Halong Bay Tours 
Vietnam HighLights Tours
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Highlights Of The North Vietnam 3 Days
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Prices:
$715 - $814
Duration:
Start Date: Upon Request
Depart From:
Hanoi
Destination(s) to visit:
Hanoi - SaPa - Bacha - Ninh Binh - Chua Huong - Hai Phong - Halong - Bat Trang
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Tour Program:
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha
Noi, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an
unique old world charm and some Asia's most striking colonial
architecture. (If time permits) we enjoy a short cycle ride around the
old quarter streets, giving you a chance to explore the different local
ways of life. Overnight in Hanoi.
| Day 02: Hanoi (Breakfast) |
Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh
Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s
founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s
house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose
origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip
to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first
university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated
to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake and the History
Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the
Vietnamese history, are not to be missed. We visit these sights before
continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In front of this lake is
the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic
performance. Overnight in Hanoi.
| Day 03: Hanoi - SaPa (Breakfast) |
An early morning start to drive along the Red River to SaPa. The roads
are bumpy at times, but various scenic landscape changing from the
delta area to the Tonkinese Alps make for an interesting journey.
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an elevation of 1,500 meters, SaPa was once a hill resort of French
administrators when the summer heat became unbearable. The remoteness
and the simple lifestyle of ethnic minority people are a highlight of
SaPa although conditions are basic. After checking into hotel in SaPa
we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending time to
wander around this hill town. The ethnic people are frequently seen on
the main street of SaPa and small vendors along the street sell local
textiles and handicraft. Overnight in SaPa.
The range of Phan Si Pan boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an
alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today we have
enough time to visit the bustling SaPa Market where the Red Dao, Black
Hmong, Tay and Xa Pho ethnic minorities converge from the nearby
mountainsides and valleys to trade their goods and buy provisions. We
then get well off the beaten track as we embark on a walk to explore
this beautiful mountain region. Along the way we visit several rustic
villages and see many mountaineers doing their daily works such as
logging, herding buffalo and tilling the field. The blend of verdant
mountain backdrop and colourful population makes for an unimaginable
view. Overnight in SaPa.
| Day 05: SaPa - Bacha (Breakfast) |
Upon leaving SaPa we set off on our scenic drive through the border
town of Lao Cai to the colourful Sunday Market at Bacha. This market
also attracts a wide variety of ethnic minority groups including the
Variegated Hmong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi and Tay. They still retain their
old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other
by their dress. The experience of this congregation is colorful and
unique. After the market we enjoy a walk around the area, visiting the
Hmong King’s former residence and Ban Pho where the villagers make the
potent local maize alcohol. Overnight in Bac Ha.
| Day 06: Bacha - Hanoi (Breakfast) |
The return journey begins as we depart Bac Ha Town and pass through the
verdant and rugged mountain scenery to Hanoi. These back roads are a
great way to explore the real Vietnam. We see very few other travelers,
mostly rural dwellers who are just as interested in finding out about
our lives as we are of theirs. The drive is very long, but we can make
many stops along the way to stretch our legs and take some wonderful
photographs. Overnight in Hanoi.
| Day 07: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda - Ninh Binh (Breakfast) |
An interesting drive through the rich farming land of the Red River
Delta to the Perfume Pagoda, which is not just one pagoda but many
shrines and sanctuaries built into
| Day 08: Ninh Binh - Haiphong (Breakfast) |
The capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and early Le Dynasties is Hoa
Lu, which however has left its legacy in the form of two small temples,
each one nearly a thousand years old. After a short drive we visit
these two remaining structures, dedicated to the Dinh and Le Rulers,
then climb 200 steps to the top of Ma Yen mountain for a fantastic view
over the surrounding areas. The next stop of our trip is Tam Coc which
is surnamed “Inland Halong Bay”. We take a boat trip on a river through
the quiet and peaceful landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone
formations to the grottoes of Tam Coc. Upon leaving this site we
commence our scenic drive to Hai Phong, the biggest port town of
northern Vietnam. Overnight in Haiphong.
| Day 09: Haiphong - Halong (Breakfast/Lunch) |
Heading out of town we travel by roads to Halong Bay, truly one of
Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. On arrival we embark on a boat
for a memorable trip around the Bay which will give us a chance to
explore the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000
limestone islands, rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water.
The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and
beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a
secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes
beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we continue our
exciting cruise and have time for another swim. Overnight in Halong.
| Day 10: Halong - Battrang - Hanoi (Breakfast) |
The very good roads make our journey back to Hanoi much more
pleasurable. Today we have plenty of time to observe the rural
landscape and visit the riverside village of Bat Trang, where
distinctive ceramics are made and used throughout the delta region for
over 500 years. The vitality of this village is still blown up by the
hundreds of pottery kilns on fire day and night. We stroll around
various cottage industries and watch craftsmen forming, painting and
glazing their products in traditional ways. The reminder of the day
will be free to explore Hanoi's older quarters or simply to relax.
Overnight in Hanoi.
| Day 11: Hanoi - Departure (Breakfast) |
There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Hanoi. The
trip ends after your transfer to Noibai Airport for your ongoing
flight. End of the tour.
Tour Prices (Price per person and in US$)
Includes:
- Meals as specified in tours
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English local speaking tour guide
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Pick up and transfer
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Permission and visiting fees
Excludes:
- Daily expenses, drinks, tips and other meals
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