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Mystique Vietnam Vacation In 13 Days by Realistic Asia

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Terminal 2)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar)
  2. Day 2

    Ba Vi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Home-cooked lunch in a lovely garden)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Join locals in green tea processing
    • Vietnamese cooking demonstration
    • Home-cooked lunch in garden
    • Cycling trip along country roads
    • Foot bathing following Muong ethnic group recipes
    • Private boat trip along Da river
    Landmarks
    Ba Vi
    Ri village
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Mai Hich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Home-stay

    Included Activities

    • Enjoy tranquility of paddy fields and interact with local people
    • Walking or cycling to discover surrounding villages

    Optional Activities

    • Help local farmers plant rice seeds
    • Join host in cooking dinner
    • Sample local wine produced in the region
    Landmarks
    Mai Hich
    Mai Chau valley
  4. Day 4

    Pu Luong Nature Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Home-stay

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Pu Luong Nature Reserve observing fauna and flora
    • Ride through small towns and interact with locals
    Landmarks
    Pu Luong Nature Reserve
  5. Day 5

    Mai Chau to Nghia Lo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Home-stay, Resort (Tu Le De Charm)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Hmong and Thai people
    • Reach the Muong Lo Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ethnic villages along the route
    Landmarks
    Nghia Lo
    Muong Lo Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with the locals)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Tu Le
    • Cross rice terraces and suspension bridges to reach Thai and H'mông villages
    Landmarks
    Khau Pha pass
    Mu Cang Chai
    Tu Le
    Hoang Lien Son range
  7. Day 7

    Mu Cang Chai to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amazing Sapa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Enjoy the freshness and see Mount Fansipan
    • Hiking in the Hoang Lien Son valley, passing through rice terraces and local villages
    • Meet Black Hmongs and Red Daos
    Landmarks
    Mount Fansipan
    Sapa
    Hoang Lien Son valley
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  8. Day 8

    Sapa to Bac Ha

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at your homestay)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Giang Ta Phin village
    • Pass through 18 kilometers of terraced farmland and bamboo scrub
    Landmarks
    Giang Ta Phin village
    Bac Ha
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  9. Day 9

    Bac Ha to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at your homestay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Bac Ha fairground market

    Optional Activities

    • Witness ethnic markets: Coc Ly market (Tuesday), Sin Cheng market (Wednesday), Cao Son market (Thursday), Lun Khau Nhin market (Thursday), Can Cau market (Saturday), Bac Ha market (Sunday)
    Landmarks
    Bac Ha market
    Coc Ly market
    Sin Cheng market
    Cao Son market
    Lun Khau Nhin market
    Can Cau market
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  10. Day 10

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese traditional lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Learn history of the Le and Dinh Dynasties at Hoa Lu
    • Vietnamese traditional lunch
    • Board private sampan to visit Tam Coc
    • Explore karst formations and caves
    • Cycling tour through rice fields, karst formations, river and tranquil village
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Tam Coc
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  11. Day 11

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Utterly delicious seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on the boat)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Halong Bay to explore limestone rocks and karst grottoes
    • Visit famous limestone cave
    • Kayaking or swimming near floating villages

    Optional Activities

    • Activities on the boat
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Red River Delta
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  12. Day 12

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Brunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi lesson
    • Visit limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Limestone Cave, Halong Bay
  13. Day 13

    Hanoi

    End point
    Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Terminal 2)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Healthy breakfast on the final day)
    Landmarks
    Noi Bai International Airport

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  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
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  • J
    March 10th, 2025
    Very good tour if you want to be in remote Vietnam, away from tourists. Halong Bay and SA Pa were the only places we...
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    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Julie, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the remote parts of Vietnam and had a great experience with our tour. Halong Bay and Sapa are indeed popular highlights, and we're glad the overnight cruise stood out for you. We appreciate your trust in Realistic Asia and would love to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Realistic Asia team
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  • L
    December 1st, 2024
    The tour offered a window of the life of northern Vietnameses and its many indigenous people.Beautiful scenery along...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Lise, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the well-organized itinerary, and the flexibility of the guide in tailoring the experience to your preferences. We appreciate your note about the homestay arrangements. Your insight is valuable, and we encourage future travelers to inquire about accommodation options to ensure the best fit for their preferences. We hope to see you on another adventure soon, exploring even more of Vietnam's beauty and diversity! Realistic Asia team
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  • Mystique Vietnam Vacation In 13 Days by Realistic Asia reviewer 3
    October 27th, 2024
    I heard a lots about how wonderful Vietnam is, but that time I got to witness it with my own eyes: majestic nature,...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Zain, Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We’re thrilled that your experience in Vietnam matched the wonderful things you’d heard and that you could witness its majestic landscapes, diverse culture, and warm hospitality firsthand. We’re honored by your kind recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure in Vietnam. See you next time, for sure! Thank you! Realistic Asia team
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  • B
    October 21st, 2023
    A well planned itinerary for this tour. So many highlights included. Gave a very informative view of northern Vietnam...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Bernard, We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review of your holiday. It warms our hearts to hear such amazing feedback! We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you in Vietnam again. Thank you! Realistic Asia team
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  • Mystique Vietnam Vacation In 13 Days by Realistic Asia reviewer 5
    December 29th, 2020
    It was our third trip to Vietnam, before we were visiting it for a beach break, but for this time we decided to take...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Belva Sharda, thank you for choosing Realistic Asia as a part of your journey. It's glad to hear that you are happy with our arrangement and will let Hien know your compliment. We hope for a better day to welcome you to this wonderful land - Southeast Asia. Best regards, Realistic Asia team.
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    Janice

    Asked on October 17th, 2025

    We have two travellers interested in visiting Vietnam; however, one of them uses a motorised wheelchair. We were wondering if any of your tours can accommodate his mobility aid and whether it would be possible to customise the itinerary to ensure accessibility throughout the tour.

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten October 2025

      I'm sorry that our package still doesn't meet enough conditions for a wheelchair accessible. We're trying to make some wheelchair-access tours in the near future.

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten March 2025

      The tours generally accommodate small groups ranging from 10 to 20 participants to ensure a personalized experience.

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten January 2025

      During this tour, you will have a private time and join the private tour from day 1 to day 9. But on day 10, 11, 12, you will join the partial group tour, sharing the bus and the cruise. Our package is based on an English-speaking guide.

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      You can change your travel date by informing us at least 2 months prior to your arrival.

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      Yes, single supplements are applicable if you wish to have a private room during the tour.

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      Accommodation options range from 3-star to 5-star hotels. Please specify your preference for an appropriate quote.

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      The package includes daily breakfasts, several lunches and dinners as specified in your itinerary. Detailed meal plans are shared prior to departure.

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      You can customize your tour package to conclude sooner, depending on your schedule and preferences.

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      The full balance must be paid 2 months before your arrival date.

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

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  • Vaccines
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    • 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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