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North Vietnam Exclusive - 7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1 - HanoiOn arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport an Exotissimo guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. |
Day 2 - Hanoi - Lao Cai (B,L)
After breakfast depart for an insider's tour of the capital. Long hidden from the international community Hanoi's cultural scene is thriving. Visit the best galleries, pagodas, cultural sites, markets and other hidden gems with your specialist guide. In the afternoon visit the Ethnology, Army or National Fine Arts Museum.Mid evening proceed to Hanoi Train Station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the Victoria Express train.
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Day 3 - Lao Cai - Sapa (B,L)
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On arrival in the border town of Lao Cai transfer to the former hill station of Sapa.. Take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black, Tay, H'mong and other hill tribe people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their handicrafts and to buy provisions. Following take a light trek to discover Sapa's quaint hill tribe villages set against the stunning Honag Lien Son Mountain Range and Indochina's highest peak, Mt. Fansipan.
Day 4 - Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B)
Today visit one of the areas exciting markets (ask you travel consultant for more info), explore the area on foot and take a walking tour around one of the Hill Tribe villages. In the late afternoon depart for Lao Cai Town for your departure back to Hanoi by train. Overnight on the Victoria Express train.
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Day 5 - Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Arrive early in Hanoi, enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant before commencing the 3.5 hour road transfer to Halong Bay. Arrive Halong Bay late morning, check in and board your boat for your overnight journey into the bay. Overnight onboard.
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Day 6 - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
Enjoy a leisurely brunch on board your boat as you cruise back to Halong city this morning. Drive back to Hanoi then take the day to relax as you please with your guide and driver at your disposal. Enjoy the many charms that this city has to offer from the many boutique shops or simply taking a coffee at one of the charming street side coffee shop and watching the world go by. Tonight, finish the day with a traditional water puppet show. Overnight at the Metropole Hanoi.
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Day 7 - Hanoi (B)Free at leisure until your transfer by private car to Hanoi Airport for international flight or domestic extension. |
Extend This Tour With...
Discover the allure of the region headquartered from your luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh and Can Tho with our Vietnam’s Southern Charms package. Travel through Vietnam’s picturesque terrain while making your way to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival in the Delta board the elegant 'Bassac' boat for a luxury overnight cruise of the Mekong River with visits to the colorful floating markets in this Vietnam tour.
Vietnam is a country of diverse scenery and unique culture and you can experience it with our one week Deltas, Beaches and Plateaus Tour. You will visit cultural Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat where you will be escorted on a classic Citroen (or a Vespa) around each city as you witness the sites and colonial atmosphere. Next on this Vietnam tour, take a comfortable cruise along the Mekon Delta and then fly to Vietnam’s beach resort town of Nha Trang where you will unwind on the white sand and enjoy a private barbeque.
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Enjoy luxury accommodation on land and sea as you explore the beauties of Hanoi and Halong Bay in our Northern Jewels Vietnam tour. Admire the mix of Eastern and Western architectural designs in Hanoi while you sip coffee at one of the cafes or appreciate the art scene by visiting an art gallery. Continue your experience in the city as you see some of Hanoi’s historical sites on a cyclo. End your trip at Halong Bay and witness the natural wonder of the area from your luxury junk.
In our Hanoi – Halong in Style & Luxury Vietnam Tour, embark on a tour of the city and discover Hanoi based from your deluxe hotel overlooking the lake. Next, take a cruise along Halong Bay on a luxurious ship. Dine fresh seafood aboard the vessel, kayak on the aquamarine waters, or bask in the sunset from the ship’s spacious sundeck.
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