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Vietnam North In Panorama tour itinerary, with the enchanting acquaintance of serene nature & endearing culture, the beauty and charm of terraced rice fields OR the up & close encounter with the ethnic minorities of H’mong, Tay… all in Sapa, furthermore to the mystical Halong Bay and nature beauty of Ninh Binh and a soothingly conservative, yet peaceful city of Hanoi.
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi – Old Quarter discovery by Cyclo tour – Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi (L)
Day 2: Halong Bay discovery, UNESCO World Heritage by cruise of 2 days. Overnight on board (B/L/D)
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi. Overnight in the city center hotel (B/L)
Day 4: Ninh Binh day tour (Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage). Overnight on train to Sapa (B/L/D)
Day 5: Sapa trekking full day. Overnight in Sapa hotel (B/L/D)
Day 6: Sapa trekking in the morning – Journey by afternoon bus to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 7: Hanoi city tour full day (½ day in city center + ½ in Bat Trang Pottery Village). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 8: Transfer to Airport (B)
Abbreviation: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
A backpack
A travel pillow
A quick-dry towel
Diarrhea treatment
Trousers
Flip flops (can buy in arrival cities later)
Travel adapter
Portable phone charger
Sun protection, a hat, sun-glasses
Waterproof jacket (a light-weight one, can buy in arrival cities later)
Sprays
Good photo-maker/ camcorder
Other things you think necessary
Welcome At Hanoi in to our mesmerizing Viet Nam.
Your guide and the driver warmly welcomes you & picks you up at the Noi Bai International Airport,after you are done with the Immigration process & picking up your bags. With a comfortable drive of around 30-45 minutes, you arrive to Check-In to hotel, in Hanoi center.
The first tour activity to enjoy Hanoi is Cyclo tour with one-hour. Your cyclo (a "bicycle taxi" pedaled by a driver behind you) gives you an unobstructed view, perfect for snapping photos during your tour. The heart of Vietnam's Capital, Hanoi Old Quarter, home to many of the must-sees, like the Hanoi Citadel, and the Hanoi Opera House. Ride at the perfect pace to enjoy some of the 36 tree-shaded streets of this historic district.
Exchange your seat on the cylco for a seat at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch an hour puppet show the quintessential Vietnamese art of water puppetry—begun over a thousand years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta. A complex system of underwater poles, rods, and strings brings these elaborate puppets to life. Puppeteers bring magic to the water’s surface as they spin tales of Vietnamese legend—knights on horseback, princesses, unicorns, and fire-breathing sea dragons.
Spending night time on enjoying our capital by yourself.
Note: if you arrive Hanoi late that above activities would not be implemented, with our good organization, you can quite enjoy them in Day 7.
Our guide and private transfer will pick you up at the hotel to world famous destination, Halong Bay (recognized as one of the 7 new natural wonders) on cruise to contemplate picturesque scenery of thousands of limestone islands with some stops to enjoy some tour activities, such as: beautiful fishing village, Kayaking or Rowing boat, Swimming at beach, Exploring cave…
Overnight on Halong Bay cruise.
Note: Cruise itinerary might be changed because of the tide level, weather status and other objective reasons.
Morning: continue to cruise around Ha Long Bay until lunch.
Afternoon: transfer to Hanoi city.
Arrive at hotel in Hanoi. Check in and free to go around the city or take rest at the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi city.
Our guide will pick up at hotel, takes the group to visit the biggest Pagoda in Vietnam.
On the way, you will have chances to take the outlook of Vietnam rice fields with the hardworking farmers going about their work in the large rice fields.
Discover Bai Dinh Pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze of 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight!
Enjoy lunch in local Vietnamese restaurant with local Vietnamese dishes.
We will transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage. Upon arrival, we will take the boat trip around Trang An visiting the cave complexes (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave), all caves are mystical and in wilderness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside of Vietnam.
Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi, enjoy dinner before going to Hanoi railway station for train departs to Sapa.
Overnight on train.
Pick up at the train station by shuttle bus, transfer up to Sapa town (about 1.5 hour driving).
After breakfast, start the trip as below:
First start of 6 km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai Village, through terraced rice fields to home of the Dzay minority people in Ta Van village. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by minivan or car to check in hotel.
After delicious hotel breakfast, check out and pack your luggage to keep at reception area or storage. Start trekking to discover more beauty of Sapa:
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit one of the most famous attractions in Sapa, Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning Silver Waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai Village, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way a jeep to return to Sapa hotel to collect luggage.
16.00: Get on bus to be back Hanoi.
21.30: Arrive Hanoi centre. The guide waits to pick up from bus station to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Leading Travel’s guide will pick up at hotel and take you to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House where the President lived and worked until his last breath).
After that, you have chance to visit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Hanoi's oldest pagoda.
Enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant with local Vietnamese cuisine
Continue your tour at Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), the first Imperial University in Vietnam which was built in 1070.
Spending the rest of your day to visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, one of the most famous traditional villages about pottery. It is about 15 km away from city center.
Bat Trang, the seven-century old pottery village, an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not miss.
Later afternoon: Arrive hotel for free time.
Note: Monday and Friday, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes, will visit outside of the mausoleum.
After your breakfast, Check-out of the hotel & Leading Travel’s driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport, for your home bound flight.
Thus, completing the memorable holiday in Vietnam, with Leading Travel.
We bid you goodbye, thanking you with gratitude for your decision to come visiting our Vietnam and choosing Leading Travel services to enjoy this trip. We hope to see you again, and fervently wish getting your kind recommendations to your relatives and friends. Bon Voyage!
Private transfer in new vehicle with experienced driver for private tour activities and airport
Shuttle bus for group tour activities
Single cyclo
Water Puppet show ticket
2 bottles of water/pax/day tour on transfer (500ml/bottle)
Shared electric car round trip for visiting Bai Dinh pagoda
Boat in Trang An Complex Landscapes
Train ticket: Hanoi – Lao Cai (soft sleeping berths, 4 people/berth type)
Limousine bus ticket: Sapa – Ha Noi
Private professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for private tour activities
Share professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for group tour activities
Halong bay cruising itinerary
Kayaking or bamboo rowing boat in Halong bay
Meals as mention in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Hotel accommodation: Double room/ Twin room
Ha Long cruise accommodation: Double cabin/ Twin cabin
All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
All kinds of beverages
Airfares (international & domestic)
Visa approval
Travel insurance
Tips
Bank fees
Other things not mentioned in inclusion list
Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your need, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length..