- Private tour: Hanoi, Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Halong, Hanoi
- Year round organized/ on demand
- Customized upon requested

                         - Private tour: Hanoi, Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Halong, Hanoi
                         - Year round organized/ on demand
                         - Customized upon requested

BRIEF ITINEARY:
Day 1: Hanoi arrival. Airport Pick up. (D)
Day 2: Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Babe lake & National Park - 240kms (B, L, D)
Day 3: Ba be – Caobang -120kms (B, L)
Day 4: Ban Gioc waterfall - 85kms (B, L)
Day 5: Cao Bang – Lang Son - 140kms (B, L)
Day 6: Lang Son – Halong (B, L)
Day 7: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
Day 8: Hanoi departure. Airport transfer. (B)

DETAILED ITINEARY:

Day 1: Hanoi arrival. Airport Pick up. (D)
Upon arrival Hanoi, welcomed by the Tour Guide and Car Driver of Indochina Leisure at the airport then you will be transferred to the hotel in city centre. Check in and relaxing before taking the short tour around Hanoi to visit Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter, enjoy water puppet show & welcome dinner at local restaurant, stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - BaBe lake & National Park - 240kms/7 hours (B, L, D)
8:00AM. Pick up at the hotel. As you head out of Ha Noi, over the Red River on the Chuong Duong bridge, the suburbs quickly give way to the sprawling farm lands of the Red River Delta. Travel north along Highway 3 to Thai Nguyen for a stop to enjoy a lunch of traditional Vietnamese food. Worth a visit here is the Museum of the Cultures of Viet Nam Ethnic Groups. Leaving the delta behind, you ll start climbing into the mountainous area of BaBe National Park. Take a short boat trip (30 minutes) to a Tay village for dinner and homestay in a local stilt house of Pac Ngoi village
 
Day 3: BaBe - Cao Bang - 120kms/4 hours (B, L)
Ba Be National Park, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains it is Viet Nams only natural mountain lake. This important eco-system is best known for its over 330 species of butterflies! Have breakfast with your Tay hosts. The lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains is your backdrop as you explore the lake. Reach the end of the lake and stop for a trek to Dau Dang waterfall. Meet your driver, head north through the lush mountain passes to the city of Cao Bang. Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 4: Ban Gioc Waterfall - 85kms/2.5 hours (B, L)
Jeep ride to Ban Gioc, visit the waterfall On this day you ll take a scenic in insightful day trip north of Cao Bang to the beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall on the Chinese border. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The drive there offers unique landscapes, limestone karst formations soar from the verdant rice paddies of the surrounding farms of local ethnic minorities. Along the way, you ll see Tay, Hmong and Dzao ethnic minority groups. Heading back to Cao Bang, stop to explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cavern to discover its brilliant stalactites. Return to Cao Bang and Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 5: Cao Bang - Lang Son - 140kms/4 hours (B, L)
Before departing Cao Bang, consider climbing the hill up to the War Memorial, it offers a great panoramic view of the area. Hop in the Jeep for a ride along famous Highway 4. The road winds its way through steep mountain passes where much of the land remains untouched, the vista views are truly spectacular! Lang Son is the capital of this mountainous area and is an important crossing and trading route with China, the area is home to Dzao, Man, Tho and Nung ethnic minority groups. Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 6: Lang Son – Halong (B, L)
As a trading post, Lang Son has two markets worth visiting, the Old Market and the Dong Kinh Market. Youll find everything from electronics and gadgets to textiles and house wares. Its definitely buyer beware, as theres lots of knock-offs of the original. If the markets arent your thing then just a couple of kilometers from town are two large, beautiful caves and the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel worth a visit. Tam Thanh Cave contains a pond and offers great views of the surrounding farmlands. Nhi Thanh Cave, formed by the river that flows through it, has poems carved into the entrance by the man who discovered the cave in the 18th century. After your morning of exploration its time for lunch and prepare for the trip to Halong.
On arrival in Halong, check in, relax. Enjoy the fresh air of famous sea city.
 
Day 7: Halong bay – Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel. We then transfer to the sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. Cruising around the Bay with famous sites such as: Fighting cock s islet, Stone dog or Joss stick bowl islet. Round walking to visit beautiful stalactites and stalagmites which have been formed millions of years ago, exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Back to the Junk boat and keep cruising to view fabulous scenery of Halong bay. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch. After lunch, we drive back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
 
Day 8: Hanoi departure. Airport transfer. (B)
This is the last day of Vietnam Trip, our guide and driver will come to your hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight home. Trip ends at Noi Bai International Airport. Thank you for traveling with Indochina Leisure. Good bye and See you again!

WHAT TO BRING?
• Sun Block
• Wide brim hat
• Camera + Film
• Comfortable shoes
• Rain gear
• Warm clothes
• Insect Repellent
• Original Passport
 
HOTEL OPTIONS:

*** The hotels that listed as above are subject to availability of the hotels. In the case of any or all these hotels not being available we will make every reasonable effort to substitute accommodation of similar standard. Customer can choose other hotels which are different from above list then Indochina Leisure’s consultant will quote the trip base on selected hotels.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDED:
+ All accommodation within the tour base on double room or twin room
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurant with local foods (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
+ All landed transfers within the tour by AC vehicle or Jeep.
+ Experienced English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages (French, Chinese, Spain, Russian, German…) are available and upon requested.
+ Boat Cruises where indicated
+ All entrance and sightseeing fees
+ Water Puppet Show live performance in Hanoi
+ Complimentary Approval letter for landing visa to Vietnam: single entry, one month valid (except special nationalities)
+ Government tax
+ Service charge
 
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDED:
+ Air tickets more than indicated
+ Beverages and other meals do not clearly indicate in the program
+ Visa stamp fees to Vietnam (at 45 USD per person at the airport)
+ Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and our Lunar New Year
+ Early check-in (before 2.00pm) and late check-out (after 12.00pm) at all hotels
+ Service not mentioned
+ Travel insurance
+ Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
+ Tipping for drivers and tour guides
+ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

TOUR PRICE: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs

PLEASE NOTE: All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications

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