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Essence of Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong & Sapa (4D3N)

4 days
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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
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Start point
    Phan Chu Trinh, 110400, Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up at hotel located in Hanoi Old Quarter area or at meeting point hanoi opera house 1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, 07:00 - 07:30)
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant featuring regional specialties such as goat meat, crispy rice, fish, and chicken with vegetarian options)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    • Bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc on Ngo Dong River (1.5 hours)
    • Village cycling tour (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Hike to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) summit on Lying Dragon Mountain
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    Tam Coc
    Ngo Dong River
    Mua Cave (Dancing Cave)
    Lying Dragon Mountain
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  2. Day 2

    Ha Long Bay - Hanoi to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch on board cruise), Dinner (Casual dinner in Hanoi)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Bus (Sapa Explore Bus or Cabin Bus - HK or G8 Sapa)

    Included Activities

    • Ha Long Bay cruise (5 hours)
    • Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
    • Explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
    • Visit Titop Island with beach relaxation or hiking to Titop Peak

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade to Cabin Bus for overnight journey to Sapa
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Sung Sot Cave
    Luon Cave
    Titop Island
    Titop Peak
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  3. Day 3

    Sapa to Ta Van Village

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at local restaurant in Sapa), Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at homestay featuring local flavors)
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Hoa Chanh Bungalow)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Y Linh Ho to Ta Van Village (9-12 km, approximately 3.5 hours)
    • Visit Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
    • Home-cooked lunch at homestay

    Optional Activities

    • Prepare traditional dishes with host family for dinner
    Landmarks
    Sapa Town
    Y Linh Ho
    Muong Hoa Stream
    Lao Chai
    Ta Van Village
    Hoang Lien Son Mountain range
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  4. Day 4

    Ta Van Village to Hanoi

    End point
    Lý Thái Tổ, 110000, Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (We will drop you off at 166 Tran Quang Khai, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, 21:30 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Homemade breakfast prepared by host family), Lunch (Lunch at homestay with host family)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through rice paddies and bamboo forest (4 km, approximately 2 hours)
    • Cross Giang Ta Chai Bridge
    • Lunch at homestay with host family
    Landmarks
    Giang Ta Chai village
    Giang Ta Chai Bridge

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  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
    4.5
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    September 7th, 2023
    Halong was the best part of the trip. I came here alone to enjoy myself after along time of working and i had the...
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    Dear Johhny, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your trip with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time during your journey. At Best Vietnam Tours, we strive to provide our customers with unforgettable travel experiences, and we are glad that we were able to deliver that to you. We hope that you were able to make amazing memories and experience the beauty of Vietnam during your trip. Thank you for choosing to travel with us and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another journey in the future. Thanks / John Best Vietnam Tours
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    May 23rd, 2023
    We had a great time on our tour with the Bestour team. The trip was very well planned, and all of the arrangements...
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    Reply from: Best Vietnam Tours
    Dear Nga, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your 4D3N Ninh Binh, Hạ Long, Sapa trip with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time during your journey. At Best Vietnam Tours, we strive to provide our customers with unforgettable travel experiences, and we are glad that we were able to deliver that to you. We hope that you were able to make amazing memories and experience the beauty of Vietnam during your trip. Thank you for choosing to travel with us and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another journey in the future. Thanks / John Best Vietnam Tours
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    i will go alone with my 5 years old child i dont think he can walk for 3 hours what do you usually do to solve this problem

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      with our Sapa tour, for customers who can walk a little, there will be a car to pick you up and drop you off, however there will be an additional charge of about 20 USD

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      This tour we depart from Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:00am, but your parents landed the flight at 7:20am, your parents won't be able to join the 18th october day tour, your parents is it possible to join the tour starting on 19th october? and will book 1 night hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, if possible, I will be able to assist in booking a car to pick up your parents at the airport and 1 night hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

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    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • 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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