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5 Days Northern Vietnam

5 days
From Hanoi to Halong Bay
3.0
2 traveler reviews

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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 8
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private airport transfer to Hanoi Old Quarter
    • Real Hanoi Street Food Experience
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
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  2. Day 2

    Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal with local families), Dinner (Traditional meal with local families)

    Included Activities

    • Guided trek through Sapa rice paddies and villages
    • Traditional meal preparation and cooking with local family
    • Traditional 30-minute foot massage
    Landmarks
    Sapa
    Lao Chai
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  3. Day 3

    Sapa to Lao Cai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided trek through rice fields and Muong Hoa River crossing
    • Leisure time in Sapa town for independent exploration and shopping
    Landmarks
    Muong Hoa River
    Sapa
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  4. Day 4

    Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Friends Travel Vietnam office), Lunch (Fabulous lunch served on Sena Cruise), Dinner (Deluxe dinner on Sena Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Friends Travel Vietnam office with shower service
    • Transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor and embarkation on Sena Cruise
    • Cruise through Lan Ha Bay with limestone tower scenery
    • Visit to Dark and Bright Cave
    • Swimming and bamboo boat activities in Lan Ha Bay
    • Sunset party on Lan Ha Bay
    • Vietnamese spring rolls cooking class
    • Overnight anchorage on cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Squid fishing on deck
    • Karaoke onboard
    • Spa treatment (must be booked in advance)
    • Panoramic bar cocktails
    Landmarks
    Lan Ha Bay
    Finger Islet
    Candle Islet
    Dark and Bright Cave
    Tuan Chau Harbor
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  5. Day 5

    Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast with tea and coffee), Lunch (Set menu lunch served on Sena Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Tai-chi session on sundeck
    • Kayaking and swimming in Frog Pond area
    • Disembarkation and return transfer to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Optional transfer to Cat Ba Island (notify in advance)
    Landmarks
    Frog Pond Area
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4.6
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Age Range

18 to 80 years old

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  • Itinerary
    3.0
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  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • A
    November 2nd, 2023
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    The description was very appealing . But did not remotely hold what it promised. It was declared as a 5 day tour,...
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    Traveled in October 2023
  • B
    December 8th, 2019
    Everything was perfectly coordinated. The guides in Sapa were fantastic and made the experience unforgettable. The...
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    Traveled in December 2019

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    Janine

    Asked on June 19th, 2022

    When we are already in Hanoi, how can we find the guide and is there then a discount because it is not necessary to pick us up from or bring us to the airport

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    • Friends Travel VietnamOperatorWritten June 2022

      When you are in Hanoi, please come to our office at No.62 Hang Buom Str for a booking briefing before departure. The airport transfer is included in a package, if you do not use service it will be no discount. We can change the transfer to airport pick up or drop off service anywhere in Vietnam if you need.

  • D

    Derek

    Asked on April 1st, 2022

    Are Covid restrictions affecting the 5 day tour from Hanoi overnight train, trekking Sapa with a home stay and Halong boat stay? Do you know of anyone certified to test us that could come to the hotel in Hanoi before our return flight and give us results in English?

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    • Friends Travel VietnamOperatorWritten April 2022

      The 5 Days Northern Vietnam Trip is available for departure date 29th Apr. Train system is currently not open, so transportation from Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi will be Limousine mi-ni van Day Bus instead. We can help arrange Covid testing with an International General Clinic in Hanoi who can come to your hotel and provide results in English.

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    Paula

    Asked on March 29th, 2022

    I want to know the exact amount and age of people because I just did a tour where I was the only one and it wasn't too much fun.

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      Paula

      TravelerWritten March 2022

      What are the ages and number of people on the tour and what will the tour itinerary be?

    • Friends Travel VietnamOperatorWritten March 2022

      The age of people will be mixing not only young people. Also have children, family travelling. We do not exactly the ages of customer (will from 0 - 70). This is for boat trip in Ha Long bay.

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Tour ID: 133826

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    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Friends Travel Vietnam. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Friends Travel Vietnam will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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