Highlights of Northern Vietnam In 6 Days

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival⌄

   Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi

   Overnight: San Premium Hotel or similar (3 Stars)

2. 2Travel From Hanoi To Sapa - Trekking to Cat Cat Village - join a group tour, bus⌄

   Get up early in the morning and get ready for your adventure to Sapa. We will pick you up from the hotel around 6:0) am and transfer you to Sapa by bus.

   Upon arrival in Sapa, your guide will meet you and take you to the hotel to check in and have lunch. After that, a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. When you reach the road you will be transferred to your hotel for some rest and have dinner. Overnight in Sapa The trekking distance is about 3.5 km Difficulty level - easy

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: homestay

3. 3Trek Through The Rice Terraces to y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van - transfer back to Hanoi - join a group tour⌄

   Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for one more day of trekking. We will leave the hotel around 9:30 am and enjoy a nice walk to Y Linh Ho. From here we will trek through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Have a stop for a picnic lunch at Lao Chai village.

   Continue your spectacular walk to Ta Van village, the home of the Dzay people. Trekking distance is about 12 km

   From here we will pick you up and transfer you back to Sapa from where you will take a bus to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: San Premium Hotel or similar (3 Stars)

4. 4Cruising to The Spectacular Halong Bay - shared cruise, bus⌄

   In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies.

   Then you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay. The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax. Overnight on cruise Note: In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), the Ha Long bay tour could be cancelled without notice. We will consider other replacement tours or a refund based on the specific circumstances.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Le Journey Cruise or similar (3 Stars)

5. 5Halong Bay - travel back to Hanoi (B/L) - sharing cruise, bus⌄

   Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awaken your mind and muscles. Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites, after your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor.

   Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: San Premium Hotel or similar (3 Stars)

6. 6Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure⌄

   Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. Trip Ends.

   Meals: Breakfast