The Best of Northern
7 Days | 6 Nights
Tour Code : VIETNAM-HNS7
Depart at : Hanoi
Rate from :
$520
Finish at : Hanoi
Tour Highlights : Halong overnight on cruise, Sapa trekking, flower market visit, Hanoi traditional village tour
One week holiday to immerse yourself into the cultural beautiful place only in the north of Vietnam. From the coner of the old quarter to the splendid Halong Bay. From the busy life in the city to the colorful market in Sapa. Each places will give you the impressions about unique Vietnam.
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TOUR BRIEFING:
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi - Ha Long bay - overnight on cruise
Day 03: Halong bay – Hanoi – a city tour before night train to Lao Cai
Day 04: Lao Cai station arrival – uphill to Sapa
Day 05: Sapa’s villages tour or Bac Ha market visit – night train to Hanoi
Day 06: Hanoi station arrival – flower market - Duong Lam village - short, last view of the city
Day 07: Hanoi Departure
Day 02: Hanoi - Ha Long bay - overnight on cruise
Day 03: Halong bay – Hanoi – a city tour before night train to Lao Cai
Day 04: Lao Cai station arrival – uphill to Sapa
Day 05: Sapa’s villages tour or Bac Ha market visit – night train to Hanoi
Day 06: Hanoi station arrival – flower market - Duong Lam village - short, last view of the city
Day 07: Hanoi Departure
HOLIDAY INDOCHINA special touches:
1. Early morning flower market visit near West Lake Hanoi
2. Lunch with local host in Ancient house at Duong Lam village
2. Lunch with local host in Ancient house at Duong Lam village
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Holiday Indochina's tour guide welcomes you at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi city) then transfer to your hotel. Check in Hanoi - center - located hotel and have some times to relax after a long-haul flight. Depending on your landing time, we will have a short city tour to introduce the city landmarks. The tour typically includes: Ngoc Son temple, Sword Lake, Ancient quarter and a cyclo tour. O/N in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi - Ha Long bay - overnight on cruise (B/L/D)
After breakfast, our tour starts the first highlight by departing directly to the city of Quang Ninh, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Upon arrival of Halong bay port; check in to your private cabin on traditional Halong bay junk. The junk sets sail while you enjoy some welcome drink and see a little of this busy seaport. The junk cruises into the bay with a short brief of cruise manager then you will have a sumptuous seafood lunch and spend the afternoon cruising past the many limestone peaks and islands that form this picturesque Halong bay of Vietnam. Relax on deck of the cruise this afternoon and overnight onboard
Day 03: Halong bay – Hanoi – night train to Lao Cai for Sapa (B/L)
Wake early as the mist rises over the Halong bay, an ideal time to take pictures. Enjoy breakfast and continue your Halong cruise trip, after the brunch then clear bill while returning to shore. Our vehicle picks you up at the Halong port then transfer back to Hanoi.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, we pay a short visit to Temple of Literature and Hochiminh Mausoleum just nearby (take photo outside). Free for your dinner before a short transfer to Hanoi’s railway station for train ride to Sapa. Your accommodation is a shared 4 berth compartment, complete with sleeper beds and crisp linen sheets. Overnight on train
Day 04: Lao Cai station arrival – uphill to Sapa (B/L)
Wake early and marvel at the remarkable scenery as you roll into Lao Cai station - 30km from Sapa town. On arrival at around 5am, be picked up and transferred uphill to Sapa town, check in to the hotel and enjoy breakfast before exploring this scenic and cultural area of French style town - Sapa. Today visit Sapa’s market to see traders selling their wares, journey to the top of Ham Rong Mountain and marvel at the scenic panorama from this hilltop location. Visit a local ethnic minority village – Sin Chai - to gain an insight into the life and culture of these unique hill tribes. Return to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in one of Sapa's hotels
Day 05: Sapa’s villages tour or local market visit – night train to Hanoi (B/L)
Wake up early in the morning. The pure atmosphere and stunning scenery of highland town, Sapa will help you freshen up. Depends on the date we have two options: to visit ethnic minority villages around Sapa or drive to Bac Ha market on Sunday, CCoc ly Market on Tuesday and Can Cau market on Saturday. There, you can discover and even join trading activities of real hill-tribe people. Luncheon served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for a night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on Shared 4 berth AC Cabin
Day 06: Hanoi station arrival – flower market - Duong Lam visit (B/L)
Picked up the early morning for a short refreshing up by a visit at local flower market. This is whole sales flower market gathering in very early morning only near West lake. After the visit, we will enjoy breakfast with a fantastic food eaten by Hanoians everyday – Pho (Rice noodle) then get ready for our village tour.
We drive out of town to reach the most typical traditional village of Red river delta – Duong lam village. Duong lam is 50km from Hanoi center. The village has some ancient houses even 400 hundred years old built by unique materials: da ong. Lunch at an ancient house.
On the way back to Hanoi center, we stop for a visit of Ethnology museum to know something about Vietnamese ethnic minorities or taking an hour cyclo around Ancient Quarter followed by a fascinating Water Puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi
***Note: the Ethnology Museum closed on Monday and Friday.
Day 07: Hanoi Departure (B)
This holiday only shows you the North part where is the heart of Vietnam located. Vietnam has many other beauty spots to offer you such us: river cruises, wonderful beaches, unique water lifestyle, heritages ect along the country's spine. We do hope you will soon come back with us in a thorough exploration. Transfer you to airport then we have to say goodbye
End of our The Best of Northern Vietnam holiday
Flexibility: The sample itinerary below, can be easily modified to suit all your personal interests, budget as well as wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination. OR you can be free to cut and pick any part of the holiday which is best fit to your interests.
Gratuities: Tips are often the main source of income for those working in the travel industry. Tipping in bars and restaurants is now customary and highly recommended if you find satisfactory with services received. Tip is personal matter between you and services suppliers. Holiday Indochina makes no interfere or set no rule for tips and gratuities
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