Northern Vietnam Adventure Tour 6 Day Tour

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam! At the first day of Northern Vietnam Tour 6 Day - Package, you can arrive in Hanoi at any time as the only activity scheduled is the airport pick up. Rustic Asia car driver will be waiting for you at the airport (Exit Gate – Arrival Terminal) transfer you to your reserved hotel. Check in time at 2 Pm Afternoon. Time left is free by taking a walk nearby attractions such as Hoan Kiem Lake, join in many Street Food activities…

Having early breakfast at the hotel. 6:30-7:00 am: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Sapa. At 10:00 am, we will follow the highway to Lao Cai City, with a comfortable short break on the way to Sapa. Upon arrival at 13:00 pm, you will be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and an itinerary briefing before having lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before checking into your hotel. At 14:30 pm, we will start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall, which is a great spot for photo-shoots. At 17:00 pm, we will return to Sapa town for dinner. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa Market and town. Overnight at the hotel.

• 07:00 - 07:45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking

• 09:30: Trek from Sapa to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

• 12:30: Picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village

• 13:30: Heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.

• 14:30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.

• Afternoon: Free time at leisure for shopping or visiting Sapa by yourself

• 16:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains.

• 21:30: Arrive in Hanoi City

• 7:30 - 8:00: Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay on highway

• 12:00-12:30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf. Transfer to Halong Cruise by tender.

• 12:30: Welcome drink on the boat and check in to your private cabin.

• 13:15-14:15: Serve have lunch on board while cruising to some magnificent Halong bay scenes. (Fighting cock islet, stone -dog islet, incense burner islet…)

• 14:45 -15:00: Visit Ti top island where you take your time on swim, sunbath, trekking....

• 16:30: Arrive in Pearl Farm Village. Visit around and swim, kayaking in the bay.

• 17:30: Back to the cruise and join cooking class to have experience in some traditional dishes. Tea time on sundeck.

• Note: Halong Bay Garden Cruise 3* / Halong Le Journey Cruise 3* 

• 6:00 : Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck.

• 7:00-7h30: Start your day with a light breakfast. During breakfast, cruising to explore other part of Halong Bay, admire the beauty of one in seven new wonder in the world.

• 8:30 - 9h30: Arrive in Surprise cave, explore the Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long bay.

• 9:45: Check out and take all luggage outside of your cabin, cruise back to the Tourist Wharf through Ha Long bay.

• 10:00: Have brunch and clear bills.

• 11:30: Back to the Tourist Wharf.

• 12:00: Departure to Ha Noi

• 16.00: arrive in Hanoi

• After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by our friendly guide to begin your Trip of Hanoi City. The first stop will be at Tran Quoc Pagoda, located in The West Lake. This pagoda is the oldest in Hanoi and was built in the 6th century. Admire the stunning architecture and learn about the history and culture of this important landmark.

• Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, where you will have the chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Take a leisurely walk around the garden to see the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Then, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which worships the Goddess of Mercy and is considered the most unique pagoda in the world.

• Please note that Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. If your tour falls on either of these days, an alternative itinerary will be arranged. ( Fine Art Museum/ Temple of Literature / Hoan Kiem Ngoc Son temple or another attractions will be replaced !)

• Afterwards, head to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of the 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam. However, if your tour falls on a Monday, the museum will be closed, and you will visit the Women’s Museum instead. Enjoy a delicious lunch at our restaurant, where you will have the opportunity to taste some of the best Vietnamese cuisine.

• After lunch, continue your tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam established in the 11th century. This is a great place to learn about the education system of Vietnam in long past period.