14 Days Vietnam Tour

Vietnam

About Veitnam

Vietnam, with its captivating blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, has emerged as a compelling destination for travelers from around the world. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the serene waters of Ha Long Bay, and from the historic sites of Hue to the bustling markets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam offers a diverse range of experiences that cater to every type of traveler.

Rich in cultural heritage, visitors can explore ancient temples, traditional villages, and vibrant festivals that showcase the country’s deep-rooted traditions. The stunning natural beauty of Vietnam is evident in its picturesque rice terraces, lush countryside, and pristine beaches that stretch along its coastline. Whether savoring the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, cruising along the Mekong Delta, or delving into the historical significance of sites like the Cu Chi Tunnels, tourists are immersed in an enchanting blend of old-world charm and modern dynamism that defines Vietnam’s unique allure.

Experience the best of Northern Vietnam with our captivating 14-day tour. Begin your journey in Hanoi, the charming capital city.

Tour Overview

Explore its historic landmarks like the Temple of Literature and immerse yourself in the bustling Old Quarters. Don’t miss the traditional Water Puppet Show, a cultural gem.

Venture into the tranquil countryside of Yen Bai and Nghia Lo, where you’ll stay in a homestay and witness the beauty of tea gardens and picturesque landscapes. Continue to Mu Cang Chai, renowned for its stunning terraced paddies and warm encounters with the Thai ethnic minority.

Next, head to the iconic town of Sapa, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and vibrant ethnic cultures. Trek through Y Linh Ho and Tavan Village, and savor the tranquility of this mountainous region.

The journey then takes you to Bac Ha, where you can explore a vibrant local market before making your way to Ha Giang. This region showcases incredible rock plateaus and traditional H’mong villages.

Continue your adventure with a mesmerizing cruise through the breathtaking Lan Ha Bay, known as “Halong Bay on Land.” Explore hidden caves, enjoy Tai Chi sessions at sunrise, and indulge in delicious seafood.

Finally, wrap up your tour with an unforgettable visit to Viet Hai Village and more kayaking in Lan Ha Bay.

This comprehensive tour promises unforgettable memories, from cultural encounters to natural wonders. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime in Northern Vietnam.

Detailed Tour Plan

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)
Upon arrival at airprot, transfer to the hotel check in (after 14:00-Excluded early check in). Free at leisure
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi Fullday Tour – Traditional Water Puppet Show (-/-/-)
Full day city tour to visit landmarks and other the major interesting sites like Temple of Literature. Transfer to visit Museum of Ethnography. Back to Hanoi central – Hoan Kiem Lake area, we will take a walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarters to experience daily life of people who are living in the oldest parts of the city also as shopping at Dong Xuan market-The oldest and whole sales of Hanoi.

Enjoy traditional water puppet show
Overnight in Hanoi (Arranged by Clients – Excluded on our price)

Day 3: Hanoi – Hochiminh Mausoleum- Yen Bai – Nghia Lo (-/L/D)
08:00: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on every Monday, Friday morning and every afternoon), One Pillar Pagoda, then you get driven out of the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, to arrive in the countryside of northwest Vietnam, heading to the province of Yen Bai.

In the early afternoon you arrive at your homestay in Nghia Lo Village. Check in to your room and have lunch at the traditional stilt house.

Later in the afternoon, visit tea garden

Arrive back at the homestay for dinner and overnight stay
Overnight in Nghia Lo

Day 4: Nghia Lo – Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai (B/L/D)
After having breakfast, you say farewell to the host, departing to Tu Le Town is a small town located at the beautiful valley in the foot of Khau Pha Pass. Here you will enjoy a soft trek visiting to the beautiful rice field and some villages, taking stunning stunning pictures and meeting friendly local people. You then have a lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you enjoy a drive to the famous Khau Pha Pass is wellknown for pictuesque terraced paddies. You then have a few more stops en route for taking stunning pictures on the way to Mu Cang Chai. Arrive in Mu Cang Chai town later in the afternoon. You check into a homestay nearby the town. Have a short rest. Then you enjoy a walking tour visit the village of Thai ethnic minority at the foot of the nearby mountain.

Have dinner and overnight at the homestay
Overnight in Mu Cang Chai

Day 5: Mu Cang Chai – Sapa (B/L/-)
After having breakfast you check out and traveling to Sapa. Driving out of Mu Cang Chai, you will stop en route to visit the stunning village of Lu people.
Have lunch at a local restaurant on the way heading to Sapa.

Arrive to Sapa by 5:30 Pm. Check in hotel, free at leisure
Overnight in Sapa

Day 6: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village (B/-/-)
After breakfast, visit Y Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest while you are served lunch nearby the river.

You head toward Muong Hoa valley. You will pass through Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority and then Tavan village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route.
Overnight in Sapa

Day 7: Cat Cat Village – Bac Ha (B/-/-)
Visit Cat Cat Village is situated in San Sa Ho Commune, Sapa District, Lao Cai Province. To reach this picturesque village, simply follow the road towards Fansipan Mountain for approximately 3 kilometers from the center of Sapa Town. Compared to other villages like Ta Van and Ta Phin, Cat Cat is closer to Sapa, making it easily accessible and a popular stop for visitors during their Sapa trip

Then, transfer to Bac Ha, upon arrival check in hotel, free at leisure
Overnight in Bac Ha

Day 8: Bac Ha Market – Ha Giang (B/-/-)
Early morning, visit Bac Ha Market is not as spectacular as Sapa, but picturesque (open Sunday only) It’s also not that touristy and feels much more like an everyday busy rural community than a tourist destination in the mountains.

Then, transfer to Ha Giang, upon arrival, check in hotel, free at leisure
Overnight in Ha Giang

Day 9: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van (B/-/-)
07h00: Our car and tour guide in Ha Giang will pick you up to start the trip conquering Ha Giang rock plateau.

On the way to stop at points :
* Check in Ha Giang at Km0 of Ha Giang.
* Quan Ba Heaven Gate – taking pictures of Co Tien Double Mountain, also known as Quan Ba Twin Mountain and the panorama of Tam Son town from above.
* Slope Tham Ma – the old slope people used to assess the health of rough horses.
* Fox Street – with typical H’mong houses by arched stone fences around the house.
* Visit Sung La village (Lung Cam Cultural Village) visit Old H’mong house with earth report – which was used as the setting for filming the film “Story of the “Pao” in 2006 by director Ngo Quang Hai was adapted from the short story “The sound of lips behind the rock fence” by writer Do Bich Thuy won 4 Golden Kite awards.
* The royal residence (Meo King’s Palace) is located in a valley of Sa Phin commune, the richest and most powerful family in Chau Dong Van in the early 20th century. architectural art, history and culture of the Vuong family (Meo King family).

18h00: Arrive in Dong Van town. Check in hotel, rest, have dinner. At night, the tour guide and you walk to see Dong Van Old Town, which has existed for nearly a century. You can sip and enjoy a cup of coffee at Old Quarter Café (self-sufficient).
Overnight in Dong Van

Day 10: Ha Giang – Hanoi (B/-/-)
After breakfast, leave Ha Giang to return Hanoi city. Today you spend mostly 6 hours on car to reach back Hanoi city

You have more chance to stop to take photos of the magnificent mountains en route and make the most of your last bit of time in this magnificent region.

Upon arrival, check in hotel
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 11: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (B/-/-)
After breakfast, our guide comes to pick you up from your hotel, depart 2 hour driving along green fields and villages. Your first stop at Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam in the 11st centuries. Visiting the temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.

Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc . Its means literally “three caves”. Which is called as Ha Long bay on land with majestic limestone cliffs, mysterious caves, peaceful streams, rice paddies and green fields.
Overnight in Ninh Binh

Day 12: Ninh Binh– Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)
Depart Ninh Binh for Ha Long

Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge.

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).

Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.

After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant.
Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … –

This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke…
Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

Note: The itinerary can change without notice, based on the weather

Day 13: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village (B/L/D)
6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

8:00 – 8:30:Day boat to pick up guests at overnight cruise ships for a separate program of the 3 day 2 night tour.

8:30 – 9:30: Transfer to Day Boat and sailing further on Lan Ha Bay toward Ba Trai Dao, Van Boi Area and Viet Hai village

9:40 – 10:30: Guests will be taken to Viet Hai village and discover the 100 years old with plenty of interesting things. Cycling around, take a deep breath of fragrance paddy field, trying fish massage or talking with gentle and charm local people.

10:30 – 12:00: Kayaking and exploring hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay, places that you can only reach by boat and you may make it only once in your whole life.

12:30 – 13:30: Return to Day Boat and enjoy lunch.

14:00 – 15:00: Walking or swimming at the most beautiful beach of Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi Beach.

15:00 – 16:30: Leisure time on Day Boat and return to the pickup places.

16:40 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise

21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke…

Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.
Note: The itinerary can change without notice, based on the weather.

Day 14: Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – Departure Flight (B/Br/-)
6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:
• Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
• Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor,
transfer to Hanoi Airport to take your departure flight at 19:00

End of Tour

Tour FAQs

Q: What is the duration of the tour?
A: The tour spans 14 days, allowing you to explore the best of Northern Vietnam.

Q: What are the highlights of the tour?
A: The tour includes visits to Hanoi’s historic landmarks, traditional water puppet shows, tea gardens in Nghia Lo, stunning terraced paddies in Mu Cang Chai, and vibrant ethnic cultures in Sapa and Bac Ha. It also offers a mesmerizing cruise through Lan Ha Bay.

Q: Are there any trekking opportunities on this tour?
A: Yes, the tour includes trekking through Y Linh Ho and Tavan Village in Sapa, providing a chance to immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of the region.

Q: What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
A: Accommodation varies throughout the tour and includes hotels, homestays, and a cruise on Lan Ha Bay. Rest assured, all accommodations are carefully selected to ensure comfort and convenience.

Q: What meals are included in the tour package?
A: The tour includes specified meals denoted by B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), and D (Dinner) in the itinerary. You’ll have the opportunity to taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine during your journey.

Q: Is the tour suitable for all age groups?
A: The tour is designed to cater to a wide range of travelers. While some activities may involve moderate physical activity, most sightseeing is accessible to all age groups.

Q: Can we customize the tour to suit our preferences?
A: Yes, we offer tailor-made package tours to ensure your journey is personalized. Feel free to discuss your preferences with us, and we’ll craft a tour to match your desires.

Q: What are the key attractions of Ha Giang?
A: Ha Giang is renowned for its rock plateaus, traditional H’mong villages, and stunning landscapes that offer breathtaking views and opportunities for photography.

Q: Is the cruise on Lan Ha Bay included in the tour price?
A: Yes, the cruise on Lan Ha Bay is included, providing an opportunity to explore the bay’s natural wonders and enjoy various activities like kayaking and swimming.

Q: What is the departure point for the tour?
A: The tour begins in Hanoi, where you’ll be welcomed at the airport upon arrival. The itinerary will then take you through the captivating destinations of Northern Vietnam.

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