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A fabulous experience to highlights of North Vietnam!

From capital city of Hanoi to emerald water bay of Halong up to green mountains of Mai Chau and down to rustic country of Ninh Binh, each day of your tour is filled with interesting sights and tastes. Our friendly and knowledgeable guide will also help you to reveal the hidden charms of Vietnam!

Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi's historic landmarks and vibrant culture
  • Indulge in a culinary journey through Hanoi's Old Quarter
  • Cruise through the stunning scenery of Halong Bay
  • Mai Chau valley's rural charm with a local homestay
  • Glide along the scenic waterways of Tam Coc on a traditional rowboat

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Trip Length: 5 days | Trip Style: Comfort travel| Trip Theme: Local life & Culture, Explore| Physical Rating: | Start/End city: Hanoi / Hanoi
Places visited: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Mai Chau - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Tam Coc
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Itinerary Details

Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital for over a thousand years - a city where ancient temples, French colonial architecture, and buzzing street life blend harmoniously.

After your airport pickup and hotel check-in, start your exploration with:

  • The Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, a tranquil symbol of education and culture.

  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from outside) and his humble stilt house surrounded by peaceful gardens.

  • Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, the spiritual heart of Hanoi.

In the evening, dive into Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter with a street food tour. Wander narrow alleys filled with the aroma of sizzling dishes and try local favorites such as fried spring rolls, crispy pillow dumplings, sticky rice, and end with the iconic egg coffee — a sweet local invention loved by every visitor.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private airport transfer
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Sightseeing Hanoi
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Lunch & dinner
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Hotel in Hanoi
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Depart Hanoi for a scenic drive through the Red River Delta, where farmers work in lush rice paddies and buffaloes plough the fields — a peaceful view of rural Vietnam.

Arrive in Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands rising dramatically from the sea.

Board a traditional wooden junk, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, and cruise through breathtaking rock formations. Visit a spectacular limestone cave filled with stalactites, swim in the quiet turquoise bay, or simply relax on the sundeck as the scenery drifts by.

Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private vehicle
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Halong Bay cruise
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Breakfast & lunch
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Hotel in Hanoi
Mai Chau, Vietnam
Mai Chau, Vietnam

Leave the bustling city behind and travel to Mai Chau, a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and home to the White Thai ethnic minority. The area is famous for its stilt houses, rice terraces, and warm hospitality.

After a home-cooked lunch, take a light trek through villages where time seems to slow down. Meet friendly locals weaving brocade, tending rice fields, and children playing in front of their wooden homes.

Enjoy the peaceful scenery of lush valleys and green hills before returning to your homestay. In the evening, share a family-style dinner with local rice wine and join a joyful traditional dance performance with your hosts.

Overnight in a stilt-house homestay in Mai Chau.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private transfer
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Mai Chau Valley discovery
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Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Homestay in Mai Chau
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Travel south to Ninh Binh, often called Halong Bay on Land for its spectacular limestone peaks rising from emerald rice fields. The province is also home to ancient capitals, rivers, and caves that reveal Vietnam’s early history.

Visit Hoa Lu, the 10th-century capital of Vietnam, and its temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties. Then enjoy a rowboat trip in Tam Coc, gliding through a maze of limestone caves, tunnels, and lotus-covered streams surrounded by towering karsts.

Relax in the tranquil countryside before returning to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private transfers
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Tam Coc rowing boat trip
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Breakfast & lunch
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Hotel in Hanoi

Spend your final morning at leisure — shop for souvenirs, enjoy a local coffee, or simply take a stroll through the old streets one last time.
Your guide will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.

Thank you for traveling with Travel Authentic Asia- we hope to see you again for another Vietnam adventure!

Summary of inclusions

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Private transfer airport
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Breakfast
 

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Tour itinerary:This tour itinerary is designed based on local travel conditions, logistics and availabilitis of transportation between visited destinations. It is for you to see how the trip should go, what you can do, see and enjoy during the trip. The itinerary can be tailored by adding more of desired visitng destinations, activities or removing any you do not like to meet your travel time frame, style, budget and expectation the best.

Tour price:Travel Authentic Asia focus on quality and affordable package prices with the best value. The price is based on number of traveler taking the trip, the accommodation category you wish to stay, the mode of transportation, meals provided….

To book for this pre-arranged tour:If you wish to take this pre-arranged itinerary with all the terms of services that clearly stated in the program, you just need click the booking button to send us an enquiry form with some necessary information. Our travel consultant will get back to you within a working day for confirmation.

Tailor your itinerary base on this trip:If you wish to tailor your own itinerary with your favorite destinations, activities, accommodations and so on, you can do it right away by clicking the button "Tailor this trip" and send us an enquiry with as much as detail possible. Our travel consultants with their extensive knowledge and experience will answer all of your questions, offer suggestions and give knowledgeable advice, helping you to make a pleasant-enjoyable-worry free trip of best possible value that perfectly suits your travel needs. Please keep in mind this is your private tour so feel free to ask your travel consultant to make any changes you wish to make, at any time!

Requirement for information and help:Either before or during the trip, if you wish to contact us for any query or info, you can use one of the following methods:
- Call or chat Whatsapp our 24/24 hotline: +84 912 221 442, +84 903 432 999 - Or email us at: [email protected] - Contact us via our live chat window that available on our website

Payment:A deposit of 30% of total price is needed to initiate the tour booking after the itinerary is finalized. The balance for the trip is due 15 days prior to your arrival.

Arrival and departure flights:You are advised to make your own booking for international flights from/back your home country. This allows you to determine better the travel time frame, budget and to deal with insurance claim when needed. Travel Authentic Asia team will base on your flight schedule to work out the best itinerary for you or/and to modify the itinerary to get it matches.

Travel documents:You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip. Travel Authentic Asia accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.

Travel insurance:It is your responsibility to get your own international travel insurance and read the insurance policy before you travel and ensure that the insurance scheme provides with the requisite level of cover. Insurance should cover personal accident and medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation, baggage loss, and cancellation or curtailment of vacation. In some cases, travelers may have pre-existing medical conditions which their travel insurance company will not cover.
Other than local travel insurance(s) included in sightseeing tickets at sites, Travel Authentic Asia does not provide any kind of travel insurance on the trip except required and paid separately from the tour price.

Weather: The weather in this part of Southeast Asia is varied depening on the region and season. In the winter time from Nov to Feb, the temperature in some area such as North Vietnam, especially mountainous areas can be as low as 2-4 Degree Celsius (35 Degree Fahrenheit) and pretty cold. Other parts can be warm with temperature up to 36 Degree Celsius or more (96 Degree Fahrenheit). So, to know the weather condition of destination you visit, please consult our travel consultant or you can check it here on our website

What to take: What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking you should pack as lightly as possible. It is advisable to have your backpack or suitcase with wheels. An overnight bag with a shoulder strap or little backpacks is convenient to carry water and a camera etc for day trips. Warm clothes and light jacket are needed for the North Vietnam and northern Lao during the winter time from November to March. Sunblock, swimsuits and a light raincoat is advised all year round.

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