6-Day Northern Vietnam Tour
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Trip Overview
This short visit takes you to some of the true highlights on a Northern Vietnam tour.
Start with the capital Hanoi, where you'll visit one of the biggest pagodas in Asia, Bai Dinh. Then, you'll head to Trang An, considered as Halong Bay on land with beautiful landscapes, limestone karsts and flat fields of rice paddies.
Finally, you'll visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Halong Bay, with its rugged limestone outcrops that protrude from the azure waters, creating a curious atmosphere that you'll have time to explore.
Start with the capital Hanoi, where you'll visit one of the biggest pagodas in Asia, Bai Dinh. Then, you'll head to Trang An, considered as Halong Bay on land with beautiful landscapes, limestone karsts and flat fields of rice paddies.
Finally, you'll visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Halong Bay, with its rugged limestone outcrops that protrude from the azure waters, creating a curious atmosphere that you'll have time to explore.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival
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When you arrive in Hanoi, our driver and guide will pick you up from the airport and transport you to your hotel. Once checked-in and settled, you'll have time to explore the city or take some rest, ready for tomorrow's adventure.
Accommodation
Angel Palace Hotel★3 star
Activities
Hanoi Street Food Walking TourOptional Activity: AU$ 43 per person
Transportations
Minivan from Noi Bai International Airport to Angel Palace Hotel
Destinations
Hanoi
Dong Da
Day 2
Hanoi City Tour
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Visiting Ho Chi Minh (this is where our Uncle Ho spent the remains days of his life), the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple Literature, and the Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, visit Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake with its Ngoc Son temple, and Hanoi's cathedral. Enjoy the Water Puppet Show in the evening.
Accommodation
Angel Palace Hotel★3 star
Activities
Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
Temple of Literature
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Hoa Lo Prison
Water Puppet Show
Restaurants
Koto Restaurant
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Hanoi
Cầu Giấy
Day 3
Northern Vietnam Tour in Ninh Binh
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The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is located in the districts Hoa Lu, Gia Vien, and Nho Quan which is part of Ninh Binh Province. The heritage property is spread over a large area of 10,000 hectares and is made up of three individual components within a single buffer zone. You'll explore two of the most picturesque parts of the area.
Accommodation
Angel Palace Hotel★3 star
Activities
Bai Dinh Temple
Tràng An
Transportations
Minivan from Hanoi to Bai Dinh Pagoda
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Hanoi
Ninh Bình Province
Day 4
Halong Bay
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Your Northern Vietnam tour then takes you to Halong Bay, one of the new seven wonders of the world. You will have 24 hours on a boat when you can visit amazing caves and take in the stunning scenery of Halong Bay, You'll visit areas such as Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, Ba Hang fishing village and Dog Islet where you'll have the chance to go kayaking.
Accommodation
V'Spirit Cruises★3 star
Activities
Surprise Cave
Ti Tov Island
Sunset Drinks on Halong Bay Cruise
Restaurants
V'Spirit Cruises
V'Spirit Cruises
Transportations
Bus from Angel Palace Hotel to Hạ Long
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hanoi
Quảng Ninh Province
Thành phố Hạ Long
Haiphong
Day 5
Back to Hanoi
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Start your day with Tai Chi exercises while the sun rises or a photo hunt, pass by Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and join in a cooking class before heading back to the pier get off the boat and go back to Hanoi.
Accommodation
Angel Palace Hotel★3 star
Activities
Tai Chi
Kayaking on Halong Bay
Ba Hang Fishing Village
Restaurants
V'Spirit Cruises
V'Spirit Cruises
Transportations
Bus from Tuan Chau Island to Angel Palace Hotel
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Thành phố Hạ Long
Cẩm Phả
Quảng Ninh Province
Hoàn Kiếm
Day 6
Hanoi Departure
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You'll have breakfast at the hotel then you are free until check out time, a driver will come to pick you up and take you to the airport for your departing flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from Hoàn Kiếm to Noi Bai International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hoàn Kiếm
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What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 13 activities
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 970/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Vietnam in 6 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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