6 Days Best of The North

Day 1

Arrive at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport by flight ... (Please kindly advise us of the arrival flight). Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi for check in (Check–in time is 14:00 hrs; early check–in is at surcharge).

Rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi

Meals included:

None

Day 2

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Starting at 8:30 AM, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. Begin by visiting the Tran Quoc Pagoda, a serene site nestled along the shores of West Lake. From there, transfer to the Ho Chi Minh complex, where you'll explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the revered final resting place of Uncle Ho (President Ho Chi Minh), and his stilt house, where he lived between 1958 and 1969. Move on to the distinctive One Pillar Pagoda, an architectural gem in the middle of a square lake. The journey continues to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first college dedicated to Confucian principles.

Enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, choose one of the city's museums for further exploration, including options like the History Museum, Ethnology Museum, or the historically significant Hoa Lo Prison, once famously known as the "Hanoi Hilton." Return to the downtown area for a break by Hoan Kiem Lake, where you'll visit Ngoc Son Temple on the shores of Restored Sword Lake. Wrap up the day with a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, renowned as the 36 streets. This lively district is home to countless small businesses and shops, providing ample opportunities for exploration and capturing memorable photographs.

Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi

Meals included:

Breakfast at the hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 3

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

After that, pick up at your hotel and transfer to bus station for shuttle bus transfer for a six-hour journey from Hanoi to Sapa, traveling on Vietnam's longest and most modern highway.

On arrival, your journey begins as you head south toward the Muong Hoa valley. The adventure kicks off with a descent into the valley, home to the largest rice paddy terraces in the Sapa area. Your knowledgeable guide will share interesting insights into the intricacies of rice cultivation. If your visit falls between May and October, you'll have the chance to witness and participate in the planting and harvesting activities—an integral part of the locals' daily life.

The walk leads you from Lao Chai village of the Black Hmong minority to Ta Van village of the Giay minority. The Black H'mong is one of the largest minority groups in the Sapa region. They take pride in their culture, preserving their traditions and way of living. The Black H'mong have their own language and don traditional indigo-blue clothing.

On the other hand, the Giay is a relatively small minority group with around 38,000 people residing mainly in the mountains of Northwest Vietnam. While modernization has led to the loss of some traditional customs, many Giay women still wear traditional shirts in vibrant colors like purple, blue, or green. The houses of the Giay are constructed from

wood and bamboo with clay floors. After visiting Ta Van the car will return you to Sapa.

Approx: 1 hours driving/ 2 hours walking

Accommodation at hotel in Sapa Town.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 4

Breakfast at your hotel.

Then, meet your guide and driver for a leisurely trip that unfolds with a drive uphill, offering breathtaking views of Fansipan Mount. Just a kilometer outside of the town, vast rose flower farms and later chayote crops on bamboo frames create a picturesque landscape. The journey includes a stop at the magnificent Silver Waterfall before continuing the road trip for several kilometers further to Heaven Gate and Tram Ton Pass.

Located at 2047m above sea level, the Heaven Gate & Tram Ton Pass stands as the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. Spend some time walking around for half an hour to appreciate the stunning scenery on both sides of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The wind here is strong, compelling the clouds to move constantly. This spot offers the best vantage point to enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the two sides of the Fansipan Mountain Range. Remarkably, the weather varies significantly on each side—often foggy and cloudy on the Sa Pa side and brilliantly sunny on the other.

After leaving the Heaven Gate, embark on the way back downhill for 7 km. Along the journey, consider stopping to capture pictures of lush farms in O Quy Ho, where various vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and even medicinal plants have been cultivated for years, contributing to the perpetual greenery of this part of Sapa.

Conclude the trip by transferring back to Sapa, with the journey ending as you're dropped off at your hotel or any requested location.

Approx: 2 hours driving/ 1 hour walking

Transferring back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Accommodation at a hotel in Hanoi.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 5

Breakfast at your hotel.

Morning departure for Ha Long Bay, we will go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights.

08:00: Pick up from Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House.

11:30 – 12:00: The crew members of  Lotus D’Orient cruise will welcome you at our waiting lough No.28 A, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh.

12:00 – 12:30: Get on Tender Boat to Lotus D’orient  Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

13:00 – 13:15: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15:00 – 15:30: Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands.

Immerse yourself in the emerald, green water of the bay or enjoy the cool atmosphere on Lotus D’Orient sundeck.

17:30 –18:30: Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of the cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.

Enjoy Happy Hour time – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at the bar. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay.

19:00: Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program at the main deck or relax on the sundeck and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge)....

Overnight on cruise 

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice.

Meals included:

Breakfast at the hotel  

Lunch and Dinner on Cruise

Day 6

6:00-6:30: Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon. 

6:15 -7:00: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

7:00:  You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere Tender boat. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam by car transfer. The limestone cave has thousands of stalactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.

9:30: Back to Gia Luan Habor by bus transfer, then our tender boat drops you off to the main boat, you can have a quick showing packing your luggages and check carefully all the belongings before checking out your cabin.

10:00: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour.

11:00: You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi.

Disembark from the cruise and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

End of services!

Meals included:

Breakfast/Brunch on Cruise

6 DAYS BEST OF THE NORTH IN 2024

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