Explore the Northern Vietnam

9 days / 8 nights

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Overview

Discover the captivating beauty of Northern Vietnam on this immersive 9-day tour. Start your journey in Hanoi, where you'll explore historical sites, experience a traditional water puppet show, and navigate the bustling Old Quarter. Venture north to Ba Be National Park for boat rides, village visits, and stunning natural scenery. Continue to Tuyen Quang and Ha Giang, where you'll trek through terraced fields and meet ethnic minorities. End your adventure in Sapa, where you'll conquer Fansipan Peak, known as the Roof of Indochina, and enjoy the scenic charm of this mountainous region. This tour combines cultural immersion, natural wonders, and local experiences for a truly unforgettable journey.

Trip code: ADV0002VN9D

Destination: Vietnam

Itinerary

Arrive in Hanoi - Noi Bai International Airport.
You will be met at the airport by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in downtown Hanoi. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a beautiful city of lakes, shaded boulevards, and verdant public parks. 

14h: Go to the hotel for check-in. 
In the afternoon, we will visit:
- The historical Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius.
- Visit Quan Thanh temple and Tran Quoc pagoda.
- Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake. 

We will enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. End of the day to attend a traditional Water Puppet show.
In the morning we depart to Ba Be, a national park 240 km north of Hanoi. This beautiful region covers more than 23000 ha and boasts waterfalls, rivers, deep valleys, lakes and caves. On the way to Ba Be you will visit the museum of the Cultures of Vietnam’s Ethnic groups in Thai Nguyen. This museum is home to a wide array of colorful exhibits, representing the fifty hill tribes in Vietnam. When we arrive in Ba Be we will have a boat ride on the lake to Pac Ngoi, a village of the Tay minority people. We will stroll around the village and visit one of the Tay families to learn about their culture.

Overnight in a local house in Pac Ngoi village.                                                                                                 
Distance: 250-300km

After breakfast we enjoy a three-hour trip by boat trip to discover the Ba Be Lake (Three Bays Lake), an area of three linked lakes with a total length of about 8 km and a width of approximately 400 m. During the trip we will have the opportunity to swim in the crystal water. The boat takes us to Dau Dang Waterfall, which consists of spectacular cascades between sheer walls of rock. Another place of interest is the Puong Cave, which is 30 m high and 300 m long, completely passing through a mountain. Visiting a village of Tay people. Overnight in Homestay in Pac Ngoi.

Have breakfast then drive from Ba Be to Tuyen Quang, Lam Binh.

Visit Na Hang, Halong on the mountain, beautiful landscape, visit the minority in Lam Binh.

Overnight in homestay.
Walking or soft trekking 80-150km 

Have breakfast, drive from Tuyen Quang to Ha Giang, passing the sightseeing on the way and stop for a visit the minorities ethnic.

Overnight in homestay.

Distance: 180-200km

After breakfast, trek to the Red Dzao ethnicity village in Nam Hong through the beautiful terraced area and the sky gate at 1350 meters above sea level. Lunch in a local house. We will continue our trek to quiet forests and small agricultural areas of ethnic minorities. In the afternoon, transfer to Nam Son to trek to a village in the Dzao ethnic group of the long dress (Dao Ao Dai). Overnight in Hoang Su Phi

Distance: 250-300km

Breakfast. 

Transfer from Ha Giang to Bac Ha via Quang Binh. 

Morning comes from Ha Giang town to Ban Me, a beautiful village of the Tay ethnic group.

Arrive in Quang Binh: you could organize a trek around Xuan Giang village. It’s a nice village and peaceful for the Tay tribe.

On the road to Bac Ha, you could visit some villages of Tay, Dao … Flower Hmong tribes. Stay in a homestay near Bac Ha town.

Distance: 180km-230km
Have breakfast.

Visit Bac Ha Market hold on every Sunday and visit Ban Pho village of Mong people in Bac Ha (if not go on Sunday, guest can visit other market such as: Can Cau on Saturday, Coc Ly on Tuesday.

Transfer to Sapa. Visit village Ta Phin of Red Dao people.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Distance: 100-150km

8:00: After breakfast in the hotel, the driver and tour guide take you to Cable Car Station in Muong Hoa Valley and spend 20 minutes with a cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

9:00: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations, and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. You will spend half of a day enjoying all the beauty of Fansipan Legend with Bamboo Garden, Bao An Thien Tu, Bich Van Thien……From the cable car, you can see it is the primitive forest Hoang Lien Son, poetic Muong Hoa, the magnificent Hoang Lien Son mountain range, etc. The higher you go, the more clouds you see, the temperature will also decrease and the wind can make your cable swing a little. Do not fear. It is just a little challenge for your courage!

12:30: Lunch in the restaurant in Fansipan

13:30: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town

14:30 - 15.45: Relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs, meet all group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi Departure for flight back home.

Reviews

"An incredible journey through Northern Vietnam! From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the serene beauty of Ba Be Lake and the majestic heights of Fansipan Peak, this tour offered a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural splendor. Staying with local families and trekking through picturesque landscapes made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend for those looking to truly explore Vietnam’s diverse beauty!"

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (We haven't blocked any room yet) based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
  • All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program.
  • Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
  • Local French speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast Only
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. Mineral Water (01 bottle/pax/day)
  • Insurance during tour in Vietnam

Exclusions

  • Late check out or Early check in
  • Visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam (25 USD for one 1 month or 3 month single entry visa).
  • Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program.
  • International flight/ Domestic flight tickets and airport taxes.
    All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class with/without departure tax.
  • Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program

Accommodation

3* First Class : 3-Star Hotel - Homestay


Important Info

From

$831/Pax

Applied for group 16-20 persons