North-Vietnam Highlights - 15 Days

North-Vietnam Highlights - 15 Days
Price: US$: 1,351
Accommodations: Hotel 4 & 5 Star
Starts : Hanoi City, ends : Hanoi City
Highlights: Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ba Be Lake, Bac Ha, Sapa, Lai Chau, Phong Tho, Dien Bien Phu, Son La, Mai Chau, Cuc Phuong national park, Tam Coc, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh
Trip code: ANS-15

Day 1: Hanoi arrival    Meet on arrival at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. At leisure. Evening enjoy the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppet show.   Overnight :at Hotel in Hanoi  ( include: Breakfast)

Day2: Hanoi- Ba Be Lake   Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mon/Fri and the whole month of Oct/Nov), and his former residence, One-Pillar Pagoda and the Museum of Ethnology (closed on MonDay). Lunch at local restaurant. Continue drive to Ba Be.  Overnight  at Ba-ba National park lodge  ( include: Breakfast, lunch)

Day 3: Ba Be Lake Cruising     The legendary lake of Ba Be is just one continuous water body although the name means "three lakes". Today we embark on a boat cruising down the Nang River which is the main water source of the lake. This exciting river trip will give us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an enjoyable exploration of the Ba Be National Park. We traverse en route the Poong Grotto before stopping at some nearby hill tribe villages and getting off the beaten track to the scenic Dau Dang Waterfalls.  Overnight :at Ba-ba National park lodge  ( include: Breakfast and lunch)

Day 4: Ba Be- Bac Quang- Bac Ha   Full Day transfer by car to Bac Ha, taking gorgeous landscapes on the way. Visit Dzao with white trouzer and Red Dzao in Tan lap villages.  Overnight:  at Hotel in Bac Ha  (include: Breakfast and lunch)

Day 5: Bac Ha- Sapa- Ban Pho    Rising to the sounds of morning coming to life for another lovely Day, we breakfast and head out for a stunning spectacular of bobbling bazaar. Bac Ha 's considered one of the most wonderful and colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attires busily buy and sell the local produces. Dog, cat, pig, horse... are all on sales. This is golden opportunity to take best shots! Afternoon we have a pleasant walk to Flower H'mong village of Ban Pho.  Overnight :at Hotel in Sapa  ( include: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 6: Sapa- Phong Tho- Binh Lu    Visit the colorful Sapa market where Black H'mong, Red Dzao, Giay , Tay minority people come in droves to buy and sell their local produces. Have a nice walk to Tavan Village to enjoy the nicest landscape in Sapa. We then drive by Silver water fall and Cong Troi ( gate to heaven) on a scenic journey to stunning pass of Tram Ton. Visit textiles villages of Tai Lao at Hon village. Your journey continues on through pristine mountain scenery to Phongtho. Opportunity to visit villages of White H'mong and BlackDzao (Dzao lan ten) along the way  Overnight: at lodge in Phong Tho  (include: Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 7:  Phong Tho- Lai Chau- Dien Bien Phu      Drive to Dien Bien Phu, the famous battle field against the French in 1954. Visit interesting villages of the Red H’mong, Black Thai, Mang on the way. Stop at remote villages en route to Dien Bien where you will discover a fantastic local market and unique ethnic minority people  Overnight: at hotel in Dien Bien Phu  (include: Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 8:  Dien Bien Phu- Son La   Tour around Dien Bien Phu, visit the famous historic sites of the decisive battle against the French. The museum and nearby historic battle sites. Today you head further into the mountains as we drive to the town of Son La. Visit outlaying Black Tai villages  Overnight: at Hotel in Son La  (include: Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 9:  Son La- Moc Chau- Mai Chau    In the morning visit the Sonla prison was built by French colonialism in 1908. In 1930-1945, it was expanded and became the place where detained revolutionary soldiers. It was considered a steel prison and a hell on earth to stamp out strong struggle of prisoners. Driving through the mountains to Mai Chau Valley. Here you will stay with a hospitable hilltribe in their longhouse and enjoy the stunning surroundings.  Overnight: at Hotel in Mai Chau (include: Breakfast and lunch)

Day 10:  Mai Chau- Cuc Phuong Forest    Morning walk amongst the pleasant villages and meet with people while having a short walk around Green Valley and taking in such spectacular scenery of nicest valley in the North. Lunch in Maichau. 1.30 pm drive to Cuc Phuong. Arrive at Cuc Phuong at late of afternoon  Overnight: at the national park lodge (include: Breakfast and lunch)

Day 11:  Cuc Phuong sightseeing    Breakfast at the national park lodge. Walk to visit the big tree & tall tree (century tree) butterfly museum and look out for a stuning view over the park. Don’t miss a chance to have a look at magnificent limestone mountains rising up majestically from the green rice-terraces and traditional stilt houses of the Muong hill-tribe. Rare animals and enchanting scenery are those unforgettable things about Cuc Phuong. Have lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, continue exploring this oldest National Park in Vietnam.  Overnight: at the national park lodge (include: Breakfast and lunch)

Day 12:  Cuc Phuong- Tam Coc Cruising    After breakfast, biking or driving towards Tam Coc. Explore country life of Vietnam by passing through villages and rice fields. Visit Bich Dong Pagoda - one of the famous pagodas in Ninh Binh Province. After lunch, sit back and relax whilst a local villager rows a small boat through 3 caves with rice fields and mountain surrounded. The quiet movements of the oars create a sort of musical rhythm inside the cave. As the boat leave the cave, you can see what seems to be an old man with a white beard fishing, fairy flying in the clouds, peasants collecting fuel and a group of white goats grazing on the hills. Continue biking or driving back to Ninh Binh town.  Overnight: at hotel in Ninh Binh (include: Breakfast and lunch)

Day 13:  Ninh Binh- Halong Bay    After breakfast, head to the enchanting surrounds of Halong Bay. Then take to the emerald waters on a junk and sail among the 2,000 towering limestone karsts of Halong Bay. Arrival Halong bay 12.30 Check in on board of Victory, enjoy seasonal fruits while the captain introduce the programme of journey. 13.00 – 14.30 Start the journey. Lunch served with local cuisines menu and enjoy the paramount view at Ha Long. 15.00 Visit Cua Van Fishing village – see the actual daily life of fising village people. 16.00 Explore Surprise Cave – one of the most famous caves on the Ha Long Bay. 17.00 Stop at this place. Free to swim and take kayak if desire. 18.00 Return to your cruise or relaxation or enjoy sunset on the bay. 19.30 – 21.00 Dinner at the restaurant with prepared menu. 21.00 Watch Ha Long bay video. 21.30 Free at your leisure like lying on deck or going to catch squid.  Overnight: on Victoria Cruise 4* in Halong Bay (include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14:  Halong Bay- Hanoi    6.30 See sunrise on the Ha Long Bay or swim on the beach. 7.00 Continue cruising towards. Enjoy breakfast with cakes & coffee. 8.00 – 9.00 Visit Titop seaside or Soi Sim. You can swim or climb to the mountain. 9.30 Check out time. 10.00 Enjoy brunch on the way back to the port. 11.00 arriving at the port. Car will wait & pick-up and drive back to Hanoi. Arriving in Hanoi, free time.  Overnight: at Hotel in Hanoi  (include: Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 15:  Departure from Hanoi
   Check out your hotel and transfer to Noi Bai Airport by private car, Finish your trip.
(include: Breakfast)

Extending Your Flight to the popular air hub : Bangkok, Singapore..for your return flights to your coutry
Guests often ask us about extending their flight at the end of their Asia vacation to the Bangkok, Singapore international air hub to catch their flight home. ... Please,Ask at time of booking for full details about this addtition sevice before your journey!

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The price in 1,351USD per person based on 2 people travelling together with 4 star hotel (Valid from 1st May to 30th September)

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TRIP INCLUDES:

•All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may vary slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms and One-beded with Queen size rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are accommodated in two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot where available, and are not recommended for comfort.

All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- For a private smaller groups (2pax -10pax), modern sedan cars and minibuses are used.
- For tour groups of 11pax or more travelers, air-conditioned Hyundai with 19- 25-35 seats are used on all road journeys. These vehicles are designed with excellent viewing windows and a high roof. All our vehicles are modern, spacious, comfortable, well-maintained, and safe
•Complimentary airport transfer on arrival and on departure days

All Breakfasts & Lunches on tour• Breakfast – Is always included on all Vietnam Royal Tourism – European Continental breakfasts are supplied at the hotels where you stay. The Continental style usually consists of rolls, butter, jams, tea or coffee and juices.
• Lunch - Your Lunch meals are included and generally served at a local restaurant
• Dinner – is not included and is always up to you – allows you the freedom to eat what you want and enjoy the local flavors.
Please note: If you have special dietary requirements (eg Vegetarian), let us know so we can notify restaurants and prepare appropriate food for you.

Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides.Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Royal Tourism

 Entrance fees
All sightseeing as specified including entrance fees

  

Visa Approval Code or Visa on Arrival
- After approval, we will fax or email you a copy of the Approval letter as an attachment
- Our Service do not include the Stamping Fee of about US$25-65/ 1pax to be submitted directly to the Embassy or Consulate (the stamping fee vary from Embassy to Embassy) or pay at Airport for Visa on Arrival

TRIP EXCLUDES:

+ International airfare& airport taxes

+ Travel insurance

+ Surcharges for compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges (which will be advised at time of booking) ,

+ Personal expenses

+ Tips & gratuities
Note: Cuong Phu buy May in Hp and May in canon, sale off 50% Muc in Hp