Guide

Local English speaking Guide

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. Vegetarian and Vegan food options upon request. Simply note with us the food option that you prefer.

Others

Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast - Transfer by A/C vehicles - 01 English Speaking Guide - Boat trip in Halong Bay - Meals as mentioned in the itinerary - All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary, All taxes - 24/7 support service during the tour

Optional

Transport

Transfer by A/C vehicles, Train, Boat

Accommodation

Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast

Not included:

Others

- International & Domestic Airfare - Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry...) - Tips for guide, driver & hotels' porters - Meals not indicated in the itinerary

Flights

Flights not included

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by LonelyPlanet.

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Day 1 Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: Dinner)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport, Our representative will welcome you and transfer to hotel for check –in. Dinner at local restaurant
Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi City Tour & Food Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour & Food Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

8AM. Ho Chi Minh Complex The bus and tour guide will pick you up from hotel in old quarter about 8 AM, driving to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex. (Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, the presidential palace, house on stilts the final resting place of Uncle Ho, where He lived and worked from 1954 - 1969). 10AM. Hoa Lo Prison After finish to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex the bus will take you come to see Hoa Lo Prison, It were built in 1899. The French kept mainly political prisoners here along with those awaiting sentencing at the nearby Court of Justice, also where American pilots who had been shot down and captured were kept as prisoners of war. The pilots called it, sarcastically, the “Hanoi Hilton”. John McCain was held here at various times during his five and a half years as a POW. 11AM. The Temple of Literature - The first university of Vietnam Being an ancient school of Thang Long and the first university in Vietnam, Temple of Literature is acknowledged as an ancient historical-cultural heritage which gives tourists deeper understanding about Hanoi's years of culture and tradition. 12.15 PM: Have lunch at local restaurant 1:30 PM. Vietnamese’s Women Museum After all you have a chance to see the role of Vietnamese women in the war and daily life in this special museum, this is a gender museum with functions of research, preservation, and display of tangible and intangible historical and cultural heritages of Vietnamese women and Vietnam Women’s Union. 3PM. Hanoi Food Tour Helping clients to understand about Hanoi cuisine, our trip would like to make you unforgettable time and great experience while you are joining with us, with a experience of tasting local food as the way of a local people doing. Back to hotel - overnight at hotel in Hanoi Old Quater
Day 3 Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

In the morning our tour bus and guide will come to your hotel and transfer you to Ha Long Bay. After an approximate 3,5 hours drive we will arrive at HaLong Bay wharf, you will be met by our crew who escort you on board and serve welcome drinks. You then check into your cabin and we begin cruising into Halong Bay. Have lunch in the restaurant while you enjoy the stunning views of the Bay. In the early afternoon we arrive at floating fishing village and drop anchor. Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community. We disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. If you want private moment you can also go kayak by yourself to discover the surrounding area (Kayaking fee is included). See first-hand what life is like living on the water. Back on board we head for the island and beaches for swimming and relaxing on deck to pamper yourself. On the island you can go swimming, relax on the beach, play sport or hiking to the top of the mountain for overview image of the bay. At night, you you can join in our activities like squid fishing, karaoke, movies or simply relax on quieted top deck for fresh atmosphere of the bay.
Day 4 Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi - Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi - Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck or take the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of a Halong Bay sunrise. After breakfast we set sail for Bo Hon Island. Disembark and visit (Sung Sot) Surprise Cave. It is one of the largest grottoes in Halong Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. An early lunch is made available to enjoy while we head back to Halong wharf on another scenic route. We arrive back at the wharf at 12 noon for our drive back to your hotel in Hanoi arriving at 5.pm. Have a dinner at restaurant then take the train to Sapa. Overnight on train ( tourist train at soft-sleeper 4 berths each cabin)
Day 5 Day 5: Sapa Moutain Trekking Tour– Cat Cat And Sin Chai – Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sapa Moutain Trekking Tour– Cat Cat And Sin Chai – Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5.30 AM: Arrive at Lao Cai train station. Our staff will pick you up with the sign of your name then transfer to Sapa. 7:00 AM: A morning shower could be offered after or before Breakfast as your request. 9:00 AM: Check in the hotel then start a new day by a short trek about 3km down to Cat Cat Village - the home of H'mong minority, visit Tien Sa waterfall and also have chance to take part in a performance art of H’Mong boy and girl. Affer that continue trekking to visit Sin Chai village where you can see spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan-highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina; and Black Hmong ethnic minority, see people weaving,embroidering and dying their clothes,… then walk back to Sapa. Lunch at the restaurant and free time in the afternoon to discover Sapa town and Sapa Market. Dinner at the hotel or restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.
Day 6 Day 6: Sapa Village Trekking – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Sapa Village Trekking – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

8:00 AM – Breakfast in hotel. 9:00 AM – Begin trekking from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificent landscapes. 11:30 AM – Trek through Y Linh Ho village with Black H`mong tribe. 12:30 PM – Break for delicious lunch in the local house near by Muong Hoa stream. 1:15 PM – Keep trekking through lush rice-terraces towards Lao Chao village to experience Black H`mong people`s daily life and traditional culture. Continue walking to Tavan village where you can see the Zay minority people with very colorful tradition clothes and scarp where you can see homestay if you stay overnight there 3:00 PM - Walk to the bridge where you get the jeep or car back to Sapa for shower 5: 00 PM - Dinner before you get the bus back to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi
Day 7 Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (Meals: NULL)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (Meals: NULL)

5:00 AM – Arrive at Tran Quy Cap Train Station. Transferring to Hanoi Aiport for your up-coming flight Tour ends.

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Northern Vietnam Impression Tour 7 Days 6 Nights

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Vietnam Impression Tour 7 Days 6 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour & Food Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi - Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5: Sapa Moutain Trekking Tour– Cat Cat And Sin Chai – Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Sapa Village Trekking – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (Meals: NULL)

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