Discover the Best of Northern Vietnam in 9 Days

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Hanoi Sword Lake on high
Fansipan Sapa Vietnam
Thien Cung halong cave
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Kayaking in HaLongBay
Trekking in sapa
boat to Trang An

Discover the Best of Northern Vietnam in 9 Days

Duration: 9 Days

Start:   Hanoi
End:   Hanoi

Places: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Sa Pa - Ninh Binh - Hanoi

Versatile: Small Group; Local Experience

15% off
518 €
441 € /pax

Trip overview

Embark on a remarkable 9-days journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of Northern Vietnam. This well-organized tour takes you to the vibrant city of Hanoi, the stunning Halong Bay, the picturesque Sapa, and the tranquil Ninh Binh. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, breathtaking scenery, and mouthwatering cuisine of this captivating region.

Experience the bustling streets of Hanoi’s old quarter and indulge in a special street food tour, savoring the best flavors Vietnam has to offer. Cruise through the legendary Halong Bay, marveling at its towering limestone karsts and sparkling emerald waters. Trek through Sapa’s terraced rice fields, visiting ethnic villages and immersing yourself in the local culture.

Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and embark on a boat trip to Tam Coc, known as the “Ha Long Bay on land,” with its stunning caves and limestone formations. Discover the serenity of Ninh Binh as you bike along country roads and take in the peaceful countryside.

With carefully crafted itineraries and expert guides, this 9-day adventure ensures you make the most of your time in Northern Vietnam, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Book now and embark on an unforgettable journey through this captivating region.

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From 551 USD => to 469 USD

Highlights

  • Savor street food on a unique gastronomic journey in Hanoi
  • Savoring authentic mountain cuisine in Sapa
  • Chasing waterfalls amidst Sapa's scenic beauty
  • Overnight cruising through the emerald waters of Halong Bay with kayaking
  • Exploring the ancient capital of Hoa Lu temple
  • Sampan boat through the mystical caves of Tam Coc
  • Hotel accommodation in city center with daily breakfast

Itinerary

9 days 8 nights Hanoi is our highlight destinations of Northern Vietnam. The tour is well organized so you can explore Hanoi, Halong and Sapa, see hanoi old quarter with some special street food tour where is best food of Vietnam. See ancient capital of Vietnam Hoalu and boat trip to Tamcoc- Halong bay in land of Vietnam

 

Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival- Airport Transfer- Check In Hotel In Hanoi (N/A)

Our Driver will pick you up at the airport to the hotel in Hanoi centre. Check in Hotel then free and easy the rest of that day.

Optional tour with extra price: 

  • Jeep tour 4 hours: 55 USD per person
  • Half day city tour: 30 USD per person

Dinner by your own

Night 1: Overnight in hotel in Ha Noi

 

Includes:

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Day 2: Join Small Group - Hanoi Street Food Tour (B/D)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Free time in Hanoi.

“Start from 18.30 to 21.10 “Dinner” & around 4km on foot”

At 18.30, our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start walking tour in old quarter “36 streets” to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes (We can customize vegetarian food or special requirement)

The old quarter in Hanoi is over one thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets. Although many of the streets are short, and the area is rather compact,

It is very difficult to find some local food on your own in hidden alleys or sidewalks, certainly the best way to make it easy is joining with us taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language.

After all, Food on Foot will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoi people, We ensure the food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable venue for the tastings. The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/ families as we buy directly from them.

At 21.00, Our tour guide say goodbye to you, and will help you order taxi or show you direction back your hotel. See you again!

Note: Food on Foot tour is combined by street food stalls and lovely mini restaurants (not luxury restaurants), certainly they are experienced and appreciated by our local experts everyday, you’ll keep on ordering food as long as you keep eating, suggestion that you should taste a little bit each place, then foot & food.

Night 2: Overnight in Hotel Hanoi

 

Includes:

Walking
Day 3: Hanoi – Express Bus To Sapa – Join Small Group - Long trek Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van village (B/L/D)

Breakfast take aways prepared by hotel

06:30 – 7.00: Pick up from the hotel, get on big bus and depart for Sapa

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. 

Welcome drink and itinerary briefing, enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes

14.15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon. 

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours

17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.

In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at Homestay in Ta Van Village.

Night 3: Overnight at homestay

Note: Trekking Length: 5km/Duration: 3 hours/Difficulty: 4/10

 

Includes:

Walking
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Day 4: Join Small Group - Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village – Sapa (B, L)

8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.

8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.

11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.

Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

12.00 – 14.00: Welcome drink at hotel, have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes and check in procedures.

Free time in Sapa in afternoon. Dinner by your own

Night 4: Overnight in hotel in Sapa

 

Includes:

Walking
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Car
Day 5: Sapa – Express Bus to Hanoi (B)

7.30 – 11.30: Have breakfast at hotel and free times to discover Sapa town by yourself.

12.00: Check out and clear all the bills.

Relax and leisure on your own, have shower in the public bathroom in the hotel if you want.

14.30: Transfer to bus office to take the bus to Hanoi

21.00: Reach Hanoi, stop at bus stop. We will take taxi to transfer back to your hotel

Night 5: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

 

Includes:

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Bus
Day 6: Join Small Group - Hanoi – Hoa Lu Tam Coc Tour (B/L)

Have breakfast at your hotel

7.30-8:00: Picking up from your Hotel in Hanoi old quarter.

08:30: Starting drive to Ninh Binh Province

10:00: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

10:15: Visiting King Dinh and King Le’s temples.

11:30: Arriving in Tam Coc Wharf.

11:45: Having buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine.

13:00: Getting on Sampan boats through caves and visiting countryside landscape

15:00: Back to Tam Coc Wharf to chill out.

15:15: Biking on country road around the village

17:00: Get a taxi to get your hotel in Ninh Binh. Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh

Night 6: Overnight in hotel in Ninh Binh

 

Includes:

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Car
Day 7: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Join Cruise package

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7:00-7:30am: Our driver pick you up at your hotel in Ninh Binh then transfer to Cruise Port

12:00 – 12:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard.

12:30: Check in your cabin. Time to refresh.

13:00: Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay

14:00: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.

15:30 visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.

18:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck.

19:00 Dinner is served.

20:00 Socialize with other guests or just laze around

Please bring your passport and you can leave your big bags at the hotel

Note: The itinerary can be changed depending on each cruise

Night 7: Overnight on board

 

Includes:

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Boat
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Car
Day 8: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L) - Join Cruise package

6:30 – 6:45 Do Tai Chi or a photo hunt

7:00 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.

8:00 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.

9:00 We board the cruise again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store.

10:00 Join in the Cooking Class, teaching you how to make our specifically (Spring rolls) before an early lunch is served.

11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.

17:00 Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi

Night 8: Overnight in hotel in Ha Noi

 

 

Includes:

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Car
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Boat
Day 9: Hanoi Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. then free and easy until our driver comes and drops off you to the airport for your next flight. Trip ends

 

Includes:

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Destination 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars
Ha Noi Hotel de Rond hotelMK Premier Boutique HotelApricot Hotel
Ha Long BayPhoenix CruiseVerdure Lotus cruiseLa Regina Legend Cruise
SapaSapa Relax hotelSapa Charm hotelSilkpath Grand Sapa resort
Ninh BinhNan HouseLalita Ninh Binh Boutique hotelEmeralda Tam Coc Resort

Cancellation by customer

  • Cancellation received before 50 days: FREE of charge (except flight and train ticket)
  • Cancellation received before 40 days to 49 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
  • Cancellation received before 20 days to 39 days prior arrival date: 75% of total rate
  • Cancellation received before 20 days prior arrival date or no show: 100% of total rate

Note: Flight and train ticket are not refundable

Children Policy

  • The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
  • Under 04 years old: Pay only flight & train ticket (sharing bed & food with parent)
  • 05 – 07 years old: 50% adult rate (sharing bed with parent)
  • 08 – 10 years old: 75% adult rate (sharing bed with parent)
  • From 11 years old: 100% adult rate with extra bed

Travel with Sun Getaways Travel, you can easy to:

  • Extend and adjust your trip in a convert way.
  • Extend their stay to other places around Vietnam such as Nha Trang, Sapa, Da Lat, ect.
  • Upgrade to 4 or 5 stars accommodation
  • Upgrade to small group or private tours

IMPORTANT:

Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.

Wheelchair-accessible staterooms are available on request and subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.

 

Price Includes

  • Return airport transfer in Hanoi by private car with driver
  • Transportation with A/C on tours
  • English speaking guide on each tours
  • Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast/ L = Lunch/D= Dinner)
  • Entrance fees as mentioned
  • Kayaking in Halong Bay
  • Accommodation: 1 night on Cruise, 6 nights in Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (Double/twin share), 1 night in homestay n Sapa

Price Excludes

  • Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
  • Domestic Flight tickets
  • Drinks
  • Tips, Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned above

Surcharge

  • Single room supplement: 255 USD per person
  • Surcharge for 4 stars hotel: 126 USD per person
  • Surcharge for 5 stars hotel: 374 USD per person
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