The Mountains and Sea of Northern Vietnam

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Overview

The stunning region of Sapa in the north of Vietnam treats its visitors to an incredible medley of rocky mountain ranges, forested hills and idyllic farming images of golden rice in terraced fields. In Halong Bay, incredible Vietnamese nature is projected further, across emerald seas, white-sand beaches and limestone rock shooting directly out of the water.

The Mountains and Sea of Northern Vietnam – 6-Day Tour offered by Incredible Asia Journeys is part of our Vietnam tour packages arranged for Malaysian tourists or other tour tourists having the same travel style like Singapore, India, Philipines. We spend time exploring the cultural delights of Hanoi before moving to Sapa, where we take some simple trekking trips around some of its most beautiful areas. A day trip to Halong Bay after this will complete our perfect picture of Vietnam with a wealth of activities and many chances to relax.

Incredible Asia Journeys offers a professional service with an itinerary organised to perfection. On Tripadvisor, our customers agree, with thousands of 5-star reviews and wonderful comments.

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Places you’ll see

Highlights

  • Discovering the long history of Hanoi amongst its beautiful buildings and fascinating museums
  • Walking through the jungle of Cat Cat village and finding lush greenery surrounding a flowing waterfall
  • Trekking to Ta Van village and soaking up the outstanding views of the Muong Hoa Valley en route
  • Taking a daytrip to Vietnam’s top destination, Halong Bay, and its breathtaking sea of limestone towers
  • Relaxing into a stress-free tour with accommodation, transport and most meals accounted for by us

Itinerary

 Activities: Land in Hanoi and take your first look around the capital during your free time.

Arrive at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport and head outside to meet our driver, easily recognisable with a board containing your name. Head into the city centre after this and arrive at the hotel, where you can check in (at any time after 14:00) and enjoy discovering the city at your own leisure.

There are no meals provided on the first day. Please make your own arrangements for your meals and stay overnight in Hanoi. 

 Activities: Visit the capitals top sites on the Hanoi city tour, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Thanh Nien Temples, Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature and the Old Quarter.

In the morning

Your tour guide will arrive to your hotel this morning to begin your tour of history-and-culture-rich Hanoi. We begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, a fascinating area with examples of modern history on all sides. Our first stop at the complex is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, where we can learn of the respected hero of Vietnam and the speech he delivered here in 1945 to claim independence from France. After this, we take a look at the leader’s former village residence, which was moved to Hanoi, and the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic symbol of the city.

Next, we stroll up to Quan Thanh Temple and continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, both of which are fantastically well-preserved examples of religious architecture amongst Hanoi’s most scenic locations on Thanh Nien Street. This is followed by lunch at a local restaurant and a welcome break for some of Hanoi’s delicious food and drink.

In the afternoon

We begin the afternoon’s touring at the Ethnology Museum, a detailed and fascinating look into the 53 ethnic minority cultures of Vietnam (the museum is closed on Mondays so we will head to Hoa Lo Prison Museum or the Vietnamese Women’s Museum if your tour falls on this day). 

After this, we head to the Temple of Literature to enjoy its peaceful melding of ancient architecture and wonderful gardens. This was Vietnam’s first university and a tour will give us an idea of its 1000-year history and practice.

Our final stop will be the city’s Old Quarter, where you will have a chance to explore Hanoi’s mix of architecture. We will also head around Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy the views of Ngoc Son Temple, sitting on an island at the lake’s head.

Please make your own arrangements for dinner and stay overnight in Hanoi.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Activities: Take the bus from Hanoi to Sapa. Arrive in Sapa and settle into the mountain town before a return trek to Cat Cat village.

07:00 – 07:30: Await collection from the driver in your hotel lobby in Hanoi, we will be taking the drive up to magnificent Sapa, with exquisite views to take in on the way. 

13:00: We check into the hotel and have a delicious lunch in the town of Sapa, absorbing the views of mountains that we will shortly be trekking around.

14:30: A short drive from Sapa town will take us to Cat Cat village, an enclave for the Black H’mong minority. We take the trek from here to a nearby waterfall, stopping for photos and enjoying the unfettered nature all around us, followed by the return trek to Cat Cat village, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Sapa town.

17:00: Return to Sapa town and relax until dinner, which we will have together as sunset descends on one of Vietnam’s most magical destinations.

Stay overnight in Sapa.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Activities: Trek to Ta Van village through the Muong Hoa Valley before returning to Hanoi via Sapa town.

07:00 – 07:45: Take breakfast in your hotel and then await the driver’s arrival.

08:00: A short transfer will lead us to the beautiful village of Y Linh Ho and along typical Sapa scenery of soaring mountains and golden rice paddies cascading to the floor of the Muong Hoa Valley. We stop at the village of Lao Chai to chat with the local Black H’mong and take in views of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. After this, we push onto Ta Van village and admire the houses of the Giay minority tribe.

11:30: We head back to Sapa town via the bus that will collect us at Ta Van. 

12:00: Once arrived, we will have lunch together before you spend your last few hours checking out the many attractions of the town.

15:00: We shall meet at the hotel lobby to board the bus and take the comfortable ride back to Hanoi, arriving in the mid-evening.

Please make your own arrangements for dinner and stay overnight in Hanoi.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Activities: Take the drive from Hanoi and enjoy a day trip around Halong Bay’s fishing villages and caves before returning to the capital.

In the morning

We will begin your Halong Bay day trip after breakfast, when the driver will arrive to take you across gorgeous farmland to the harbour in Halong City.

In the afternoon

We arrive at the harbour at about midday, boarding the Incredible Asia Journeys boat and soaking up the first views of the amazing limestone mountains. Head to the restaurant for a delicious seafood or vegetarian lunch.

We cruise along lush waterways flanked by tree-topped karsts, pulling up eventually to our first stop of Ba Hang fishing village. We can kayak or take a sampan boat around the floating commune, where fishermen and their families used to live off the water.

Our next stop is Thien Cung Cave, which is one of the many amazing limestone caverns across Halong Bay. We take a tour of the insides, where rain and tidal erosion have carved out some fantastic stalactites and stalagmites that are dramatically illuminated in lighting.

Back aboard the ship, we enjoy sights of the approaching sunset from the top deck as green bean cake and green tea is served. Take in the last of the sights on the way back to harbour, as we will disembark from here shortly and take the comfortable drive back to Hanoi.

Please make your own arrangements for dinner and stay overnight in Hanoi.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Activities: Take your return or onward flight from Hanoi airport.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and any free time that you may have before your flight. 3 hours prior the flight, the driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport.

This is where the tour will end. Thank you so much for joining Incredible Asia Journeys, we very much hope to see you again in the future!

 Meals:  Breakfast

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Hanoi
Gondola Hotel & Spa
Gondola Hotel & Spa

A mere 2-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 3-minute drive from Dong Xuan and the weekend night market lies the lavish Gondola Hotel. Along with the open-plan communal areas like the restaurant and the rooftop bar, The Gondola Hotel features rooms with windows affording either lake or city views. Every room features effective air conditioning and a safety deposit box for your comfort and security. For working or relaxing, the accompanying lounging area comes complete with a desk and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathrooms come with either a bathtub or shower option.The Gondola Hotel is your home base for travelling around Vietnam. We are located just 10 minutes from Hanoi’s central Train Station and about 35 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport via car. The tour desk at the Gondola Hotel provides you with reliable information as well as the convenience of ticket buying and tour booking services. Motorbikes and cars are also available to rent from the hotel. Return back to the Gondola Hotel after a day of activities to a soothing massage, or head upstairs to our rooftop bar to enjoy a drink and the panoramic views of the city at sunset. The Gondola Restaurant provides a great mix of Vietnamese and European food throughout the day. 

Hanoi Pearl Hotel
Hanoi Pearl Hotel

As one of the best amongst boutique hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, the Hanoi Pearl Hotel delivers flawless service through spacious rooms with well-equipped amenities. The central location of the Hanoi Pearl Hotel makes it ideal for a walk to Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, with the rest of the Old Quarter ripe for exploration outside. Inside the lobby, guests will experience their introduction to the luxuries within by stepping foot on the beautiful terrazzo floor. The superb architecture and attention to detail continue throughout the rest of the hotel, throughout the exquisite rooms and communal areas. The Hanoi Pearl Hotel features 70 stunning rooms with modern amenities installed for the comfort of your stay in our gorgeous city. This is made possible by the 2 Terrace Suites, 2 Premier Suites, 10 Executive City View rooms, 20 Deluxe Double/Twin City View rooms, 8 Deluxe Triple City View rooms, 20 Deluxe Window rooms and 8 Superior rooms that comprise the wonderful accommodation options of the Hanoi Pearl Hotel. Our services are available at all times of the day. We want to facilitate your discovery of Hanoi through providing you with full meals, via our full complimentary buffet breakfast, served daily and in international and Vietnamese styles. The Hanoi Pearl Hotel welcomes you to the Old Quarter of the long-standing capital. We are here to ensure your stay is one of indulgence.

Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi
Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi

The finest of Hanoi’s hotel accommodation awaits. The Hotel De L’Opera MGallery Collection, is the embodiment of the class, prestige and international recognition of Hanoi, our phoenix from the ashes of Vietnam’s past. Situated on Trang Tien Street, a mere minute’s walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Water Puppet Theatre and the opulent Trang Tien Plaza, you will enjoy the finest that Hanoi has to offer, both inside and outside the hotel. At Hotel De L’Opera, you will bear witness to the top level of Hanoi’s wonderful hospitality, available to you at any time of the day throughout 107 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Between the marble lobby and exquisite indoor courtyard, you will receive the warmest of welcomes, before finding the deep shades of elegance draped across your room. The gorgeous indoor pool, well-equipped gym and professional spa are some of the added benefits of a stay with Hotel De L’Opera. Our priority is your satisfaction, to which end our staff will work tirelessly. You will receive nothing but a 5-star service through La Fee Verte, our beautiful bar, Café Lautrec and our resplendent Satine Restaurant.

Sapa
Sapa Dragon Hotel
Sapa Dragon Hotel

As a European-style mountain chalet, the Sapa Dragon Hotel pays homage to the French colonial past of Sapa, along with its ancient Vietnamese origins and their continuation today. Situated about 1,650 metres above sea level, your stay at the Sapa Dragon Hotel will be draped in a natural grandeur bestowed by the Hoang Lien Mountains, with soaring peaks creating an excellent backdrop to a wonderful stay.Throughout our range of rooms, you will be presented with very pleasant options for your stay in Sapa. Warm lighting and highly comfortable bedding are universal from the Superior Room to the Suite, with quaint wooden bathrooms and viewing balconies offering a chalet-like retreat for our guests. Modern amenities abound in the air conditioning, wall-mounted TV and shower.The location of the Sapa Dragon Hotel in a more secluded corner of Sapa town means that you can find peace amongst the energy on show here. Still, the convenience to its attractions is some of the best in Sapa; the Notre Dame Cathedral is just 400m away and Sapa Lake just 700m.

Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa
Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa

The extensive and gorgeous exterior of the Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa suggests just some of the opulence and comfort to be found within. This immaculately adorned hotel has grand marble and burnished wood running throughout, extending to the many rooms spanning four accommodation options. Along with warm decoration, each room is fitted with comfortable bedding, modern amenities such as air conditioning and TV, large windows and a very well appointed bathroom, ensuring an extremely pleasant stay in beautiful Sapa.In further pursuit of this aim, our restaurant and café encapsulate a luxurious atmosphere for your enjoyment of international and Vietnamese food and beverages. In addition, the Legend Spa provides an excellent means of relaxation and a space for tranquility in the bustling town. With one of the most central locations in all of Sapa town, you will find travelling around the area to be of the utmost ease and cafes and restaurants just beyond arms’ reach. Just to the left of the front doorstep is Sapa Lake and community garden, with Sapa Park just 300m away and Ham Rong Mountain 400m beyond that.

Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa

Located among the Hoang Lien Mountains, Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa offers an assortment of outdoor activities and leisure facilities. This 4-star resort is the only luxury hotel in the region with beautifully decorated rooms and suites blending perfectly with the natural surroundings. Impressed by accented wooden decor and luxurious dining as well as professional staff, tourists coming here will receive the best memories for their trip to Sapa.

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Inclusions

  •   All transport including airport pick-up and drop-off by vehicles equipped with AC
  •   An overnight cruise in Halong Bay
  •   English-speaking guides on tours
  •   Accommodation (shared double, twin or triple room) with daily breakfast included 
  •   Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
  •   Water (2 bottles per person per tour day)
  •   Entrance fees for places mentioned in the itinerary 

Exclusions

  •   Visa stamp fees
  •   Travel insurance
  •   Meals or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  •   Personal expenses 
  •   Tips for the guides and drivers
  •   Early check-in or late check-out surcharges
  •   Airfare to Vietnam and vice versa
Price from
$ 320 /person
Days
6
  • Best price guaranteed
  • Money back guarantee
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