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Highlights of the North

Ha Noi, Sa Pa, Ha Long

Discover the best of Northern Vietnam
Visit Ha Noi, Ha Long bay, Fansipan & more

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Overview

A blend of grandeur, legend and energy on a 8-day trip to three of Northern Vietnam’s best destinations. The tour package will offer you a diverse experience from the bustling capital to the peaceful remote villages and the majestic Ha Long Bay.

Tour Inclusions

Highlights

Historical and cultural sites around the city of Hanoi.
Taking cyclo around Ha Noi old quarter.
Meeting local Hmong ethnic people in Sapa.
Taking a cable car to Fansipan – The roof of Indochina
An overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay.

What’s Included?

4-Star hotels with daily breakfast
Sharing boat trip on Ha Long Bay (private Bay-view-cabin – Twin or Double)
Land transfer by private A/C vehicle for whole trip.
Meals as per itinerary = 07 meals.
Our excellent English speaking guide.
Admission Fees as Itinerary = Ha Long Bay, Fansipan, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,…
Mineral Water (02 bottles/Adult/day).

What’s Not Included?

Drinks & personal expenses.
Personal expenses: Single Supplement, drinks, laundry, telephone, …
High peak season & National Holiday surcharges
Tourist insurance
Tip for local guide & driver
Other services not mentioned above.

Itinerary

Day 1 Ha Noi arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Ha Noi.
Check in at the hotel

Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals included: N/A

Day 2 Ha Noi city tour

In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you from the hotel. We will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important place of pilgrimage for Vietnamese people, Ho Chi Minh’s House on Stilts, built in the style of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities, surrounded by verdant and peaceful gardens, One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th century, of wood on a single stone pillar resembling a lotus blossom. Then, we will visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, regarded as the most ancient pagoda of the city.
Your trip will continue with the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – one of the must – visit destinations in Hanoi, which gives an insight into Vietnam’s diverse culture of the 54 ethnic groups. Then enjoy a one-hour rickshaw tour of the capital, stopping at Ngoc Son Temple which is beautifully situated on Hoan Kiem Lake.

Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 3 Ha Noi – Sa Pa - Cat Cat village

07:00 Pick up at hotel and transfer to Sapa (05 hours) where visitors will see the beautiful terraces, gorgeous mountains and people at work.
12:30 Arrive in Sapa. Lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30 After lunch we will visit Cat Cat village – village of the minority H’Mong people. Take in the natural landscape and see how the locals live.
16:30 Transfer back to Sapa town. Check in hotel.

Overnight in Sapa.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 4 Fansipan - Bac waterfall - Tram Ton’s Heaven Gate

08:30 Pick up at hotel and transfer to Fansipan.
We start our ascent up Fansipan peak on a 20min cable car ride to reach the altitute of 2800 meters. Along the way enjoy the spectacular scenery. At the destination you will have time to take photos of the breathtaking view, visit the pagoda (spiritual destination for some) and take the funicular (OR trek up the 600 steps) to reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina.
Head back to town for lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will depart for the Silver Waterfall. The Silver Waterfall, which is located about a half hour from Sapa town offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park.
We will then continue the trip uphill to the Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley.
Back to your hotel and have your own free time.

Overnight in Sa Pa.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 5 Sa Pa - Ha Noi

Pick up at hotel and transfer to Ha Noi.
On the way we will stop at the border between Viet Nam and China for photo opportunites.

Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 6 Ha Noi – Ha Long

08:00 Pick up at hotel for an interesting 4-hour drive to Ha Long city. Along the way you will see the rich farmlands, water buffalo and people at work.
12:00 Arrive in Ha Long wharf at noon where you will board the cruise ship. Lunch will be served on board the ship. You will visit Ha Long Bay– a world heritage site. Great photo opportunities of shaped islands like Dog island, Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock island and so on. We will also visit Sung Sot cave. On the ship you can relax, enjoy the magnificent sunset, have your dinner and a drink or you may choose to do some night fishing before spending a night on board.

Overnight on cruise.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch/dinner

Day 7 Ha Long – Ha Noi

Enjoy morning tea or coffee with cakes on the boat. More cruising toward islets of Man’s head, Tortoise where you can take a small bamboo row-boat or do some kayaking on Ha Long Bay. Cruise through the bay while heading back to Ha Long pier. Check out. Enjoy a buffet brunch or lunch on board before returning to the wharf at noon. Pick up and transfer to Ha Noi.
16:00 Arrive in Ha Noi.

Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 8 Ha Noi departure

Free at leisure until transfer to airport.

Meal included: breakfast

Important Info

Booking Information

Tour prices vary according to the size of the tour groups. Destinations and services can be changed flexibly according to customer requirements. Our travel expert will quote on a case by case basis and get back to you once you submit your request for the tour packages.
At the time of quotation, JPTraveltime reserves the right to adjust prices to account for unusual price fluctuations in currency, hotel, transportation and other commodity markets.
Single Room Supplement: If a single room is requested, you will pay extra for this cost.

Children Policy

Children < 5 years old: Free of charge if no extra bed is required, accompanied by at least two full-paying adults and stay in the same room. An extra bed is charged 50% as adults
5 =< Children =< 12 years old: Reduction of 25% of the tour price is provided that they are accompanied by at least two full-paying adults and stay in the same room. An extra bed is fully charged as adults.
Children > 12 years old: Fully charged as adults.

Price from (USD)

$ 589

Per person

8 DAYS