9D8N Discover The North Of Viet Nam

1: We pick you up and driver through narrow street come to meeting point for join with group at the historic Old quarter our first stop to visit the French quarter and visit Hanoi Opera House where you will learn about French colonial and architectural and the history.

2: Moving you up to second destination the Long Bien Bridge, a magnificent structure was build more over than hundred of years ago with spans the red river and connects the Hoan Kiem and Long Bien districts and provides shelter to locals living on the boats underneath, on motorbikes & bicycle can traverse so off we go!

3: Our next attractions we take you along the riverside get on the red river island to visit a Hidden Gem Village, here also to see poor part of people live, and to see people farming on this island and also have chance to meet and chat with people live on this island, and our guide will take you to visit a local family to see how about the daily life.

4: Then we driver up through The Banana Farm to see the beautiful and green of the vegetable farm along the way and we get to visit Kumquat farm these little trees are traditional gifts at Tet, the Vietnamese lunar new year, and adorn every family home, symbolizing, luck, health, wealth, fertility and peace.

5: Our next ride to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda is located on West Lake one of the biggest lake in Hanoi city, some point we can see overview of the city with beautiful houses and amazing view and see part of the rich people living.

6: Driver to Thanh Nien Street next to West Lake is Truc Bach Lake where we stop at the Monument of John MC Cain and see the lake and the place he get shot down, you will learn about the story of John MC Cain.

7: Now time continue rider through pass to see botanical garden and ride pass Small Alley see the narrow houses to visit Huu Tiep Lake to see the B.52 Crash site at the lake, this US bomber was shot down during the 1972 bombing raids of Hanoi, a poignant reminder of recent history.

8: After short ride on the scooter toward Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum our rider will stop at the point you can see overview of the area including President Palace, Parliament Building and all government office, our guide will tell you about the history and story about Hanoi ...

9: The last attractions to enjoy Vietnamese coffee and you could try the famous coffee of Hanoi is Egg Coffee.

10: We then get on the Scooter and head to the local restaurant for you enjoy the Vietnamese Cuisine, after lunch our Authentic Riders team will ride you back your hotel stay or you can get off anywhere you want just tell our rider. Say goodbye!

18h pm: Street food tours

07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h30: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people

12h30: Havea buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tam Coc by1.5-hourbamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19h00- 19h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi

8:30- 8:45: Pick-up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Pick-up time for those who book our transfer service, you will be picked up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Moving through the expressway and shortly arrive at Tuan Chau MARINA in 2,5 hours. If transfer from Hanoi is not required, we will see you at Aspira guest station at Lot 07 Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau island.

11:45 – 12:00: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf. From here, you will transfer by Tender to CRUISE

12:30 – 12:45: Checkin CRUISES. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in CRUISES’luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay.

15:00– 16:00: We arrive at Dark and Lights Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. Then return to ASPIRA CRUISES, followed by swimming near the ship. Dedicated To Luxury Cruising

16:30 – 17:30: Return to CRUISES, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and just relax in the seasonal Jacuzzi , enjoy a complimentary sunset party and Enjoy our Happy Hour Deal in all bars on cruise.

18:00: On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew.

You can also enjoy the massage service which is available onboard. (Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat). Especially, the cruises have fitness centers onboard which positioned on high deck with panoramic views and they are always free to use.

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

19:00: A great dining experience awaits you.

20:45: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie, enjoy Spa treatment, relax in your room.

Overnight on board.

6:15: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunrise on the top deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise

7:00: Light breakfast is served. in the restaurant.

8:00 – 9.00: Exploring Lan ha Bay the most beautiful natural bay in viet nam, Having leisure time by doing kayaking around Lan ha Bay.

9:30: Return the boat and check out the cabin. Then have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip.

11:30: Disembark the boat and return to port.

12:15: If transfer to Hanoi Hanoi is not required, say goodbye to Halong. If transfer to Hanoi is required, starts returning to Hanoi with the tour guide

15:00: Arrive at Hanoi.

Check in your hotel few hours. ( shower,relax)

20h30 pm: You get on the car transfer to Hanoi station get on the train transfer to Lao cai station

Sleeping on the train

Arrival Sapa at 6am. Our driver will pick you up to hotel to leave luggage and have breakfast.

8:30 am: Starting trekking to Cat Cat Village.

Cat Cat is a small but bustling village situated at the foot of Fansipan Mountain. Here you will see traditional Hmong homes at their best, and you will be able to meet a Hmong family to learn more about their way of life. The village is also the perfect place to see traditional clothing being made, hemp being dyed and women weaving. From Cat Cat we will follow the Muong Hoa Valley for 3km through rice terraces and small dwellings to Sin Chai. This village is a little off the usual trekking route and less visited, but offers the opportunity to see traditional wooden homes built using the indigenous Pumu tree. Transport will be waiting in Sin Chai to take you back to Sapa.

Check in hotel at 2:00 pm

Depart from the town at 9.30am and walk down to Y Linh Ho, a village of the Hmong minority. The hereditary terraces are around 100 years old. From Y Linh Ho, we will make our way to Lao Chai, an established Hmong village where will be welcomed by Owner homestay.

Accommodation : Homestay in Sapa

On the morning of the thirday open the window and have a look outside — you will be treated to views across the rice terraces. After breakfast, we walk to Ta Van where you will visit the Giay minority people. Traditionally the Giay were fishermen who fished with bamboo sticks and cook their catch inside the bamboo. Now you are more likely to see the Giay working in fields planting or harvesting rice but their villages are still near rivers. Continue to walk through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, have a scenic picnic lunch, then walk to the main road and catch the private car back to Sapa Town!

16pm: You get on the bus come back to Hanoi

10pm: Arrival Hanoi.