Amazing Northern Vietnam 7 Days 6 Night

Breakfast included Today, at 8:30 AM we start our exploration of Hanoi, seeing the most notable landmark of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Mon. and Fri.). This imposing marble and granite monument was built towards the Ba Dinh Square. We visit follow the footpath to the One Pillar Pagoda rising from the center of a square lotus pond, ascending on a single pillar and resembling a blossoming lotus flower. Then we visit Tran Quoc Pagoda. Located on a small peninsula on the East side of Hanoi West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history dating back to more than 1,500 years. The architecture of this Buddhist center is a subtle combination between the solemn and beautiful landscape on the peaceful and quiet ambiance of West Lake’s surface. Near Tran Quoc Pagoda is Quan Thanh Temple, dedicated to Tran Vu, Deity of the North in Taoism, whose symbols of power are a serpent and a turtle. Along with other three temples in Hanoi, the four are called The Four Sacred Temples (Thang Long Tu Tran), which protects the city from evil spirits. We continue the trip to the Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university, constructed in the 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. It is dedicated to Confucius & honors Vietnam’s finest scholars. After that visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. Overnight in Hanoi

Breakfast, Lunch included Hanoi – Sapa: 320 km ~ 5h – 5h30’ drive At 7:00 AM, you’re picked up by the joint transferred to Sapa town. Notice the changes of landscapes along the way from plat plains to mountainous jungle. Arriving at the hotel in Sapa, you will be picked up by our guide and then have lunch at a local restaurant. After that, you start your hike through the most beautiful landscape of the Muong Hoa Valley, home to magnificent views of mountain terrain with high and steep rice terraces dotted with the houses of H’mong people to Y Linh Ho Village. From the main road, hike to the village of Black H’mong people and notice their traditional clothing made from hemp cloth dyed a deep indigo blue and decorated with batik flowers. Have a friendly chat with local people to understand how they preserve their traditional customs and way of life before the hurried development of society. Follow a dirt trail to Muong Hoa valley while enjoying the spectacular scenery of terraced fields, vegetable patches, and verdant hills. This is also home to the largest terraced rice field of Sapa. Make a stop at a local H’mong family in Lao Chai Village to have a chat with family members to understand their traditional lifestyle and custom. Notice how their houses are typically built without windows due to the cold weather in the winter. Continue your exploration to Ta Van village, set within picturesque Muong Hoa valley and also home to the Zay people, originally from China and well-known for their unique cultural costumes, being simple than other ethnic groups, less embroidered and only brightly colored bands around the neck and lapels. Have your camera ready to capture the magnificent view of terraced fields dotted with local houses or the portrait of friendly villagers. Return to Sapa town by your private vehicle after the exploration. Overnight in Sapa.

Breakfast, Lunch included This morning, have a light trek to explore the quaint hill tribe Ta Phin village, home to the minority groups Black H’mong and Red Dzao who have been living in harmony despite having different customs, cultures, and dresses. Notice the distinctiveness of the way of life, costumes, and culture of the two minority groups. Return to Sapa by your private vehicle after the exploration. Wanderer around the town with the stop at Sapa market, Sa Pa Stone Church. In the afternoon, at around 02:00 pm, you’re transferred back to Hanoi by joint bus. Arriving in Hanoi, check in the hotel and free at your leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included Hanoi – Halong: 150km ~ 3h – 3h30’ drive Breakfast at hotel then check out. At 8:30-9am, head East for 3 hours driving to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending-dragon" bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise. Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose

Brunch included Breakfast at hotel then check out. You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a pointoriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman's head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. Disembark from the cruise, then you will join the cruise bus to come back Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Breakfast included Today, you are free at your leisure until being transferred by private car (no guide) to the airport to take a flight to come back to your home country. It is time to say goodbye, we thank you so much for traveling with us and wish to welcome you back in the near future.