cave and climb up the mountain to get a breathtaking panoramic view of the whole area.

      After lunch, get to the Trang An Grottoes, an outstanding natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometers rising dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle.


      Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous  caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,...and Cao Sฦกn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Templeโ€ฆ

      Call it a day and get back to Hanoi.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*)

  • Day 9 Hanoi โ€“ Departure (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi โ€“ Departure (Breakfast)

      Enjoy the last moments in Vietnam before saying goodbye to the next destinations or a departure flight home. Your memory adventure in Vietnam finishes!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™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

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

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: 9 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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