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NORTHERN HIGHTLIGHTS VIETNAM

Trip code:VFTNW-09

Duration:10Days/9Nights

Price:From US$824/pax

Group Size::Any Group Size

Extras:To Be Advised!

Highlight:City tour of Hanoi - Kayaking in the amazing Halong Bay & Trek & homestay in Sapa:Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Hanoi. A 10 day tour with cruise, kayak, trek and homestay.

Northern Vietnam is a captivating blend of stunning landscapes, enchanting people and dynamic cities. Capture the spirit of the north in this quick-paced adventure from the delightful city of Hanoi to the amazing World Heritage Site of Halong Bay and to the hill station of Sapa. The tour offers a great opportunity to explore the unique culture and beautiful nature of northern Vietnam in an active way.

EXPERIENCE ALL THE BESTS THAT NORTHERN VIETNAM HAS TO OFFER

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HA NOI

  • Arrival in Noi Bai airport. You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred downtown to check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • In the evening, enjoy a special Water Puppet show and have welcome dinner with local delights. Overnight Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer:  45 mins
Transportation: AC vehicle
Activities:  Water puppet show
Meal:    Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2: CITY TOUR OF HA NOI

  • After breakfast in the hotel you will take an interesting guided city tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh complex (the mausoleum, the house & garden and the museum) and One Pillar Pagoda, a unique ancient architecture. After here we move to Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam’s first university, dates back to 1070. Its peaceful gardens and pavilions offer a relaxing respite from Hanoi’s busy streets. Lunch in local restaurant.
  • In the afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing cyclo tour in the ancient part of Hanoi. Walking down some small and lively street to see busy local market then join locals for green tea or coffee in local café. Free time for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi
  • “Cyclo is three wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the front.

Summary
Activities:  Full-day city tour
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3: KAYAKING HA LONG BAY

  • Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am. 
  • On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a wooden boat for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we start our kayaking time paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We will meet the mother boat, a junk in Chinese style, in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin.

Summary
Transfer Hanoi – Halong:  3.5 hrs
Transportation:   AC vehicle, Boat, Kayak
Activities:    Kayaking, Cruising
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:   Twin shared cabin

DAY 4: KAYAKING HALONG BAY

  • After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat

Summary
Activities:   5 hr kayaking
Transportation: Boat, Kayak
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:  Twin shared cabin

DAY 5: HALONG BAY – HANOI – TAKE OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI

  • Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before reach Halong Harbor for a drive back to Hanoi. On the way back to Hanoi we will have a stop in Dong Trieu Town for refreshment and visiting to a ceramic factory.
  • Arrive in Hanoi we then have time to shop around the Old Quarter and have dinner before being transferred to Hanoi Railway station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (9.30pm – 5.30am). Overnight on train

Summary
Transfer Halong – Hanoi:  3.5 hrs
Transportation:  AC vehicle, Junk, Overnight train
Activities:    Sightseeing
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  AC, soft sleeper cabin on train

DAY 6: TREKKING SAPA

  • Arrival in Lao Cai and take a 1.5 hour drive up the stunning mountain range sculpted with tiered rice terraces to the charming little town of Sa Pa, which nestles at 1632 meters. Lots of sightseeing en route. After checking into your hotel you'll have free time to explore the town and its great market.
  • After a lunch of Vietnamese food in a local restaurant you’ll take a 3 hour trek down the valley to visit a H’mong hill tribe village. Return to Sapa and overnight in hotel.

Summary
Transfer Lao Cai – Sapa:  1.5 hrs
Transportation:  Bus (or van), On foot
Activities:    3-hr easy trek
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel

DAY 7: TREKKING & HOME-STAY

  • After breakfast you begin your trek around 9am. You first descend the valley on tarmac then hit a beautiful dirt path which runs through rice terraces and minority villages. You will have a break in Lao Chai Village to visit the local H'mong minority group. You’ll stop beside a stream and enjoy a picnic lunch.  After lunch you continue trekking to Ta Van village, home of the Dzay hill tribe. You will spend to night with a Dzay family. Your dinner will be cooked by your local guide and the hosts.

Summary
Transportation:  On foot
Activities:    5-hr intermediate trek
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:  Home-stay

DAY 8: SAPA – LAO CAI – OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO HANOI

  • Breakfast at the home stay. We say goodbye to the hosts and head to the main road where you will be transferred back to Sapa town. Lunch in local restaurant and then spend the rest of the day for shopping or walking the beautiful Ham Rong Park. In the late afternoon you will be transferred to Lao Cai for overnight train back to Hanoi.

Summary
Transfer village – Sapa:  35 mins
Transfer Sapa – Lao Cai:  1.5 hrs
Transportation:  Bus (or van)
Activities:    Sightseeing
Meals:     Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:  AC, soft sleeper cabin on train

DAY 9  FREE DAY IN HA NOI

  • Arrive in Ha Noi 4.30 am. Check into your hotel. You’ll welcome this free day to relax and recover from you journey north. Lots of time to explore more of Ha Noi and pick up some of those last minute souvenirs. Overnight in hotel 

Summary
Activities:    Free time
Meals:     Breakfast
Accommodation:  Hotel

DAY 10: DEPARTURE

  • Breakfast and free until you are transferred to the airport for the flight to onward destination.

Summary
Transfer Hanoi – Airport: 45 mins
Transportation:  AC vehicle
Meals:     Breakfast

Note on client safety: We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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If none of our package tours satisfy you, let our travel experts tailor make a tour for you based on our answers for following questions:

1. When will you travel?
2. Length of your stay?
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4. What is the field of your interest? Please specify: Kayaking / Biking / Trekking / Motorcycling / Multi-sport
5. Any extra interest you want to combine? Please specify: Culture experience / Beach holiday
6. Grade of adventure activities: Introductory / Moderate / Challenging
7. Any extra information that help us to identify your travel need?

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PACKAGE TOUR IN USD PER PAX AT:

 

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Price Per Person (in U.S Dollar)

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2023.00

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Single Supplement = US$ 489.00 Per Pax

Note: Rates are valid until December 30th, 2013 by VFamily Travel., JSC All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. 

* At the time of quotation, V-Family Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* If, at the time of booking, any HOME STAY & HOTELS are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.

 INCLUSION:

  • AC vehicles 
  • Overnight train two way to Lao Cai 
  • Hotels based on twin shared 
  •  Twin shared AC cabin on junk 
  • Water puppet show 
  • Sit-on-top double kayak 
  • Homestay permission 
  • English or French speaking guide 
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary 
  • Water & Snack 
  • Entrance & Sightseeing fees

EXCLUSION:

  • Travel insurance 
  • Visa 
  • Tips 
  • Personal expenses

NOTE: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

* The above prices are based on 3-star hotel category. Please contact us if you prefer higher hotel categories.

 Additional Information

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, Insect, Repellentand Original Passport...

HOW TO START:

  • Vietnam Family Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)

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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HA NOI

DAY 2: CITY TOUR OF HA NOI

DAY 3: KAYAKING HA LONG BAY

DAY 4: KAYAKING HALONG BAY

DAY 5: HALONG BAY – HANOI – TAKE OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI

DAY 6: TREKKING SAPA

DAY 7: TREKKING & HOME-STAY

DAY 8: SAPA – LAO CAI – OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO HANOI

DAY 9 FREE DAY IN HA NOI

DAY 10: DEPARTURE

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