Essence of Northern Vietnam – 9 days helps you discover the most famous places in Northern Vietnam. With a lot of famous attractions and local life experience, it is the perfect way to have a taste of Northern Vietnam’s best in a short amount of time. Wander the streets of Hanoi – the ancient capital with rich cultural heritage and world-class cuisine. Enjoy the trip to Ninh Binh, where the former capital Hoa Lu is located, and also a destination gifted with the stunning landscape – green mountains, serene river, fertile rice fields, and wonderful underground caves. Mai Chau Vietnam is synonymous with not only eco-tourism but also the home to different ethnic minorities. Spend time trekking and meeting the local hill tribes when traveling Sapa. In Halong Bay, head for an unforgettable cruise ride to admire the extraordinary limestone mountains and watch the beautiful sunrise from the deck the next day
9 days. Essence of Northern Vietnam
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Highlights
- The tour takes you to visit all of the most beautiful and amazing places in Vietnam in North: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, Sapa, Halong bay.
- All of accommodation,, transfers, tours, meals are included and a great connecton of services in each of region.
- See the majestic scenery of Halong bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many islands which place must to visit most on your trip.
- Visit Ninh Binh with the gentle and poetic beauty but also very wonderful with a series of landscapes such as trang an eco-tourism, Tam Coc-Bich Dong, Van Long lagoon, …
- Enjoy the time in Mai Chau has been described as a fresh and peaceful place with breath-taking landscapes. Mai Chau Vietnam is synonymous with not only eco-tourism but also the home to different ethnic minorities.
- Spend time for trekking in Sapa. The scenery of the Sapa region in large part reflects the relationship between the ethnic minority people and nature. This is seen especially in the paddy fields carpeting the rolling lower slopes of the Hoang Lien Mountains. The impressive physical landscape, which underlies this, has resulted from the work of the elements over thousands of years, wearing away the underlying rock.
- This itinerary is designed for your kind reference, and it can totally be personalized to match your time, budget and interests. Feel free to let us know your expectations for the trip and we take care of them for you.
Arrival in Hanoi. Our driver meets you at airport and transfers you to your hotel.
Then we will take a city tour, visit the most famous places in Hanoi: Tran Quoc Pagoda - It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century, Ho Chi Minh complex - resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy, Vietnam Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Finally, enjoy a cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter to see the life of Vietnam people OR enjoy water puppet show – traditional art in Vietnam,
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Breakfast at hotel. Then our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotels to visit Hoa Lu which was build as capital of Vietnam in ending of nine century.
Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.
After that, boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which is regarded as Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Then visit Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
After breakfast, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Sapa. Arrival in Sapa, take a little time for resting.
Then we start to have a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H'mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge.
Back to hotel in Sapa. Overnight at hotel in Sapa
Morning, have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking from Sapa to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
Heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people for enjoying and discovering the life of local people. Then back to hotel fo resting and bus will come and take you back to Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Morning, have a breakfast at hotel then we star the tour to Mai Chau. On the way, enjoy the beauty of Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. Arival in Mai Chau, enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family of the White Thai Tribe.
After lunch, ride a bike to the remote villages, discovering the natural beauty of the valley and the culture of the ethnic minority Thai people.
Have dinner then enjoy a traditional dance and music performance of the villagers.
Overnight at homestay of Thai people.
Have breakfast then have a trek through rice terraced paddies in Na Meo, Xam Pa villages and down winding lanes to visit the Cum and Sam Khoe villages. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture and scenery. Walk to Mai Chau market, meet the local people and see them trading their handmade products in the market.
After lunch at a local restaurant, your leisure time until we transfer you back to Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Morning, have breakfast at hotel.We leave Hanoi for Halong bay around 8:00AM.
Arrival in Halong bay, welcome you to cruise. We’ll cruise through many great islands and islets during the lunch. After lunch, take a refresh in your room before visiting Cave, kayaking, swimming… Go back to the boat, get a drink and enjoy a sunset scenery in the bay. Overnight on boat in Halong bay.
Morning, head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you
Cruise further to visit more caves and islets by local rowing boats. Continue cruising through many islands and islets to explore the hidden charm of Halong bay. Lunch on board while going back to the prier. Transfer back to Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Your day is reaxlation in Hanoi for walking or shopping.
Then our driver will come to pick you up and transfer you to airport for departure flight.
| Accommodation | Regular Tour | Small Tour | Private Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | 569$ | 599$ | 799$ |
| 4 Star | 689$ | 719$ | 939$ |
| 5 Star | 999$ | 1279$ | 1249$ |
PRICE INCLUDES:
All of flights as the itinerary (except for some short tours).
Hotel & accommodation
Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Transfer vehicle.
English speaking guide.
Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
EXCLUDES:
Drinks.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
May be applied with solo traveler.
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