North Vietnam Tour Package 7 days

Day 01: Arrival Hanoi (D)

Arrival in Hanoi, welcome and transfer to hotel in Hanoi. In the late afternoon, 01h cyclo- tour around Hanoi Old Quarter to discover the charming French colonial architecture to the bustling city and attend the performance of the unique water puppet show. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02: Hanoi City Tour - Lao Cai (B.L)

After breakfast at hotel. Visit famous Ho Chi Minh complex comprising Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, former residence, his house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Then, visit Temple of Litterature known as the Vietnam’s first university since the 11th century. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Ethnology Museum that presents the culture and the daily life of the 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Continue walking around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. After dinner, transfer to Hanoi railway station for overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 03: Lao Cai - Bac Ha Market (only on Sunday) - Sapa (B.L)

Arrival in Lao Cai railway station in the early morning. Welcome and transfer to a local restaurant for breakfast. Then, departure to Bac Ha market that is held only on Sunday and this Sunday market is attended by many ethnic groups H’Mong, Tays, Phu La and Cao Lan minorities. The hive of activity and colors at the market is really the must see during your tours to Sapa. Lunch at local restaurant. Then transfer to Sapa and discover this beautiful town. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 04: Sapa - Ta Van Village - Ham Rong Mountain - Hanoi (B.L)

After breakfast at hotel. Soft trek to Ta Van village, home of H'mongs, Zays, Dzaos ethnic minorities... with their typical and colorful traditional clothes. Treks via terraced rice fields to meet friendly people and to discover their traditional houses surrounded by the unsploilt beauty of nature. Back to Sapa town for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Ham Rong Mountain via Orchid Garden and enjoy traditional music show. Late afternoon, transfer to Lao Cai railway station for overnight train to Hanoi.

Day 05: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Overnight (B.L.D)

Arrival at Hanoi railway station in the early morning. Meet our guide and transfer to a hotel nearby for a break, a shower and breakfast. 08h00, departure to Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Site of outstanding natural beauty. Halong means Dragon descending to the sea, picturesque Halong bay has more than 1500 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.
Embark on the overnight boat cruise to discover this magnificent UNESCO World Wonder. This is a great journey among surreal islands and floating fishing village. Discover beautiful grotto and swim in the tranquil emerald sea. Enjoy fresh seafood meals. This is a truly memorable experience.
12:00: Check in to the Junk
13:00: Have lunch on board and enjoy fantastic cruise on Halong bay via Dinh Huong, Ga Choi and Sail Island. Stop at Sung Sot cave and swim nearby Titop beach.
19:00: Dinner on boat and free time. Stay overnight on the Junk.

Day 06: Halong – Hanoi (B.Brunch)

Wake up in the early morning for the sunrise and for the morning swim. Continue exploring the magnificent Halong Bay. Check out the cabine at 09h30 and have brunch on the boat. Check out boat at 11:30 then transfer back to Hanoi. One the way, stopover at Bac Ninh Province to visit But Thap pagoda to get more knowledge of Vietnamese’s religion and culture or visit Dinh Bang village and take a horse drawn carriage ride or ox cart to Do temple and enjoy Folk traditional music show “Quan Ho” or called Quan Ho Folk song. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 07: Hanoi departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. free at leisure or discover Hanoi by your own way until transfer to Noi Bai airport for your home flight (check out before 12h00 am). End of service.