VN7 - BEST OF NORTHERN VIETNAM - 7 DAYS

BEST OF NORTHERN VIETNAM

Day 1: Hanoi / Arrival (No Meal)

Arrival in Hanoi, we pick you up and transfer to hotel. Rest of day is your leisure time.

 Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B,L)

Morning, breakfast at hotel, after that start Hanoi city tour.

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam's first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

Take a cyclo tour for sightseeing around the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Halong bay (B,L,D)
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.

Overnight on boat in Halong bay

Day 4: Halong bay - Hanoi (B,L)
Morning, breakfast on board. Cruise further and stop at a Pearl Farm village. Continue cruising through many island and islet to explore the hidden charm of the bay. Lunch on board while going back to the prier. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi - Sapa (B,L,D)

6.15: Our bus pick you up from hotel, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break
11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa
13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Local tour guide pick you up at the bus station, transfer to our office
Welcome drink and itinerary briefing. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes
14.15: A short drive 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. You approach Ta Van village where Zay Ethnic People inhabits in the late afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 9 km and it lasts for 3.5 hours
17.45: Check-in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay.

optional: stay at hotel in Sapa town (surcharge $10/pax)

Day 6: Sapa - Hanoi (B,L)

8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. A trek through the bamboo forest and stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.
Trekking distance is about 4 km and it lasts for 2 hours
11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.
12.00 -12.30: Have a shower at the hotel, check-out.
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax and leisure on your own.
14.45 - 15.00: Meet all group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15.30: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: Departure (B)
Morning, breakfast at hotel. After that is your free time to enjoy Hanoi on your own way before leaving. 

We transfer you to the airport for the departure flight back home.

End of the tour!

PRICE (IN USD)