The Charm of Northern Vietnam

The Charm of Northern Vietnam
Overview
  • Tour style: Private
  • Duration: 07 Days
  • Start from: Hanoi
  • End at: Hanoi
  • Destinations: Hanoi city - The beauties of Sapa - Stunning Halong Bay landscapes
Highlights

Explore the captivating beauty, rich culture, and friendly people of Northern Vietnam. Experience the timeless charm of Hanoi, the breathtaking scenery of Sapa, and the enchanting beauty of Halong Bay. This 7-day private Northern Vietnam tour promises to be an unforgettable holiday. Personalize your trip to your preferences by speaking with our travel experts today!

Itinerary Expand All
  • Day 1 : Hanoi arrival - Pick up to city center

    Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam!
    After landing and immigration procedure, AMA Journey’s tour guide and driver are waiting for you to pick up and take a 45-minute transfer to your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
    Check in at your hotel (check in time after 14.00), take a rest after your flight or enjoy a walk around to discover the 36 streets city followed by a welcome dinner at a restaurant in the old quarter.
    Overnight in Hanoi.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
    Private transportation
    Meal: Dinner
    Private English speaking guide

  • Day 2 : Hanoi tour full day - Night train to Sapa

    After breakfast at your hotel, at 8.00 our private tour guide and driver will meet you for a full day exploring this charming city.
    Starting to visit the Ho Chi Minh memorial complex where the body of the “great father of nation” is preserved. Then nearby is Presidential Palace – a very nice colonial style architecture, the house on stilts where HCM lived and worked, walking to the small bridge to see the fish pond will lead you to the One Pillar Pagoda – an ancient Buddhist temple and cultural significance in Hanoi.
    The next will be a short walk to Huu Tiep Lake to see the B52 crash site still in the middle of the lake that was shot down during the 1972 bombing in Hanoi. You will have a chance to see the locals through the small alleys of the streets, local markets, and a 400-year-old Ngoc Ha temple.
    Another fascinating highlight is Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which is a research center and also a public museum exhibiting 54 minority groups of Vietnam. And you will meet them during your Vietnam trip.
    Lunch will be served by famous Vietnamese food: Pho noodle. You will see a local skilled chef making Pho, see how to make and what are the ingredients, then enjoy a delicious hot bowl of Pho.
    After lunch, we will explore a thousand-year architecture work, the first university of Vietnam: The temple of Literature built in 1070. This is also a temple to worship Confucius. Next is the Hoa Lo Prison, known as the Hanoi Hilton, built by the French colonialist and later North Vietnamese used it for American prisoners of war.
    Enjoy your own dinner and get a transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for a night train to Lao Cai.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Overnight on Train from Hanoi to Lao Cai ( Share 4 bed cabin)
    Private transportation
    All entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

    Hanoi tour full day - Night train to Sapa
    Hanoi tour full day - Night train to Sapa
  • Day 3 : Sapa arrival - Pick up and explore the villages

    In the early morning, arrive at Lao Cai railway station, get a pick up for breakfast and then transfer 30 km to Sapa town.
    Leave your luggage at the hotel or at our office and then depart to discover Sapa by an easy trekking along the Muong Hoa valley. Visit the Hmong village in Lao Chai, then follow the trek route surrounded by the rice fields to Ta Van, the village of the Zay people. Visit homes and meet locals to better understand their customs and life.
    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Ta Van village before returning to Sapa.
    In the afternoon, explore Cat Cat village. The village near Sapa town where you can stop and admire the waterfall. Here, local people still use the hydroelectric station from this waterfall, then trek through the field terraces to catch the car back to Sapa for your refresh before your own dinner at a restaurant.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

  • Day 4 : Sapa light trek to Ban Khoang - Ta Phin villages

    At 7.00 am, meeting our tour guide and driver to Ban Khoang and Ta Phin village for a full day trekking trip.
    On the way, we will stop to visit Silver Waterfall. Keep driving to Ban Khoang and enjoy 12 km trekking up and down hill, immerse yourself into the beauties of nature and culture of the Red Zao hill tribe people.
    After lunch (picnic lunch), continue trekking through the trails leading to corn fields, rain forests. On the way, you will admire the beautiful scenery of the rice terrace or can interact with the local people working in the fields. Learn about the unique culture in daily life of Red Zao people in this area. Transfer back to Sapa in the afternoon.
    Have your own dinner and transfer to Lao Cai Railway station for the night train to Hanoi.

    Included:
    Accommodation: on Train from Lao Cai - to Hanoi ( share 4 bed cabin)
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    Private English speaking guide

    Sapa light trek to Ban Khoang - Ta Phin villages
    Sapa light trek to Ban Khoang - Ta Phin villages
  • Day 5 : Arrive in Hanoi early morning - Halong Bay cruise

    Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning, get a pick up to the hotel by the railway station for a hot shower, relax and enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
    At 8.00, after breakfast at your hotel, our driver will pick you up and transfer you through the red river delta to one of the most famous world heritage sites in Vietnam: Halong Bay, where you will board a charming and full-equipped cabin for a 2-day overnight cruise.
    Arrive at Halong pier, the cruise welcomes you on board, check in the cruise.
    Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on cruise while admiring the limestone karsts and tropical islets rising up from the emerald waters of the bay.
    Exploring Sung Sot cave (Surprising save), which is the largest natural cave in Halong Bay with mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites. Formed millions of years ago.
    Some activities such as swimming, kayaking, climbing Titov mountain will be included in the program offering a memorable journey experience.
    In the evening, enjoy dinner on board with a romantic atmosphere around.
    Overnight on cruise.

    Note:
    The cruise activities and routes may be different, it depends on specific cruise, weather condition and the Halong bay’s management’s permission.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Overnight on a cruise,
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    English speaking guide on board

  • Day 6 : Halong Bay cruise - transfer to Hanoi

    Enjoy an early morning to catch the sunrise over the thousand limestone in the middle of crystal emerald water creating a marvelous scene.
    A breakfast is served on cruise. Take a relaxation while the cruise passes some islets such as: man head, tortoise rocks… named by distinctive shapes.
    Brunch is ready before checking out the cruise and disembarking the pier.
    Meeting our driver for a transfer back to Hanoi.
    Arrive in Hanoi in the early afternoon, check in your hotel.

    Included:
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
    Private transportation
    Entrance fees
    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
    English speaking guide on board

    Halong Bay cruise - transfer to Hanoi
    Halong Bay cruise - transfer to Hanoi
  • Day 7 : Hanoi - transfer to airport

    Free till transfer to airport for your flight home
    Note: Hotel check out time: 12.00

    Included:
    Accommodation: N/A
    Private transportation
    Meal: Breakfast

     

What included?
  • Accommodations with daily breakfasts.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Share 4 bed A/C cabin Hanoi to Lao Cai and return.
  • Private English speaking guides.
  • Private A/C transportation during the trip.
  • 2 bottles of water each person/day.
  • One time entrance tickets in each sight seeing destination.
What excluded?
  • International flight from/to Vietnam.
  • Vietnam visa.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Bank fees (if any).
  • Drinkings and other meals not mentioned.
  • Tips and gratuities for tour guides and drivers.
     
Policy

Cancellation policy:

  • Cancellation request made more than 40 days prior to arrival will not incur any charge.
  • More than 30 days prior to arrival: 5% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 30 - 20 days prior to arrival: 10% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 19 - 15 days prior to arrival: 30% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 14 - 10 days prior to arrival: 50% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 09 - 05 days prior to arrival: 70 % of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 04 - 02 days prior to arrival: 90 % of the tour price will be forfeited.
  • 1 day prior to arrival or No show: 100 % of the tour price will be forfeited.

Children policy:

  • Children from 12 years old will be charged as adult.
  • Please contact us for more details if your kids are under 12 YO.
Price
Quoted in USD - Based on 3 star accommodations - twin/double sharing
Private group sizePrice / Person
6 pax$ 540
( 12,798,000 vnd )
Single Sup$ 190
( 4,503,000 vnd )
Other group sizeOn Request

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