7 Days Adventure North of Vietnam
Overview
Experience the ultimate 7-day adventure in North Vietnam. Discover Hanoi's history, kayak in Ha Long Bay, trek in Sapa among ethnic communities, and explore Ninh Binh's serene landscapes and ancient pagodas. Perfect for all group sizes seeking an unforgettable journey.
Highlights:
- Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of remote islands, pristine beaches, and lush nature.
- Enjoy special onboard meals as you cruise through the Bay.
- Experience a Vietnamese cooking demonstration amidst the wild beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Engage in kayaking and join a sunset party.
- Take a scenic 1-hour boat trip through the tranquil paddle fields of Tam Coc.
- Trek through mountainous villages in Sapa for an authentic cultural experience.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Transfer and English speaking guide on tours
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits.
- Service charges and government VAT tax.
- Visa stamp fee.
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary.
- International flight into and out of Vietnam.
- Laundry, telephone calls
- Expenditure of personal expenses.
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers.
- Travel insurance.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Hanoi arrival- Airport transfer- Check in hotel in the center (No meal)
You will be welcomed by a warm driver at Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to hotel in Old Quarter. The rest of the day is free on your own and relax at the hotel.
Please note:
– Check in time is 14.00
– Can be arranged early check in with additional cost.
Meals: No
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi- Ha Long Bay - Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)
07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
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.
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.
12.30 – 13.00: The 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.
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.
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.
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
19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
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.
Distance Hanoi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers (~3 hours)
Note: Itinerary/ activities may be changed due to the weather or other reasons.
Please note: It is an overnight cruise, please check out of your hotel room, you can leave your big luggage at the hotel lobby or bring all with you. Please also prepare some Vietnam Dong cash in case you need to use at the stop over.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on board
Day 3: Ha Long Bay- Hanoi- Recheck in hotel (B, L)
06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
9.30: Crew welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
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.
15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter
* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without a prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi- Bus to Sapa- Trekking to Cat Cat Village (B, L, D)
Having breakfast at the hotel, check out and you can leave your big bags at the hotel lobby. Pick up time for the sleeping bus is 6:30am.
Leave Hanoi for around a 6-hour scenic drive to Sapa, home to the ethnic minority people and famous for its breathtaking views of cloud–woven mountaintops and gaping valleys.
Hanoi – Sapa: 315km/duration: 6 hours. Upon arrival, you will leave your luggage at the hotel and then do trekking to the Cat Cat Village.
A walk down to the South–west of Sapa (around 4km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river.
Return to Sapa by car.
• Trekking level: 4/10
• 7km trekking, 3km driving from Cat Cat back to Sapa.
Transfer to Sapa then spend the rest of that day on your own.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 5: Sapa free and easy- Bus back to Hanoi (B)
Today, you'll have the entire morning to leisurely explore and discover the charming town of Sapa at your own pace. In the afternoon, you'll be escorted to the bus station for your return journey to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi at approximately 9:00 PM, you'll check back into the hotel for a comfortable evening stay.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Trang An- Ninh Binh- Mua Cave (B, L)
7:00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
9:00: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10:30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11:30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
12:30: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.13h30 – 14h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hours bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
16:00: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
17:30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
19:30: Arrive in Hanoi and get drop off at the Hotel. The trip ends!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 7: Airport transfer- Hanoi departure- Trip ends (B)
Today, you will take the flight back home as per your schedule. Please provide us with your departure time, we will arrange a car to the Noi Bai International airport for you.
Check in time: 14.00pm and check out time: 12.00pm
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No
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We recently returned from Vietnam and as part of our trip did the Best of Northern Vietnam tour with S Vietnam Adventures. Anna who I dealt with was so helpful, always responding quickly to my emails and able to accommodate any of our requests. The tour itself was fabulous and all our family loved it. All pick-ups arrived on time and the standard of the transfers was better than expected as were the hotels we stayed in. I would definitely recommend using Anna and S Vietnam Adventures!