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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    Arrival in Hanoi
    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 07:00 - 08:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter independently
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
  3. Day 2

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Hanoi to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay limestone landscapes), Dinner (Romantic dinner served at restaurant while admiring sparkling beauty of Ha Long Bay at night)

    Included Activities

    • Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House
    • Cruise through Ha Long Bay limestone landscapes
    • Visit Titov Island - hiking to summit or beach swimming
    • Visit Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak
    • Sunset viewing from sundeck
    • Cooking class - Vietnamese fresh spring rolls preparation and tasting
    • Welcome drink and cabin check-in
    • Cruise briefing

    Optional Activities

    • Happy Hour - Buy 2 drinks, get 1 free (17:30 - 18:30)
    • Traditional cultural fashion show 'Heritage Footsteps'
    • Night squid fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Board games
    • Massage treatments (paid service)
    • Drinks at Sky Bar (paid service)
    Landmarks
    Titov Island
    Luon Cave
    Tuan Chau Harbor
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  4. Day 3

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Halong Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light buffet breakfast with scenic bay views), Lunch (Early buffet lunch onboard while sailing back to harbor)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
    • Tai Chi session on sundeck
    • Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
    • Morning tea/coffee and light buffet breakfast with bay views
    Landmarks
    Sung Sot Cave
    Tuan Chau Harbor
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  5. Day 4

    Hanoi to Sapa

    Hanoi to Sapa
    Meals
    Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cat Cat village - home of Black H'mong ethnic people
    • Trek to waterfall and French Hydraulic Power Station site
    • See daily life activities of local people
    • Photo stop at bridge and waterfall
    • Welcome drink and itinerary briefing
    Landmarks
    Cat Cat village
    Fansipan Peak
  6. Day 5

    Sapa

    Sapa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trek through rice terraces to Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
    • Trek along Muong Hoa Stream
    • Visit Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people
    • View Hoang Lien Son Mountain landscapes
    Landmarks
    Y Linh Ho
    Lao Chai
    Ta Van
    Muong Hoa Stream
    Hoang Lien Son Mountain
  7. Day 6

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice; vegetarian options available)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam
    • Learn about Vietnamese history under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties
    • Bamboo boat tour through Tam Coc for 1.5 hours
    • Cycling around the village for 45 minutes
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Tam Coc
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  8. Day 7

    Departure from Hanoi

    Departure from Hanoi
    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 17:00 - 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Arrange tours to Hoi An
    • Arrange tours to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Jayson5.0December 2024
    Tour guide is so funny and friendly, and she can speak fluent in English!
    Traveled in November 2024
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    On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top I would like to thank you so much for sharing your experience. It is always a joy to receive acknowledgment on our commitment to create memorable trip from our guests Please be assured that we value your feedback and will share this with the team as we continue to improve and ensure that we consistently deliver an efficient and customized level of service to all our guests. We are looking forward to welcoming all of you back the next time you return to our country. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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  • SunFlower5.0November 2024
    It was a unique and great experience. You will go through a lot of rice fields, countryside and local villages.
    Traveled in October 2024
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    On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top I would like to thank you so much for sharing your experience. It is always a joy to receive acknowledgment on our commitment to create memorable trip from our guests Please be assured that we value your feedback and will share this with the team as we continue to improve and ensure that we consistently deliver an efficient and customized level of service to all our guests. We are looking forward to welcoming all of you back the next time you return to our country. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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  • ukzioa5.0November 2024
    The tour was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and offered an alternative interesting path as the main route was...
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  • Airoe5.0October 2024
    It is absolutely worth it. And has great views of the mountains and rice fields. The beginning section is quite...
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  • Olivia5.0October 2023
    My best friend and I had the best time. Everything was organized for us, all we had to do was show up and go! Mai was...
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    Dear Olivia Baird, Thank you very much for your review about Us. Our team are so happy to know that you had great experience in your trip with us. We are so happy when you said you were satisfied with our services. Please kindly recommend us to others. It was truly an honor having you as our guest, and we hope we soon will be able to welcome you again on your next adventure. Wish you, your family and your friends are happy and healthy, prosperity! Warmest Regards Vietnam Travel Top Team!
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  • Eoin4.5November 2019
    A fabulous tour! We arranged our trip with Vietnam Travel top through our hotel. Mr Kevin was a fantastic guide. He...
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    Dear Eoin Mcgrath, Thank you very much for your review about Us. Our team are so happy to know that you had great experience in your trip with us. We are so happy when you said you were satisfied with our services. Please kindly recommend us to others. It was truly an honor having you as our guest, and we hope we soon will be able to welcome you again on your next adventure. Wish you, your family and your friends are happy and healthy, prosperity! Warmest Regards Vietnam Travel Top Team!
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  • Robert5.0October 2019
    This tours is really a must and it as to be done. The Day tour to tam Coc and Hoa lu worth every dong you will spend....
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    Dear Robert Favrin, Thank you for your lovely words and your recommendation for us - VIETNAM TRAVEL TOP! On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top, we would like to say “Thank you so much” for being our customer. Your lovely comment about Vietnam Travel Top service and people has been a source of encouragement for developing ourselves in the future. Hope that we could have another chance to welcome you back to Vietnam in the near future. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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  • Chloe5.0October 2019
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    Dear Chloe Adey, Thank you very much for your review about Us. Our team are so happy to know that you had great experience in your trip with us. We are so happy when you said you were satisfied with our services. Please kindly recommend us to others. It was truly an honor having you as our guest, and we hope we soon will be able to welcome you again on your next adventure. Wish you, your family and your friends are happy and healthy, prosperity! Warmest Regards Vietnam Travel Top Team!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous5.0March 2019
    The itinerary for the trip was good and relaxing, with very good value for the price paid. First time ever on an...
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    Kristina

    Asked on September 1st, 2025

    How difficult is the trek given her age? Could you please send me more details of accommodation? Could I ask for full 3 meals per day?

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    • Vietnam Travel TopOperatorWritten September 2025

      The trekking is 10km on the second day of Sapa. You can consider with her ages. The meals just provide during the tour.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    Can I find out the following: What will be the average tour group size? Will it be the same travellers for the group throughout the tour? Are the hikes in Sapa difficult and what fitness level is required?

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    • Vietnam Travel TopOperatorWritten April 2025

      The average of group size depends on each tour. Due to group tour so the travellers won't be the same. The trekking in Sapa is not too difficult so please no worries.

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    Derek

    Asked on November 12th, 2024

    Would it still be ok to be collected from the airport and for this to be day one of the tour?

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    • Vietnam Travel TopOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes we can pick you up on that time and this will be the first day of the tour.

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      Derek

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Could we delay the airport transfer at the end of the trip until a few days after? or cancel it from the booking, as we wish to stay in Hanoi for a few more days at the end of the tour (we will find our own hotel)

    • Vietnam Travel TopOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes you can delay the airport transfer. Just let me know when you want to depart.

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