EXPLORE NORTHERN VIETNAM 10 DAYS
- 10days 9nights
- Everyday
- All year round
Tired of squeezing in crowded travel hubs? Make your way to the North region of Vietnam and embrace the tranquil scenery and unique cultural activities with Lua Viet Tours. The stunning Heaven Gates and the Cloud Yard intersection are waiting for you to immerse in the panoramic view of Sapa. Stroll along The Old Quarter to feel an immense poetic beauty or devour tasty street food delicacies in Hanoi. Enthralling the natural wonders in Ninh Binh as its limestone mountains and mystical views shall allure you breathtakingly!
Days 1
HANOI ARRIVAL
Our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi city center. Then check in the hotel and rest.
Have dinner at a local restaurant with Ha Noi specialties.
After dinner, free time to walk around and explore Ha Noi city.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Days 2
HA NOI - MAI CHAU
Have breakfast and check out the hotel. Head to Mai Chau.
- On the way, visit and take pictures of the Hoa Binh hydroelectric power plant.
- Admire the stunning panoramic view of Mai Chau valley on the Thung Khe pass road.
Arrive at Lac Village. Have lunch and rest. After lunch, start the journey:
- Explore Mai Chau Valley by bicycle, visit the small and beautiful stilt houses of the Thai minority to learn about their unique culture, customs, and traditions.
- Cycle through the fields, through the villages. Visit the brocade stalls, and learn how to weave brocade.
Free time to cycle or stroll around the village, shopping and taking pictures. Have dinner. Watch and join the Thai people in their traditional dance and song.
Overnight in Lac Village.
Days 3
MAI CHAU - HA NOI
Have breakfast. After breakfast, you can relax or stroll around the local market for shopping souvenirs, try some local street food.
Check out at hotel and have lunch. Then, head back to Ha Noi
Arrive in Ha Noi. Check in hotel and relax.
Have dinner. After dinner, take a night tour at Temple of Literature with the 3D Mapping experience (only open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) (personal expense)
Back to the hotel and relax or freely enjoy the cuisine and explore the vibrant Hanoi at: Hanoi walking street, The Old Quarter, bars, live music cafe.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Days 4
HA NOI CITY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at your hotel, start the tour on to visit:
- Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho.
- One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.
- Beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake
Lunch served at a local restaurant for a taste of authentic Hanoi cuisine. Afternoon, start to visit Hanoi famous destinations:
- Hoa Lo Prison which was once known as “Hanoi Hilton”.
- Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple
- Taking a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.
Free dinner and explore Hanoi at night or Enjoy “Water puppet show” – a traditional art of Vietnam.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Days 5
HA NOI - SAPA
Have breakfast and check out the hotel. On the way, have lunch in Phu Tho. Start conquering the O Quy Ho Pass and arrive at Sapa town.
Check-in at the hotel and rest. In the afternoon:
- Visit the Ta Van village or Lao Chai village, inhabited by the black Hmong; the region is particularly beautiful with its rice terraces.
Return to Sapa town. Have dinner at the local restaurant.
- Visit The Stone Church, Sa Pa Square, night market or freely enjoy cuisine and nightlife activities in Sapa, such as visiting bars, cafes, massage parlors.
Overnight in Sapa
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Days 6
SAPA - HA NOI
Have breakfast and check-out the hotel. We start a journey to discover Ham Rong magnificent landscape.
- You will visit the Indochina orchid garden with all kinds of colorful orchids, take pictures at the magnificent Thach Lam rock garden.
- Passing The Heaven Gates, you will reach the highest place of Ham Rong.
- Cloud Yard – the intersection of heaven and earth, where you can see a panoramic view of Sa Pa.
Then go back to Sa Pa town, have lunch and rest. After that, transfer to Hanoi and check-in at the hotel.
Have dinner with Ha Noi Specialities.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Days 7
HA LONG CRUISE
Have breakfast and check-out the hotel. Transfer to Tuan Chau port. Start your journey on a luxurious 5-star cruise:
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- 12:30 Embarkation. You will enjoy a welcome drink and the cruise manager will introduce the itinerary and some safety and security regulations.
- 13:00 Enjoy lunch, and admire the scenery while the cruise begins its journey to explore Ha Long Bay, pass by the Heaven Grotto cave, Wood Hole cave and Fighting Cock islet…
- 15:00 Visit Surprise Cave – located in the central area of the World Heritage Site, the most beautiful and biggest cave in Ha Long Bay
- 16:00 Stop at Titop Island. Sea bath or climb up to the observatory on the top of the mountain and admire the amazing beauty of the heritage in a panoramic view.
- 17:00 Back to the cruise, free to rest and marvel at the sunset.
- 19:00 Enjoy dinner with a menu that combines Asian and European flavors.
- 20:30 Cherish the night by listening to the music, watching movies, or joining in the squid night fishing. (personal expense)
Stay overnight on the Ha Long cruise.
Days 8
HALONG BAY - HA NOI
- 06:30 Watch the sunrise over Ha Long Bay, join in the Taichi session.
- 07:00 Have a light breakfast.
- 08:00 Visit Luon Cave by boat or by kayak (kayak fee is not included).
- 09:00 Back to the cruise, then check out.
- 10:00 Enjoy an early lunch on cruise.
- 11:00 Arrive at the port. Disembark the cruise and return to the mainland.
Transfer to Ha Noi. Have dinner at the restaurant and free time to stroll around Ha Noi
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Days 9
NINH BINH
Breakfast at the hotel. Then, you will visit:
- Mua Cave and admire the panoramic view of Tam Coc from the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain.
Have lunch. After that, visit:
- Tam Coc – Bich Dong, which is known as “Ha Long Bay on land” because of its limestone mountains that blend with the water.
- Enjoy a boat ride along the Ngo Dong canal, passing through the rice fields on both sides and marveling at the dazzling and mystical views of the Ca, Hai, and Ba caves.
- You can take a bike ride to visit the Thai Vi Temple or the Bich Dong Pagoda area.
Head back to Ha Noi and have dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Days 10
HA NOI
Have breakfast and check out at the hotel. Our driver and guide will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and take flight to your next destination. End trip.
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The order of destinations can be changed according to the circumstance.
Extra fees will be applied on public holidays.
Inclusions:
– Air-conditioned private car.
– 8 nights’ accommodation at 4-star hotels.
– 1 night’ accommodation on 5-star Ha Long cruise.
– All meals included on Ha Long Cruise.
– Daily breakfast at the hotel.
– Licensed, English-speaking tour guide.
– All entrance fees, sightseeing and show as mentioned in the itinerary.
– 1 bottle of water/person/day.
– Travel Insurance for foreign tourists.
– VAT.
Exclusions:
– Flight tickets.
– Tips for driver and guide.
– Vietnam Visa for foreign tourists.
– Other personal expenses.
– Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Adult
(Ages 11 and above)
$1774/person
Children
(Ages 4 - 10)
$642.75/person
Children
(Under 3 years old)
Free
Lunch & dinner (per meal)
$17
Single supplement
$130
Tour Information
- Main destination: Ha Noi, Mai Chau, Sapa, Ha Long, Ninh Binh
- Highlights:
- Explore Mai Chau Valley by bicycle and wander around stilt houses of Thai people to learn more about their customs.
- Visit the brocade stalls and learn how to weave brocade.
- Come across a cultural blast with the Water Puppet Show in Hanoi.
- Marvel at the dazzling caves and majestic limestone mountains of the North region.
- Duration: 10days 9nights
- Suitable for children: Yes
- Special promotion: Free ticket Water Puppet Show
Price/Person:
$1774
Exchange rate:
25.455VND/USD
