In 8 days, you will have an opportunity to discover all of the northern Vietnam highlights. Start in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, for a quick tour around the city where you can learn so much about the thousand-year history and culture of this amazing city.
Continue the trip to the North West to visit Sapa town and the surrounding ethnic villages with a unique lifestyle and breathtaking mountainous landscape.
After that, relax with an overnight cruise in the World Heritage of Halong Bay. Although the trip is condensed it will be a long-lasting memory of Vietnam. In 8 days, you will have an opportunity to discover all of the northern Vietnam highlights. Start in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, for a quick tour around the city where you can learn so much about the thousand-year history and culture of this amazing city.
Continue the trip to the North West to visit Sapa town and the surrounding ethnic villages with a unique lifestyle and breathtaking mountainous landscape.
After that, relax with an overnight cruise in the World Heritage of Halong Bay. Although the trip is condensed it will be a long-lasting memory of Vietnam.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Your Northern Vietnam Highlights Trip Starts Here!
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Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your private driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel, help with your check-in at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy your free afternoon or do an optional Walking Food Tour, Cooking Class or Discovering backstreets of Hanoi by motorbike.
Accommodation
Paradise Boutique Hotel★3 star
Activities
Hanoi Old QuarterOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi: AU$ 21 per person
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi City Tour
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After breakfast, you have a full day today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. End the morning with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple nearby Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy a one-hour cyclo sight-seeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter for great fun. Then, watch a traditional water puppet show. Back to your hotel, free at leisure.
Accommodation
Paradise Boutique Hotel★3 star
Activities
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Temple of Literature
Ngoc Son Temple
Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo
Water Puppet Show
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 3
Cat Cat Village and Sapa
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After breakfast, we will drive to Sapa from Hanoi on the new national highway. It is a 5-hour drive with stops for a break or take photos en route. After checking in the hotel we will lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Cat Cat village where you can meet the H'mong ethnic people, enjoy the beautiful view from the village and see a traditional dance performance. Return Sapa and enjoy your leisure time.
Accommodation
Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa★4 star
Activities
Cat Cat Village
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to tt. Sa Pa
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Hanoi
Lào Cai
Day 4
Drive to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages
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Today, our beautiful trekking tour will start at your hotel for a short drive out of Sapa town to Y Linh Ho Village. On the way, we can stop at some viewpoints to enjoy the panorama view of the whole Muong Hoa Valley. Start the trekking route to Y Linh Ho village where you will see the stunning view of Muong Hoa valley. Discover the daily life of the Black Hmong minority and their traditional customs. Continue to Lao Chai Village of Black H'mong and to Ta Van Village of Giay ethnic community.
Accommodation
Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa★4 star
Activities
Trekking in Muong Hoa Valley
Free Time in Sapa
Transportations
Drive back to Sapa
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Lào Cai
Day 5
Love Waterfall, Heaven Gate and back to Hanoi
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After breakfast, drive up to the mountain pass to visit beautiful Thac Tien Waterfall and stop at O Quy Ho pass, also known as Heaven's Gate, to enjoy the stunning view. After, you will make the journey back to Sapa. Have lunch in a local restaurant before the drive back to Hanoi.
Accommodation
Paradise Boutique Hotel★3 star
Activities
O Quy Ho Pass
Love Waterfall
Transportations
Private Driver from tt. Sa Pa to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Lào Cai
Lai Châu
Hanoi
Day 6
Drive to Halong Bay
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You will start at 8 am for the 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Arrive at Halong City, check in and board your boat. Enjoy the journey in the amazing bay and savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood. Afternoon activities like canoeing, rafting or just relaxing. Dinner is served on board.
Accommodation
Signature Cruise ★5 star
Activities
Halong Bay Cruise
Explore Vung Vieng by Kayak or Bamboo Rowing Boat
Happy Hour on CruiseOptional Activity
Relax on Board Signature Cruise
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hanoi
Quảng Ninh Province
Day 7
Halong Bay Cruise and back to Hanoi
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This is the last day of your northern Vietnam highlights tour. Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Have brunch on board. Return to the pier and drive back to Hanoi. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Accommodation
Paradise Boutique Hotel★3 star
Activities
Morning Tai Chi
Thien Canh Son Cave
Refreshment, Cruising back and Check Out
Transportations
Private Driver from Hạ Long Bay to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Quảng Ninh Province
Hạ Long
Hanoi
Day 8
Food Tour and Departure
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Finish your Vietnam trip with a food tour. Start with a visit to one of the local markets. See foods that are used for a Vietnamese breakfast, lunch or dinner and try some popular dishes like Banh Ran (sticky rice pancake), Bun Cha (Vermicelli with Grilled Pork), Banh My Pate (stuffed French Baguette), try Bia Hoi (draught beer), finally, we will try Cha Ca ( Fried Fish), a Hanoi specialty. Depart for the airport.
Activities
Hanoi Street Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 61 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hanoi
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
17 activities
7 breakfasts, 6 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$ 1,863/ per traveller sharing
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