Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Halong - Ba Be - Ha Giang - Sapa - Saigon - Mekong Delta
Northwest to northeast Vietnam is a popular route for travelers who want to experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of the country.
What you are going to love:
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Important Notes:
- We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
- Prices are valid 30 days from the date of offers. Past the date, price and conditions may be readjusted.
- The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by The Airlines.
- Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges and compulsory meals.
- Accommodation at hotels is available only from 14.00 on arrival date till 12.00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
Obligation of Traveler:
Before arrival, travelers need to ensure they can adapt the requirement follow:
- Passports need to be valid 6 months AFTER the date of departure from the last country(ies), and at least two blank pages
- Physical condition, vaccinations
- Visa (if required by the country or countries of destination). We can assist the traveler in the process of obtaining visa
- Insurance: The Travelers are required to have full travel insurance. It is the responsibility of the travelers to read their insurance policy before they travel and ensure that the insurance scheme provides the guests with the requisite level of cover.
Payment Method:
Asia Mystika Travel accepts payments in US Dollars or Vietnamese Dongs under certain conditions, detailed below:
CREDIT CARD:Our specialists will send you a secure payment link gateway. Kindly note that for payments by credit cards, it’ll be applied a bank fee of 3.3% (for Visa, Master, ect) or 4% bank fees (for AMEX cards). https://asiamystika.com/payment-online
As this payment method is always in Vietnamese dong, the amount to be paid (agreed in the travel program) will be converted into Vietnamese (VND) according to the Vietcombank exchange rate closest to the payment date if the quote is made in Israeli Shekel (ILS), Singapore Dollars (SGD) or American Dollars (USD)
BANK TRANSFER: The traveler can also pay by bank transfer. Bank charges, determined by the traveler's bank and that of Asia Mystika (Tam Vuong Group), are the responsibility of the travelers.
Bank account name: TAM VUONG – TVG JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Bank code: 01310001
Account No in USD: 191 200 892 13866
Name of Bank: Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint - stock Bank
Bank Address: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Swift Code: VTCBVNVX
Please fill exactly Account Number, Account Name & Swift code - It's very important for smoothly receiving your money. All charges to borne by remitted.
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.
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 & Notes
- 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
Children Policy
For Asia Mystika Travel Experiences (excursions and day trips) children between the ages of 4 and 11, at dates of travel, will receive a 15% discount off the Adult price (based on total travelers - adults + children 4 -11), unless specified otherwise in a proposal.
All flights are quoted separately and children are charged as per airline policies. Infants under two years of age will be exempt from most charges except as mandated by airline policies. More Information
Cancellation/ Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be received 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 (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable 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 cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
Group traveler (From 9 people)
- 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 20% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 70% of total tour cost
- From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 90% of total tour cost
- Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
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