Northern Vietnam At Glance 6 Days 5 Nights
Overview
Discover the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Northern Vietnam on this once-in-a-lifetime 6-day getaway. Enjoy a landscape montage of lively cities, serene countryside, and imposing mountains. Walk the historic lanes of Hanoi, sail across emerald Ha Long Bay, and absorb stunning views in Ninh Binh. Experience colorful local cultures, taste mouthwatering dishes, and take home memories that will never fade. This journey offers an authentic, enriching experience of one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful and, some would argue, underrated regions.
Included/Exclude
- All private transfer and transportation
- Halong Bay cruise program. Shared in Twin/Double cabin
- Private boat trip as per tour
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English or French speaking guide
- All in-tour flights as per itinerary
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Tissues and water on coach
- Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- No extra charge after confirmation
- International flights & departures taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$25 &2 passport photos per person)
- Cambodia visa on arrival (easy & recommended)
- Other services not mentioned above
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. A short city tour in Hanoi: the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son temple and the bustling Old Quarter. In the evening, you will have dinner at a restaurant in a restored French colonial building. You’ll spend the night in Hanoi.
This full-day tour of Hanoi starts at 8:30 and includes visits to the Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, the Temple of Literature. In 1076, Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam's first university, also referred to as Van Mieu, was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite for an incredible 800-years.
Next is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where it showcases 54 ethnic groups through interactive exhibits.
After having a Vietnamese lunch, explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the house on stilts where "Bac Ho" lived from 1958 to 1969, and the One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049.
In the late afternoon, explore Hanoi's Old Quarter and visit Hanoi Train Coffee, a popular tourist attraction along the railway tracks. After a day of exploring Hanoi's highlights, return to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Pick up at your hotel, then depart to Ninh Binh. While traveling from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, you will get a glimpse of rural life.
Arrive in Hoa Lu, which served as Vietnam's first capital in the 10th century. The guide will take you inside Dinh’s Temples (Worship Dinh King) and Le King’s Temple (Worship Le King), where you can have a better understanding of our history. Take a car to a restaurant for a lunch of unique Vietnamese cuisine. Embark on a small boat for Trang An Grottoes; take a boat trip (flexi to choose the flow group program for the boat route) to visit the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou, Sinh Cave, Si Cave, etc.
Get into the car and head back to Hanoi. Spend the night in Hanoi
Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. The perfect way to see the UNESCO World Heritage areas of Halong is to spend a night aboard a charming boat. The mystical scenery, where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into wonderous shapes covered in lush flora, is truly breathtaking. Enjoy some visits or activities (depending on the boat’s set itinerary). Enjoy sunset on the deck followed by dinner, then retire for the evening. Overnight on cruises.
Wake up to the fresh morning amidst the bay and have breakfast (brunch on some boats) while leisurely immersing yourself in the serene setting of the spectacular rock formations. As the cruise approaches the port, proceed to checkout. Disembark and transfer to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
