Hanoi Trip Overview
Travel safely with us from the capital Hanoi, famous for its remains and the liveliness of its people, to Halong Bay through the green valleys of Mai Chau and Pu Luong natural parks carved by the peasants: a wonderful, authentic and unspoiled place in North Vietnam to discover with your family.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Cruises
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
Travel safely with us from the capital Hanoi, famous for its remains and the liveliness of its people, to Halong Bay through the green valleys of Mai Chau and Pu Luong natural parks carved by the peasants: a wonderful, authentic and unspoiled place in North Vietnam to discover with your family.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Ha Noi
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi – Noi Bai International Airport. You will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in downtown Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Ha Noi city tour
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
08:00 A.m: We will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum, the One Pillar Pagoda,The French colonial Styled Presidential Palace and the historical Temple of Literature, the first university of VietNam, built in 1070 in honor of confucius
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Nguyen Van Huyen Street Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
In the afternoon we will see the Museum of Ethnology then we will attend a traditional Water Puppet show. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists – men and women – stand waist deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. The audience is meant to experience the atmosphere of a village festival. Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake. We will enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The Old Quarter includes 36 old streets with each name representative of the type of merchandise sold in it.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau
Stop At: Mai Chau, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh Province
07:45 Pickup at your hotel in for transfer to Mai Chau
10:00 Short break
11:30 Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau
12:15 Traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available)
13:00 Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.
15:00 Free time for bicycling, walking, shopping
18:00 Free at leisure before having set menu dinner with host
Overnight Homestay in Mai Chau.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Mai Chau – Pu Luong
Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
You enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.
PM: You will be transfer to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting with Dinh and his team. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.
Arriving at scenic Tan Lap bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat for dinner.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Enthralling trekking routes | 19 km easy walking – 6 hours
Stop At: Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Pho Doan, Thanh Hoa 448100 Vietnam
AM: Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still!
Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and
farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savour the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.
PM: After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water to the nearby river, before moving to our pick up point to be transferred back to the Retreat.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Village life and the community | 4,5 km easy walk – 2 hours
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
AM: You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn about making weaving colourful textiles, followed by lunch at the Lodge.
PM: Check out the Lodge then transfer back to Hanoi (About 05 hours transfer)
Overnight in Hanoi
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Hanoi – Ha Long on cruise
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
After breakfast, 7:45 A.m drive to Halong Bay (3,5 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Halong Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea.
Halong Bay is in the Bac Bo (Tonkin) gulf and stretches over an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like jewels. Upon arrival at the harbor we will embark on a junk. We will enjoy tour visit Ha Long as mentioned program on cruise for 2 days 1 nihgts.
Overnight on the junk.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Ha Long – Hanoi – Departure
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
After gazing at the sunrise, you will navigate through the numerous oddly shaped limestone outcrops. Stop by a cove for a panoramic view of Halong Bay. Have a brunch on boat
In the afternoon transfer back Noi Bai Airport for flight to departure
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
