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Authentic Northern Vietnam: 8-Day Mountain & Sea Immersion

8 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    Arrival in Hanoi
    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (La Siesta Hanoi Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Hanoi Food Tour - Walking tour through Old Quarter at 6:00 PM sampling 6-7 authentic Vietnamese dishes including Pho, Banh Mi, Bun Cha, Vietnamese coffee, and visit to Hanoi Train Street
    Landmarks
    Noi Bai International Airport
    Hanoi Old Quarter
    Hanoi Train Street
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant with vegetarian options available)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (La Siesta Hanoi Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Ho Chi Minh Complex visit including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's residences, and One Pillar Pagoda
    • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology entrance and guided tour (or Vietnamese Women's Museum if tour is on Monday)
    • Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
    • Coffee workshop including coffee heritage and culture presentation, hands-on brewing masterclass making five iconic Vietnamese coffees, welcome refreshments and traditional Vietnamese snacks
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Complex
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    Vietnamese Women's Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Ha Long Bay Cruise

    Ha Long Bay Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with non-vegetarian and vegetarian options), Dinner (Sunset party with red wine, tea, cakes, shrimp chips, and fresh fruits)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Cozy Bay Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (6 Star Calista Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Surprise Cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
    • Kayaking or bamboo boat tour through Luon Cave
    • Titop Island visit with peak climb or beach relaxation
    • Buffet lunch with non-vegetarian and vegetarian options
    • Sunset party with red wine, tea, cakes, shrimp chips, and fresh fruits
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Surprise Cave
    Luon Cave
    Titop Island
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  4. Day 4

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch (Early lunch onboard cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (La Siesta Hanoi Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Ha Long Bay
    • Morning activity onboard cruise
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  5. Day 5

    Hanoi to Sapa

    Hanoi to Sapa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The View Sapa or similar), Hotel 4* (Dela Sol Sapa or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel de la Coupole Sapa or similar)
    Landmarks
    Sapa
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  6. Day 6

    Sapa Trekking Adventure

    Sapa Trekking Adventure
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional local cuisine dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The View Sapa or similar), Hotel 4* (Dela Sol Sapa or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel de la Coupole Sapa or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking through rice terraces from Y Linh Ho to Ta Van covering approximately 9 kilometers in approximately 3.5 hours
    • Visit Black Hmong village of Lao Chai and Dzay ethnic village of Ta Van
    • Guided trek along Muong Hoa Stream with Hoang Lien Son Mountain views
    Landmarks
    Y Linh Ho
    Muong Hoa Stream
    Hoang Lien Son Mountain
    Lao Chai
    Ta Van
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  7. Day 7

    Sapa to Hanoi

    Sapa to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (La Siesta Hanoi Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking through rice paddies and bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai village covering approximately 4 kilometers in approximately 2 hours
    • Visit to Giang Ta Chai village and panoramic viewpoint of Red Dzao people settlement
    Landmarks
    Giang Ta Chai village
    Giang Ta Chai Bridge
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  8. Day 8

    Departure from Hanoi

    Departure from Hanoi
    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Noi Bai International Airport
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  • Dennis
    July 10th, 2026
    I had a great time at the Coffee Workshop! It was fun, informative, and well organized. A special thanks to Lin, who...
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  • Sara
    July 7th, 2026
    Lovely authentic experience. Great to learn about Vietnamese coffee tradition.
  • Eftyhia
    July 7th, 2026
    The workshop was so nice! They gave us so many information about coffee in general as well. Everything was so...
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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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