The Vietnamese national culture emerged from a concrete living environment: a tropical country with many rivers and the confluence of great cultures. The natural conditions (temperature, humidity, monsoon, water-flows, water-rice agriculture ...) exert a remarkable impact on the material and spiritual life of the nation, the characteristics and psychology of the Vietnamese. The Vietnamese nation was formed early in the history and often had to carry out wars of resistance against foreign invaders, which created a prominent cultural feature: a patriotism that infiltrated and encompassed every aspect of life.
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)
Our guide will meet you at NoiBai airport and escort you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi. Thetour will start in the afternoon with 2 hourscyclo tour around the Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and Old Quarter streets. You are then attend the Water Puppets show. Enjoy welcome dinner and over night in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Inthe morning, you will visitHo Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Residence, One-Pillar pagoda TranQuoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower.In the afternoon, departure to Ninh Binh. On the way, visit Hoa Lu -ancientcapital of Vietnam in the 10 century and the remaining two temples ofDinh King & LeKing. Dinner and Over night in Ninh Binh.
Day 3: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay (B, L)
Our car will drive you to Tam Coc, thentake a sampan on winding streams deep in rice fields and limestone rocks tovisit Tam Coc cave. After lunch leave Ninh Binh for Halong bay. On the way, the car will stopfor the short visit to Tran temple and Pho Minh tower in Nam Dinh province.Dinner and Over night in Halong bay.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Boat trip through majestic HaLong bay. Enjoy beautiful landscape of HaLong Bay,naturally formed by islands and islets, explore natural caves or sunbathing.Enjoy lunch on board. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon and take the night trainto Lao Cai - Sapa.
Day 5: Lao Cai - Sapa (B, L)
You will arrive at Lao Cai at about 6.30. Short car trip to Sapa of about40km from Lao Cai. Check in a hotel in Sapa. Relax or optional visit in themorning. In the afternoon, 2 hours trekking to visit Catcat village, home of aBlack H’mong hill tribe, which is just 7 km from Sapa town. Overnightin Sapa.
Day 6: Sapa (B, D)
In the morning, taking a Jeep trip to Lao Chai - Ta Vanvillage, Home of Dzay and Black Mong hill tribes. While trekking around thevillage, meeting and talking with local hill tribes to learn more about theirdaily life, customs and traditional habits. Optional visit around Sapa town ortake a rest before taking car trip back to Lao Cai train station. Get on thetrain return to Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi (B)
Our car will pick you up the the train. After breakfast, take a bath and relaxat Lucky or Hong Ngoc for a while (check-out time is 12 noon) before the car will take youto airport for departure home or more visit the South of Vietnam.
Departure: Everyday
Feature of tour: - The life of urban, suburban, country side and hill tribes Vietnam people.
- The beautiful landscape of North Vietnam.
As indicated: (A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Tariff for this trip: The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our travel consultant for the price of this trip.
Note: The hotel list above is just only for reference, our travel consultant will propose you the suitable one upon the availability and/or your wishes.
Inclusive:
- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
- Vietnam visa on arrival 1 month Single.
- Private car/mini van, Train ticket
- All entrance fees
- English or French speaking guide
- All meals as per program
Exclusive:
- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
- International flight and international airport tax on departure
- Insurance
- Personal expenses & Tips