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9 Days Essential Northern Vietnam Tour (private guide & driver）Customizable

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  • Couple on a boat in front of a traditional pagoda with limestone mountains.
  • Monumental arch and palm trees reflected in a pond.
  • Traditional pagoda building on stilts in a pond.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's stilt-house residence)
    • Visit Hoa Lo Prison
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Explore Museum of Ethnology
    • One-hour cyclo ride through Old Quarter
    • Traditional Vietnamese Water Puppets Show
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Complex
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    Hoa Lo Prison
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Museum of Ethnology
  3. Day 3

    Lao Cai to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cao Son Market
    • Walk to Flower Hmong Village
    • Local boat cruise along Chay River to Trung Do village

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stops along Chay River for scenic views
    Landmarks
    Cao Son Market
    Flower Hmong Village
    Chay River
    Trung Do village
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  4. Day 4

    Sapa Trekking

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    Included Activities

    • Morning walking tour of Sapa market (approximately 8km, 3 hours trekking)
    • Visit Lao Chai Village
    • Visit Ta Van Village
    • Trek through terraced rice fields
    • Visit local families
    Landmarks
    Sapa Market
    Lao Chai Village
    Ta Van Village
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  5. Day 5

    Sapa to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Ma Tra Village
    • Trek to Ta Phin Village (approximately 3 hours)
    • Lunch in Ta Phin Village with local flavor
    Landmarks
    Ma Tra Village
    Ta Phin Village
  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Vietnamese junk cruise around Halong Bay
    • Cruise around limestone islets and caves

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Kayaking
    • Diving
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  7. Day 7

    Halong Bay to Ninh Binh

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    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck at sunrise
    • Kayak or traditional rowing boat exploration
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    Halong Bay
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  8. Day 8

    Ninh Binh Exploration

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
    • Climb Bai Dinh Pagoda to panoramic viewpoint
    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
    • Visit Dinh King Temple
    • Lunch at local restaurant with Ninh Binh cuisine
    • Scenic sampan boat cruise on Trang An river
    • Visit Hang Mua Cave
    • Trek up Ngoa Long mountain
    Landmarks
    Bai Dinh Pagoda
    Hoa Lu
    Dinh King Temple
    Trang An
    Hang Mua Cave
    Ngoa Long mountain
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  9. Day 9

    Return to Hanoi

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    May 13th, 2026
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before July 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of $75 is required to confirm your booking with UME Travel Co. Ltd. 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.
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