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Essence of Northern Vietnam 9 Days: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ba Be Lake - Sapa - Halong Bay

9 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 25
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up from your hotel around the old quarter, 07:30 - 08:00)
    Accommodation
    (Golden Legend Palace Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around Old Quarter
    • Visit night market in Hanoi downtown
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at Tam Coc Wharf)
    Accommodation
    (Golden Legend Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    • Visit King Dinh and King Le's temples
    • Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at Tam Coc Wharf
    • Sampan boat trip through caves and countryside landscape
    • Biking on country roads around the village
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    King Dinh Temple
    King Le Temple
    Tam Coc
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ba Be National Park

    Hanoi to Ba Be National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Ba Be Lake View homestay), Dinner (Dinner at homestay)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Ba Be Lake View Homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Ba Be Lake View homestay
    • Walk to boat station in Pac Ngoi village
    • 2-hour boat trip around Ba Be Lake to Fairy Pond and An Ma Temple
    • Swimming in Ba Be Lake
    • Hiking back to homestay
    • Dinner at homestay
    Landmarks
    Ba Be National Park
    Ba Be Lake
    Fairy Pond
    An Ma Temple
    Pac Ngoi Village
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Ba Be National Park to Hanoi and Train to Lao Cai

    Ba Be National Park to Hanoi and Train to Lao Cai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay), Lunch (Lunch at homestay)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at homestay
    • Cycling to Hua Ma Cave (6km)
    • Lunch at homestay
    Landmarks
    Hua Ma Cave
  6. Day 5

    Lao Cai to Sapa

    Lao Cai to Sapa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at restaurant), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Cat Cat village with local guide
    • Walk to waterfall and French Hydraulic Power Station
    • Photos at bridge and waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sapa Town on your own (14:30 onwards)
    Landmarks
    Cat Cat Village
    Fansipan Peak
    Muong Hoa Stream
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  7. Day 6

    Sapa to Hanoi

    Sapa to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Y Linh Ho
    • Trek through rice terraces and Muong Hoa Stream
    • Visit Lao Chai Black Hmong village
    • Visit Ta Van Dzay ethnic village

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Sapa (13:30-17:00)
    Landmarks
    Y Linh Ho
    Lao Chai Village
    Ta Van Village
    Hoang Lien Son Mountain
  8. Day 7

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Hanoi to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes while cruising, admiring rock formations), Dinner (Dinner overlooking sea view window in Halong Bay at night)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink and safety briefing on cruise
    • Special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes while cruising
    • Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
    • Visit Titop Island with viewpoint or beach swimming
    • Sunset watching on sundeck
    • Dinner overlooking sea view window in Halong Bay
    • Evening activities: Squid fishing, karaoke, or sundeck relaxation
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Sung Sot Cave
    Titop Island
    Tuan Chau Harbor
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  9. Day 8

    Halong Bay Cruise to Hanoi

    Halong Bay Cruise to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with tea or coffee), Lunch (Lunch while cruising back to harbor)
    Accommodation
    (Golden Legend Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing on sundeck
    • Breakfast with tea/coffee
    • Visit Halong Bay Pearl farm
    • Kayaking in Halong Bay
    • Lunch while cruising back to harbor
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay Pearl Farm
  10. Day 9

    Hanoi to Airport

    Hanoi to Airport
    End point
    Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off at your hotel around the old quarter, 17:00 - 17:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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