North West and Halong Bay Tour 9 Days
Experience the splendid smiles of the ethnic minorities, the lush green jungles and the limestone islets in Halong Bay on this extraordinary 9-day trip to the Northwest Vietnam, one of the most stunning and culturaly diverse regions in Asia
Highlights
Enjoy the colorful atmosphere and have fun in Bac Ha market
Make acquaintance with local vibrance in historic Hanoi
Enjoy leisure time on luxury cruise through emerald waters of Halong Bay
Conquer the heights on the most majestic and longest Pass of O Quy Ho
Experience the daily life and unique cultural identity of various ethnic groups
Try superb local cuisine in the North of Vietnam
Amazing open space of terrace fields
Tour Summary
Upon arrival at Hanoi’s international airport, we clear customs and immigration where we will be met by our guide, who will accompany you on the transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Today we visit the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi before leaving the city to enjoy a long drive to Son La, the capital of the province with the same name. Mainly hill-tribe people, notably the Black Thai, H’mong, Muong and White Thai, populate this area. The drive is peaceful since the road is newly upgrade. We will pass lots of scenic hill-tribe villages and stop whenever we want. Overnight in Son La.
Early in the morning we will drive to Laichau via Dien Bien, a small town nestled in a beautiful valley carved from spectacular mountains by the Da river. Rather than exploring the stones of dead lovers, you will begin to turn over the stones of dead soldiers on the battlefield. You can spend time at the Dien Bien Phu museum, visit the former headquarters of the French Generals on Hill A1 and wander the tombstones in the cemetery. Continue your journey out west to Lai Chau to visit villages of the Dao and H'mong minorities. Overnight in Laichau.
After breakfast we will visit Binh Lu plateau where the Dao, Lu and Nhang convene before, and then drive to Sapa. We will pass over one of the highest passes in Vietnam (2000m) and enjoy one of the most stunning sceneries on its summit, which is named “Gate of heaven”. On arrival in Sapa we check in hotel. Overnight in Sapa.
Admire breath-taking view from O Quy Ho PassAs a counterpoint to yesterday’s drive, today is an opportunity to visit some of the hill tribe villages around Sa Pa. After breakfast, you will head out with your guide to walk around the colorful hill tribe market. Then we will trek downhill to Lao Chai, a village of the Black H’mong minority. On the way we will enjoy stunning views of mountains and valleys. In Lao Chai we come to see the village’s catholic church and have a chat with the Black H’mong people before we continue trekking to Ta Van, a village of the Dzay ethnic minority. You will return to the Hotel in the late afternoon to enjoy the special market on Saturday evening. Overnight in Sapa.
If yesterday was market day in Sa Pa, today is market day in Bac Ha. You get up early in the morning then transfer to Bac Ha. You can photograph the hill tribe people carrying their wares to sell. When you are exhausted, you can repair to one of the small cafes that line the streets to drink beer, sip Vietnamese coffee, dine on pho, the local soup, or just people-watch. The afternoon is for visiting around and the abandoned H’Mong King Palace. Return to Laocai in the late afternoon to catch the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in on train.
Arrive hanoi railway station arounf 5.00am. Pick up and transfer to a mini hotel for shower
8.00am: Pick up and transfer to Halong. At Halong Port, our Crew welcomes you on boat, enjoy welcome drink and check into your cabin. Lunch with seafood will be served right after. At 13: 00, boat starts 3.5 hours cruising into Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) Islet, But Moc Islet, Cap De Islet, to a Floating Fishing village to se this unique way of life and then There will be lots of time for swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy a sunset party on the deck and then have dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes with a cup of tea, coffee, fresh fruits. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. And then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave (8: 00 to 9: 00), boat start cruising back and brunch will served from 10: 30 to 11: 30, Arrive at harbor and drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day at leisure till time transfer to airport for departure flight.
Important Notes:
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 brunchAccommodation
6 nights at hotel, 1 night on train, 1 night on cruiseIncluded Services
- All land transportation as shown in the program
- 7 nights in comfortable 3-star accommodation in twin sharing room
- 1 night aboard a sleeper train (sharing 4-berth cabin)
- 1 night on Deluxe Junk in Halong Bay
- Meals as indicated in the programme ( B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- English-speaking local guides
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- Invitation letter for visa on arrival
- Travel insurance
Exclusions
- Meals that not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone...)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
Children under 04 years old: free of charge if sharing a bed with parents
Children above 04 - under 10 years old: 75% adult rate, sharing a bed with parents
Children from 10 years old and above are considered as adults
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Day 1:Hanoi Arrival
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
Day 2:Hanoi - Son La
Day 3:Son La - Dien Bien - Lai Chau
Day 4:Lai Chau - Sapa
Most people concentrate on the rice terraces and the valley. Take few hours to drive uphill for a short drive from Sapa town to Tram Ton Pass. Well worth the effort. Breathtaking views of the valley. You are going to be really overwhelmed with the beauty of the area and the incredible views from the winding road of Tram Ton Pass.
Day 5:Sa Pa
Far away from Sapa busy streets and hidden in the foggy cloud, Ta Van village is one of the best choices in Sapa for homestay services. Stay overnight at the homestay in Ta Van village, tourists will have a chance to fully experience the daily life of the ethnic groups, discover the indigenous culture and communicate with the Giay and Dao ethnic communities. Moreover, Ta Van also offers beautiful trails for an enjoyable trek amongst the green terrace rice fields and primitive scenery. A stay with the local in Ta Van village will always worths your travel time when coming to Sapa to enjoy the simple life and the stunning natural beauty of this mountainous region.
Day 6:Sapa - Bac Ha - Lao Cai
Bac ha Market Nestled in the northern hills of Vietnam exists one of the best ethnic markets in all of Southeast Asia! On Sundays, the ethnic minorities from the surrounding villages and hills come by foot, by motorscooter, by horse, and by water buffalow for their chance to socialize, eat, drink, smoke, get a haircut, and buy produce and meat for the next week. It is a blur of colorful plaids and stripes.
Day 7:Hanoi - Halong Bay - Cruising
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
Day 8:Halong - Hanoi
Day 9:Hanoi - Departure
Upon arrival at Hanoi’s international airport, we clear customs and immigration where we will be met by our guide, who will accompany you on the transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Great time to exploring the rich history and culture of Capital Hanoi
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
More Less- Meals:
Today we visit the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi before leaving the city to enjoy a long drive to Son La, the capital of the province with the same name. Mainly hill-tribe people, notably the Black Thai, H’mong, Muong and White Thai, populate this area. The drive is peaceful since the road is newly upgrade. We will pass lots of scenic hill-tribe villages and stop whenever we want. Overnight in Son La.
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transfer:
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Activities:
Enjoy scenic drive to Lai Chau from Son La, stop by the way for photo opportunity
Early in the morning we will drive to Laichau via Dien Bien, a small town nestled in a beautiful valley carved from spectacular mountains by the Da river. Rather than exploring the stones of dead lovers, you will begin to turn over the stones of dead soldiers on the battlefield. You can spend time at the Dien Bien Phu museum, visit the former headquarters of the French Generals on Hill A1 and wander the tombstones in the cemetery. Continue your journey out west to Lai Chau to visit villages of the Dao and H'mong minorities. Overnight in Laichau.
-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will visit Binh Lu plateau where the Dao, Lu and Nhang convene before, and then drive to Sapa. We will pass over one of the highest passes in Vietnam (2000m) and enjoy one of the most stunning sceneries on its summit, which is named “Gate of heaven”. On arrival in Sapa we check in hotel. Overnight in Sapa.
Capture magnificent views from the heavenly Tram Ton Pass
Most people concentrate on the rice terraces and the valley. Take few hours to drive uphill for a short drive from Sapa town to Tram Ton Pass. Well worth the effort. Breathtaking views of the valley. You are going to be really overwhelmed with the beauty of the area and the incredible views from the winding road of Tram Ton Pass.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Admire breath-taking view from O Quy Ho PassAs a counterpoint to yesterday’s drive, today is an opportunity to visit some of the hill tribe villages around Sa Pa. After breakfast, you will head out with your guide to walk around the colorful hill tribe market. Then we will trek downhill to Lao Chai, a village of the Black H’mong minority. On the way we will enjoy stunning views of mountains and valleys. In Lao Chai we come to see the village’s catholic church and have a chat with the Black H’mong people before we continue trekking to Ta Van, a village of the Dzay ethnic minority. You will return to the Hotel in the late afternoon to enjoy the special market on Saturday evening. Overnight in Sapa.
Experience local homestay in Tavan Village
Far away from Sapa busy streets and hidden in the foggy cloud, Ta Van village is one of the best choices in Sapa for homestay services. Stay overnight at the homestay in Ta Van village, tourists will have a chance to fully experience the daily life of the ethnic groups, discover the indigenous culture and communicate with the Giay and Dao ethnic communities. Moreover, Ta Van also offers beautiful trails for an enjoyable trek amongst the green terrace rice fields and primitive scenery. A stay with the local in Ta Van village will always worths your travel time when coming to Sapa to enjoy the simple life and the stunning natural beauty of this mountainous region.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
If yesterday was market day in Sa Pa, today is market day in Bac Ha. You get up early in the morning then transfer to Bac Ha. You can photograph the hill tribe people carrying their wares to sell. When you are exhausted, you can repair to one of the small cafes that line the streets to drink beer, sip Vietnamese coffee, dine on pho, the local soup, or just people-watch. The afternoon is for visiting around and the abandoned H’Mong King Palace. Return to Laocai in the late afternoon to catch the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in on train.
Colorfull Weekly Market in Bac Ha
Bac ha Market Nestled in the northern hills of Vietnam exists one of the best ethnic markets in all of Southeast Asia! On Sundays, the ethnic minorities from the surrounding villages and hills come by foot, by motorscooter, by horse, and by water buffalow for their chance to socialize, eat, drink, smoke, get a haircut, and buy produce and meat for the next week. It is a blur of colorful plaids and stripes.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
- Transfer:
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Activities:
Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore the World Natural Heritage, Stay overnight on cruise
Arrive hanoi railway station arounf 5.00am. Pick up and transfer to a mini hotel for shower
8.00am: Pick up and transfer to Halong. At Halong Port, our Crew welcomes you on boat, enjoy welcome drink and check into your cabin. Lunch with seafood will be served right after. At 13: 00, boat starts 3.5 hours cruising into Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) Islet, But Moc Islet, Cap De Islet, to a Floating Fishing village to se this unique way of life and then There will be lots of time for swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy a sunset party on the deck and then have dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
Enjoy the night in Ha Long Bay
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes with a cup of tea, coffee, fresh fruits. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. And then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave (8: 00 to 9: 00), boat start cruising back and brunch will served from 10: 30 to 11: 30, Arrive at harbor and drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
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Meals:
Brunch
- Transfer:
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Activities:
Transfer to airport, take departure flight
Day at leisure till time transfer to airport for departure flight.
- Meals:
Day 1:Hanoi Arrival
Day 2:Hanoi - Son La
Day 3:Son La - Dien Bien - Lai Chau
Day 4:Lai Chau - Sapa
Day 5:Sa Pa
Day 6:Sapa - Bac Ha - Lao Cai
Day 7:Hanoi - Halong Bay - Cruising
Day 8:Halong - Hanoi
Day 9:Hanoi - Departure
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