Highlight of the North East package tour – 09 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.

Walkabout tours are a great way to end the day. Commence at the Ba Da tiny pagoda, which is tucked away in a little lane just a little distance from the 19th-century French colonial Hanoi Great Cathedral. Your guide also shows you around some of Hanoi's characteristic streets, such Lan Ong Street, which sells traditional medicine, and Lo Ren Street, which is the location of the metal fabrication industry. Don't forget to explore Hanoi's largest central market, Dong Xuan.
Walk on until you reach Ta Hien Street, a well-known destination for nightlife and street food. Here, you'll witness colorful streets with an abundance of delectable regional fare and beverages. Taste-testing some will provide a memorable experience.

Finish up at your lodging.

Note:The walking tour will be rescheduled for the day of the city tour if your flight arrives late or if you have jet lag after a lengthy trip.

Included:
English speaking guide
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

Visiting the French Quarter, learning about Old Town, and exploring the Van Mieu Center for Culture and Education

9:00 AM: Acquire Tour guide pick-up at the Temple of Literature, which was constructed in the eleventh century by the Ly dynasty to revere Confucius and educate 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.

Next, make your way to the Ethnology Museum, which is closed on Mondays but provides a thorough understanding of Vietnamese culture through a variety of ethnic groups' traditional homes, utensils, clothes, and musical instruments. It takes around two hours to thoroughly tour this fascinating museum.

You travel to Hanoi's "little Paris," the French Quarter, which has a large plaza, government buildings, and boulevards lined with trees after midday. 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.

Return to the city center and have a nap before taking in the water puppet plays, which are a unique kind of entertainment 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.

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

Beautiful road travel and hiking via the towns of Me, Lup, and Tha.

8:00 AM: Take the highway to Phu Tho and leave your accommodation in Hanoi to travel to Ha Giang. Make a visit to Ham Yen, Tuyen Quang's Dao village. First, explore the stilt dwellings, which are characteristic of the ethnic groups living in this hilly area.

At the midst of the day, arrive at Ha Giang and start your journey to the Me, Lup, and Tha villages. These settlements, which consist of hundreds of dwellings on wooden stilts wrapped in palm leaves, are serenely beautiful. Small fish ponds and water hyacinth farms for pigs are located in front of the homes. The people will greet you with broad smiles, attesting to their renowned hospitality. Discover daily life in the area by taking a tour of a typical residence. Reach The community, a peaceful community nestled between palm hills and rice fields, where you may unwind.

Finally, settle into your lodging and feel free to explore the area before dusk to experience the rhythm of mountain life.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Ha Giang Homestay (Mr Toi) (Sharing homestay)
Ha Thanh village. Ha Giang city, Ha Giang , Vietnam

Seeing the H'mong King's Palace, Twin Fairy Mountain, the historic home of the Hmong and Bo Y ethnic people, and the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.

8:00 AM: Make your way to Dong Van, taking in the breathtaking scenery that this area has to offer. We will make a halt to see a Bo Y hamlet in the Quyet Tien Commune before reaching the Quan Ba pass. They are Chinese in origin. The Bo Yis are a little group of 2000 people who live in the northern highland regions. A brief pause should be taken to observe Quan Ba village and the renowned Twin Fairy Mountain (Nui Co Tien) at the Quan Ba pass.

Proceed towards the limestone rock plateau area, which is regarded as Halong Bay's hilly region. The World Geological Park book has a listing for this magnificent natural gem. Walking to the Lung Hoa Village along the route will allow you to see "Nha Trinh Tuong," a unique kind of dwelling. This is a typical Hmong home in the hamlet; it is constructed on sticky soil. Proceed to the H'mong King's Palace (Dinh Vua Meo). The areas of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, and Meo Vac established an autonomous zone with their own ruler one hundred years ago, remote from the plain. They raised poppies, and their opium trade with China was the backbone of their income. When you go to Dong Van, settle in to your lodging and unwind.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hoa Cuong Hotel(Double Room)
Dong Van town, Dong Van district, Ha Giang , Vietnam

Crossing magnificent Ma Pi Leng Pass to Bao Lac, stopping at H'mong and Lo Lo villages.

Following hotel breakfast, we will go via Ma Pi Leng Pass to get from Dong Van to Meo Vac. The pass entices with its stunning views of the limestone mountains, Nho Que River, and H'mong villages nestled inside the mountains. Proceed to Bao Lac. For the Black Lo Lo ethnic group, this is well recognized. The French media featured this area under the title "The journey into unknown land." Rugby player Frederik Michalak recorded this video in Khuoi Khon hamlet, home to the Lo Lo people, which is located 9km from Bao Lac town. In Bao Lac town, lunch is served. After that, check into your hotel.

We move to Coc Xa hamlet in the Na Van commune in the afternoon. This Lo Lo ethnic community is still more true to itself than Khuoi Khon village, which saw an increase in tourism following the well-known documentary. To learn more about the way of life and customs of the locals, take a stroll around the village's rice fields and pathways, stop by their homes, and strike up a conversation with the hosts. Return to the town and spend the night at your lodging.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Duc Tai Hotel(Twin Room)
Bao Lac town, Cao Bang , Vietnam

Visiting highland communities to meet the San Chi ethnic people, traveling to Ba Be, and visiting the Hua Ma cave.

Travel to Ba Be via Tin Tuc. The San Chi ethnic community in Hung Dao commune is a lovely village located 30 miles from Bao Lac. Of course, we'll make a stop to explore and take in the village's splendor. Because it's concealed behind the hill, you are one of the few tourists who get to see this place. The community has views of the lovely valley and hundreds of stilt-built homes nestled on the sides of mountains. You will need to hike up a difficult 2 km hill in order to reach the settlement. The view improves as you move higher. See a family to get a sense of this ethnic group's real way of life.

Proceed to Ba Be, where the breathtaking scenery of rice terrace valleys and mountains meeting softly will astound you. When you get a chance, stop to record or snap pictures. After arriving in Ba Be, check into your lodging at Pac Ngoi settlement. Then, cycle through a number of Tay ethnic group communities to Hua Ma Cave, which is located five kilometers from the settlement. This is a picturesque location with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. Return, at last, to your lodging.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L, D
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Bike: Ba Be
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Ba Be Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Ba Be lake, Pac Ngoi village, Ba Be district, Bac Kan , Vietnam

Leisurely boat ride to see Dau Dang waterfall and Puong Cave.

Take a stroll from the town to the pier in the morning to enjoy a lake boat ride (you may swim in the lake). Make a stop to explore the Fairy Pond located within the rustic woodland. Proceed to the Nang River after the lake. Stroll alongside the riverbank to experience the majesty of nature and arrive at Dau Dang Waterfall.

Proceed with our boat ride along the Nang River in the other way to Puong Cave, which is home to hundreds of bats. The boat will navigate the cave and arrive at the Buoc Lom dock. To begin your journey to Hanoi, meet our driver.

Get to Hanoi by late afternoon. After your mountain retreat, check into your accommodation and take advantage of some free time.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Boat: Ba Be
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

Swimming and tanning at Ban Chan beach, visiting the fishing town of Vung Vieng, and cruising in Bai Tu Long bay.

Between 7:30 and 8:30, either at our shuttle bus stop (for a shared transfer) or at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, our driver will come to pick you up. We're going to Halong City.

Arrival at Sunworld Harbor at 12:15. After a little period of relaxation, you'll join the Garden Bay Classic Cruise.

12:30: Take a tender (5–10 minutes) to the Garden Bay Classic Cruise Boat. After enjoying the warmest welcome beverages and hearing the safety briefing, check into your cabin.

13:00: Savor a mouthwatering Vietnamese set menu as our boat sails slowly into the center of Bai Tu Long Bay, near Cap La.

15:30: Set out on a kayaking excursion to see the magnificent limestone islets and islands. Additionally, you may rest, sunbathe, and go swimming.

17:30: While the boat travels to the Cong Do region to anchor for the evening, join the Sunset Party on the Sundeck (happy hour is offered from 5:30 to 7:30 pm).

18:30: Take part in a cooking workshop to learn how to prepare authentic Vietnamese food.

19:30: Savor a delectable barbecue meal on the Sundeck (offered only in October).

21:00: Enjoy some free time to unwind on the sundeck or go squid fishing. There are also board games available.

Included:
Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Halong
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L, D
Boat: Halong bamboo boat
Entrance fees
Leisure: Swimming
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Garden Bay Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Cabin)
73 Ly Nam De street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Finding the quaint Thien Canh Son Cave, taking a different cruise route, returning to Hanoi, and leaving.

06:30: Get up early for a Tai Chi activity.

07:00: Enjoy a small Western-style breakfast as the boat sails into Ha Long Bay's most picturesque fishing community.

07:30: Take a tender to the fishing village of Vung Vieng.

08:00: Take a ride on the rowing boat, which is rowed by the local fishermen, to discover the fishing community of Vung Vieng and gain insight into its way of life.

09:00: Take a separate path back to the harbor and rejoin the main boat.

09:30: End of stay.

10:00: Enjoy a Fusion-style lunch while on board.

11:00: At Sunworld Harbor, disembark. You will be picked up by our driver at the port and driven back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi is anticipated at about 3:00 PM.

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