VIETNAM NORTHERN TRIP IN 5 DAYS

5 Days

Highlight

  • Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, craft traditional lacquerware and conical hats, wander through incense-filled Quang Phu Cau, cycle among Ninh Binh’s karst landscapes, and cruise through the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay.

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Overview

This 5-day journey blends culture and nature – from the lively streets of Hanoi and the colorful craft villages of Quang Phu Cau, to the stunning caves and peaks of Ninh Binh, before ending with the breathtaking limestone islands of Ha Long Bay.

Itinerary

Check in hotel

You have free and easy time to explore

08:00: After breakfast, you will get picked up by your tour leader then head to the destination.

9:30: Visit Ha Thai village, which has been producing lacquerware since the 17th century. Learn traditional artwork and craft your own lacquer product following the guidance.

10:50: Visit Chuong Village - The traditional conical hat making village! This time will be exciting: Not only observe, but we also get you involved in the process of making the hat and paint it on your own! This could be an awesome souvenir to remember about Vietnam!

12:00: Have a family meal at the local artisan’s house or at a riverside restaurant, depending on how large our group will be. If you insist, there will be a small cooking class as you join in making the meal

13:30: Visit Quang Phu Cau incense village, take a walk to the centre of the village, visit several ancient houses, discover the artistry of incense making at a charming village. It’s a must-see check-in point!.

15:00: Visit the biggest incense factory in the town, learn how incense is made from scratch.

16:00: Time to go back to the city centre. The 1st place to be dropped off will be Hanoi Train Street. If you don’t want to be dropped off there, please stay inside the bus.

17:00: Get drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. You have free and easy time for the rest of the evening.

Day 3 :
NINH BINH

08:00: After breakfast, Our guide will meet you at your  hotel/stay and start  110km modern  Bus-journey through the verdant landscape of the countryside. Short-brake en route.

10:15: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.

11:30: Leisure  cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with backdrop of a maze of limestone mountains.

12:15: We will have a buffet lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods like goat meat and fried rice. Vegetarian food is always available at the buffet lunch.

13:00: Visit Trang An, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. This remarkable landscape features a network of tunnel caves that captivated filmmakers, inspiring the iconic "Kong: Skull Island" – 2016.

Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

15:15: Get on the bus to go to Hang Mua (Mua Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

17:15: Get on the bus then come back to Hanoi.19h30: Drop you off at your hotel. Trip ends.

08:30: After hotel breakfast, our limousine will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Quang Ninh, stop over for a rest on the way. 

11:45-12:00: Arrival at Tuan Chau Island. Welcome aboard and have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing rocks: Incense Burner, Cock Fighting …

13:30: Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave): The longest, biggest and the most beautiful cave of Halong Bay. Perched 25 meters above the sea, Sung Sot Caves  stretch across 10,000 square meters. A mesmerizing 800-meter stone pathway, bathed in the glow of colorful lanterns, winds through the cavern's depths, revealing its hidden wonders. 

14:45: Explore Luon Cave, a stunning water cave, by kayak or bamboo boat. Relax and soak in the serene beauty of the surroundings. 

15:45: Visit Titop Island for swimming, sunbathing, or trekking to the peak for panoramic views of the bay. 

16:30: Back to cruise. Enjoy a Sunset party on the sundeck with Red wine, French fries, cakes, Fruits... 

17:45-18:00: Back to Ha Long harbor. 20h30: Drop you off at your Hanoi hotel. Trip ends

Day 5 :
DEPARTURE

Hotel Breakfast

Check out from the hotel and board your transfer to the airport

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • All transfers with A/C bus as mentioned in the program
  • Accommodation in twin/double shared rooms with daily breakfast.
  • English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
  • Complimentary mineral water (01 bottle/pax/day).

WHAT IS EXCLUDED

  • Beverages, personal expenses, and gratuities.
  • Optional activities and expenses not mentioned in the program.

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VIETNAM NORTHERN TRIP IN 5 DAYS

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