Northwest to Northeast Vietnam

15 Days
14 Nights

Hanoi | Mai Chau | Pu Luong | Ninh Binh | Halong | Ba Be | Ha Giang | Sapa | Saigon | Mekong Delta

From $1,106
Per Person

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Trip Highlight

Essentials:

  • Seeing iconic Hanoi – City for Peace
  • Exploring Ninh Binh – one of the 23 best places to travel around the world in 2023
  • Visiting Halong Bay – a famous UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Exploring Ba Be Lake is one of the 20 largest natural freshwater lakes in the world.

The breathtaking landscapes:

  • Enjoying scenic, local market, rice terrace and colorful hill tribes area
  • Immersing yourself in local hot spring
  • Admiring and explore the rural life live in Ha Giang

Immersion in the daily life of mountain ethnic groups and Hiking/Trekking:

  • Hiking through picturesque places, terraced fields, streams, waterfalls and local villages
  • Experiencing the daily activities of mountain ethnic people
  • Harvesting tropical fruits in Mekong Delta River

The MOST of Asia Mystika:

  • 100% tailor-made tour
  • Attention to details and value for money
  • Accompanied by experienced local guides

More experience:

  • Visiting Ho Chi Minh City – “the Pearl of the Far East”
  • Seeing local life in Mekong Delta – the “rice bowl” of Vietnam
  • Watching Water puppertry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam


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Itinerary

The estimated price includes what is described in the “price includes” section. The final price will depend on the number of participants, your departure dates, the level of services chosen and any arrangements you may wish to request from us. Please contact us for a personalized quote with the exact price for your trip.

DAY 01

HANOI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: No

Welcome to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam and start your tour with us! Meet your tour leader and check in to your hotel at 2:00 pm before exploring this beautiful city with your tour guide.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: Check-in time: 14:00

DAY 02

HANOI – MAI CHAU – BUOC VILLAGE – BAMBOO RAFT BOAT (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 130km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast, driver and English speaking guide will meet you at the hotel. Have chance to see scenic drive through rice fields and paddy fields to the Mai Chau area, southwest of Hanoi. Walking or driving to visit a village inhabited by the White Thai minority people.

Meet local family and chat with them about their daily life.

In the afternoon, enjoy the local activities by bamboo rafts boat.

Overnight in Mai Chau.

DAY 03

MAI CHAU – PU LUONG – PU LUONG RESERVATION PARK (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Trekking: ~4-6 hours

Enjoy breakfast as you awaken to the tranquil splendor of the mountain. Transportation to Pu Luong across a mountain pass with amazing vistas of the entire valley. Then, transfer to a suspension bridge over the Cham River and begin an easy trekking from 3 to 5 km in search of stunning water wheels. See firsthand how water is transported from the river using handmade bamboo aqueducts. Afterward, visit Pu Luong park.

Overnight in Pu Luong.

DAY 04

PU LUONG – NINH BINH (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 130km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast, depart to Ninh Binh, visit Tam Coc - an area of natural beauty that is often referred to as Halong Bay on land. Take a cruise on a rowing boat down the emerald river to the ancient caves. Visit Thung Nham bird park and enjoy the fresh atmosphere and quietly listen to thousands of birds singing.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

DAY 05

NINH BINH – HALONG (B/L/D)

Accommodation: Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: ~ 200km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast, leave Ninh Binh to drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes four hours with a break to recharge energy. Halong is recognized as a Natural World Heritage by UNESCO and has about 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars. Upon arrival, you will check in a private overnight boat. Visit caverns, swim, and watch the sunset on Halong Bay.

Overnight onboard.

DAY 06

HALONG – HANOI (B/BR/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch
Distance: ~ 160km, ~ 2-hour drive (depending on traffic)

Awaken to a fresh cup of coffee and continue your voyage to new bay sights that evoke analogies to mythical dragons and battling roosters! After lunch, disembark and head back to Hanoi

Free night to explore Hanoi. OR: Optionally enjoy a Water Puppet Show or immerse yourself in the local life of the Old Quater of Hanoi by taking a Rickshaw ride before returning to the hotel.

Water puppertry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years agon in
the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppertry is famous and highliy appreciated all over the world.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 07

HANOI – BA BE (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 210km, ~ 4-hour drive (depending on traffic)

This morning transfer for a five hour drive to Ba Be National Park. On the way stop at the Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups of Thai Nguyen (Note: closed on Mondays and open from 11:30 to 13:30). Built in 1960, the function and task of the museum was originally to study and share the culture and history of ethnic groups based in the northern area during the Indochina War. Nowadays the museum is gathering an interesting selection of exhibits representing the culture of major hill tribes living in Vietnam and has become a museum specialized in national culture. Arrive in the afternoon then check into the hotel.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Ba Be.

Ba Be Lake is one of the 20 largest natural freshwater lakes in the world.

DAY 08

BA BE – MEO VAC – DONG VAN (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart from Ba Be to Ha Giang province. Travel down into the valley of Meo Vac, We then continue winding driving through the mountains, cross the river, and arrive in the village of Bao Lac

Upon arrival Dong Van, We will spend time visiting the pine forest and King of the H’mong’s Palace, a fortress built by a local chief allied with the French against the Vietminh, Vuong Chin Duc, and evacuated in 1950

Take your time to admire and explore the rural life live.

DAY 09

DONG VAN – QUAN BA – HA GIANG (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will check out Dong Van to visit the Sunday Dong Van Market, the biggest marketplace of the region (if this day is Sunday). Afterward depart to Quan Ba to visit the rural town, look the traditional wooden stilt-house and to experience the local way of life. This afternoon, we will trek along the villages, meet, talk and chat with local people.

Back to Ha Giang to overnight.

DAY 10

HA GIANG – SAPA – CAT CAT (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 240km, ~ 5-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast, depart from Ha Giang to Sapa. Sapa is well-known itself for stunning and spectacular landscape of rice terrace and Indochina highest peak as well as colourful ethnic minority culture. 

Check in the hotel and free at leisure.

In the afternoon, visit Cat Cat Village, an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other villages, admire a lively and colorful picture. Discover countless unique features of H’Mong.

Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 11

LAO CHAI – TA VAN (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Trekking: ~2-3 hours

You start the tour from Sapa. Take a short road transfer along the motorway southwards for 4 km with a stop along the way for stunning scenery of Fansipan mountain and Muong Hoa valley. Trek uphill along a large and rocky path for 2 hours to Hang Da village of the Black H’mong which hides under lush trees on high elevation of Den Thang Mountain. Explore the village, visit local families.

In the afternoon, continue trekking along the same trail which goes on the high mountainside for about an hour which offers a great view of Muong Hoa valley until arriving at Thao Hong Den, another village of the Black H’mong to pay a visit to several local families. To continue, you will go downhill for another hour along a dirt track to Pho village at the center of Hau Thao commune. You will be picked up and transferred by road back to Sapa. The trip ends at about 3.30 pm to 4.00 pm. 

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

DAY 12

SAPA – HANOI – SAIGON (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Distance: ~ 310km, ~ 5-hour drive (depending on traffic)

After breakfast, depart to Hanoi to take flight to Saigon

Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 13

SAIGON – CU CHI – SAIGON (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Continue to Cu Chi to visit Cu Chi tunnels, where you have to become a true explorer when you crawl underground for an insight into life as the guerrillas during the Vietnam War. Return to Saigon, free at your own leisure or take an optional Vespa Tour (payable).

Enjoy an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City tonight.

DAY 14

SAIGON – MEKONG – SAIGON (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Travel to the Mekong Delta to take a boat ride and float down the Mekong River when you arrive in My Tho. En route visit Coconut Candy Village or Cai Be Village to get a closer look of how their specialties are made. Row a sampan through the channels, you can learn more about the local life and sample freshly harvested tropical fruits.

Back to Saigon, over night in Saigon.

DAY 15

SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Meals included: Breakfast

Afterwards, check out before 12:00 pm and transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward flight. Make sure to keep in touch with new friends you found during the trip and don’t forget to share your wonderful journey and reviews with us on our social media.

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Inclusions:

Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Ecolodge (5 nights), Cruise (1 night)

Transportation
Car, Cruise

Meals
14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Brunch, 1 Dinner

Activities & Others

  • English-speaking guide as mentioned
  • Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/pax/day, 350ml - 500ml/bottle)
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • Package 2D1N Halong Bay overnight cruise
  • Trekking, Boat trip, local activities, Local market, etc.

Exclusions:

  • All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
  • Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
  • Others are not mentioned in the Inclusions

What Make Us Different?

Tailor-made experience

Tailor-made experience

We create personalized travel packages with meticulous attention to detail, tailored to your preferences and needs, ensuring authentic experiences while balancing your budget and safety.

Provide Local Expert

Provide Local Expert

Our local tour guides are passionate experts who ensure both the quality and safety of your journey, providing insightful and enthusiastic support throughout your trip.

Trustworthy

Trustworthy

We provide comprehensive pre-travel and post-travel support, handling challenges and accommodating special needs to ensure a smooth and personalized travel experience.

Value For Money

Value For Money

We aim to exceed expectations by leveraging strategic partnerships and negotiated rates to deliver high-quality trips with excellent value for money.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time travel to Vietnam?

The best time to visit Vietnam depends on the region you plan to explore:

  • - In the North, including Hanoi, Ha Long, and Sa Pa, spring (March to April) and autumn (September to November) offer ideal weather with sunny days perfect for sightseeing. For those who love SaPa and the Fansipan mountain, the months of October, November, February, and March are the best times to experience the breathtaking "cloud hunting" scenery.
  • - In Central Vietnam, including destinations like Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, the best time to visit is from February to August, with July and August being the sunniest months, ideal for beach vacations and exploring the region’s culinary and historical culture.
  • - In the South, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, the weather is warm year-round, but the dry season from December to May is particularly favorable for travel

Can you give me advice about the Weather and anything else that I need to taking care of?

Vietnam's rainy season typically falls between mid-July and the end of August, bringing storms and flooding to the central region, and creating challenging, even dangerous, conditions for mountain climbing in the northern areas. Therefore, it is crucial for travelers to regularly check weather forecasts during this period to ensure their safety.

What are the best places to visit in Vietnam?

The best place to visit in Vietnam:

  1. Hanoi ( Vietnam's Capital) : This is tops the list of the best place to visit in Vietnam. The city boasts many distinctive features, such as an iconic red brigde ( The Huc Bridge) that can not be found in any other place, makeing it a must - visit for travel enthusiasts. Even on the busy streets, you can feel Hanoi's charm and peacefulness.
  2. Halong Bay: Renowned for its green waters and towering limestone karsts covered in lush vegetation, Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site.For many people, the highlight of their trip to Vietnam is an overnight ride aboard a traditional junk boat around Ha Long Bay. As you glide down the calm rivers, you'll see floating settlements like Cua Van, Vung Vieng, and Cong Dam and be treated to surreal sights. The best ways to see one of Vietnam's most stunning locations are to kayak through the stunning caverns and karsts or have a swim in the clean, quiet waters.
  3. Sapa: Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, terraced rice fields, and ethnic minority villages, Sapa is great for trekking and cultural experiences.
  4. Ninh Binh: Known as "Ha Long Bay on land," dazzles with its dramatic limestone karsts, serene waterways, and impressive caves. Highlights include scenic boat rides through Tam Cốc’s caves, exploring the historical Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, and marveling at the stunning landscapes and cave systems in Trang An.
  5. Danang: A vibrant coastal city known for its stunning beaches, modern skyline, and rich cultural heritage. Highlights include the iconic Dragon Bridge, the Marble Mountains, and the scenic My Khe Beach. The city offers a blend of historical sites, vibrant street food, and a gateway to nearby cultural attractions like Hoi An and My Son.
  6. Hoi An: This is a charming ancient town known for its well-preserved architecture, vibrant lantern-lit streets, and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy wandering through its narrow alleys, exploring historic temples, and savoring delicious local cuisine, all while experiencing a unique blend of traditional and colonial influences.
  7. Mekong Delta: One of Vietnam's most picturesque areas is the Mekong Delta, sometimes referred to as the "Rice Bowl of Vietnam." Life in this land of meandering rivers, mangrove forests, floating marketplaces, and verdant rice fields is dictated by the ebb and flow of the most famous river in Southeast Asia.
  8. Ho Chi Minh City: Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City serves as both the southern region's principal hub and Vietnam's economic center. The dynamic cityscape of HCMC, a free-spirited, multicultural metropolis, combines old and new Vietnam in the smallest possible area, symbolizing both the city's past and future. Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and the War Museum are just a few of this city's well-known attractions.

Can the itinerary be customized to my preferences?

We are organize tailor tour so we can remote tour follow your request. Please let us know about it

How are the political and security conditions for travelers in Vietnam?

Intrepid takes every precaution to make sure that excursions are safe, exciting, and pleasurable for all participants because it takes the health and safety of its travelers seriously. Before departing, we advise all travelers to confirm the most recent information with their government or a national travel advisory organization

Are flights included in the trip? Could you quote package include flight ticket?

Tour price does not include international and domestic airfare. Airfares will be quoted and booked separately.

Is tipping customary in Vietnam

Although tipping is not required or customary in Vietnam, drivers, restaurants, and other service providers would appreciate a little tip—especially if the service has been really good—or spare change.

How can I book a tour?

All travel itineraries are fully customized to meet your specific needs. To book a tour, you can reach us via:

Our travel consultants will respond with the best options within 1-2 hours and await your confirmation.

If we booking confirm when will be the last day for transfer deposit?

If you wishes to book the trip, you will need to confirm your booking decision to us by specifying the ofer and quotation that suits your. Then we proceeds to the reservation of all the sevices provided in the offer and reseves the right to proposr equivalent alternatives in case of one or more planned services ( accomodation, dosmetic flights, train,etc..) Once all these reservation have been made, the final travel program will be sent to the traveler for final validation.

How can I process the payment/Tour reservation process? Payment Method

You can deposit to us in 1 of 2 method

  1. Payment link: the money can arrival our account right after you paid. link charge 3,3% for online system fee (we don't take this fee)
  2. Bank transfer: I suggest you use this method more, if you pay in VND by DBS bank, it doesn't charge you transfer fee (my previous client used to pay by this method)

How much deposit is required?

Deposit: It may be requested to start working on a file and to secure reservations for services such as flight, cruise, hotel as well as for certain peal travel periods.The need for deposit and the amount and conditions applying to them ( refundable, non - refundable) will be mentioned by our specialist on a case at the time of trvel planning and quoting. After you confirm our tour bookings, we will proceed with the preparation of the services. After all kinds of service ready we will send you invoice start receiving 50% (of total tour) deposit the rest you can pay on the first day of foot booking to vietnam

How is about Cancel Policy?

Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be receive in time ( please keep in mind weekends, public holidays and different time zones on both ends).The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time. Individual traveler (1-8 people):

  • + 31 days and more before arrival: Non - refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
  • + From 30 days to 22 days prior arrival date: Non - Refundalble deposit or 10% of total tour cost
  • + From 21 days to 15 days' prior arrival date: on - Refundalble deposit or 25% of total tour cost
  • + From 14 days to 08 days' prior arrival date: 50% of total tour cost
  • + Between 7 days and 48 hours before arrival: 75% of total tour cost
  • + Less than 48 hours before arrival: 90% of total tour cost
  • + Shortening or cancellaton on site: 100% of total tour cost

Do I neeed a Travel Insurance before travelling in Vietnam

We encourage you to buy your own travel insurance according to your personal needs

How do authorities assist in emergency situations?

The safety of our travellers, leaders and operators is a major priority for Intrepid. With this in mind, we monitor world events very closely and Intrepid makes operational decisions based on informed advice. We have enough useful address and emergency contact of embassy, police address and security in Vietnam

Do I need visa in Vietnam

Depend on the Nationality passport you holding, you will need or don’t need to apply visa to entry Vietnam

What types of cash and denominations are used when traveling in Vietnam?

The official currency in Vietnam is the Vietnam Dong, symbolised by ₫ or VND. Vietnamese notes are a mix of small paper bills (no coins are used), and larger polymer bills, in values from 10,000 VND to 500,000 VND. If you’re confused by all the zeros, mentally remove three zeros to get a simpler number. To quickly convert from VND to USD, just remove three zeros and divide by 24.Visitors to Vietnam can bring with them unlimited amounts of foreign currency, objects made of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones or plated with silver or gold, but these must be declared in detail on their customs forms

Is USD accepted in Vietnam?

US dollar is a widely accepted currency in Vietnam and most goods and services can be paid for in Dongs or Dollars. It is good to carry a combination of both at all times. It is also preferable if the dollar bills are in good condition as many businesses may refuse to accept worn out notes.

Are credit card accepted widely in Vietnam?

While cash is used for small purchases and street vendors in Vietnam, most establishments accept payments from major credit card providers such as Visa. Hotels, tour operators, boutiques, restaurants, grocery stores, and spas all generally accept international debit and credit cards. Conversion rates and swiping fees will be set by your card provider. With few exceptions, your larger travel expenses in Vietnam can be covered by card, on the spot or online in advance, reducing the need to carry and convert large sums of cash on the road

How common is English in Vietnam? What is the English proficiency level of tour guides?

English is not really a popular language in Vietnam. In the tourist area, you can find many people can speaking english but not for everyoneVietnamese ranked 58th in the world for global English proficiency. However, all of our company's tour guides are proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about Vietnam. They will be your companions and assist you in having a memorable trip

Kind of transportation we will be using in Vietnam

We believe that the journey to and within a new country is half the fun of exploring it! We opt for traditional and local transportation options whenever possible because they are usually more enjoyable, support small local businesses, and have a lower environmental impact. Depending on the destination, you can use buses, vans, or SUVs

Does you pick me up at airport? Will the car tranfer us to the airport after tour?

Yes, of cause. You will greeted by driver when you arrive to Vietnam and tranfered to the aiport after tour by car

Are there limits on the number of guests for the tour? Is it suitable for children or elderly travelers?

Tour not limit quality paxs. For different ages we have different suggestions to suit your group to ensure you have the best tour experience without limiting the number of guests

Are special dietary options available on the tour, such as weight loss menus, halal food, or gluten-free choices?

Tours typically do not include meals for small groups of fewer than 10 guests. If you would like to arrange for Halal meals or other special menus, please contact our consultant for specific advice and assistance

What If I book hotel myself

It no problem. We are partners of all hotels in Vietnam so we can provide the hotels you want or according to our suggestions if you are ok

Any pool side or water activities during the tour?

Points in tour can includes sightseeings, please let us know about your acitivities you want

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