7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS
HANOI – Sapa – Halong Bay – Tam Coc
VIETNAM
Northern Vietnam teaser
Explore the best of Northern Vietnam with this 7-day, 6-night journey. Start in Hanoi, where you’ll discover historic landmarks and the vibrant Old Quarter. Travel to the mountainous town of Sapa, known for its terraced rice fields and ethnic hill tribes. Enjoy trekking through scenic valleys and villages. Cruise through the breathtaking limestone karsts of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and unwind on a boutique junk boat. End your adventure in Tam Coc, often called the “Inland Halong Bay.”
THE HUC BRIDGE
HANOI TRAIN STREET
HALONG BAY
TERRACED RICE FIELDS
7 DAYS Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay
– Tam Coc TOUR
Travel Period: Valid until 31 December 2024
- Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, you will meet our local representative and transfer for a half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Ba Dinh Square, including an external view of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his former residence (closed on Mondays, Fridays, afternoons, and during October-November). Next, explore the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique structure in the middle of a square lake. Continue to the Temple of Literature, a temple dedicated to Confucius, which houses Vietnam’s first national university, the “Imperial Academy.”
- After lunch, check in to your Hanoi hotel. Enjoy free time to relax or explore on your own, visiting the Hanoi Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Market, Opera House, and Hoan Kiem Lake with its peaceful waters, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower), and Ngoc Son Temple. Spend some time shopping in the Old Quarter, and later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
- In the evening, attend a performance of Vietnam’s traditional Water Puppetry at the theatre. Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: For Muslim groups, the city tour will include a stop at Al-Noor Masjid Mosque (12 Hang Luoc Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) for prayers instead of the Pagoda tour.
Accommodation:
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
Meals: Lunch and dinner
- Depart the hotel for a 295-kilometre drive from Hanoi to Sapa via a new highway, passing through five provinces: Hanoi, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Yen Bai, and Lao Cai. Take a 30-minute rest stop along the way, followed by a second break in Lao Cai City before arriving in Sapa.
- Arrive in Sapa, where you’ll be greeted by the vibrant traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. Take a short drive to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong people, located in a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Explore the daily life of the locals and embark on a 2.5 km trek down to the valley, visiting the waterfall and hydraulic power station. After capturing photos at the bridge and waterfall, walk back uphill to meet the bus for your return to Sapa.
- Enjoy an overnight stay in Sapa.
Accommodation:
3 Star The View, Sapa
4 Star Chau Long Sapa Hotel, Sapa
5 Star Pao’s Sapa Hotel, Sapa
3 Star The View, Sapa
4 Star Chau Long Sapa Hotel, Sapa
5 Star Pao’s Sapa Hotel, Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Walk to the hotel lobby and head to Muong Hoa Station to board the train to Fansipan Cable Car Station. Enjoy a 7-minute train ride with views of Muong Hoa Valley, followed by a 20-minute cable car journey offering spectacular scenery. At an altitude of 2,800m, take time to admire the view, capture photos, and visit the spiritual pagoda. Trek up 600 steps (approximately 20-30 minutes) to reach the peak of Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina.” Spend about 1.5 hours hiking and taking photos.
- Return to Sapa Town by cable car and train, then enjoy lunch in Sapa.
- Around 14:30, board the vehicle for your return trip to Hanoi, with two comfort breaks along the way. Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation:
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner
- Transfer to Halong Bay, located 165 km east of Hanoi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. Known as the “Dragon descending to the sea,” Halong Bay features over 1,000 limestone islets rising from the water, many of which contain stunning grottoes.
- At noon, board a charming boutique junk boat for a scenic cruise. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch as you sail past caves, islands, and a floating fishing village. Relax and soak in the stunning surroundings.
- As evening falls, unwind with a movie night, board games, or squid fishing, or simply relax. Dinner and an overnight stay on the boat complete your perfect day.
Accommodation:
3 Star Le Journey Cruise
4 Star Victory Cruise
5 Star Victory Star Cruise
3 Star Le Journey Cruise
4 Star Victory Cruise
5 Star Victory Star Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner
- Enjoy a light breakfast with cakes, fruits, tea, and coffee as you continue cruising through Halong Bay. Afterward, check out of your cabin and enjoy brunch on board.
- Disembark at Halong Pier and begin your transfer back to Hanoi.
- Arrive in Hanoi and check into your hotel. Enjoy free time for shopping in the Hanoi Old Quarter and explore the vibrant Weekend Night Market (open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays).
- Dinner will be served, followed by an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Accommodation:
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a two-hour journey to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh. Experience the stunning limestone karsts, similar to those in Halong Bay, but viewed from a winding stream through scenic paddy fields instead of the sea. Enjoy a boat trip through Tam Coc Caves and visit the beautiful Bich Dong Pagoda.
- After lunch, return to Hanoi. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Accommodation:
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
3 Star La Dolce Vita Hotel, Hanoi
4 Star The Light Hotel, Hanoi
5 Star Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time in the afternoon until your transfer to Hanoi/Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight. Safe travels!
Meals: Breakfast
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
| Price per package in MYR |
||
| Hotel | Min 2 Adults | Min 5 – 6 Adults |
| 3 Star Hotel | From 4,302 |
From 3,106 |
| 4 Star Hotel | 4,544 | 3,346 |
| 5 Star Hotel | 5,678 | 4,481 |
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (based on twin sharing/ triple sharing). For single travellers, single supplement fees apply
- Transfer and sightseeing tour on private basis with English speaking guide.
- Full board with local cuisine
- Water Puppet show, 1 night Halong Bay cruise with seafood lunch, dinner and overnight on boat
- Return cable car to Fansipan Peak and Muong Hoa Train ticket
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Personal expenses such as drinks with meals, issuance, air tickets, upgrade meals and visa fees
- Surcharge for weekend at hotel in Sapa
- Surcharge for 5 Muslim meals or Indian meals in Hanoi: USD 28 per person
- Compulsory travel insurance in Vietnam
- Compulsory Tipping – USD 4 per person per day for FIT booking
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotel
- Others not mentioned as above
CHILD POLICY
- Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 10%
- Child below 6 years old without extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 55%.
- Child below 6 years old sharing same room with 1 Adult is charged for 90%
- Child below 11 years old No extra bed & sharing same room with parents is charged for 75%
- Child below 11 years old with extra bed & sharing same room with parents is charged for 85%
- Child below 11 years old sharing same room with 1 Adult is charged same as adult
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Black out date: 24 December 2024 until 7 January 2025
- Child policy: child aged 2 to 11 years old under child rate, 12 years old onwards under adult rate
- Price is based on per package in Ringgit Malaysia
- Surcharge will be advised upon booking confirmation
- Confirmed bookings are non-cancellable and non-refundable
- Confirmation of bookings are subject to availability
- Prices are STRICTLY not valid during any fair, event or peak period
- Any unutilised services included in the package are non-refundable & non-transferable
- The promotion is available on a first come, first served basis
- Other Holiday Tours and suppliers’ standard terms and conditions apply
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