This tour will take you to three best destinations in the North of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long, and Sapa. With 6 days in Vietnam, you will have a chance to get a deeper insight into this region by sightseeing to some historic spots in Hanoi, cruising to the magnificent Ha Long Bay, and visiting ethnic hill tribes in Sapa.
This tour will take you to three best destinations in the North of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long, and Sapa. With 6 days in Vietnam, you will have a chance to get a deeper insight into this region by sightseeing to some historic spots in Hanoi, cruising to the magnificent Ha Long Bay, and visiting ethnic hill tribes in Sapa.
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai – Hanoi International Airport, our tour guide will be holding a welcome signboard with Paradise Travel & your name outside the baggage claim area and escort you to Hanoi downtown with a brief introduction en route. Check in hotel.
Free to explore our city for the rest of the day.
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
This morning, we will drive to Halong Bay, stop on the way for a short break, and then continue heading to Halong. Arrival at lunchtime, check in our luxury cruise and start your wonderful time in Halong Bay. Spend the whole afternoon to enjoy magnificent sceneries around you, there are thousands of limestone islands standing in the middle of sea water. All of them are covered by a thick layer of green forests, which makes Halong bay more and more beautiful. Have lunch, dinner and stay overnight on boat.
Wake up early to enjoy the sea’s fresh air, take part in some morning exercises on the sundeck with our master. Then, have breakfast and our boat lift anchor to start cruising in the bay again. Keep your camera ready on your hand to take the best photos of Halong Bay in the morning. Check out and have lunch on boat. Our boat finished cruising at the harbor and time to say goodbye Halong bay, catch our car/bus back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 4 pm.
Breakfast & Lunch
The train arrives at around 6:00 am. Look for the “Paradise’s Logo & Your Name” sign when you exit the train station, as our guide will pick you up there and transfer from Lao Cai to Bac Ha market to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the Bac Ha Sunday Markets – the largest market in the region. Observe the mix of Flower H’mong, Phu La, Black Dao, Tay and Nung ethnic minority traders that journey to the market from the surrounding mountainous areas. Browse the colorful stalls stocking a variety of local products, brightly colored handicrafts, and fresh tea. You will join local ethnic peoples of the morning to enjoy the exciting atmosphere as well as activities of this market. Have lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, drive to visit Hoang A Tuong’s Palace, otherwise known as the outlandish Vua Meo. Constructed by the French in 1921 in an unusual ‘oriental baroque’ style, it resembles a hybrid between an exotic church and a French chateau and was used to entertain the Flower H’mong chief Hoang A Tuong. Continue to visit Ban Pho Village before saying goodbye Bac Ha to Sapa. Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel and free time for relaxing or visiting a local market.
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up for another long but really interesting trekking day to Lao Chai and Ta Van Village of Black H’ Mong people and Dzay people. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with families that live in the area. Have lunch en route or at a local family. Back to your hotel after lunch. The rest of day free time for exploring the local market and Sapa town
Late afternoon, the car will pick you up for the night train back to Hanoi. Arrive at Lao Cai train station and take the night train back to Hanoi.
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Things to Bring:
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for activities such as riding in the sampan, walking, cycling and for long drives. Prepare for hot weather. Bring a hat/cap, sun screen, sun glasses, a swimsuit and insect repellent. The weather is normally hot from May to October particularly in Hanoi, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay and in Cambodia is hot the whole year round.
You should bring cash with you, preferably in Vietnamese Dong because the banking system doesn’t always function well. US Dollars and Euro are accepted in many places too. You should bring your medications with you although there are pharmacies in both Vietnam and Cambodia, if you do get sick.
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Don't want the fun to end?
Why not combine this tour with Laos tours, Myanmar tours, Hue tours, Hoian tours or spend a few days in the tropical paradise that is the Vietnam coast? We take care of everything from flights to transfers and accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Explore our other destinations or speak with your personal Travel Consultant for some expert advice on suitable combinations.