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Authentic Northern Vietnam: 8-Day Mountain & Sea Immersion

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City & Culture
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 1 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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