Luxury North Vietnam Tour – 12 Days | Explore the Best of North Viet Nam

Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
• Learn about Vietnamese culture while enjoying good quality Vietnamese coursing and let the excitement begin!

In the afternoon, enjoy a one – hour cyclo ride to explore:

• The charming colonial district with its leafy avenues.
• Hoan Kiem Lake and its legendary story, along with Ngoc Son Temple, nestled in the middle of the lake.
• The labyrinth of bustling streets filled with small shops in the famous and fascinating “Old Quarter,” including the famous Silk Street (Hang Gai).

To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to discover:

• Walking through the iconic Old Quarter
• Colonial architecture, 

Overnight at a hotel

Begin your journey by unravelling the Vietnamese culture and history in the Vietnamese capital:

• Start the day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, a revered site of national importance and a pilgrimage destination for many Vietnamese.
• The visit includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, 
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, 
• Visit the Temple of Literature, 
• Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,
• Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street. 

In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show – a traditional and ancient art form that is unique to Vietnam.

Overnight at a hotel

Hanoi – SAPA – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Topas Ecolodge

Day of trekking in the Sapa region – Encounters with ethnic minorities among rice terraces

• Private transfer from Hanoi to Sapa for a full day of trekking through spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant local culture.
• Enjoy a 6 – kilometer trek through terraced rice fields to the village of Lao Chai, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group.
• After a well – deserved lunch break, continue with a gentle 2 – kilometer walk to the village of Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay ethnic group.

Overnight at hotel

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Trekking to discover the ethnic villages around the area of Topas Ecolodge. 

• After 3 hours of walking, you will reach Lech village, home to the Red Dao and H’mong. The hike offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Thanh Kim valley before arriving at the village.
• You will explore the village, meet its inhabitants, learn about their way of life, customs, and typical houses.
• Enjoy lunch in the village, then trekking to Topas Ecolodge ideally located on two conical hills in Sapa’s spectacular valley.
• Free time to enjoy the breathtaking landscape and hot & cold swimming infinity pool of Topas Ecolodge.

Overnight at hotel

Free time to enjoy your accommodation or engage in personal activities

Overnight in hotel

Sapa – Ma Tra – Ta Phin– NIGHT TRAIN – Hanoi

• Trekking through the breathtaking mountain landscapes where terraced rice fields cascade along the hillsides. Sapa, a former French hill station founded in the early 20th century, is home to more than 30 ethnic minority groups and boasts the highest peak in Vietnam – Mount Fansipan, standing tall at 3,143 meters above sea level.
• Visit Ma Tra Village, inhabited by the Black H’Mong, and continue to Ta Phin Village, where the Red Dao people maintain their rich cultural heritage.
• Around 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, private transfer to Lao Cai Railway station for the night train to Hanoi.

Overnight on the train.

Hanoi – Halong Bay Seaplane – Bai Tu Long Bay UNESCO Label – CRUISE and NIGHT Onboard

• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.
• Check in to your private cabin.
• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.
• Arrive at Cap La Island, also known as a navy base. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature (If weather permits).
• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

Free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Overnight on board

Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

• Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, where you can explore the natural beauty of the cave with unique stalactites formed over thousands of years.
• Enjoy kayaking and exploring Hon Co.
• Cruise to Cong Dam area to explore the natural beach, take a stroll, relax, and unwind.
• Enjoy a unique BBQ lunch on the picturesque beach, prepared by the chefs directly on the beach.
• After lunch, take part in some beach activities.
• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.
• Experience our Vietnamese authentic cooking demonstration with Banh Xeo while cruising to Cong Do area.

Dinner: A delicious seafood spread with a carefully curated menu, beautifully presented dishes, and attentive service from a professional team.

Free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Overnight on board

Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat. 
• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.
• The entire crew will greet you and thank you as you arrive at the port at 11h30.
• Transfer back to Hanoi.

Return to Ninh Binh by private car.

After disembarking from the junk, our driver will be waiting to take you back to Ninh Binh.

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Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bich Dong – NINH BINH

Journey south to Ninh Binh, a peaceful countryside escape just two hours away by car.

• Stop at Hoa Lu, once the cradle of Vietnamese royalty.
• Wander through the atmospheric temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties, surrounded by the echoes of a thousand years of history.
• Board a traditional sampan for a peaceful 2 – hour ride along he Ngo Dong River, where limestone karsts rise dramatically above lush rice fields. 
• The specialty of Ninh Binh is goat meat and crispy rice.
• Cycle through the countryside to reach Bich Dong Pagoda,

Overnight at a hotel

Free time to enjoy your accommodation or engage in personal activities

In the afternoon, transfer by private car back to Hanoi.

Overnight at a hotel

Free time for personal activities until your private transfer to the airport (with driver, no guide) for your international departure flight