Vietnam Northern Highlights AA07
10 Days From £615 (964 USD)
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Experience northern holidays in Vietnam and its captivating blend of stunning landscapes, enchanting people and dynamic Vietnam cities on this adventure vacation which captures both ancient and modern Vietnam perfectly. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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Capture the spirit of the north in this quick-paced adventure from the delightful city of Hanoi to the amazing World Heritage Site of Halong Bay and to the hill station of Sapa. The tour offers a great opportunity to explore the unique culture and beautiful nature of northern Vietnam in an active way.
Tour Visits Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Hanoi
10 day tour with cruise, kayak, trek and homestay
Highlights
- City tour of Hanoi
- Kayaking in the amazing Halong Bay
- Trek & homestay in Sapa
Description
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- AC vehicles
- Overnight train two way to Lao Cai
- Hotels based on twin shared
- Twin shared AC cabin on junk
- Water puppet show
- Sit-on-top double kayak
- Homestay permission
- English or French speaking guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Water & Snack
- Entrance & Sightseeing fees
Excludes
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Prices per person, based on 2 people traveling - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
Itinerary
| Arrival in Noi Bai airport. You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred downtown to check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, enjoy a special Water Puppet show and have welcome dinner with local delights. Overnight Hanoi. Summary Transfer: 45 mins Transportation: AC vehicle Activities: Water puppet show Meal: Welcome Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi | |
| City tour of Hanoi After breakfast in the hotel you will take an interesting guided city tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh complex (the mausoleum, the house & garden and the museum) and One Pillar Pagoda, a unique ancient architecture. After here we move to Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam’s first university, dates back to 1070. Its peaceful gardens and pavilions offer a relaxing respite from Hanoi’s busy streets. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing cyclo tour in the ancient part of Hanoi. Walking down some small and lively street to see busy local market then join locals for green tea or coffee in local café. Free time for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi “Cyclo is three wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the front. Summary Activities: Full-day city tour Transportation: AC vehicle Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi | |
| Kayaking Halong Bay Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am. On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a wooden boat for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we start our kayaking time paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We will meet the mother boat, a junk in Chinese style, in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin. Summary Transfer Hanoi – Halong: 3.5 hrs Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat, Kayak Activities: Kayaking 2.5 hrs, Cruising Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Twin shared cabin | |
| Kayaking Halong Bay After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat Summary Activities: 5 hr kayaking Transportation: Boat, Kayak Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Twin shared cabin | |
| Halong Bay – Hanoi – Take overnight train to Lao Cai Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before reach Halong Harbor for a drive back to Hanoi. On the way back to Hanoi we will have a stop in Dong Trieu Town for refreshment and visiting to a ceramic factory. Arrive in Hanoi we then have time to shop around the Old Quarter and have dinner before being transferred to Hanoi Railway station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (9.30pm – 5.30am). Overnight on train Summary Transfer Halong – Hanoi: 3.5 hrs Transportation: AC vehicle, Junk, Overnight train Activities: Sightseeing Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: AC, soft sleeper cabin on train | |
| Trekking Sapa Arrival in Lao Cai and take a 1.5 hour drive up the stunning mountain range sculpted with tiered rice terraces to the charming little town of Sa Pa, which nestles at 1632 meters. Lots of sightseeing en route. After checking into your hotel you'll have free time to explore the town and its great market. After a lunch of Vietnamese food in a local restaurant you’ll take a 3 hour trek down the valley to visit a H’mong hill tribe village. Return to Sapa and overnight in hotel. Summary Transfer Lao Cai – Sapa: 1.5 hrs Transportation: Bus (or van), On foot Activities: 3-hr easy trek Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel | |
| Trekking & home-stay After breakfast you begin your trek around 9am. You first descend the valley on tarmac then hit a beautiful dirt path which runs through rice terraces and minority villages. You will have a break in Lao Chai Village to visit the local H'mong minority group. You’ll stop beside a stream and enjoy a picnic lunch. After lunch you continue trekking to Ta Van village, home of the Dzay hill tribe. You will spend to night with a Dzay family. Your dinner will be cooked by your local guide and the hosts. Summary Transportation: On foot Activities: 5-hr intermediate trek Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Home-stay | |
| Sapa – Lao Cai – Overnight train to Hanoi Breakfast at the home stay. We say goodbye to the hosts and head to the main road where you will be transferred back to Sapa town. Lunch in local restaurant and then spend the rest of the day for shopping or walking the beautiful Ham Rong Park. In the late afternoon you will be transferred to Lao Cai for overnight train back to Hanoi. Summary Transfer village – Sapa: 35 mins Transfer Sapa – Lao Cai: 1.5 hrs Transportation: Bus (or van) Activities: Sightseeing Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: AC, soft sleeper cabin on train | |
| Free day in Hanoi Arrive in Ha Noi 4.30 am. Check into your hotel. You’ll welcome this free day to relax and recover from you journey north. Lots of time to explore more of Ha Noi and pick up some of those last minute souvenirs. Overnight in hotel Summary Activities: Free time Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel | |
| Free day in Hanoi Arrive in Ha Noi 4.30 am. Check into your hotel. You’ll welcome this free day to relax and recover from you journey north. Lots of time to explore more of Ha Noi and pick up some of those last minute souvenirs. Overnight in hotel Summary Activities: Free time Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel |
