Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 Days 7 Nights

Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam
Essence of Northern Vietnam

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The Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 Day Tour is the perfect combination of the best places to visit in The North of Vietnam. Explore the Capital City of Hanoi, trek through majestic mountains of unparalleled beauty  Red River Delta, and cruise in amazing Ha Long Bay

Departure: Daily start

Tour type: S.I.C/Private Tour 

Special tips:

  • All entrance fees included
  • All taxes & service charges included
  • Gifted Vietnam visa invitation letter
  • Only 30% of grand total is deposit requested
  • Customer care 24/24
  • Explore Hanoi with its ancient architectures, busy narrow streets, delicious street foods, friendly people, and beautiful attractions
  • Stay overnight onboard a cruise ship in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay
  • Spend time with Vietnamese hill tribes and discover the diverse variety of Vietnamese culture
  • Take a trekking tour through the rolling rice terraces, waterfalls, mountains, and the lush green hills of Sapa

 

Welcome you on arrival at the Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport by English Speaking guide with a signboard, transfer to the hotel. 

Briefing of program and services on the way to the hotel. Check-in and enjoy free time exploring.

Overnight in Hanoi

Please note: Hotel check in time:14.00. Check out time: 12.00

Includes: Hotel; private airport transfer and tour guide

8.30 - 9.00: Meet the tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and embark on a Hanoi City tour. 

First, and "reverence" are the keywords.  

Wander through the grounds to see Uncle Ho’s "House-on-stilts"the Presidential Palace, and One-Pillar Pagoda, where the Goddess of Mercy is worshipped.

Take a short visit to the Gallery of Lacquer Painting Collection

Next stop - West Lake, Hanoi’s largest lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda, a Buddhist relic, and national heritage site.

Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, sages, and talented scholars.

Enjoy lunch and taste authentic Hanoi cuisine in the local restaurant.

Option1: Tuesday; Thursday; Saturday & Sunday afternoon

After lunch, visit the Museum of Ethnology and learn about Vietnamese culture, customs, languages, and the house styles of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Explore legendary Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to former general Tran Hung Dao for his struggle against Mongolians.

Option 2: Monday; Wednesday; Friday afternoon

Visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, built in the 14th century, and watch local artisans creating amazing handmade ceramics..

16:00: Return to your hotel after trip 

Note: If you would like to see the Water Puppet Show or enjoy a cycling experience at the end of the tour, the surcharge is US$5/person

Includes: Hotel; transport; English speaking guide; meals: breakfast and lunch; all entrance fees

08.00 – 08.30: Pick-up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter and begin the 120km drive in a modern coach through the fascinating landscape of the countryside. Short-break en-route.

Arrive at Ninh Binh, to visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex, the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Scenically set at the foothills of Dinh Mountain, surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted with breathtaking limestone karsts.

This pagoda complex comprises several temples and over 500 intricately carved Buddha statues.

Enjoy a fabulous buffet lunch in a Vietnamese restaurant and sample some special local dishes.

13.30: Leave for Trang An Grottos, an area of outstanding natural beauty with majestic limestone monoliths rising dramatically out of the rice paddy fields.

Embark in a traditional sampan, gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves, Dark Cave (Hang Toi), 320 meters long, Light Cave (Hang Sang), 90 meters long, and Wine Cooking Cave (Hang Nau Ruou), 250 meters long.

Each twist and turn of the river bring new surprises and mystery hidden inside isolated valleys that appear to be from another world and time. Among the rich fauna and flora goats can be seen jumping from one cliff to another.

20.00: Transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai, Sapa.

Includes: Hotel; transport; English speaking guide; meals: breakfast and lunch; all entrance fees, train ticket: Hanoi - Lao Cai

06.00: English speaking tour guide will pick you up at the Sapa Train Station and transfer by shuttle bus to the hotel in Sapa to leave the luggage. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

09.00: Start from your hotel and take 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, inhabited by the Dzay Ethnic People, in the late afternoon (Trekking distance is about 9 km and it lasts for 3.5 hours).

Check-in at the homestay and get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy mountain life and the stunning sunset. Try your hand at cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.

In the evening, you can join the fun at the nearby local coffee shop, listen to music, and socialize with other tourists. 

Stay overnight at Ta Van Village Homestay, listed as North Vietnam's best homestay.

Includes: Homestay; transport; English speaking guide; meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner; all entrance fees.

09.00: After a simple breakfast with the local family, we say goodbye, then trek South West of Sapa to visit Giang Ta Chai Village (around 4 km) and the Red Dzao Ethnic minority villagers. 

Take a short break at Rattan Bridge, the oldest rattan bridge in Sapa. Visit some traditional houses and continue to Su Pan Village, where you can learn about the villager's way of life and Relax at the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial times. 

Enjoy lunch in the village. Afterward, transfer back to Sapa Town via minivan and check-in at the hotel and enjoy free leisure time.

15.30: Transfer the bus station for the sleeper bus back to Hanoi 

23.45 Arrival in Hanoi. End of Sapa Tour from Hanoi. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

Includes: Hotel; transport; English speaking guide; meals: breakfast and lunch; all entrance fees, Sapa - Hanoi sleeper bus ticket.

07.45 – 08.15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart to Ha Long Bay

12.30: On arrival at Ha Long Pier, the professional and friendly crew of Silversea Cruise will welcome you on board. Check-in to your cabin

Enjoy a specially prepared lunch while cruising through magical Ha Long Bay with its thousands of amazing limestone islands

Relax after lunch and capture stunning photos of the legendary bay

Visit Titov Island, by tender boat, hike up to the peak to capture the incredible panoramic view of Halong Bay, or just spend your time to relax kayaking or swimming around the island 

18.00: Join the warm and romantic atmosphere of a Sunset Party on the sundeck, make new friends with others in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, and relaxing music

19.00: Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef

After dinner, relax on the sundeck, listen to music, sing karaoke, or try squid fishing.

Includes: Cabin on the breakfast, lunch, and dinner; all entrance fees

06.00: Take photos of the sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi Master for a perfect, healthy way to start the new day.

07:00: Enjoy breakfast with coffee, tea, and fruit. Start to visit Surprising Cave, the most famous and beautiful spot in Halong Bay.

Back to our cruise ship to check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with amazing shapes depending on your imagination.

10.00: Take part in a Cooking Class on the cruise sundeck.

Farewell lunch is served onboard the cruise ship before you arrive at the harbor.

12.30: Board the bus to Hanoi

Includes: Hotel; transport; English speaking guide; meals: breakfast and lunch; all entrance fees

Breakfast at your hotel and then free time to relax. 

At check-out time, your car will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to the airport for the return flight home. The end of wonderful days traveling in Northern Vietnam

Includes: Transport; meals: breakfast.

 Price from (USD):

Category

SIC TOUR

PRIVATE TOUR

Accommodation

 STANDARD 

 No of pax   02 pax   04 pax   06 pax   08 pax   Single Sup 
3 STAR 674 446 657 674 235
1346 4 STAR 876 469 449 768 644

Note:

 Price is in USD per passenger in Twin shared room
 Season promotion can be applied with further contact

Inclusion:

  • Accommodation as mentioned in hotel & cruise in twin shared room
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Transfers by A/C tourist vehicle with mineral water (shuttle bus for sharing tour/ charter car for private tour)
  • All entrance fee as mentioned in the program 
  • Kayaking, Biking, Electrical car as mentioned above 
  • Visa Invitation Letter 
  • Meals as mentioned in the program (B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner)

Exclusion:

  • All International & domestic airfare; visa stamping fee
  • Other meals, beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • All other services which is mentioned above

What to bring?

  • Print out your Tour booking confirmation
  • Bring your passport during the trip
  • Take walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...etc

What to know?

  • Do not wear short clothes when visiting pagodas, temples, churches and mausoleum
  • Special food's request (diet or vegetarian, food allergy…) should be informed before your departure date.
  • Beside the essential items such as long sleeve clothes, hat, trekking shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repelent, you can carry some extra things as camera, flash light, water etc
  • At the weekend (every Fri, Sat, Sun) Hanoi Old Quarter area does not allow vehicles, so we will inform you in advance to pick up/drop you off at nearby streets
  • The period from Aprilovember to March, more warm clothing is advised.
  • After using services of rowing boat trip, local tuktuk (cyclo); bellman or waiter always expect some tippings for their hard work besides of their fixed salary.
  • Every hotel/homestay have free luggage storage rooms for their clients. 
  • Tour cost & availability can be changed in X'Mas, Easter Season, Western New Year and Vietnamese New Year. Please contact for more information

Notice:

  • The S.I.C Tour is joined tour with other passengers and can be organized by us or our partners as above itinerary (as your final confirmation)
  •  The S.I.C Tours will not be the same service arrangement with The Private Tour 

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