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We offer the Best of Northern Vietnam in a 6-day tour consisting of authentic value by emphasizing the top attractions in North Vietnam and giving you plenty of flexibility to go on an amazing experience. Travel to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the first capital of Vietnam. Get to meet the H’mong and other minority cultures on a Sapa hill tribal excursion. Take a boat for the night to discover the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay and its magnificent limestone karsts. If you are a young-spirited individual longing for an unforgettable solo travel experience, then you must not miss out on this journey to the North region of Vietnam!
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Morning
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- About 07:15 - 07:45: Arrange to be picked up and driven from Hanoi to Ninh Binh via expressway with a distance of more than 100km for a full-day tour.
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- Enjoy the countryside's serene scenery of the North on the way. Then you will start your journey on a small boat that the natives are rowing and take in the hundreds of gorgeous karst mountains.
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- Sitting on the boat, you can take numerous gorgeous photos of the serene beauty of mountains, rice fields, and temples as you float along the Ngo Dong River. If you visit during harvest, you can have a chance to see the golden rice carpet along the riverbanks.
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- The morning tour of Tam Coc concludes with a meal that is authentically Vietnamese and prepared by Vietnamese cooks.
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- Visit Hoa Lu Old Capital, Vietnam's ancient capital city a thousand years ago, and learn more about Vietnamese history. Being adorned with intricate carvings and beautiful artwork, this ancient capital will amaze you with the talented skills of Vietnamese craftsmen in the past.
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- When the tour ends, you return to Hanoi from Ninh Binh.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi Half-day City Tour - Night Train To Sapa
Morning/ Afternoon
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- Begin your first day of travel with a city tour in Hanoi and learn more about the ancient capital and acquaint yourself with Hanoi Old Quarter's serene atmosphere.
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- Start exploring Vietnam's earliest university - The Temple of Literature, where the country's aristocracy, mandarins, and elite learned. You will
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- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the legendary founding father of contemporary Vietnam is currently resting in eternal peace. Then head to One Pillar Pagoda, the most famous one in Vietnam has a unique design like a lotus blooming from water.
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- Stop at West Lake and Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, which is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with a more than 1,500-year history. Emerge yourself in the ancient architecture from the Ly dynasty period and the fresh atmosphere of West Lake.
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- Lunch will be provided at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant.
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- While waiting for the Lao Cai train, take a bath and relax. When you are done preparing your luggage, congregate in a Hanoi hotel and take transport to the city's railway station.
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- Board a train to Lao Cai for an overnight excursion in a communal sleeping cabin (sharing with other passengers in 2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). The train will leave Hanoi for Lao Cai Station. Let’s have an unforgettable experience of sleeping overnight on a local train.
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- Depending on your schedule, you can leave in the morning or the afternoon. Routes may alter based on customer interests (The morning tour starts at 08:00 while the afternoon one is at 13:30).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight on train
Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Morning
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- When the train arrives at Lao Cai Station, the bus driver will take you to Sapa.
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- Upon room occupancy, early check-in before 14:00 is available (surcharge applicable). You should relax for a little before our full-day excursion, then begin your trekking adventure in Lao Cai with our local tour guide.
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- Trek through Y Linh Ho, a tiny town located beside the Muong Hoa River, and Lao Chai, a Black Hmong community famed for its remarkable indigo blue clothes and vestiges of history.
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- Visit Ta Van Village, a Zay people's settlement. You will see the houses of this ethnic minority built among the poetic terraced fields
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- After lunch, spend time learning about the local culture and then return to Sapa. Have free time for the rest of the day and spend the night at the Sapa Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Sapa
Day 4: Cat Cat - Sin Chai - Sapa - Hanoi
Morning
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- Wake up early and have breakfast at your hotel before leaving.
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- 08:00: Start visiting Cat Cat Village by walking along the South-West. Relax at the base of the magnificent waterfall and the remnants of a hydroelectric power plant built by the French during Vietnam's colonial era.
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- After the morning tour, you can have a picnic along the river for lunch to spend time in nature (Please be noted that the lunch on this day is not included in the price).
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- Continue your hike to Sin Chai village, which is at the base of Fansipan Mountain, often known as "the Roof of Indochina". Take in the breathtaking views of the mountain.
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- After the tour, you will return to the main road to be picked up and driven to Sapa town, then transfer back to Hanoi. Let’s take a rest before the journey to Halong tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Morning
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- Around 08:00 - 08:30, have breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to Halong Bay, a well-known destination in Vietnam having beautiful emerald water and thousands of from giant to small strange limestone island.
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- Upon arrival at the cruise port, get on board to start a Halong Bay cruise tour. You will be welcomed by kind crew staff on board with a free cool welcome drink.
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- Enjoy delicious lunch on board with seafood from Halong made by professional chefs of the cruise while taking in all the stunning karst islands, grottoes, and caves.
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- Enroll in one of the activities after the break, such as a tour to the caverns in Halong Bay, kayak, or swimming in the clear waters of a lovely beach (exact activities will depend on the schedule of each trip).
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- Return to your ship so you may rest and have dinner. Have a great time on the cruise, you can also take part in squid fishing, card games, and watch films (depending on the cruise).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay
Day 6: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Morning
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- A Tai Chi lesson in the morning will give you a fresh start on your second day in Halong (This activity may be different with some cruises, you should ask our sales consultant for detail).
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- After breakfast, the boat will take you to see the last attraction on the itinerary, you can visit one of the most beautiful caves of Halong - Trung Trang Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Dark & Bright Cave, etc.
- Check out and head to the restaurant for brunch, which is provided on the way the cruise return to the main port. Around 12:00, disembark and take a transfer back to Hanoi.
Price & Inclusion
01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 | ||
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SMALL GROUP | PRIVATE TOUR | |
Economy 2*+ Hotels | $1620
US $1296 |
$1741
US $1393 |
Superior 3* Hotels | $1741
US $1393 |
$1833
US $1466 |
First Class 4* Hotels | $2052
US $1642 |
$2208
US $1766 |
Deluxe 5* Hotels | $2690
US $2152 |
$2828
US $2262 |
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
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Booking Policy
Price Includes
- 14 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 2 Dinner
- Airplane, Car, Cruise, Trekking
- Hotel (13 nights), Overnight on-board (1 night), NA (1 night)
- Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel
- All transport within Vietnam and Cambodia (including airport pick up & see off), as per itinerary
- 2 domestic flights Hanoi – Da Nang and Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
- Speed boat ticket Chau Doc - Phnompenh
- Meals as indicated in the program
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
Price Excludes
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the accommodation (if any)
- International flights and taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
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I’m interested this tour tour. The flights arrives around 8am on 24th and after checking out and everything might be 10am?? I see itinerary says starts at 7am….. Could this time be customized?
Yes we could customize change the city tour to after lunch.
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