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Allure Of Unspoilt Northern Vietnam Loop Adventure 6 Days - Private Tour

6 days
Start and end in Hanoi
4.8
34 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi to Mai Chau

    Start point
    Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (We pick up all travelers at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter)
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit local market of Muong Ethnic Minority to learn about daily life and customs
    • Stop at Thung Khe Pass for panoramic scenery
    • Visit real local Thai traditional stilt house
    • Cycling tour to Thai Ethnic Minority villages to learn about daily lives and culture
    • Short walk to Mai Hich village homestay
    Landmarks
    Thung Khe Pass
    Mai Chau Valley
    Mai Hich village
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  2. Day 2

    Mai Chau to Pu Luong Nature Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast (Local breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the lodge with locally made rice wine (happy water))

    Included Activities

    • Easy walk to visit surrounding villages with rice terraces and hanging bridge
    • 5 km trek through terrace rice fields and jungle
    • Cross stream to visit remote rural villages of Black Thai minorities
    • Dinner at lodge with locally made rice wine
    Landmarks
    Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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  3. Day 3

    Pu Luong Nature Reserve to Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Early morning walk to enjoy sunrise view from lodge
    • Visit Doi Cave with stalactites and stalagmites
    • Trek through emerald terrace rice fields and jungle from Kho Muong Village to Pho Doan
    Landmarks
    Doi Cave
    Kho Muong Village
    Pho Doan
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  4. Day 4

    Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Climb 500 steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views
    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient royal palace from 10th century
    • 1.5-hour boat ride through 3 caves in Tam Coc
    • Bike ride to Bich Dong Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Mua Cave
    Hoa Lu
    Bich Dong Pagoda
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  5. Day 5

    Ninh Binh to Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink at Beo Tourist Wharf
    • One-hour scenic cruise through Lan Ha Bay among limestone islands
    • Lunch at Van Boi beaches
    • Kayaking in surrounding waters
    • Swimming at the beach
    • Squid catching activity
    • Dinner and overnight on cruise
    Landmarks
    Cat Ba National Park
    Beo Tourist Wharf
    Lan Ha Bay
    Van Boi beaches
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  6. Day 6

    Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi

    End point
    Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (We drop off all travelers at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on the cruise), Lunch (Lunch on the cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on the cruise
    • Cycling tour of Viet Hai village
    • Explore Viet Hai village and Cat Ba National Park natural surroundings
    • Lunch on the cruise
    Landmarks
    Viet Hai village
    Cat Ba Island
    Beo Wharf
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Operated by

Conical Travel

4.8
(34 reviews)

Number of tours

22

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

67%

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Tour ID: 242466

  • Currency
    Dong
    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type G
    Vietnam
  • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Conical Travel. 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 Conical Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    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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