Start and end in Hanoi! With Northern Vietnam discovery 9D8N (Hanoi- Sapa - Ha Long - Ninh Binh), you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Hanoi,Vietnam and 3 other destinations in Vietnam. Your package includes transfers, guide, entrance and activity fees,hotels, an overnight cruise, and many meals. Enjoy a day seeing Hanoi’s sights, a day exploring Ninh Binh, two days hiking Sapa, and two days in Halong Bay.
PACKAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS INTRODUCTION:
Discover Vietnam with the trip 9 days 8 nights. It will give you full feeling when exploring the beauty of famous destination in the North (Ha Long, Sapa, Hanoi, Ninh Binh). Refresh soul in Sapa where you can find the beauty of nature in valleys, mountains, streams, waterfalls and the warmly welcome of the ethnic people, discover their daily life, enjoy traditional dishes. You are impressed by the spectacular scene of Ha Long Bay. I believe that you will be overwhelmed with Trang An complex, caves hidden between avatar -like hills.
PACKAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS ITINENARY:
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (NO MEAL)
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Welcome to Hanoi! You will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel in Hanoi. Renowned as the “Paris of the East”, Hanoi is one of Asia’s most delightful cities. Rich in culture and history this diverse city draws its influences from both French and Chinese culture. The rest of day is yours to enjoy.
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Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
DAY 2: HANOI - SAPA BY EXPRESS BUS - CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L/D)
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Breakfast at Hotel in Hanoi then check out hotel for express bus to SAPA TREKKING TOUR
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6:30 AM - 7:00 AM: Express Bus and driver will pick you up at hotel, initiating the journey to Sapa.Travel along the highway to Lao Cai City, making a convenient short break en route to Sapa.
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13:00 PM: Reach to Sapa Town and be captivated by the vibrant traditional attire worn by the H'mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic communities. Indulge in welcome drinks and receive an informative briefing about the itinerary. Have lunch and check in hotel.
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14:30 PM: Easy trek to Cat Cat Village, nestled at the base of Muong Hoa Valley. Upon reaching the village, explore the traditional stilt houses of the Black H'mong community, observing activities like weaving, embroidery, and clothes drying. Continue the journey to the striking Cat Cat Waterfall, a captivating location perfect for photography.
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17:00 PM: Return to Sapa Town for dinner. Utilize your free time in the afternoon to wander through Sapa Market and explore the town.
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Overnight at Hotel in Sapa Town
DAY 3: SAPA - LONG TREKKING VILLAGES - EXPRESS BUS TO HANOI (B/L)
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8:00 AM: Enjoy your breakfast meal at the hotel then check out.
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9:00 AM: Commence your trek from Sapa, venturing towards another segment of the mesmerizing Muong Hoa Valley, where the landscapes unfold in spectacular mountainous beauty. Trek through Y Linh Ho, the village of the Black H'mong, and proceed through lush rice terraces to explore Lao Chai Village, immersing yourself in the daily life and traditional culture of the Black H'mong community. And have lunch on trekking route.
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13:00 PM: Reach Ta Van Village, home to the Tay minority, showcasing a distinct influence from Chinese culture.
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13:30 PM: Take a bus ride back to Sapa.
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14:30 PM: Enjoy free time in Sapa for rejuvenation.
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15:00 PM: Board a express bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
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21:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi and Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
DAY 4: HANOI - HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)
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Have breakfast at Hotel
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08.00 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. Distance Ha Noi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers/2.5 – 3 hours
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11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
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12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
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12.30 – 13.00: CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
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14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
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15.00: Returning to CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
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17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
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19.30: Dinner is served with delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
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20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
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Overnight on Cruise in Halong Bay
DAY 5 : HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY FULL DAY - OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)
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06:45-07:30 : Have breakfast at second floor
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8:30 : Transfer to smaller boat to explore Lan Ha Bay
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10:00-10:30: We will visit the Dark and Bright Cave - famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights and enjoying bamboo boats or kayaking - which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay
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11:30 : Enjoy your lunch on the boat
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12:30 : Swimming at Ba Trai Dao Island/ Tra Bau Area
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13:30 : Come back to Ha Long Bay
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14:45 : Visit a floating Pearl Farm Village and learn the technique for making high-quality pearls
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15:25 : Return to your cruise, take time to refresh and relax, joining in our Sunset Party
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19:00 : Dinner is served at the Sundeck
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20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
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Overnight on Cruise in Halong Bay
DAY 6: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B/L)
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06.00: Sunrise morrning Halong Bay
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07.00: Breakfast is served.
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8.00 - 9.30: Cruise gets closer to the center of the Halong Bay. You will explore the bay by kayaking on your own.
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9.30: Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
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10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
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11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle. Distance Ha Noi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers/2.5
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Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
DAY 7: HANOI - NINH BINH FULL DAY TOUR (B/L)
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Have breakfast at Hotel
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7.30 - 8.00: Pick up from your hotels to depart to Ninh Binh Province, around 100 kms from Hanoi. It takes 2 hours driving included 1 stop for short beark on the way
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10:30 : Arrive in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. After get off from electric car at the entrance gate, you will walk with our tour guide to visit this pagoda and learn more about buddism religion.
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12:00: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
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13:00: Get on the tourist bus continue going to Trang An Ecotourism for take boat trip to visit caves complex and nature view.
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15:45: Keep going to visit Mua Cave where climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.
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17:00: Get on our tourist bus to return Ha Noi.
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19h00 - 19h30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
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Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
DAY 8: HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L)
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Breakfast at Hotel
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8h00 - 8h30: Our Tourguide pick up you at your hotel in Old Quarter Area.
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8:45: We start to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House - where Uncle Ho lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in HN.
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10h00 - 12h00: Visit one of 2 options below:
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Option 1: Visiting Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (on Tuseday - Wenesday – Thursday - Friday – Saturday - Sunday)
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Option 2 : Visiting Vietnamese Women Museum instead of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology close on Monday
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12h30: Take a rest and have lunch at our restaurant about 1 hour.
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13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda - The Oldest Pagoda in Hanoi City
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14:30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
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15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, The prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, When Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.
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16h30: After visiting Hoa Lo Prison, our bus take you back to the Hotel.
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Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
DAY 9: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
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After breakfast, time for relax or shopping before going to airport for departure home or the next destination Tour finish.
PACKAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS INCLUSIONS:
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Transport/ Transfer as tour described
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5 Nights at Hotel in Hanoi OId Quarter Area
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2 Nights on Boat in Halong Bay
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1 Night at Hotel in Sapa Town
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Meals mentioned (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
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Hanoi City Day Tour
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Ninh Binh Day Tour
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Sapa Trekking Tour
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Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
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Entrance fees for whole package tour
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English speaking guide.
PACKAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS EXCLUSIONS:
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Single Supplement for Solo Traveler
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Beverages & Personal Expenses,
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Tips for crews,guide & driver are appreciated
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Holiday Surcharge