Wonderful Vietnam in 8 Days: Hanoi, Sapa and a Ha Long Cruise
Explore northern Vietnam in 8 days and 7 nights: 3 nights in Hanoi, 2 in Sapa, 1 hotel night in Ha Long and 1 on a bay cruise. Guided visits as specified in the program.
Description
Vietnam in 10 days and 9 nights: Hanoi, Sapa, an overnight Ha Long cruise and 3 nights in Hoi An. Includes food-related activities and a domestic flight under the program's conditions.
Discover the essence of Vietnam on a complete itinerary that begins in Hanoi, visiting some of its most iconic sights such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Pagoda and the Old Quarter. The journey continues to Sapa, where you will enjoy impressive mountain scenery, Tram Ton Pass, Love Waterfall, the Muong Hoa Valley and the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, as well as a visit to Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina.
The route continues to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will take an overnight cruise among limestone formations and emerald-colored waters. The journey then continues to Hoi An, with an experience that combines nature, culture and gastronomy: a basket boat ride in Cam Thanh, a visit to Tra Que village, farming activities, a cooking class and a tour of the Old Town. The program is completed with a visit to Da Nang and the Ba Na Hills, home to the famous Golden Bridge, before the final transfer to the airport.
The route continues to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will take an overnight cruise among limestone formations and emerald-colored waters. The journey then continues to Hoi An, with an experience that combines nature, culture and gastronomy: a basket boat ride in Cam Thanh, a visit to Tra Que village, farming activities, a cooking class and a tour of the Old Town. The program is completed with a visit to Da Nang and the Ba Na Hills, home to the famous Golden Bridge, before the final transfer to the airport.
Itinerary
Day 1
/ HANOI
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, we will be met and transferred to our hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2
HANOI (City Tour)
Breakfast. The visit includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior only), Ho Chi Minh's house, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Tran Quoc and Quan Thanh pagodas and the Temple of Literature, a visit to Ngoc Son Pagoda in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, and a walk through the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Accommodation.
Day 3
HANOI / SAPA
Breakfast. We leave for Sapa on a 5-hour drive. Once we arrive, we will take you to Tram Ton Pass, 2,047 meters above sea level (the highest pass in Vietnam), which offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the lush forests of Hoang Lien National Park. From there, you will walk for 30 minutes through the forest. Along the way, you will have many opportunities to see wildflowers. Walking alongside the stream, you will reach Love Waterfall. Lunch. Accommodation.
Day 4
SAPA
Breakfast. We set out on the 4-hour hike. Our driver will make stops along the way so you can take photos as we descend into the Muong Hoa Valley. We will begin the hike on a fairly rocky path (you will need good walking shoes today), passing through the village of Lao Chai, a village of the Black H'mong ethnic group. We will then continue to the village of Ta Van, home to the Giay ethnic minority. The terraced fields are ideal for photography, and cold soft drinks, beer and water can be found along the uphill path to a road where your car will be waiting to take you back to Sapa to rest. We will then take a car from Sapa to visit Fansipan, the highest peak in the mountains of Indochina. Lunch. Accommodation.
Day 5
SAPA / HA LONG
Breakfast. We head to Sin Chai Village, near Sapa in northern Vietnam, at the foot of Mount Fansipan. Located in a tropical rainforest area protected by Hoang Lien National Park, the village is home to the Black H'mong people, whose traditional wooden houses are scattered across the valley. We then continue directly to Ha Long. Accommodation.
Day 6
HA LONG
Breakfast. We head to the port to board an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, one of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival, the ship's crew will welcome you and transfer you to the junk to check in and enjoy a cruise on Ha Long Bay with a delicious lunch of local seafood served on board. At the same time, you will be able to gaze at thousands of limestone islands and caves rising from the crystal-clear emerald waters. After lunch, you will take part in some activities on the boat to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay, such as visiting a cave or enjoying a swim in the sea before returning to the junk to relax and have dinner. In the evening, you can join the locals for night fishing. Night on board.
Day 7
HA LONG / HANOI / HOI AN
A brunch-style breakfast will be served on the way back to the port of Ha Long City. Arrival in Ha Long, disembarkation and departure for Hanoi. Transfer to Hanoi, with a stop at Con Son Temple – Nguyen Trai if time allows, or free time in the city before the transfer back to Hanoi for the domestic flight to Hoi An and accommodation in Hoi An.
Day 8
HOI AN (Cooking Class in Tra Que Village - Basket Boat Ride - Walking Tour of the Old Town of Hoi An)
Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up at your hotel by car. We will begin the tour through the countryside, along beautiful winding paths, past rice paddies, ancient temples and water palm groves, enjoying the fresh air in the heart of nature. We will visit the Cam Thanh coconut forest, where we will take a ride in a bamboo boat on the Cua Dai River, exploring seven hectares of water palm groves and learning how to catch purple crabs. Afterwards, we will head to the An My rice paddies to see the water buffalo, a symbol of the Vietnamese countryside. We will continue to a local home in Tra Que Village, where we will enjoy a welcome drink. We will take part in a cooking activity, learn how to make traditional rice milk and enjoy a delicious lunch of typical dishes at the home of a local family. This will be an unforgettable experience. After lunch, we will meet local farmers, chat with them about their farming practices and experience their daily life. We will listen to the guide's explanation of rice cultivation and have the chance to work like a real farmer. We will then begin the walking tour of the city to visit the attractions of Hoi An: the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien assembly halls, the local fish market and a visit to a local family that makes lanterns, which will give you the chance to buy special souvenirs for friends and loved ones before the end of this tour. Accommodation.
Day 9
HOI AN
Breakfast. Trip to Da Nang to visit the Ba Na Hills. Start from the top of Chua Mountain, visit the Dream Stream trail, the Rainbow Waterfall, the Suspension Bridge, the Golden Valley and the Golden Bridge (the hands holding the Golden Bridge up to the sky in Da Nang, Vietnam). Many people are amazed by the spectacular scenery and come to see the Golden Bridge in Da Nang. Accommodation.
Day 10
HOI AN / - - -
Breakfast. Transfer to Hoi An International Airport to catch an international flight to your country of origin. End of our services.
Includes
2 nights of hotel accommodation in Hanoi, by category, on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
2 nights of hotel accommodation in Sapa, by category, on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
1 night of hotel accommodation in Ha Long, by category, on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
1 overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, by category, on a full-board basis without drinks (kayaking is not included).
3 nights of hotel accommodation in Hoi An, by category, on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Meal plan as per the indicated itinerary.
1 domestic flight (Hanoi – Hoi An) (its price is subject to increase and must be reconfirmed with us).
Visits and entrance fees to the archaeological sites as per the indicated itinerary.
2 bottles of mineral water and cold towels during the excursions.
Spanish-speaking assistance (local guide) outside the airports; after arrival at the airports and before departure from the airports, and during all transfers to the hotels / the cruise / the airports and vice versa.
Spanish-speaking local tour guide during the visits (English-speaking guide aboard the Ha Long Bay cruise; Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking subject to availability).
All transfers are made in air-conditioned vehicles with WiFi (subject to availability).
Excludes
Visa and requirements, depending on nationality, must always be reconfirmed with us.
Single-entry Vietnam e-visa, 1 month (USD 60 per person).
Visa stamping fee at the arrival airport (USD 35 per person in Vietnam).
Check-in time is 2:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 pm. Early or late service is subject to availability and carries a surcharge (please ask us).
Tips: local tour guide, etc. (tips for the local guide and the driver are included). And fees.
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Travel insurance.
Extra meals and drinks.
Optional visits.
International flights.
Personal expenses and extras.
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control, such as natural disasters (typhoon, flood), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.
Laundry and phone calls.
Early / late check-in / check-out service at hotels (surcharge if requested).
Bank fees on both sides (money transfer charges).
Free passengers are not accepted.
Seasonal prices
Sale prices per person in USD · Minimum 2 people
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