7 Days Majestic Northern Vietnam
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Life in the mountains. Leave Hanoi behind for Sapa, where mountains, valleys and ethnic villages shape a different side of Northern Vietnam. In Cat Cat Village, spend time among the local Hmong community and see traditions such as weaving and brocade making that have been passed down through generations. The surrounding landscape makes the change of pace from the capital even more noticeable.
On top of Indochina. From Sapa, make your way towards Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam and across Indochina. The cable car carries you above the Hoang Lien Son range before the final climb towards the peak at 3,143 metres. Back below, Silver Waterfall and views across the mountains give you more time to enjoy Sapa’s natural setting.
From the city to the sea. Back in Hanoi, discover a little of the capital before continuing to Ha Long Bay for an overnight cruise. As the boat moves between the limestone islands, the pace slows once again, with time to enjoy the views and simply relax on board.
- Accommodation:
– 03 night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Hanoi.
– 01 night on overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay.
– 02 night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Sapa. - Meals:
– All buffet breakfast at hotels.
– 02 lunch + 01 dinner + 01 breakfast on cruise in Ha Long Bay. - Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Shuttle bus (no guide) for round trip Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.
- Sharing limousine (no guide) for round trip Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi.
- 01 experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private boat trip on Cam Thanh & Hoi An.
- Mineral water is available as complimentary (02 bottles per pax per day).
- Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax.
- Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned.
- Vietnam visa.
- Surcharge for special request on food, and meals.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Tipping for guide and driver.
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
- All other services not stated in the program.
- Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is free of charge.
- Child below 12 years old sharing same room with 1 ADL is charged for 90%.
- Child below 12 years old with extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 65%.
- Child below 12 years old No extra bed & sharing same room with parents is charged for 55%.
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Tipping For Guide And Driver (Compulsory)
- For 01-04pax: US$ 5/pax/day
- For 05-09pax: US$ 4/pax/day
- For 10pax up: US$ 3/pax/day
Day by day itinerary
Hanoi Arrival
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
On arrival at Noi Bai airport, our driver will pick up and transfer to the Centre of Hanoi for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend on hotel availability).
Free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Night activities suggestion: Enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with live music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or you can just simply spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.
Meal: No Meal
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Hanoi Transfer To Sapa By Sharing Limousine – Half Day Cat Cat Village
Breakfast at hotel then check out.
08.00 – 08.30: Transfer to Sapa with 5.5 hours direct drive and 2 times
break (20 mins each) by sharing limousine.
13.00 – 13.30: Arrive your hotel at Sapa town. Check in hotel.
This afternoon, take a short car ride just 3 km out of Sapa to Cat Cat village inhabited by a community of the Hmong ethnic minority people.The village is known as a cultural site since many traditions and customs of the Black Hmong are still preserved to date. The traditional trades of brocade making and silver and bronze smith are still practiced nowadays by villagers after numerous generations of their ancestors. You can see Hmong women by their looms weaving fabrics, which will be later on dyed with sap from leaves for the desired coloration. Your walk through the village will take you to Tien Sa waterfall where a French-built hydropower station has been in service since 1920.
17:30 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Sapa.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Sapa
Fansipan Peak – Silver Waterfall – Moana Sapa
09:00, our driver and local guide will pick you up at hotel to cable car station take a cable car to Fansian Peak, promising a spectacular journey. Taking the cable route over Hoang Lien Son range to reach Fansipan Peak, the top of Indochina, at a height of 3,143m above the sea level, enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful landscapes from the high. Then come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
Note: You will trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina.
Afternoon, visit Silver Waterfall, located 12 kilometers northwest of Sapa town on National Highway 4D, is a stunning 200-meter-high cascade. Continue take a visit to Moana Sapa. Located in an extremely convenient location, only 500m from the central square, Moana Sapa has a total area of about 10,000m2. Here, visitors can not only admire the majestic beauty of Hoang Lien Son Mountain range and the Peak of Fansipan Mountain, but Moana Sapa will take you from these interesting things to other unexpected experiences. With many ideas and clever design, the resort includes 7 beautiful check-in points (Bali Heaven Gate, Moana Statue, Infinity Lake, Golden Hand, Death Swing, Lonely Tree, and Coffee Complex) create a special attraction for thousands of visitors. Coming to Moana Sapa, you will be surprised with the beauty like Western Europe right in Sapa. 18:00 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Sapa.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Sapa
Sapa Transfer To Hanoi By Sharing Limousine – Half Day City Tour
Breakfast at hotel then check out.
08.00 – 08.30: Sharing limousine (no guide) will pick up from Sapa hotel in the centre and 5.5 hours back to Hanoi included 20 mins break.
13.00 – 13.30: Arrive Hanoi and check in hotel.
This afternoon, we visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Stop at Ba Dinh Square and take photos of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum from outside. Then, you will visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple then take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. 18:00 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Hanoi – Halong Overnight Cruise
Breakfast at hotel then check out.
Following breakfast leave Hanoi for 4 hours’ drive to Ha Long Bay including a 20-minute stop on the way.
Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and have lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (local food/seafood)
Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay
The itinerary of cruise will be changed following the cruise that you select.
Halong Back To Hanoi By Shuttle Bus
Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port.
Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.
Free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Departure
Morning, you have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer to airport
for departure flight without guide (airfare is not included).
Meal: Breakfast
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DESTINATION INFORMATION
Vietnam
Climate
The country has a rather variable climate, stretching 2,000 km from north to south and with approximately three-quarters of the country being mountainous. Tropical, hot, and humid. Monsoons divide the year into two seasons: a hot and rainy one from May to October/November, and a cool and dry one from December to April. There is a risk of typhoons between September and October, when the summer monsoon transitions into the winter monsoon. In the central part of the country, the monsoon season begins in July and ends in January.
Visa
1. Vietnam grants e-visas for citizens of all countries and territories with a 90-day stay duration and valid for multiple entry.
2. Citizens of 24 countries enjoying unilateral visa exemption can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days.
The 24 countries include Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, Switzerland.
Jet Lag
Timezone: UTC +7
Currently and payment systems
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND) for most daily transactions. While some places may accept USD or EUR, it’s not very common, so it’s always more convenient to pay in local currency.
Cash is still widely used, especially in local markets and small shops while credit cards are accepted at hotels, malls, and more upscale restaurants, sometimes with a small surcharge.
ATMs are easy to find in cities and tourist areas, so withdrawing cash is generally simple and convenient.
