Northern Vietnam in style.

This tour will offer you a glimpse into the giant limestone karsts rising dramatically from emerald seas, colorful hill tribes, and a bustling capital city with wide trees lined streets, numerous lakes, gorgeous colonial and ancient Vietnamese-style buildings and also the Halong bay-on-land. That makes Northern Vietnam a delight for the senses.

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Duration: 8 days/7 nights

Tour Code: MVSD10

Price from: US $800 Pax

Tour Valid: December 31th, 2014

Highlights: Hanoi- Halong- Sapa- HoaLu- Tam Coc

• Day 1 - Hanoi arrival

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Dinner

  Arrive in Hanoi- the capital of Vietnam, and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy welcome dinner and the evening is at your leisure to explore on your own or relax. Stay overnight in Hanoi hotel

  Day 2 - Hanoi – Halong

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Halong Bay is one of the wonders of the world with over 1,500 km2 and 3,000 islets. Many tales have been woven about the creation of Halong Bay, or Bay of Descending Dragon. Folk law describes that, the Bay is islands and islets were created when dragons, sent by gods, spat jewels and jade into the area to protect Vietnamese from invaders. Transfer to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay by car.
  
  Board a deluxe junk, touching a luxury junk cruise experience, with its design based on the Ancient Chinese Sail-Boat Style, perfectly built by wood, stone and bronze in harmony between tradition and luxury. The junk is composed of a fully-equipped dinning room, a deluxe cabin with en-suite bathroom, sunbathing and relaxing area, a professional kitchen, for an intimate cruise through the emerald green waters of one of the wonder of the world. Lunch will be severed on board the junk. Cruise through Halong Bay .
  
  A private dinner on one of the beaches of the limestone islands that make up Halong Bay. That will leave you with fond memories and breathe taking views. Stay overnight on board a Halong cruises boat.

  Day 3 - Ha Long – Hanoi -Sapa

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise->Train
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  In the early morning, participate in a Tai Chi class on the sundeck, or relax with a fresh cup of coffee as you view the awakening of Ha Long Bay's local fishermen. A wholesome breakfast is served as you cruise back to Ha Long City where you disembark and return to Hanoi. In the evening, depart for the train station to catch the sleeper train to the northwest town of Lao Cai. Stay overnight aboard the train.

  Day 4 - Sapa arrival

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  In the morning, you will arrive in Lao Cai and go to to Sapa. Here, in the terraced hills and mountains, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is brightened by the colors of the area's native hill tribes. Take a morning walking tour of Sapa town and visit the busy market where the ethnic minority people converge to sell their embroidery, silverware, and handicrafts. Stay overnight in Sapa.

  Day 5 - Sapa – Laocai – Hanoi

  Place Transport: Train
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning, set out on a light trek to discover Sapa's lesser-known areas. Along the way, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of mountain rice terraces, waterfalls, and buffaloes working in the fields. As you cross rivers by suspended bridges and traverse rolling hills, look for views of Vietnam's highest point -Mt Fansipan. It is the last major peak of the Himalayan chain.In the afternoon, return to Sapa town where you have the rest of the day at your leisure before transferring to Lao Cai for the overnight train to Hanoi. Stay overnight on the train.

  Day 6 - Hanoi

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Upon arrival in Hanoi city, check-in, freshen-up, have breakfast at your hotel.Today, discover the famous monuments and hidden gems of Hanoi starting with a visit to the former house of Ho Chi Minh and his mausoleum. Continue to the enigmatic wooden- One Pillar Pagoda before stepping back in time as you walk through the peaceful Temple of Literature with its well preserved architecture. Then travel by cyclo through the bustling area of the Old Quarter. This afternoon is free to discover the art galleries, cafes or local markets at your leisure. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 7 - Hoa Lu – Tamcoc

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ninh Binh province for visiting Ha Long bay in land. En route, stop a visit to Thung Nang (valley of the Sun) – a perfect replacement for the trip to Tam Coc, which now becoming too touristy. Take a traditional boat for a boat cruise on the river which elegantly curves between the karstic hills and rice plantations. After the lunch, transfer to Gia Vien district for the visit of King Dinh and King le temple. This evening, attend a performance of Hanoi's Mua Roi Nuoc, literally 'puppets that dance on water'. This traditional form of entertainment dates back as far as the tenth century and originated in Northern Vietnam. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 8 - Hanoi departure

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Enjoy the breakfast at your hotel and this morning is at leisure until it is time to transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Thank you for traveling with Minmax. Wish you all the best !

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 07 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program

  - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring ?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start ?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  
  

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).