Discover the Best of Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Sapa & Ha Long
The Best of Northern Vietnam with our 6-day tour package is designed to provide authentic value and diversity for a memorable experience.
Socialize yourself in the diverse cultures of the Hmong and other Northern ethnic minorities through Sapa hill tribal excursion, then witness the mesmerizing beauty of Halong Bay on an exquisite cruise. Don't miss the chance to discover the best of North Vietnam's top attractions!
⛰️ Discover the top 4 must-see places in North Vietnam including Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, and Halong Bay.
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🌊Tour guide is fluent in English and is highly knowledgeable about the destinations we visit. Full range of activities included: Boat trip, walking, easy cycling , cave, rice fields...
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We provide all essential services including land transfers, sight seeing tickets, meals, and tour guides. Only personal expenses and tips are excluded.
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"Authentic Adventure proudly leads the way in organizing travel experiences in Vietnam – where travel isn't just a journey, it's an emotion!"
07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
11h45: Havea buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h00: Visit Tam Coc by1.5-hourbamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
14h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
18h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Morning
Begin your second day of travel with a city tour in Hanoi and learn more about the ancient capital. You acquaint yourself with Hanoi Old Quarter's serene atmosphere and these must-visit sites:
Start exploring Vietnam's earliest university, the Temple of Literature, where the country's aristocracy, mandarins, and elite learned.
Come to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the legendary founding father of contemporary Vietnam is currently resting in eternal peace. Then head to One Pillar Pagoda, the most famous one in Vietnam has a unique design like a lotus blooming from water.
Stop at West Lake and Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, which is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with a more than 1,500-year history. Emerge yourself in the ancient architecture from the Ly dynasty period and the fresh atmosphere of West Lake.
Lunch will be provided at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant.
NOTE:
Depending on your schedule, you can leave in the morning or the afternoon. Routes may alter based on customer interests. (The morning tour starts at 08:00 while the afternoon one is at 13:30).
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be seen from the outside from June to August. You must dress formally so shorts, miniskirts, sleeveless shirts, and tank tops are not allowed.
Afternoon
You will board a comfortable bus to Sapa, passing through picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and terraced rice fields. As you travel, take in the breathtaking views of the countryside and the mist-covered mountains.
Upon arrival in Sapa, you will check in to your hotel, where you can relax and refresh after the journey, preparing for the exciting adventures ahead in this stunning highland region.
Morning
Have breakfast at your hotel before beginning your trekking adventure in Lao Cai with our local tour guide. The trekking path includes Y Linh Ho, a tiny town located beside the Muong Hoa River, and Lao Chai, a Black Hmong community famed for its remarkable indigo blue clothes and vestiges of history.
After lunch, spend time learning about the local culture and then return to Sapa and continue to visit Ta Van Village, a Zay people's settlement. You will see the houses of this ethnic minority built among the poetic terraced fields.
Back to the town and spend the night at the hotel.
NOTE: The trekking path is about 13 km downhill and it is the easy level.
Morning
Wake up early and have breakfast at your hotel. Around 09:00, we will visit Cat Cat Village by walking along the South-West. Relax at the base of the magnificent waterfall and the remnants of a hydroelectric power plant built by the French during Vietnam's colonial era.
After the morning tour, you can have a picnic along the river for lunch to spend time in nature.
Afternoon
Continue your hike to Sin Chai village, which is at the base of Fansipan Mountain, often known as “the Roof of Indochina”. Take in the breathtaking views of the mountain.
After the tour, you will return to the main road to be picked up from 14:30 to 15:00 and driven to Sapa town, then transferred back to Hanoi at around 21:30. Let’s take a rest before the journey to Halong on the next day.
Morning
7:45 – 8:15: To start northern Vietnam itinerary 6 day tour, we will pick you up from Hanoi's Old Quarter to begin the journey to Ha Long
8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long.
then passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at cruise's waiting lounge number 17th. At the Tuan Chau harbor
11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main cruise (Around 25 minutes).
Get onboard and warmly welcome from crew team with welcome drink.
After that, you will be given a short briefing about Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. Complete the check-in procedure and check-into private cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.
(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).
17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
At night
18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the Cruise.
Morning
6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at cruise.
10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.
11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor then driver pick up traveler to Hanoi, Arrive Hanoi, change to a private car to go to Hanoi Airport.
16:00 Arrive at Hanoi and drop off at hotel.
The above tour prices has been applied a discount of 15% promotion today.
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