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Highlights of Northern Vietnam In 6 Days

Itinerary

Introduction

With Vietnam Tour: Highlights of Northern Vietnam In 6 Days tour, you will get in touch with the diversity f nature and the cultures of Vietnam. This short getaway will start in Hanoi, the modern capital of Vietnam, which still keeps the charm of the old days. Then head to Sapa to see the beautiful rice terraces and immerse into the traditions of the hill tribe villages, who maintain the sale lifestyle for hundreds of years. Then end your trip with a visit to the world-famous Halong Bay with the hundreds of limestone islets rising from the sea. 

Day 1: WELCOME TO VIETNAM - HANOI ARRIVAL
Day 1: WELCOME TO VIETNAM - HANOI ARRIVAL - welcome-to-vietnam-hanoi-arrival-b21oXqbW.jpg
Day 1: WELCOME TO VIETNAM - HANOI ARRIVAL - welcome-to-vietnam-hanoi-arrival-C5JvNqAP.jpg

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Start point:
Arrival Gate, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam

Day 2: TRAVEL FROM HANOI TO SAPA - TREKKING TO CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L/D) - JOIN A GROUP TOUR, BUS
Day 2: TRAVEL FROM HANOI TO SAPA - TREKKING TO CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L/D) - JOIN A GROUP TOUR, BUS - travel-from-hanoi-to-sapa-trekking-to-cat-cat-village-bld-join-a-group-tour-bus-d9xaT51r.jpg
Day 2: TRAVEL FROM HANOI TO SAPA - TREKKING TO CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L/D) - JOIN A GROUP TOUR, BUS - travel-from-hanoi-to-sapa-trekking-to-cat-cat-village-bld-join-a-group-tour-bus-kmHh0jFw.jpg

Get up early in the morning and get ready for your adventure to Sapa. We will pick you up from the hotel around 6:0) am and transfer you to Sapa by bus.
Upon arrival in Sapa, your guide will meet you and take you to the hotel to check in and have lunch. After that, a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. When you reach the road you will be transferred to your hotel for some rest and have dinner.
Overnight in Sapa.
The trekking distance is about 3.5 km
Difficulty level - easy

Day 3: TREK THROUGH THE RICE TERRACES TO Y LINH HO, LAO CHAI, AND TA VAN - TRANSFER BACK TO HANOI (B/L) - JOIN A GROUP TOUR
Day 3: TREK THROUGH THE RICE TERRACES TO Y LINH HO, LAO CHAI, AND TA VAN - TRANSFER BACK TO HANOI (B/L) - JOIN A GROUP TOUR - trek-through-the-rice-terraces-to-y-linh-ho-lao-chai-and-ta-van-transfer-back-to-hanoi-bl-join-a-group-tour-5dcecklc.jpg
Day 3: TREK THROUGH THE RICE TERRACES TO Y LINH HO, LAO CHAI, AND TA VAN - TRANSFER BACK TO HANOI (B/L) - JOIN A GROUP TOUR - trek-through-the-rice-terraces-to-y-linh-ho-lao-chai-and-ta-van-transfer-back-to-hanoi-bl-join-a-group-tour-qc9cRQRG.jpg

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for one more day of trekking. We will leave the hotel around 9:30 am and enjoy a nice walk to Y Linh Ho. From here we will trek through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
Have a stop for a picnic lunch at Lao Chai village and continue your spectacular walk to Ta Van village, the home of the Dzay people. From here we will pick you up and transfer you back to Sapa from where you will take a bus to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Trekking distance is about 12 km

Day 4: CRUISING TO THE SPECTACULAR HALONG BAY (B/L/D) - SHARED CRUISE, BUS
Day 4: CRUISING TO THE SPECTACULAR HALONG BAY (B/L/D) - SHARED CRUISE, BUS - cruising-to-the-spectacular-halong-bay-bld-shared-cruise-bus-v1LZdDkN.jpg
Day 4: CRUISING TO THE SPECTACULAR HALONG BAY (B/L/D) - SHARED CRUISE, BUS - cruising-to-the-spectacular-halong-bay-bld-shared-cruise-bus-uWnjPq8l.jpg

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.
On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay.
The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.
Overnight on cruise.
Note: In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), the Ha Long bay tour could be cancelled without notice. We will consider other replacement tours or a refund based on the specific circumstances.

Day 5: HALONG BAY - TRAVEL BACK TO HANOI (B/L) - SHARING CRUISE, BUS
Day 5: HALONG BAY - TRAVEL BACK TO HANOI (B/L) - SHARING CRUISE, BUS - halong-bay-travel-back-to-hanoi-bl-sharing-cruise-bus-PLan7jVA.jpg
Day 5: HALONG BAY - TRAVEL BACK TO HANOI (B/L) - SHARING CRUISE, BUS - halong-bay-travel-back-to-hanoi-bl-sharing-cruise-bus-9Up4cofv.jpg

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awaken your mind and muscles.
Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites, after your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor.
Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.
End point:
Departure Gate, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam

What's Include

Accommodation
HOTEL LIST:
3-star hotels:
- Hanoi: San Premium Hotel or similar
- Sapa: homestay
- Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar
4-star hotels:
- Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar
- Sapa: The Amazing Sapa hotel or similar
- Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar
5-star hotels:
- Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar
- Sapa: Silk Path Sapa Hotel or similar
- Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar
Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
Flights
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.
Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide

French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Meals

As per the tour program:

B=breakfast

L-Lunch

D-Dinner

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car

- Private car for the excursion 

- Boat as per itinerary

Other included

- Accommodation based on double/twin share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water during transfers
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after service confirmation

Insurance
Insurance are not included
Other not included

•    Arrival and Departure Flights
•    Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
•    Travel Insurance
•    Public holiday surcharge (if any)
•    Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
•    Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
•    E-visa 
•    Surcharge for airport transfers between 12:00 am – 05:00 am
•    Other services not mentioned above

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