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8-Day Vietnam's Northern Highlights

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Overview

On this trip you will visit the highlights of northern Vietnam on your Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa tour.

You'll get to know the thousand-year history of Hanoi through the beautiful attractions such as the ancient university, the Temple of Literature and the One Pillar Pagoda while sampling some of the best food in the city before taking the night train to Sapa.

In Sapa, you'll visit, the villages and markets of this mountainous region, taking in the misty valleys and getting to know more about the ethnic tribes of Sapa. You'll take a night train back to Hanoi and have some time to refresh before you reach the true highlight of the north, Ha Long Bay, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Food & Drink
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

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Hanoi Arrival

The guide and driver will pick you up at the airport then transfer you to your hotel to check in. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore the city.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hanoi Street Food Walking TourOptional Activity: AU$ 41 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Angel Palace Hotel

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Dong Da

Day 2

Hanoi City Tour and Night Train to Sapa

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Hanoi City Tour and Night Train to Sapa

You have a full day tour of Hanoi city, where you'll visit some of the iconic highlights of the city such as the Temple of Literature and the One Pillar Pagoda. Then, in the afternoon transfer to the train station to take an overnight train to Sapa.

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    Accommodation

    King Express Train

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Museum

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Temple of Literature

    Water Puppet Show

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    Restaurants

    Hanoi Food Culture

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    Transportations

    Walking from Angel Palace Hotel to Ga Xe Lửa Hà Nội

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Cầu Giấy

    Hoàn Kiếm

    Dong Da

Day 3

Sapa and Bac Ha Market

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Sapa and Bac Ha Market

Arrive at Lao Cai station in the early morning, the driver and guide will pick you up for breakfast then take you to Bac Ha Market, which is only open on Sunday's. This is a colourful market with handmade products, meet the local people and taste yummy local food.

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    Accommodation

    Sapa Panorama Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bac Ha Market

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Ga Lào Cai to Bac ha market

    Minivan from Bắc Hà District to Sapa Town Square

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dong Da

    Lào Cai

Day 4

Sapa Tour and Night Train Back to Hanoi

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Sapa Tour and Night Train Back to Hanoi

Today, you will trek to villages around Sapa town and meet local people. In the afternoon transfer to the train station for a night train back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    King Express Train

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cat Cat Village

    Lao Chai

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sapa Town Square to Ga Lào Cai

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Lào Cai

    Dong Da

Day 5

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay

Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning, you'll be picked up by your private driver and transfer to a hotel to relax and have breakfast before moving to Halong Bay. Visit one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and take in the amazing scenery while visiting the many attractions that are in the bay.

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    Accommodation

    V'Spirit Cruises3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cua Van Floating Village

    Surprise Cave

    Ti Tov Island

    Sunset Drinks on Halong Bay Cruise

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    Restaurants

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

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    Transportations

    Bus from A25 Hotel to Tuan Chau Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dong Da

    Thành phố Hạ Long

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

Day 6

Halong Bay

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Halong Bay

Start your day with some Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt then explore the area while passing Cua Van Fishing Village. You'll Visit a Pearl Farm and learn the technique for farming and making high-quality pearls. You'll have dinner on board and enjoy the quiet of the bay for the rest of the evening.

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    Accommodation

    V'Spirit Cruises3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tai Chi

    Kayaking on Halong Bay

    Ba Hang Fishing Village

    Pearl Farm in Halong Bay

    Sunset Drinks on Halong Bay Cruise

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    Restaurants

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Thành phố Hạ Long

    Cẩm Phả

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

Day 7

Halong Bay to Hanoi

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Halong Bay to Hanoi

Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, starting the day early with some Tai Chi before passing Ba Hang Fishing Village, and Dog Islet. You'll have a quick cooking class before arriving back at the pier. Then transfer back to Hanoi and check into your hotel for the night.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tai Chi

    Luon Cave Kayaking

    Ba Hang Fishing Village

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    Restaurants

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

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    Transportations

    Bus from Tuan Chau Island to Angel Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thành phố Hạ Long

    Cẩm Phả

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hanoi

Day 8

Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa Tour End

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Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa Tour End

This marks the end of your Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa tour. You'll have breakfast this morning at your hotel, then you are free until a private driver transfers you to the airport for flight departure.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Angel Palace Hotel to Noi Bai International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 19 activities
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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