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6-Day Northern Vietnam Tour

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Overview

This short visit takes you to some of the true highlights on a Northern Vietnam tour.

Start with the capital Hanoi, where you'll visit one of the biggest pagodas in Asia, Bai Dinh. Then, you'll head to Trang An, considered as Halong Bay on land with beautiful landscapes, limestone karsts and flat fields of rice paddies.

Finally, you'll visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Halong Bay, with its rugged limestone outcrops that protrude from the azure waters, creating a curious atmosphere that you'll have time to explore.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Adventure
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

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Hanoi Arrival

When you arrive in Hanoi, our driver and guide will pick you up from the airport and transport you to your hotel. Once checked-in and settled, you'll have time to explore the city or take some rest, ready for tomorrow's adventure.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hanoi Street Food Walking TourOptional Activity: AU$ 41 per person

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Noi Bai International Airport to Angel Palace Hotel

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Dong Da

Day 2

Hanoi City Tour

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Hanoi City Tour

Visiting Ho Chi Minh (this is where our Uncle Ho spent the remains days of his life), the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple Literature, and the Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, visit Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake with its Ngoc Son temple, and Hanoi's cathedral. Enjoy the Water Puppet Show in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House

    Temple of Literature

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Hoa Lo Prison

    Water Puppet Show

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    Restaurants

    Koto Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Cầu Giấy

Day 3

Northern Vietnam Tour in Ninh Binh

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Northern Vietnam Tour in Ninh Binh

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is located in the districts Hoa Lu, Gia Vien, and Nho Quan which is part of Ninh Binh Province. The heritage property is spread over a large area of 10,000 hectares and is made up of three individual components within a single buffer zone. You'll explore two of the most picturesque parts of the area.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bai Dinh Temple

    Tràng An

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Hanoi to Bai Dinh Pagoda

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 4

Halong Bay

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Halong Bay

Your Northern Vietnam tour then takes you to Halong Bay, one of the new seven wonders of the world. You will have 24 hours on a boat when you can visit amazing caves and take in the stunning scenery of Halong Bay, You'll visit areas such as Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, Ba Hang fishing village and Dog Islet where you'll have the chance to go kayaking.

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    Accommodation

    V'Spirit Cruises3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Surprise Cave

    Ti Tov Island

    Sunset Drinks on Halong Bay Cruise

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    Restaurants

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

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    Transportations

    Bus from Angel Palace Hotel to Hạ Long

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Thành phố Hạ Long

    Haiphong

Day 5

Back to Hanoi

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Back to Hanoi

Start your day with Tai Chi exercises while the sun rises or a photo hunt, pass by Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and join in a cooking class before heading back to the pier get off the boat and go back to Hanoi.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tai Chi

    Kayaking on Halong Bay

    Ba Hang Fishing Village

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    Restaurants

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

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    Transportations

    Bus from Tuan Chau Island to Angel Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thành phố Hạ Long

    Cẩm Phả

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hoàn Kiếm

Day 6

Hanoi Departure

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Hanoi Departure

You'll have breakfast at the hotel then you are free until check out time, a driver will come to pick you up and take you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hoàn Kiếm to Noi Bai International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hoàn Kiếm

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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