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NORTHERN VIETNAM TOUR: VIETNAM HERITAGE JOURNEY

Tour code: MB802.055 days 4 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 10,990,000 VND

8,990,000 VND

A complete excursion takes you to explore the most outstanding destinations in the North, where each stop carries its own cultural story and distinctive beauty.

The journey begins in Sapa – a charming misty land with the unique cultural identity of the highland ethnic groups. Next is Hanoi – the heart of the country, where a thousand years of history are preserved with ancient streets, peaceful lakes and a way of life that is both traditional and modern. The journey continues to Ninh Binh – the “green gem” of the North, famous for the Trang An scenic landscape complex where mountains and rivers blend to create a poetic natural picture. The final highlight of the journey is Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, with thousands of majestic limestone islands, mysterious caves and emerald waters offering unforgettable experiences, closing an emotional trip.

Highlights

  • Enjoy distinctive cuisine: Ninh Binh burnt rice - mountain goat, bamboo-tube rice, grilled chicken, thang co,…
  • Discover the cultural beauty of Cat Cat - Sin Chai Village of the H’mong people
  • Conquer Fansipan Peak – the Roof of Indochina
  • Explore the capital Hanoi: Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Presidential Palace historical relic complex, Hoan Kiem Lake...
  • Visit the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
  • Admire the spectacular natural scenery in Ha Long

Sights: Hanoi - Sapa - Lao Cai - Ninh Binh - Ha Long

Itinerary

Morning: Company staff pick up the group at Tan Son Nhat airport to check in for the flight to Hanoi on the scheduled flight at 06:00
08:00: Arrive at Noi Bai airport, the vehicle departs to take the group to Sapa.
12:00: The group has lunch in Phu Tho.
Afternoon: You are free to visit and take photos at:
Vietnam – China Friendship Marker: a marker of extremely special historical significance, started in 2001 and inaugurated in 2002. The marker weighs 1 ton, marking a historic position where our forefathers sacrificed blood and bones from the 19th century to the present to preserve it for future generations.
17:00: The group departs for Sapa, checks in and rests.
Evening: You have dinner at the restaurant. After dinner, visitors can stroll along the small streets, with ancient pine trees and houses roofed with Po mu wood…
The group stays overnight in Sapa.
Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel. Then depart to conquer
Fansipan Peak – the Roof of Indochina at an altitude of 3,143m above sea level. Passing the central flower garden, you stop to take photos. You continue to take the cable car to the top of Fansipan (at your own expense) with records: The world's longest 3-wire cable car at 6292.5m, the cable car with the greatest difference between arrival and departure stations at 1,410m and the world's safest 3-wire cable car. You take the cable car up to an altitude of about 2,900m. The group walks up to Thanh Van Dac Lo and Bich Van Thien Tu to offer incense at an altitude of 3037m.
Noon: The group moves down to the cable car station, the vehicle and tour guide take the group to the restaurant for lunch.
Afternoon: The vehicle and tour guide take you to Cat Cat village, starting the journey to explore the village. Visit Cat Cat - Sin Chai Village of the H’mong people. Cat Cat Village attracts visitors not only by its wild, lyrical natural scenery but also by the distinctive traditional cultural features of the Mong ethnic people. Visit Cat Cat Waterfall and the Hydropower Plant, have fun and take souvenir photos…
Stone Church - the most intact architectural imprint left by the French in Sa Pa. This is also the place where every Saturday the sound of the khen calls friends of young couples in the Love Market, full of ethnic cultural features and the breath of the Northwest mountains and forests.
Evening: The group is free to have dinner and enjoy highland cuisine: Bamboo-tube rice, Grilled chicken, Thang co, Corn wine,… at Sapa night market.
The group stays overnight in Sapa.
Morning: You have breakfast and check out of the hotel, then the vehicle takes the group back to Hanoi.
Noon: The group has lunch in Phu Tho.
Afternoon: The vehicle takes the group back to Hanoi, you visit:
Tran Quoc Pagoda – The most ancient Tran Bac pagoda in Vietnam at 1,500 years old
Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake - Directly see the turtle specimen 2.1m long and 1.2m wide displayed at Ngoc Son Temple.
Next, the group visits the Presidential Palace historical relic complex with the architectural complex:
Ba Dinh Square - It was here that Ho Chi Minh read the declaration of independence giving birth to Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh Museum - Located in an area with many relics such as: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace relic site, One Pillar Pagoda…
The simple Stilt House in the middle of the capital Hanoi is where Uncle Ho lived and worked the longest in his revolutionary life.
One Pillar Pagoda (Mat Pagoda) - A pagoda with unique architecture, with only one chamber built on a stone pillar in the middle of Linh Chieu Lake…
Evening: You have dinner and enjoy Hanoi cuisine.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Morning: You have breakfast and check out of the hotel. The car and tour guide take the group to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Continuing the journey, the group departs for Ninh Binh.
Arriving in Ninh Binh, you pray to Buddha at Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 Arhat statues and the largest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam.
Noon: Have lunch with the specialty Ninh Binh burnt rice and mountain goat.
Afternoon: You visit Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex – a heritage recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, helping Vietnam enter the list of 30 World Mixed Heritage sites for the first time. Boarding a boat along the winding Sao Khe River amid rice fields, you visit Bright Cave, Dark Cave, Wine Brewing Cave...
16:00: You leave Ninh Binh, follow National Highway 10 to Ha Long; along the way you will feel and explore the life and typical scenery of the Northern Delta through Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Hai Phong provinces.
Evening: You are free to stroll around Royal Park along Bai Chay Beach, go shopping at Ha Long Night Market, and go up Bai Chay Bridge – the longest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam.
Overnight in Ha Long.
Morning: You have breakfast and check out of the hotel.
The group goes to Tuan Chau boat dock to begin the journey to visit the World Natural Heritage site in Vietnam.
Thien Cung Cave is located on Dau Go Island (southwest of Ha Long Bay) at an altitude of about 25m above sea level, about 4km from the tourist cruise port.
Viewing the Fishing Village, visitors are easily captivated by the beauty of boats, bamboo basket boats parked in front of houses, and houses with beams and columns joined together to withstand storms.
Noon: The group has lunch on the cruise, then continues to visit:
Viewing Dinh Huong Islet, a giant islet set in the open sea, is a very sacred image of Ha Long; the towering incense burner set amid the vast sky and immense water is meant for offering to heaven and earth.
Viewing Turtle Islet, Stone Dog Islet, Fighting Cock Islet...
Afternoon: The boat returns to the dock, and the car takes the group back to Hanoi.
Arriving at Noi Bai, the tour guide completes procedures for the group to return to Ho Chi Minh City on the scheduled flight at 20:00. Say goodbye to the group and end the Northern tour program.
Note: The order of sightseeing may change but still ensures all sightseeing points in the program!

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
28 Oct 20261 Nov 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND
4 Nov 20268 Nov 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND
11 Nov 202615 Nov 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND
18 Nov 202622 Nov 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND
25 Nov 202629 Nov 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND
2 Dec 20266 Dec 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND
9 Dec 202613 Dec 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND
16 Dec 202620 Dec 20268,990,000 VND7,990,000 VND+2,000,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary includes 7kg carry-on and 20kg checked baggage. Guests buying tours with separate tickets are subject to the airline's conditions.
Note: Airfare does not include seat selection or seating arrangements together; if you have a need, please register in advance (with fee). Seat selection depends on availability and the fee set by the airline at the time of purchase.
Modern air-conditioned vehicle serving throughout the journey (16, 29, 35, 45 seats depending on the number of guests on each tour).
3* hotel standard 2 guests/room, odd third person shares a room.
Meals according to the program
Entrance fees for one visit as per the program
Vietnamese-speaking tour guide: Enthusiastic, dedicated, attentive service.
Insurance: Full-tour travel insurance, maximum compensation 20,000,000 VND/case.
Gift: Travel cap, 01 bottle of water (0.5 liter/day).

Price excludes

Tan Son Nhat airport transfer.
Single room supplement.
Personal expenses: telephone, laundry, mini bar, meals outside the program…
Tipping for tour guide and driver (optional).
Surcharge for beer/soft drinks served during meals (if brought from outside).
Other expenses not listed in the inclusions.

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children aged 10 and above buy 01 ticket at the adult tour price.
Children under 02 years old: free of charge for the tour and pay airfare according to the airline's regulations.
Children from 02 years old - under 05 years old: free of charge for the tour, airfare calculated according to the airline's regulations.
Children from 05 years old - under 10 years old: charged 75% of the tour price and 100% of the airfare according to the airline's regulations. Includes meals, seat on the bus, and sharing a bed with the family. Two adults may only accompany 1 child; from the second child onwards, buy an extra single bed or 1 adult ticket.

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