l Explore untouched Northern Vietnam 8D7N (Group Tour)
Untouched Northern Vietnam (SIC)

Untouched Northern Vietnam (SIC)

8 days | 7 nights

Travel Style

Active & Adventure

Destinations

Cao Bang, Ba Be, Hanoi

Highlights Itinerary Accommodation Inclusions/Exclusions

Highlights


An incredible Vietnam Holiday with unique itinerary to uncover the enchanting and authentic northern Vietnam in 8 days and 7 nights. This trip is customized with Hanoi capital, the UNESCO Heritage Site Halong Bay, pristine Ba Be Lake and plunging Ban Gioc Waterfall. You can book this trip as a complete journey to northern Vietnam; and combine with other parts of Vietnam if you have more time to spares. We are always open to add on activities to other regions in Vietnam in the end of your untouched Northern Vietnam 8D7N. This trip is on SIC basic (join-in tour) with minimum departure of 4; and maximum of 10 passengers. 

Itinerary

Welcome to Hanoi! 

Upon your arrival, you are greeted by your tour guide and driver then drive to your hotel in Hanoi city centre for check-in This afternoon, embark on a local food tour in Hanoi and enjoy the tastiest street food in Hanoi such as noodle soup, Vietnamese baguette, steamed rolls or Banh Cuon, a sweet dessert. Afterward, you will hop on a double decker bus for a 40-minute ride traversing different corners and streets in Hanoi for a glance of Hanoi City. Rest of the day will be free on your own to enjoy Hanoi nightlife or resting. 

Meal included: Street food tour|
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi 

Remarks:

  • Standard check-in time is 14:00. Earlier check-in is based on room availability. 
  • If your flight arrival time is different from others guests, you will be picked up by your driver (no escort guide)

After breakfast, you will see your tour guide and begin a full day exploring interesting attractions in Hanoi. Begin with the Tran Quoc Pagoda located on a peninsular on the West Lake in Hanoi. Thereupon, have a walk for 1 km along lovely Thanh Nien Road situated between the West Lake and Truc Bach Lake. At the end of the walk, you will find Ba Dinh Square and visit the Ho Chi Minh complex including the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh in front of Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s residences, the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. 

After lunch, you will visit the Temple of Literature, a famous and charming attraction well-known as the first university in Vietnam since 1070. Afterward, you will visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake which is an iconic place of Hanoi. Rest of the day will be free on your own to stroll around Hanoi Old Quarter, train street, shopping, etc. 

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

In the morning, travel about 220 km to get to Ba Be National Park in Bac Kan Province. Upon arrival, have lunch and check in at your homestay. Enjoy a quick nap in your room before continuing our journey. 

Early afternoon, we’ll first visit a local market nearby to dig deep into the culture here. Shortly afterward is a leisure trek to the picturesque Vang Village, where the Tay ethnic group resides. This trek ends at a 40-meter-fall named Silver Waterfall, which flows from the top of Khau Vang Pass and looks like a graceful white ribbon draping on the mountainous background from afar.

At dusk, go back to your homestay to recharge with a delicious home-cooked dinner. Spend the evening soaking up the natural beauty of Northern Vietnam on your own.

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be Lake
Driving distance: 230km ~ 5 hours

After breakfast, embark on a fun boat trip on Ba Be Lake – the star of Ba Be National Park. This is Vietnam’s largest natural lake with an area of 6.5 km² and approximately 200 million years of age. The boat will first transfer you to Cam Village on the other side, from where you’ll traverse through rice paddies and local houses to reach Puong Cave – another natural masterpiece of the park with countless strange-shaped stalactites. Notably, Puong Cave is home to 23 species of bats, with tens of thousands of bats living inside the cave.

Afterward, board another boat along the Nang River to Dau Dang Waterfall – which is dubbed Ba Be’s most gorgeous fall with strong flows and an impressive length of 1,000 m. Have a hearty lunch here while admiring the majestic appeal of the white-water flows.

In the afternoon, get ready to float on Ba Be Lake again. Then you’ll have the chance to explore the legendary Fairy Pond as well as some other areas of Ba Be National Park during another nice walk around the lake.  

Later, come back to your homestay for another tasty dinner. Unwind and enjoy your last night in Ba Be.

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be Lake

Have breakfast at your homestay, then get on the road to Ban Gioc Waterfalls in Cao Bang Province, which lies on the international border between Vietnam and China. Along the way, you’ll have a few breaks to indulge in the natural charm of Northern Vietnam.

At noon, we’ll arrive at the Ban Gioc Waterfalls area. Stop for lunch here before the check-in process at your homestay.

Start your Cao Bang adventure by unveiling Ban Gioc Waterfalls – the world’s fourth-largest waterfall along a national border and one of the most striking destinations in Southeast Asia. Spend the whole afternoon immersed in the stunning landscape here, or continue your trip with a walk to Nguom Ngao Cave nearby – which is one of the most superb cave systems in Vietnam.

As the tour ends, head back to your homestay. Feast on authentic local dishes and enjoy a quiet evening here.

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local standard hotel in Cao Bang
Driving distance: 206km ~ 5 hours

Kickstart your last day with a flavorsome breakfast, then check out and head toward Po Tau Market. This is a colorful ethnic market where locals gather to trade traditional crafts, fresh food and regional delicacies. You’ll have a while here to visit several French colonial buildings around the market, walk along the bank of the Quay Son River, or hike up a hilltop for a lovely view of the largest valley in Trung Khanh District.

Next, move 40 km further to Phuc Sen Forging Village – one of the last villages to retain the traditional forging techniques of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups with about 160 forges. It’s worth mentioning that forging here has a history of over 300 years.

After lunch in a local restaurant, we’ll go back to Hanoi.

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Driving distance: 325km ~ 6h30mins

After breakfast, you will travel to Halong Bay, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in Vietnam. There, you will embark on a day-cruise and sail to the must-see Halong Bay. This world-famous bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its giant rock islets covered in luxuriant vegetation overlooking the waters. Halong Bay includes some 1,900 islands and islets of rocky peaks, often uninhabited and unvisited. This scene creates a spectacular marine landscape. You will be served lunch and dinner aboard with excellent and freshly caught seafood from the bay. After hiking up to the huge cave and kayaking on HaLong Bay, you will get back to the shore and drive back to Hanoi. 

Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Stay at leisure on your own today. At a good time, you will see your tour guide and driver for the transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to the next destination.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Remark: Hotel standard check-out time is 12:00pm. If your hotel departure hour is different to others, you will be transferred to airport without escort tour guides (driver only).

Inclusions / Exclusions

Tour inclusion:

  • Hotels in twin/double sharing basic with daily breakfast
  • Homestay in Ba Be Lake
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • All meals indicated in the program (6 lunches, 4 dinners)
  • Food tour in Hanoi
  • Boat trips and entrance fees for all sightseeing included in the program
  • 2 bottles of water/ day in city; 4 bottles of water/ day in mountainous regions

Tour Exclusion

  • International flight tickets
  • Vietnam visa arrangement and visa stamping fee (if any)
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Tips & gratuities

 

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