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HIDDEN NORTH & HALONG HIGHLIGHT 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

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April 25, 2024

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Departure Location: Ha Noi
Destination Location: Ha Noi, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Sa pa, Hai Phong, Ha Long
Min Age : 6+
Max People : 10
Tour Details

Package included

  1. Accommodation as mentioned itinerary
  2. All transportation/Tran/Car/Cruise/Boat Trip
  3. All Meal as indicated itinerary B – Breakfast/ Lunch/ D – Dinner
  4. English Speak Tour Guide
  5. Sightseeing fees
  6. Complement drinking water along the tours
  7. Halong bay Luxury 5 stars cruise
  8. Early check in and free upgrade to better room when it is available
  9. Complement Vietnam Visa letter on the Arrival

 

Package excluded

  1. Flights
  2. Personal expense
  3. Tips
Itinerary

Day 1Hanoi - Arrival (D)

09.30 Am you will be greeting on the arrival to Hanoi then transfer to your hotel for check in.
12.00 Pm you will visit Hanoi City such as Hanoi old quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of literature … Dinner will be served in a nice Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation: Sunway Hotel – https://hanoi.sunwayhotels.com/

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Dinner, Sightseeing fees and Accommodation.

Day 2Hanoi - Ba Be Lake Boat (B/L/D)

At 7:30, you will leave Hanoi to drive north into the mountains. En route, you will visit Duom Temple which is a majestic temple built during the Ly dynasty to memorise the national hero Duong Tu Minh. After this stop, you will continue onwards to Ba Be National Park, one of the largest natural lakes in Vietnam, home to many different species of birds, scenic valleys, towering rocky outcrops, underground river tributaries, a gigantic cave and local ethnic minorities, including the Tay, Red Dao and Hmong.

Following an exploration of a spectacular cave, you will visit some small villages along the lake shore. The night is spent in Coc Toc village in a traditional house of a Tay family to experience their way of life. You will be made very welcome by the host family of Tay people, and you will board a private boat for a trip around Ba Be Lake. This is the perfect way to take in the views and lookout for local wildlife. You will then trek through the rain forests to a tower which offers unrivalled views from the top.

After stopping to take in the view and take some photos, you will descend back into the jungle to An Ma Temple where Mac command in chief was memorialised. Later of the day uou will have time to shower, relax and enjoy an evening meal of home cooked dishes.

Accommodation: Homestay

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner, Sightseeing fees, boat cruise and Accommodation.

Day 3Ba Be - Ha Giang (B/L/D)

After breakfast in your hotel, you will depart for Hagiang, a rugged and rocky mountainscape that has an otherworldly feel to it. On the way to Hagiang, you will be surrounded by fascinating geology, and have the chance to see and visit the traditional houses of the hill tribes here. The scenic route climbs up over a pass, before descending to the beautiful Valleys, which lies close to the Vietnam& Chinese border. Arrive to Ha Giang later of the day then check in the hotel for the night.

Accommodation: Pauhou Village Ecolodge

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner, Sightseeing fees and Accommodation.

Day 4Ha Giang - Hoang Su Phi - Bac Ha (B/L/D)

An early start today for the journey from Ha Giang to Bac Ha. This is a long but exciting journey along some of the most scenic roads you will encounter on your trip. You will need to make a prompt departure from Ha Giang to make sure you reach Bac Ha before it gets dark. You will have dinner and an overnight stay in Bac Ha town.

Note: Road from Ha Giang to Hoang Su Phi then Bac Quang – Pho Giang – Bac Ha can be bad and impossible to ride during the rainy season, therefore a backup to travel to Bac Ha is already planned.

Accommodation: Sao Mai Hotel – http://www.saomaibacha.com/

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner, Sightseeing fees and Accommodation.

Day 5Bac Ha - Can Cau Market - Sapa (B/L/D)

Take a visit to a local market to see the lively weekly market which attracts people from the surrounding villages. Here you can blend with the locals, strolling amongst the H’mong ladies dressed in their colourful traditional outfits, selling and trading for the week ahead. As well as perusing the stalls which overflow with handmade goods, beautiful fabrics and fresh produce, you can also get try some of the local speciality dishes.

Accommodation: Sapa Dragon Hotel – https://www.sapadragonhotel.com/

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner, Sightseeing fees and Accommodation.

Day 6Sapa - Laochai - TaVan - Hanoi - Overnight Train (B/L/D)

Today you will visit an H’mong village where you can see the skillfully crafted bamboo houses. You will travel first by jeep and then on foot, trekking to Ta Van Village to visit a Dzay community. From here, you will take the road to Giang Ta Chai Village of the Red Dzao minority via the paths between terraces and through bamboo forests. After, you can visit Silver Waterfall and suspension Rattan Bridge. You will cross the Muong Hoa River and follow the path up the mountain to visit the last village of the trek – Supan Village of the H’mong. The jeep will collect you to take you back to Sapa. On the way back, you can enjoy visiting the ancient stone circle to see the stones which are decorated with ancient carvings. Back in Sapa, the car will pick you up to take you to Lao Cai Train Station. From here you will take the night train back to Hanoi.

Accommodation: Chapa Express – Private Cabin

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner, Sightseeing fees and Private cabin on the overnight train.

Day 7Hanoi – Hai Phong – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

On the arrival to Hanoi Railway station, you will meet our driver then transfer to transfer to the Hotel for shower, breakfast will be served in the hotel.

09.30 you will be picked up then drive to Hai Phong for boarding Laregina Cruise.

12h30 Let your vacation start with a welcome drink and wet towel during the time that our Cruise Manager introduce the safety briefing. The boat start to cruise to Lan Ha bay, passing through Duck islet, Da Chong islet…

13h15 Delicious set menu lunch is served in La Corona restaurant.

15h30 The boat anchor at Tra Bau area, it is time to discover the natural beauty of Lan Ha bay by kayak or swimming.

17:30 – 19:00 Back to the main boat for relaxing, enjoy your time with the beautiful sunset on the bay.

18:30 Join our Cooking Class on sundeck with the Chef on boat and learn how to prepare one of the most iconic dish of Vietnamese cuisine.

19:30 Dinner is served on sundeck if the weather permit

21:00 Rendez-vous in la Magia Cafe on the third floor for our special “ Who Are You” Gala, one secret program prepared by the crews member for all special guests Other option is to try yourself at squid fishing at the reception or enjoy La Fiesta, our private karaoke room.

Accommodation: Laregina Cruise – https://lareginalegend.com

What is included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sightseeing Fee, Tour Guide, Sea Kayaking, Single Cabin on the cruise & Transportation

Day 8Hai Phong - Hanoi (B/D)

06:15 Start your day with a Taichi session on the sundeck

06:45 Light breakfast is served in La Corona on the second floor

07:30 Feel free to discover Trung Trang cave, one iconic and historic cave in Cat Ba island

9:00 – 9:45 Back to the main boat for relaxing and check out at the reception, please put all your luggage at the outside of your cabin, crew member will help to bring luggage on land.

09:45 Brunch is served in the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.

11:30 Disembark at the harbor

14h00 Arrive to Hanoi, check in your Hotel – Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation: Sunway Hotel – https://hanoi.sunwayhotels.com/

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Brunch, Dinner, Sightseeing fees and Accommodation.

Day 9Hanoi - Departure (B)

Free until transfer to aiport for your onward flight. Home sweet home.

What is included: Transfer & Breakfast.

What is included: Transfer, English Speaking Tour Guide, Brunch, Dinner, Sightseeing fees and Accommodation.

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