Highlight of the North Vietnam – 08 Days

Greetings from Hanoi, and a stroll in the Old Quarter.

When you arrive at the Noi Bai airport, a knowledgeable tour guide and driver greet you in the pickup lobby. Enjoy a 45-minute drive to the Old Quarter in the heart of Hanoi while learning about the city's top attractions, customs, traffic, and food.When you go to your hotel, check in and then unwind.

Note: The hotel checks you in at 14.00.

As the day goes on, your tour guide will accompany you on a stroll around the serene Hoan Kiem Lake to the Opera House, with stops at the Vietnamese Government Guest House, the Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, and the monument of King Ly Thai To. Return to the Old Town by foot, explore a few of the main streets, and then head back to your accommodation.

Option: The walking tour will be shifted to the day of the city tour if your flight arrives late or if you are experiencing jet lag after a lengthy travel.

Included:
English speaking guide
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Strolling about West Lake, the Old Quarter, seeing a water puppet play, visiting a World Heritage site, and visiting the French Quarter and Ho Chi Minh Complex
Nine in the morning: Take a tour guide-led pickup to the Temple of Literature, which was constructed in the eleventh century by the Ly dynasty to honor Confucius and instruct royal children. Savor a stroll through the park to Khue Van Cac, the city's emblem. Next, you will see the "stone steles" of World Heritage that list the names of distinguished pupils. Go on exploring Quoc Tu Giam, which is regarded as Vietnam's first national university.

See one of the city's museums (National History Museum, Hoa Lo, Museum of Ethnology, Fine Art Museum) thereafter, and then take a break for lunch or a drink (on your own dime).

You spend the day seeing Hanoi's "little Paris," the French Quarter, which has a large plaza, government buildings, and boulevards lined with trees. See Ho Chi Minh's tomb from the exterior before taking a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens to see the Presidential Palace, which is Ho Chi Minh's former residence and place of business. In the direction of the distinctive One-pillar pagoda, one of the city's icons. Depending on the number of passengers, exploring this complex takes one to two hours.

Proceed to the Quan Thanh temple, one of the city's four most significant temples. Built during the reign of Ly Thai To King in the eleventh century, it is dedicated to the worship of the Tran Vu gods, the main Taoist deities. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with stunning city views over the West Lake on a charming route. Visit the Pagoda of Tran Quoc, which was built in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty.

Enjoying at last the water puppet displays, which are distinctive acts that date back to the eleventh century. Puppets on water depict Vietnamese culture, daily life, and beliefs in these performances. Usually, a traditional music performance is included in the program.

Return to the hotel. Day's end

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Water puppet
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Visiting Sin Chai hamlet off the main path and getting to know Hmong people
7:30 a.m. Take a tour guide and driver to pick you up and transport you from Hanoi to Sapa. Beautiful views of the Red River, mountains, and rural landscape may be seen while traveling on the new roadway.

After arriving in town, have lunch. Travel to Sin Chai village in the afternoon, where more than 60 Black H'mong households reside. Take in the breathtaking scenery of rice terraces, farms growing medicinal plants, flowers, and veggies. Discover the history of the Black H'Mong people who came to these mountains years ago by strolling the trail to Sin Chai village. This group's unique cultures, languages, and lifestyles are what make them so intriguing. Take a tour of a traditional H'mong home and a primary school before returning to the town.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Sapa Elegance Hotel(Deluxe Room)
3 Hoang Dieu street, Sapa town, Lao Cai , Vietnam

Gorgeous path for trekking Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, encountering Dzay and H'mong people.

8:00 A.M. Enjoy a lovely 5-kilometer journey to the west of the town to start your day. From Y Linh Ho village, we hiked. Take the route that leads downhill and engage in conversation with the amiable H'mong women and kids who reside in homes tucked away in the valley. Savor a little peace and quiet while admiring the harmony and beauty of the surrounding environment from the cable-bridge. If you're feeling fit and daring, take the scenic and less-traveled uphill route via the Buffalo Path. Take a stroll along the Muong Hoa River if you're searching for a short hike.

Straight to a quaint hamlet by heading to Lao Chai village and taking a short trail that winds through the rice fields. You'll get the opportunity to meet a grandmother who is the last artisan left in the village, decorating the distinctive Hmong indigo garments using ancient methods of beeswax decoration. It's also a great chance to become fully immersed in their lively culture and way of life.

Proceed to Ta Van hamlet, the quaint Dzay homeland, which is perched on a hill and offers breathtaking views of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range, a river, and rice terraces. Meet people on your stroll and they will extend a warm invitation for you to visit their houses.

After lunch at a nearby eatery, make your way to your lodging.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Sapa Elegance Hotel(Deluxe Room)
3 Hoang Dieu street, Sapa town, Lao Cai , Vietnam

Taking in the stunning valley, the villages of Ma Tra and Ta Phin, and discovering Red Dao culture.

Walk from Ma Tra hamlet to Ta Phin village to start the day. You will reach the amazing rice terrace valley at the end of this tour. You get a fantastic opportunity to get to know members of the local Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic groups. They came from Southern China initially, but in the eleventh century they moved to Vietnam and are still there, living at a high altitude and far from the modern world. This aids in the preservation of their customs, language, and most importantly, their ancestors' way of life. While traveling, pause to pay a visit to a Ma Tra Village Hmong family and school. You will arrive at the Red Dao group's Ta Phin hamlet following a three-hour hike. Engage in conversation with locals to gain insight into their way of life and culture while you stroll.

Lunch at a neighborhood eatery before returning to Hanoi. Late in the afternoon, check into the hotel.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Seeing the historic city of Hoa Lu, trekking to the Bich Dong pagoda, and taking a boat ride in Tam Coc.

8:00 A.M. Meet your driver and tour guide at the hotel, then head to Ninh Binh, a fantastic location rich in historical, cultural, religious, and natural attractions. Make whatever stops you want to take photographs of while traveling across the Red River delta.

Visit Hoa Lu, which served as Vietnam's capital throughout the tenth and eleventh centuries. Surrounded by limestone mountains and rivers, the fortress is naturally protected and provides an incredibly magnificent backdrop.

When you go to Hoa Lu, you'll see the temples honoring Emperors Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968–80) and Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980–1009), who were instrumental in helping the nation win its freedom from China after a millennium of Chinese domination. The fact that both temples date back to the 17th century shows how much the King's efforts were respected.

Continue your excursion to the Bich Dong, a classic 15th-century Red River Delta pagoda located in the countryside. Once there, a stone bridge will take you to Chua Ha, from where you may ascend more than 100 stairs to reach Chua Trung, the cave pagoda with the unusual clay figurines. After that, you'll climb up to Chua Thuong. Not only can you get knowledge about Buddhism, but you can also take in breathtaking views of the countryside.

Before traveling to Tam Coc, which is referred to as "Halong Bay on land" and featured in the well-known French film "Indochina," enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. You will board a private sampan boat at the port and cruise the Ngo Dong River for ninety minutes. Explore three caverns and take in the breathtaking scenery that is peppered with little towns, rice fields, cemeteries, and temples.

Return to Hanoi by car at about 6:00 p.m.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Tam Coc
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Travel to Halong Bay, take an incredible sailing route, swim at Titov Beach, and get a panoramic image.

8:00 AM: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: If you're staying outside of the Old Quarter, our driver will pick you up from our shuttle bus stop or from your hotel in the Old Quarter (extra price applies). After that, we'll go to Halong City through stunning scenery. A bathroom break is offered en route, and the transfer takes around 2.5 to 3 hours.

11:00: Get at Tuan Chau Marina, then proceed to the waiting lounge to register.

12:00: Take a seat on the cruise ship, sip welcoming beverages, and get a quick orientation. After settling into your accommodation, get ready for lunch.
12:30: Savor a Vietnamese and international meal while admiring the bay's breathtaking scenery. You'll pass by famous sites including Three Coconuts Island, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, and the Incense Burner.

14:30: Go to the Pearl Farm to learn more about Halong Bay. This is the perfect chance to go kayaking and get up close and personal with Ha Long Bay's ageless beauty.

16:00: Take a tour of the biggest limestone cave in the region, Sung Sot Cave, also called the Grotte des Surprising. Admire the magnificent stalactites and stalagmites that have developed over millions of years. (It is strongly advised to wear appropriate footwear, particularly in damp situations.)

17:45: Head back to the boat and take advantage of the 2 for 1 Happy Hour at the bar.

(Option: A massage is offered. Booking directly with the cruise manager is preferred.)

19:30: Indulge in a sumptuous supper created by our chefs, showcasing both classic and innovative delicacies.

21:00: After supper, take a break in the spa and bar, go squid fishing, watch a movie in your cabin, play chess or cards, or just laze about on the sundeck.

23:00: Spend the night aboard.

Included:
Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
Leisure: Squid fishing
Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Mila Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Cabin)
7 Nghi Tam, Tay Ho, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Visiting the well-known Sung Sot cave, taking a leisurely drive, returning to Hanoi, and leaving at 06:15 To stimulate your senses, begin your day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck. Then, have breakfast in the restaurant.

06:30: Savor pastries, coffee, and tea for breakfast.

07:30: Go to Titov Island, a limestone island renowned for its breathtaking sandy beaches and expansive views of the sea. (Suitable footwear is advised, particularly in damp conditions.)

09:30: Head back to the cruise liner. At the front desk, check out and pay for your stay.

10:00: Savor breakfast as you return to Tuan Chau Marina via boat. Unwind at the restaurant or on the sundeck.

11:30: At Tuan Chau Marina, disembark and say goodbye to the crew.

At the Cruise Waiting Lounge, our driver will meet you and take you to Hanoi (extra costs apply). The trip takes around 2.5–3 hours, and there is an optional bathroom break along the route. You will be dropped off at our shuttle bus stop or at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Upon your request, a private driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby in the Hanoi Old Quarter and transport you to Noi Bai airport, either the international or domestic hall, in around 45 minutes. We appreciate you coming to our city.

Note: For domestic and international flights, you must be at the airport two hours prior to departure time.

Included:
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Morning Tai Chi
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day