Northern Charm – 8 Days Classic Tour

Overview

Departure Day

Everyday
Destinations

HANOI – NINH BINH – HALONG BAY – INCENSE VILLAGE – SAPA
Departure

Hanoi
Accommodation Style

Hotel

Value of the package

Explore the cultural charm of Hanoi
Enjoy a boat trip through the caves of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Visit the historic Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Cruise among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay
Explore ethnic culture in Sa Pa
Take the cable car to the summit of Fansipan

Itinerary

Day 01 :

HANOI ARRIVAL

Arrival at Hanoi via Noi Bai International Airport.

Our representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel.

Check-in time: after 14:00

Free time to explore the city.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02 :

NINH BINH – HOA LU – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE (B/L)

08:00 – Pick up from the hotel and depart for Ninh Binh (110 km).

10:15 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th century.

11:30 – Leisure cycling through villages and rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains.

12:15 – Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Vietnamese specialties.

13:00 – Boat trip through Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, exploring caves such as Sang Cave, Toi Cave and Nau Ruou Cave.

15:15 – Visit Hang Mua and climb nearly 500 steps for a panoramic view of Tam Coc valley.

17:15 – Return to Hanoi.

19:30 – Arrival at the hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 03 :

HALONG BAY (B/L)

08:30 – Limousine transfer to Ha Long Bay.

12:00 – Board the cruise and enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch.

13:30 – Explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Halong Bay.

14:45 – Kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave.

15:45 – Visit Ti Top Island for swimming or hiking.

16:30 – Sunset party on the cruise deck.

18:00 – Return to the harbor.

20:30 – Arrive back in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 04 :

INCENSE VILLAGE (B/L)

08:00 – Depart for traditional craft villages near Hanoi.

09:30 – Visit Ha Thai Village, famous for lacquerware production.

10:50 – Continue to Chuong Village, known for traditional Vietnamese conical hats.

12:00 – Lunch at a local artisan’s house or riverside restaurant.

13:30 – Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and discover the incense-making process.

17:00 – Return to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 05 :

HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L)

06:30 – Departure to Sa Pa by sleeping bus.

13:00 – Arrival in Sapa and lunch.

14:30 – Trek to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’Mong people.

Visit the waterfall and the old French hydroelectric station.

17:00 – Return to Sapa town.

Evening free to explore Sapa Night Market.

Overnight in Sapa.

Day 06 :

MOANA SAPA (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Moana Sapa, famous for:

Bali Heaven Gate
Giant Moana Statue
Infinity Lake
Golden Hand
Swing of Death

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon free to explore Sapa town.

Overnight in Sapa.

Day 07 :

FANSIPAN PEAK – HANOI (B/L)

08:00 – Transfer to the cable car station to visit Fansipan (3,143 m).

Enjoy panoramic views of:

Muong Hoa Valley
Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range

Climb about 600 steps to reach the summit.

12:00 – Lunch in Sapa.

13:30 – Return to Hanoi by sleeping bus.

20:00 – Arrival at hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 08 :

DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

End of services.

Inclusion

Transportation with air conditioning as mentioned in the itinerary
Airport transfers
Hotel accommodation in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
English speaking guide during sightseeing
Meals as mentioned: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
All sightseeing entrance fees
Complimentary mineral water (1 bottle per person per day)

Exclusion

International flights
Beverages
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Vietnam visa fee
Tips and gratuities (not compulsory)

Policies

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Booking and Payment Policies The customer receives the payment confirmation receipt via email within 15 minutes of successful booking. The confirmation voucher will be released via email in less than 24 hours after customers making deposit. To confirm the booking, 50% deposit of total tour cose will be required (not applied for prepaid service such as flight tickets, train tickets, early bird rate, etc). The remaining amount needs to be paid when you arrive in Vietnam and check in at the hotel.Cancellation Policies
Within 30 to 60 days prior to check in:
Cancellation fee of 20% of total value deposited per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned service suppliers, such as: hotels, flight or cruises… in accordance with their cancellation policies if any.
Within 15 to 29 days prior to check in:
Cancellation fee of 50% of total value deposited per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned service suppliers, such as: hotels, flight or cruises… in accordance with their cancellation policies if any.
Within 8 to 14 days prior to check in:
Cancellation fee of 70% of total value deposited per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned service suppliers, such as: hotels, flight or cruises… in accordance with their cancellation policies if any.
Within 7 days prior to check in or no notice or no show up: 100% charge of total value deposited