7 Days Discover Northern Vietnam with Pu Luong

Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted by our driver and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi.

Check-in to your hotel and relax for the night.

Please note: the standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is not included and subject to hotel availability. 

Meals on your own.

Pick-up time: 08.30 AM

You have a whole day to explore a lot of prevailing touristy spots in Hanoi-the bustle and hustle city of over 1000 years of history. We pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, which is a cluster of Ho Chi Minh’s relics, to learn more about the beloved Father of Vietnamese as well as his humble lifestyle and his military activities. We’ll discover all attractions including: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Stilt House, Presidential Palace and the nearby One Pillar Pagoda.

Then, we set foot in Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam constructed in the 11th century. 

In the afternoon, you will find it really surprising to visit one of the most well-known museums in Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology, which sites around 8 km to the northwest of Hanoi center. This museum reflects almost perspectives on tangible and intangible cultural heritage as well as significant features in the life of 54 ethnic groups. It offers you a great chance to witness an inspirational collection of about 27,000 artifacts regarding Vietnamese and Southeast Asian ethnic communities.

After that, you will have a chance to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter - a place to preserve ancient culture and memory of time. It is a special mixture between its nostalgic ambience of old-styled narrow streets and the dynamic atmosphere of the modern city. Moreover, you will be amazed by its vibrancy and a wide range of products displayed through 36 ancient streets ranging from street foods, clothing, jewellery to souvenirs and more. 

Lunch & dinner on your own account.

Start at 8:00 AM this morning, our tour guide and driver will pick you up for driving to Mai Chau. 

11:00: Stop at local market and Thung Khe Pass

We will stop at Thung Khe Pass – One of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam. You can try some special food of the local people there like boiled corn, grilled egg and interact with Muong People there.

Arrive in Mai Chau, relax and have an authentic lunch with a local family of the White Thai tribe and enjoy some free time to acquaint yourself with the villagers.

Afternoon, ride a bike or walk through narrow village path, see terraced rice paddies and small villages, discovering the natural beauty of the valley and encountering the culture of the ethnic minority Thai people on our visits to the Pom Coong and Na Phon villages.

After that, we drive to Pu Luong for staying overnight. (around 2-hour drive)

Lunch & dinner on your own.

07:00 - Have breakfast

08:30 - Following the small roads, we will visit remote, hidden villages such as Kho Muong and Uoi Village to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. This is a common and easy walk around the most beautiful valley of rice terraces. 

Explore Doi Cave (Bat Cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong, the spot is created by thousands of great blocks of limestone having existed for 250 million years. There are thousands of stalactites in peculiar shapes showing how magnificent nature is. Taking steps beside these cliffs and descending deep into the heart of the cave, travellers will be rewarded with a feeling of excitement by the beautiful stones and the sound of water dripping down from the ceiling. 

10:00 -Take a bike and start riding to explore the rice fields and limestone mountains with a unique route. 

12:30 - You will enjoy lunch with local cuisine (on your own expense).

14:00 - Leave Puluong back to Hanoi on the way you will stop at the stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes. 

19:00 – 19:30 - Arrive in Hanoi.

Lunch & dinner on your own account.

08.15 - 08:45 | Pick-up: Our shared Limousine Bus driver will collect guests from hotels. 

11:45-12:00: Welcome to V’Spirit Cruises lounge at Tuan Chau International Habour and complete check- in procedures.

12:00 - 12:30: Transfer to V’Spirit Cruises by a tender boat. When you are on V’Spirit Cruises, you'll enjoy a welcome drink while listening to cruise briefing and safety introductions.

13:00: Have lunch at The Dawn Restaurant while V’Spirit Cruise takes you through some of the most breathtaking sceneries from Halong Bay to its secretive “neighbour” called Lan Ha Bay.

14:45: Explore the Tra Bau area by kayaking, get closer to the rocky islands and admire the stunning nature of the bay. You have chance to kayak pass by a hidden temple of the fishing villagers if weather permits.

16:15: It’s time for swimming and water activities, immersed in the green water of the Bay with floats.

17:00: Join a cooking demonstration to get to know Vietnamese cuisine and create your own special flavors.

17:30-18:30: Enjoy a Sunset party with some complimentary while waiting for twilight over limestone islands. Take the chance of HAPPY HOUR to have your favorite drinks.

19:00: Dinner at the restaurant. Fine dining setting with degustation expedience will create your memorable moments.

21:00: Enjoy evening views of the bay on the top deck, join some game show at the top deck bar to get some nice local gifts. 

Optional: Try your luck with squid fishing.

06:15: Enjoy a relaxing moment with sunrise minutes combining a Tai Chi session on sundeck.

7:00: Have a light breakfast on board.

7:30-8:45: Explore Dark & Bright Cave on a traditional rowing bamboo boat with locals.

9:00: Return to the cruise, check-out.

9:30: Enjoy a luxury Set menu brunch at the restaurant while cruising back to Tuan Chau port.

11:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau port.

15:00: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi the Old Quarter. 

Dinner on your own.

Have breakfast at the hotel. You are free to explore Hanoi in your own way. 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 noon. 

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