7 Days Best of Northern Vietnam
Hanoi, Ha Giang, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh.
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Transfer from the Airport to the Old Quarter
Check-in to Hanoi Backpackers Hostel
Hanoi city tour
Enjoy a Vietnamese massage
Take a bus to Ha Giang
Day 2: Ha Giang Loop Expedition : HA GIANG - QUAN BA - YEN MINH
8 am: Begin with breakfast.
10 am: Attend a briefing about the Ha Giang Loop at Jasmine Hostel.
Stops:
- Witness Bac Sum Pass and Heaven’s Gate.
- Pause for lunch in Tam Son Town.
- Visit Fairy Mountain.
- Reach Yen Minh, check into a homestay and have dinner.
Day 3: MA PI LENG PASS - BOAT TOUR - DU GIA
Depart the homestay after breakfast.
Experience a boat tour on Nho Que River, marvel at Tu San Canyon (among Asia's deepest).
Drive through M Pass.
Stops:
- Pause at the Lung Ho viewpoint.
- Arrive in Du Gia Village, check into a homestay, have dinner.
- Engage in games, local music, card playing, and happiness.
Day 4: DU GIA - QUAN BA - HA GIANG
Check out of the homestay, savor breakfast with rice field views.
Stops:
- Refresh with a swim at Du Gia Waterfall.
- Learn clothing-making in Lung Tam Village.
- Arrive in Ha Giang between 3 and 4 pm.
- Bus back to Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi to Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (L, D)
7:45 am: Meet the tour guide at Hanoi Backpackers Hostel for departure.
Travel by bus and boat to Halong Bay, enjoying scenic views of Cat Ba Island.
Arrive during lunchtime on the cruise, embark on a day of activities in Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay.
Cruise around Lan Ha Bay, witness the floating village, and experience the fisherman's life.
Lunch is served aboard the cruise.
Cruise to a quieter area for activities like boat jumping and swimming.
Continue to another side of the bay and stop for a sunset party before an overnight stay on the Hideaway cruise.
7:00 - 7:30 pm: Enjoy a BBQ dinner followed by a party.
Day 6: Halong Bay to Hanoi (B; L)
Breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.
Enjoy a leisurely morning with options like swimming or kayaking.
8:30 am - 9:30 am: Opportunity for kayaking in a quiet bay.
Allow 30 - 40 minutes for showering and packing before checking out.
Lunch at 10:30 am and start the journey back to Hanoi.
Expected to arrive back at the hostel around 5 pm.
Day 7: Ninh Binh, Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel – Tam Coc Boating – Mua cave
7:30 – 8:15 am: Our guide and bus pick you up from the hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh.
Stop for a short break to stretch your legs.
Arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel to visit King Dinh and Le Temple.
Buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant.
Afternoon: Boat ride to visit Tam Coc (2 cave areas) via rice fields.
Cycle to Mua cave (5 km from the bungalow) through rice fields and old houses.
Visit Mua cave, and trek up Dragon Mountain for a Love Valley view. Get on the bus to Hanoi.
19:30: Arrive in Hanoi, and drop off at your hotel. Trip ends.
Price and Inclusions:
- Total package price: $359 USD.
- The package includes transportation, accommodations, meals, and activities.
- Supplements: $20 USD/day for Ha Giang Loop driver (easy rider).
- Excludes alcoholic drinks, insurance, tips, and airport pickup.
- Remember to customize this itinerary to your preferences and plan in advance for a smooth journey.
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