Highlights of North Vietnam

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Overview

Highlights of North Vietnam is the best option of Northern Vietnam Tours for you to explore the top must-see attractions and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s culture. You will learn more about the authentic tribal life and heritage by discovering this hidden gem. With this Vietnam 7 Day Tour, you will have a chance to visit many historic and impressive sites in Hanoi City Tour and amazing Sapa Tour from Hanoi with train experience. You will do light trekking in Sapa to discover the beauty of terraced paddies here and stay overnight on cruise in Halong Bay to enjoy every relaxing moments and commune with nature here.

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Places you’ll see

Highlights

  • Visiting the charming city of Hanoi and enjoy one of the unique Vietnam traditional arts - the Water Puppet Show.
  • Having the chance to discover all the famous attractions in Hanoi with our full day Hanoi City Tour.
  • Experiencing the night train to Sapa- the best mountain range in the North of Vietnam and learn more about the ethnic minorities' rural life.
  • Explore the magnificent limestone and enjoy every moment on the  Halong Bay Overnight Cruise– tourists’ favorite destination!

Itinerary

Hanoi city tour

Hanoi city tour

 Activities: Arrive in Hanoi. Visit the beautiful places around the city center. Enjoy the Water Puppet Show and end the first day with a welcome dinner.

Your Highlights of Vietnam 7 Day Tour starts from Hanoi Airport.

Arrive in Hanoi, our insider‘s guide will pick you up from Hanoi Airport and transfer you to the city center. 

After check-in you’ll be given some time to relax and or explore the old quarter by yourself.

Around 18:00, our tour guide will meet you at your hotel to start your Street Food Tour through the most interesting streets of the 36 streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. You will be provided a brief introduction about the route of the tour and about the places you will be visiting before we set off to explore Hanoi’s buzzing Old Quarter in the early evening.

If you don't want to join Street Food Tour, You can choose another option - Buffet Dinner with the same itinerary.

 Meals:  Dinner

Temple of Literature

Temple of Literature

 Activities: Full day Hanoi City tour to visit the highlighted sites of Hanoi.

The Day 2 of your Vietnam 7 Day Tour, you will visit Hanoi City Tour.

We will start the full day Hanoi City Tour by visiting all of the must-see destinations for the tour in Hanoi. Starting by having breakfast in your hotel, our tour guide will come to the hotel lobby and pick you up at around 8:30. First, we will head to Ho Chi Minh Complex including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday and every afternoon), the Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda or Dien Huu Pagoda, has one of the most special architectures in Vietnam. You will absolutely have an unforgettable experience by seeing the long queue of visitors showing their respects at the mausoleum to see the body of Uncle Ho (Ho Chi Minh)-The Greatest Vietnamese President. Next, we will drive about 10 minutes to visit the Temple of Literature – the first University in Vietnam that was conducted in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty in order to honor the Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high-rank scholars of Vietnam. 

Next is a lunch break, then in the afternoon, we will have a chance to visit one of the most highlighted museums - Vietnam Military History Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Hoa Lo Prison (as known as Hanoi Hilton – nicknamed by U.S pilots during the American war) or the Ethnology Museum to learn about the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. 

Finishing your  Hanoi City Tour, it is time for you to relax and have dinner on your own.


 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

Sapa tours

Sapa tours

 Activities: Arriving at Lao Cai station. Take a private car to Sapa town, do the trekking to Lao Chai, Ta Van Villages.

Sapa tour will be memorable of your Vietnam 7 Day Tour.

On the third day of the tour, we checkout early in the morning and you can enjoy breakfast before we start your Sapa adventure! Please let us remind you that you can leave your unnecessary luggage (for your Sapa tour) safely at the hotel at all times as you will return here.

6:30 - 7:00am: Our bus will pick-up from your hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi to depart for Sapa Town.

Along the way, there are is beautiful scenery of mountain ranges for you to take photos. After 6 hours, you're in Sapa town, you're starting Sapa trekking tour to Lao Chai and Tavan Villages which are the Highlights of North Vietnam to visit the ethnic minorities who live in these local villages including Black H’Mong in Lao Chai and Zay hill tribes only live in Ta Van Village( If the room is available in the morning, we can check in for a rest after the night train to Sapa). We will have a chance to trek along local paths and enjoy the wonderful view of the terraced rice paddy fields on the way. Lao Chai- Ta Van Villages are located in Muong Hoa Valley – one of the most spectacular villages which will offer you the gorgeous panorama views facing the river and backed by the mountains. Lao Chai and Tavan Village always attract tourists and is the most attractive destination for Sapa Tour. Here you will absolutely relax and commune with nature by feeling the fresh air, see their tribal life, and interact with ethnic minorities will help you to learn more about their daily life as well as their original custom. 

After trekking, your lunch will be served in the local restaurant here. We will come back to your hotel in Sapa. The evening is your leisure time to discover the stunning Sapa at night. You can have dinner in the restaurant to try most of the specialties such as Clamped-under-the-armpit pig (Lon cap nach), Meo Cabbages, Salmon in Sapa, or enjoy barbecued stick meat, mushroom in the street. This would become one of the best memories that you’ve ever had. Return to the hotel to rest and to get ready for your next day trip.


 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Notes: Early check-in is not included but the check-in time can be flexible depending on the availability of the hotel room

Children in buffalo in Ma Tra Villages, Sapa tours

Children in buffalo in Ma Tra Villages, Sapa tours

 Activities: Discovering the most favorite destinations in Sapa – Cat Cat and Ma Tra Villages before coming back to Hanoi by train.

Today will be the last day for your tour in Sapa. You will have an opportunity to learn about their living by growing rice and corn on terraced fields, make traditional handicrafts or cotton cultivation and unique fabrics. After spending time here, we will transfer to another local village which is not so touristic named Ma Tra Villages. This is one of a few villages that have a silent terrace valley and less commercial track in Sapa. There are nearly 50 homes living here and most of them are the H’ Mong tribe minority people. We may visit the small primary school in the village to meet little children here and have an overall view of their culture and customs. They earn their living by using their craft such as carving silver, weaving brocade, silk and some make decorated cloth to sell on the main street in the center of Sapa.

We will head back to Sapa for lunch and you can feel free to do foot massage after your Sapa trekking or do shopping around before taking a ride to Lao Cai Station and catch the train back to the charming Hanoi. 


 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

Amazing cave in Halong Bay

Amazing cave in Halong Bay

 Activities: Heading to Halong Bay and enjoy the overnight cruise trip

Today you will visit Halong Bay - The most highlighted destination in your Vietnam 7 day Tour. You will arrive to Hanoi at around 05:00 am by night train from Sapa. You will take a rest and shower then have a breakfast in the hotel before our Halong Bay 2 Night Cruise. At 08:00, our tour guide will come to pick you up then we start 3.5 hours drive from the city center to Halong Bay.  There are several local Northern Vietnamese villages and towns along the way. It’s time for you to take some beautiful photos of the terrific rice-paddy fields or just the scenery of the outstanding landscape here. We will have 30 minutes for a short break in the middle of the journey. 

Upon arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, you will embark on the overnight cruise to begin our relaxing trip. After briefing some general information about the trip, your delightful lunch will be served on the cruise ( we have different options for you if you are vegetarian or if you have any special request ). You will have a chance to see the marvelous scenery with thousands of limestone mountains. Our first destination will be Sung Sot Cave ( Amazing Cave ), one of the most spectacular and largest grottoes of Halong. It is an opportunity to visit a giant and magnificent cave, decorated with colorful chandeliers and plenty of rocks similar in shape to an elephant, horse or flowers, etc. In the afternoon, we will head to Ti Top Island for hiking mountain.

After that, we will return to the cruise and enjoy the outstanding panoramic views of Halong in the stunning sunset with cocktails before dinner. Evening time is your leisure time to relax or join in some interesting activities on boat such as squid fishing or watching movies.  You’ll spend the night on the boat for ending your first day of your trip on Halong Bay 3 Day Cruise.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Notes: The itinerary may vary depending on the cruise you choose and the weather.

Relaxation moment in Halong Bay

Relaxation moment in Halong Bay

 Activities: Discovering the remote area of the Bay and enjoy kayaking or swimming by yourself.

Finally, our last day of Halong Bay 2 Night Cruise begins with the most unforgettable experience that you’ve never had before. You will do the morning exercise – Tai Chi on the sundeck with our tour guide. You can inhale and exhale to feel all of the fresh air and get full of energy before starting a new day. People believe that this will bring positivity and health to your life if you practice it every day. Buffet brunch will be well-prepared for you before disembarking the cruise. Our driver will be waiting for you there and drive you to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tai Chi in Halong Bay

Tai Chi in Halong Bay

 Activities: Relaxing on overnight cruise then transfer directly to Airport

Have breakfast at the hotel. You are free to explore Hanoi on your own. You can choose some lovely souvenirs for your friends and family or stroll around and capture photos to catch the last moments here before you are transferred to the airport for your flight home. The room is at your disposal until 12.00 noontime.

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 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

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Hanoi
Silk Queen Hotel
Silk Queen Hotel

One of Hanoi’s newest boutique accommodation options is also one of its best. The Silk Queen Hotel accommodates for travellers of every kind to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, whether your stay is one of business or pleasure, or one taken with family or a loved one, you will find a mixture of comfort and stellar hospitality at this central piece of Hanoi accommodation.Throughout the five room types of the Silk Queen Hotel, you will be treated to comfortable bedding, ample storage space and modern amenities in a room decorated warmly with flecks of artisanal décor. The modern bathrooms all contain a freestanding bathtub, while large windows at the back of the rooms look out over central Hanoi.Named after its location on Hanoi’s ancient Silk Street, your easy access to Hanoi’s top attractions comes as a given. A 3-minute walk will see you at the city’s central Hoan Kiem Lake, while a similar distance away is the weekend night market. The surrounds of the Silk Queen Hotel allow the chance for you to try many of Northern Vietnam’s delicious food and drink specialties.

MK Premier Boutique
MK Premier Boutique

A mix of traditional and modern motifs run throughout the MK Premier Boutique Hotel, with 65 rooms accommodating visitors to the wonderful city of Hanoi. With the historic Old Quarter on our doorstep, the MK Premier Boutique Hotel provides a safe and comfortable home base from which you can explore the city. For those times at the end of the day, The MK Premier Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful space where you can unwind, with a refined atmosphere accompanying your recuperation time.Discover the meaning of Vietnamese hospitality through the inviting staff, who will always be at your service during your stay with us. From the lobby to the restaurant and rooftop bar you will find well-trained staff with great English skills and a welcoming smile. We want you to enjoy your stay in Hanoi and will do everything in our power to make that happen.

Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi
Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi

The finest of Hanoi’s hotel accommodation awaits. The Hotel De L’Opera MGallery Collection, is the embodiment of the class, prestige and international recognition of Hanoi, our phoenix from the ashes of Vietnam’s past. Situated on Trang Tien Street, a mere minute’s walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Water Puppet Theatre and the opulent Trang Tien Plaza, you will enjoy the finest that Hanoi has to offer, both inside and outside the hotel. At Hotel De L’Opera, you will bear witness to the top level of Hanoi’s wonderful hospitality, available to you at any time of the day throughout 107 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Between the marble lobby and exquisite indoor courtyard, you will receive the warmest of welcomes, before finding the deep shades of elegance draped across your room. The gorgeous indoor pool, well-equipped gym and professional spa are some of the added benefits of a stay with Hotel De L’Opera. Our priority is your satisfaction, to which end our staff will work tirelessly. You will receive nothing but a 5-star service through La Fee Verte, our beautiful bar, Café Lautrec and our resplendent Satine Restaurant.

Sapa
Sapa Dragon Hotel
Sapa Dragon Hotel

As a European-style mountain chalet, the Sapa Dragon Hotel pays homage to the French colonial past of Sapa, along with its ancient Vietnamese origins and their continuation today. Situated about 1,650 metres above sea level, your stay at the Sapa Dragon Hotel will be draped in a natural grandeur bestowed by the Hoang Lien Mountains, with soaring peaks creating an excellent backdrop to a wonderful stay.Throughout our range of rooms, you will be presented with very pleasant options for your stay in Sapa. Warm lighting and highly comfortable bedding are universal from the Superior Room to the Suite, with quaint wooden bathrooms and viewing balconies offering a chalet-like retreat for our guests. Modern amenities abound in the air conditioning, wall-mounted TV and shower.The location of the Sapa Dragon Hotel in a more secluded corner of Sapa town means that you can find peace amongst the energy on show here. Still, the convenience to its attractions is some of the best in Sapa; the Notre Dame Cathedral is just 400m away and Sapa Lake just 700m.

Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa
Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa

The extensive and gorgeous exterior of the Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa suggests just some of the opulence and comfort to be found within. This immaculately adorned hotel has grand marble and burnished wood running throughout, extending to the many rooms spanning four accommodation options. Along with warm decoration, each room is fitted with comfortable bedding, modern amenities such as air conditioning and TV, large windows and a very well appointed bathroom, ensuring an extremely pleasant stay in beautiful Sapa.In further pursuit of this aim, our restaurant and café encapsulate a luxurious atmosphere for your enjoyment of international and Vietnamese food and beverages. In addition, the Legend Spa provides an excellent means of relaxation and a space for tranquility in the bustling town. With one of the most central locations in all of Sapa town, you will find travelling around the area to be of the utmost ease and cafes and restaurants just beyond arms’ reach. Just to the left of the front doorstep is Sapa Lake and community garden, with Sapa Park just 300m away and Ham Rong Mountain 400m beyond that.

Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa

Located among the Hoang Lien Mountains, Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa offers an assortment of outdoor activities and leisure facilities. This 4-star resort is the only luxury hotel in the region with beautifully decorated rooms and suites blending perfectly with the natural surroundings. Impressed by accented wooden decor and luxurious dining as well as professional staff, tourists coming here will receive the best memories for their trip to Sapa.

Halong Bay
V'Spirit Classic Cruise
V'Spirit Classic Cruise

 “V’Spirit” is short for “Vietnamese Spirit” – a national philosophy advocating warm hospitality to guests, which is what we can guarantee you on one of our Halong Bay Deluxe Cruises. The crew members that you will meet are professionally trained and experienced, committing themselves to show you the true meaning of V’Spirit.We have three wooden junk boats in our fleet designed in traditional Vietnamese style, yet loaded with contemporary amenities. Each of our deluxe cabins includes sea-view windows and a modern bathroom, with large, comfortable beds and plenty of extra space. Upstairs, you will find a classy restaurant where you will taste some of the best food available in Vietnam. The sundeck and the bar are fantastic places for meeting people and catching amazing views of the magnificent Halong Bay.As possibly the biggest highlight of any Vietnam Tour, Halong Bay is awaiting your discovery and V’Spirit is thrilled to be there with you. Our excellent customer service means that you can focus on the beauty all around you while we take care of everything else. As one of the top recommendations on Tripadvisor, we are proud to call ourselves one of the best Halong Bay Cruises and hope to have the fantastic time with your family, friends or have a great honeymoon time in otherworldly Halong Bay.

LaFairy Cruise
LaFairy Cruise

LaFairy Sails takes its name from one of the most magical areas of Halong Bay; Fairy Lake Cave, where colourful spotlights illuminate the walls and light reflected from the water dances on the ceiling.  This is the kind of magic that we want to share with you.The limestone karsts, caves and beaches of Halong Bay are well-discovered now, but we take you to areas less accessible to other cruises. We endeavour to explore parts of the bay still largely untouched, like the Ngoc Trai Area, with its sunny beaches and tranquil waters.The flavours of Halong Bay come alive on a LaFairy Sails cruise. Our restaurant features the freshest, local ingredients for all of our dishes and you can see first-hand the processes necessary to prepare such sumptuous food with demonstrations from our chefs.A LaFairy Sails cruise is fully furnished with a comfortable and air-conditioned cabin, featuring all the amenities expected from a modern cruise ship. Halong Bay is an essential destination for any Vietnam tour and LaFairy Sails lets you see it in an unforgettably unique way.

Signature Cruise
Signature Cruise

The Signature Cruise Halong is gaining popularity by the day. It is one of the biggest cruise ships in Halong Bay and can boast large suites with plenty of room to go alongside its top-class facilities. The Signature Cruise features all the amenities for a truly comfortable time in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay: twelve luxury cabins, plush restaurant, fully-stocked bar, large movie room and gorgeous open sundeck with the charming grassy area. We care deeply about the safety of our passengers and are proud of our impressive safety record. The environment is another deep concern for us and, to this end, we support local community work for villagers and welcome the indigenous people of the area to work with us should they wish. This junk boat cruise is perfect for a family with kids vacation, honeymoon time or relaxed time with friends.Let Signature Cruise Halong show you the way to go with the best cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay.

Inclusions

  •   Vietnam Visa Arrival Letter 
  •   Accommodations (Double/Twin sharing) with daily breakfast 
  •   Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
  •   Transportation by private car, except Hanoi - Halong 2 ways; Hanoi - Sapa by limousine shuttle bus
  •   Train ticket Sapa - Hanoi
  •   Halong Bay Boat trip
  •   English speaking guides on tour
  •   Water (02 bottles/pax/tour day)
  •   Entrance fees  mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions

  •   Visa stamp fees for Vietnam
  •   Your International flights to/from Vietnam 
  •   Meals or drinks not mentioned  in our itinerary 
  •   Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
  •   Travel insurance 
  •   Compulsory dinner in the peak season at the hotel (if any)
  •   Personal expenses 
  •   Tips for guide and driver
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