What you’ll get

  • Duration : 9 days 8 nights

  • Departure : Noi Bai Airport

  • Suitable : Friends, Family, Honey moon, All of people

  • Type : Land tour

  • Product Code : T88NPG06

Overview

This 9-day tour offers one of the best journeys through Northern Vietnam. During the tour, you will have the chance to discover Hanoi’s lifestyle, explore colorful ethnic minority markets, and enjoy a relaxing cruise on Halong Bay.

Highlights

    • Go fishing or enjoy the entertainment on the boat
    • Enjoy local lunch then visiting the H’Mong King’s house
    • Climb up Ti Top mountain to have a panoramic view of Halong Bay or swimming on the beach
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Vietnam museum of ethnology
    • Explore Lao Chai and Ta Van village, learn about the daily life of Dzay minority, Ban Pho village before going to Sapa

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OPTION TYPE MAX RATES PRICE DETAIL TOTAL
Superior package 3*

Superior package 3*

Size : 20m2 Max Adults: 2

Bed size: Double/Twin

2 nights at 3*hotel in Hanoi (Golden Rooster, Hanoi Sky or similar) + 2 nights on night train

1 night at homesty in Sapa + 2 nights at 3* cruise (Majestic, Lavender, Apricot or similar)


Quantity Discount

2+ Pax

US$ 676 /pax

4+ Pax

US$ 672 /pax

6+ Pax

US$ 668 /pax

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Total Option Price

Deluxe package 4*

Deluxe package 4*

Size : 25 m2 Max Adults: 12

Bed size: Double/Twin

2 nights at 4*hotel in Hanoi (May de Ville, Peridot or similar) + 2 nights on night train

1 night at homesty in Sapa + 2 nights at 4* cruise (Garden Bay, Luxury Flamingo, Silver Sea or similar)


Quantity Discount

2+ Pax

US$ 803 /pax

4+ Pax

US$ 799 /pax

6+ Pax

US$ 795 /pax

Total Option Price

  • Meals
    8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • Transportation
    A/C transfer, boat, bicycle
  • Accommodation
    Cruise Cabin, Hotel
  • Price Includes
    • Entrance fees
    • Boat trip in Halong
    • Round-trip train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi
    • A/C transportation during the tour
    • Private cabin on Halong cruise
    • Hanoi hotel and Sapa hotel
    • Homestay in Sapa
    • English speaking guide
    • Accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Meals as indicated (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
    Price Excludes
    • Vietnam visa
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips & personal expenses.
  • Cancellation by Customer

    For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:

    • More than 45 days prior to trip departure: No charge (Full refund will be made but transaction fee will be paid by you).
    • 30-45 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
    • 15-29 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.
    • 7-14 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
    • Within 7 days before arrival: 100% tour price.

    Note:

    • The above fees are subject to an added bank transaction fee.
    • There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.
    • For no show cases, there will be no refund.
    • All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us
  • Cancellation by Weather

    In case of an unexpected situation/ bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we serve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there are more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental or tours will be given.

  • Children Policy
    • Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
    • From 4 to 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare and sharing bed with parents.
    • From 9 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
    • Students with ID student card: 95% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
    • Over 11 years old: 100% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.

Itineraries

Day 1: Noi Bai Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Hanoi city center. Check in at your hotel and enjoy free time at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Meals: N/A

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2: Hanoi City tour – Night Train to Lao Cai

08:00–08:30: Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Start the day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, followed by the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, located by West Lake. Enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant.

After lunch, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, followed by the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam. Stop by Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy free time for shopping, with dinner at your own expense.

20:30: Pick-up at your hotel and transfer by taxi to Hanoi Railway Station to board the overnight train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.

Meals: B, L

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa

05:30: Arrive early in the morning, where your tour guide will pick you up at the station. Have some time to shower and enjoy breakfast before the tour begins.

Walk 6 km southeast of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho Village, home to the Black H’mong people. Continue trekking for another 2 km downhill to Lao Chai Village, also home to the H’mong people. Enjoy lunch with a local family, then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay minority people, where you will stay overnight.

This is a valuable opportunity to learn about local house architecture, daily lifestyles, and unique customs. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes along the way.

Overnight at a local Dzay family's homestay.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Day local house

Day 4: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa

After breakfast, continue trekking for 14 km to visit two villages inhabited by the Red Dao and H’mong people. Visit a beautiful waterfall and a rattan bridge, and enjoy the scenic landscapes along the way. Trek through a bamboo forest to reach the main road, where you will take a jeep back to Sapa.

Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 5: Sapa – Lao Cai

Walk approximately 4 km southwest of Sapa to visit Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong people. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and explore the remains of a hydroelectric power station built by the French during the colonial period in Vietnam. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the river, then continue trekking for another 6 km to Sin Chai Village, located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, known as “the Roof of Vietnam and Indochina.” From here, admire the breathtaking landscapes before taking a jeep back to Sapa.

Enjoy free time to explore Sapa Town before heading to Lao Cai Railway Station to board the overnight train. Overnight on the train.

Meals: B, L

Accommodation:

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong

The train arrives in Hanoi at around 05:30 AM. Take a taxi back to your hotel to store your luggage, then enjoy free time until breakfast. (Breakfast is included, but no room is provided.)

After breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to Halong Bay.

08:00–08:30: Pick-up at your hotel (in the Old Quarter only) and departure for Halong Bay.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed on board. Check in to your cabin and enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant. Afternoon activities may include visiting one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay, exploring a floating village by bamboo boat, relaxing or swimming on an island, and kayaking in a lagoon.

Back on board, you can join a cooking class or enjoy a sunset cocktail party before dinner. The evening is free at your leisure, or you can join the crew for a squid fishing trip.

Overnight in a private cabin on a shared cruise.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Cruise

Day 7: Halong Bay cruise

Morning: Breakfast, fruit, coffee, and tea will be served. After breakfast, join a range of activities, including a visit to a pearl farm to see real pearls cultivated by local farmers, a visit to a floating village, a cycling trip around Viet Hai Village, kayaking, or swimming in the clear blue waters.

At the end of the day, return to the cruise, enjoy happy hour, and have dinner on board. Evening activities include squid fishing, relaxing on the sundeck, or listening to the sound of the waves in a peaceful and quiet setting.

Overnight on the cruise for the second night.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Cruise

Day 8: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Early in the morning, tea and coffee will be served. You can optionally join a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or enjoy taking photos in the early morning.

After breakfast, other activities may include (if not arranged on the first or second day) visiting a cave, joining a cooking class, or climbing to the top of an island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

Then check out and enjoy the spectacular views of the bay. Have a farewell lunch on board while passing numerous islands and islets featuring karst formations on the way back to the harbor.

Arrive at the harbor around 12:00 and board the bus back to Hanoi.

Around 17:00: Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Meals: B, L

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 9: Hanoi – Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Spend your free time at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.

Meals: B

Accommodation:

Important Notes

    • Halong cruises:3* cruises (Lavender, Majestic, Phoenix or similar), 4* cruises (Luxury Flamingo, Garden Bay, Royal Palace, Silversea or similar)
    • Hanoi accommodation: Available with 3* and 4* hotels (subject to availability)
    • Sapa homestay + 3* hotel (Viet Flower Hotel, Hmong Sapa Hotel, Sapa View Hotel)
    • Night train to Sapa: Wooden deluxe tourist class with A/C, 4 berths/cabin
    • Arrival/departure info: required at the time of booking or at least 3 days before departure
    • Flexibility: the order of this tour can be change to match the time plan/interest of customers
    • Extra night: Extra night in Hanoi or Sapa or Halong can be arranged upon request
    • Special request (diet, vegetarian, allergy ...): should be sent before departure date.
    • Big luggage: are advised to leave at the hotel for customers' convenience and comfort
    • Itinerary: can be slightly changed due to weather, availability and operating conditions and will be reconfirmed upon confirmation.

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Customer Reviews

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9.1

Based on 6 reviews

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8.5

Sandra

Australia
24 Jan 2019
The tour maybe good or bad depends on the weather Since we have never been in an asia country, it is a good start to get in touch with the culture and the good start into travel in Vietnam. The tour is really good organized. The activities are lot... See more

Since we have never been in an asia country, it is a good start to get in touch with the culture and the good start into travel in Vietnam. The tour is really good organized. The activities are lots of fun. Be careful about the weather, bring the correct equipement with you.

9.3

Herman6684

Slovenia
14 Dec 2018
Worth it!!! Everything went so smooth, all the troubles and worries were done, my holiday type! Our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful and made us feel safe during 9 days. I strongly appreciate this tr... See more

Everything went so smooth, all the troubles and worries were done, my holiday type! Our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful and made us feel safe during 9 days. I strongly appreciate this trip to everyone. Couldn't ask for more!!!

9.5

Olga C

United Kingdom
26 Nov 2018
Very memorable experience in Vietnam The memories of this trip are one of the best experiences I've never forgotten in Vietnam and everything was good as what they promised. Vietnam is so beautiful and I am sure to come back again. Th... See more

The memories of this trip are one of the best experiences I've never forgotten in Vietnam and everything was good as what they promised. Vietnam is so beautiful and I am sure to come back again. Thank you for organizing us such a wonderful vacation!!

9.5

John S

Italy
18 Jun 2018
Highly recommend your service Great customer service. Easy to book and the staff always responded quickly to our inquiries. Really impressed with their manner to help tourists.
9.3

George H

Canada
10 Sep 2017
Excellent Everything was perfect during our trip to Vietnam. We are a family of five (including our 11 and 19-year-old sons). From the start, we were always well informed via email. Staff was very helpful in... See more

Everything was perfect during our trip to Vietnam. We are a family of five (including our 11 and 19-year-old sons). From the start, we were always well informed via email. Staff was very helpful in solving our doubts and in guiding us on how to make the most of our trip.