Glamour of Northern Vietnam 8 Days 7 Nights
Overview
Discover the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Northern Vietnam on this once-in-a lifetime 8-day getaway. Enjoy a landscape montage of lively cities, serene countryside, and imposing mountains. Walk the historic lanes of Hanoi, sail across emerald Ha Long Bay, absorb stunning views in Ninh Binh, and trek through terraced rice fields of Sapa. Experience colorful local cultures, taste mouthwatering dishes, and take-home memories that will never fade. This journey offers an authentic, enriching experience of one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful and, some would argue, underrated regions.
Included/Exclude
- All private transfer and transportation
- Halong Bay cruise program. Shared in Twin/Double cabin
- Private boat trip as per tour
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English or French speaking guide
- All in-tour flights as per itinerary
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Tissues and water on coach
- Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter
- Services charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- No extra charge after confirmation
- International flights & departures taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$25 &2 passport photos per person)
- Cambodia visa on arrival (easy & recommended)
- Other services not mentioned above
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. A short city tour in Hanoi: the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son temple, and the bustling Old Quarter. In the evening, you will have dinner at a restaurant in a restored French colonial building. You’ll spend the night in Hanoi.
Pick up at your hotel, then depart to Ninh Binh. While traveling from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, you will get a glimpse of rural life.
Arrive in Hoa Lu, which served as Vietnam's first capital in the 10th century. The guide will take you inside Dinh’s Temples (Worship Dinh King) and Le King’s Temple (Worship Le King), where you can have a better understanding of our history. Take a car to a restaurant for a lunch of unique Vietnamese cuisine. Embark on a small boat for Trang An Grottoes; take a boat trip (flexi to choose the flow group program for the boat route) to visit the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou, Sinh Cave, Si Cave, etc...
Get into the car and head back to Hanoi. Spend the night in Hanoi
Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. The perfect way to see the UNESCO World Heritage areas of Halong is to spend a night aboard a charming boat. The mystical scenery, where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into wonderous shapes covered in lush flora, is truly breathtaking. Enjoy some visits or activities (depending on the boat’s set itinerary). Enjoy sunset on the deck followed by dinner, then retire for the evening. Overnight on cruises.
Wake up to the fresh morning amidst the bay and have breakfast (brunch on some boats) while leisurely immersing yourself in the serene setting of the spectacular rock formations. As the cruise approaches the port, proceed to checkout. Disembark and transfer to Ha Noi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Pick you up and depart for Lao Cai on the new Noi Bai highway. You will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery on this road. In Sapa town, you can enjoy lunch at the restaurant. During your visit, explore Ham Rong Mountain, which is home to Orchid Garden 1, Orchid Garden 2, Pear Garden, Apple Garden, Central Flower Garden, Broken Rock, Heaven Gate, Dragon Head, and Cloud Yard. The smoke obscures a 360-degree view of Sapa, Muong Hoa Valley, Sa Pa, Ta Phin, and Cat Cat. Return to Sapa town, have dinner, and overnight at the hotel.
On this day, the tour guide takes you on a trekking tour to explore Cat Cat and Thac Thuy waterfall villages, enjoy cultural performances, and learn about the people's unique culture and customs. H'Mong, Dao,... ethnic groups here. Return to the hotel for lunch and relaxation. Free for shopping or to capture souvenir photos at Sapa Stone Church. After dinner, you are free to visit the town or attend the Love Market in Sapa every Saturday night—a traditional culture of H'Mong and Dao ethnic people in the Highlands Northwest. Overnight at homestay.
After breakfast at the hotel, the tour guide takes you to visit Lao Chai-TTa Van village to learn about the Black Mong people's lives and the scenery here. Wander through the picturesque, terraced fields, overlooking the poetic Muong Hoa valley, enveloped in mist and drifting clouds atop the majestic Fansipan mountain slopes. Discover the simple lifestyle of the Zday people. Spend your free time shopping for souvenirs at Sapa's central market, where you can find a wide range of brocade items and specialties from the Northwestern mountains.
Say goodbye to Sapa and board the transportation to return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Enjoy your free time until we transport you to the airport for your flight back home. End of services.
