Essence of Northern Vietnam 7 Days

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport. Our driver greets you at the departure gate. Travel for 45 minutes to reach the hotel. After checking in, have a peaceful night at the hotel.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: N/A

At around 8:00 in the morning, following breakfast, we will come for you so we may travel to the stunning Halong Bay. A delicious meal is given to you while you cruise around the harbor after being greeted on board.

The specific schedule may vary depending on the cruise liner you select and may involve swimming in crystal-clear water, exploring the scenery or lounging on the sundeck, visiting a karst cave, or kayaking (which is an optional activity on most boats).

You’ll have a lavish meal on board and spend the night outside beneath the stars to round off the perfect day.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The wind, fresh air, and the sound of waves greet you as you wake up on the bay. A fresh day begins. After breakfast, you may explore an amazing limestone cave before boarding the boat and having a picturesque ride back to the port.

By 11:30 am, your boat will reach the harbor, where your driver will be ready to transport you to Ninh Binh. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Leave your hotel for Ninh Binh Province at 8:00 in the morning after breakfast. We will get the opportunity to learn about the national heroes Dinh and Le, who established the tenth-century Hoa Lu, today.

We will take a rowboat trip through the Hoa Lu, which is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs, while we glide down a narrow stream. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Our guide and driver will pick you up at 8:30 a.m. after breakfast at your hotel to transport you to Pu Luong, a “hidden gem” in Vietnam’s North Central area. You will travel via an amazing mountain pass en route, which will provide you with a broad perspective of the entire valley.

After traveling for around four hours, you will reach your lodging and eat lunch. You will be taken to a suspension bridge across the Cham River in the afternoon, where you can start your stroll to find beautiful water wheels.

Get up close and personal with each wheel to see how basic structures of different sizes are used to transfer water from a river to handcrafted bamboo aqueducts.

Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting with local boatman. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.

Arriving at scenic Tan Lap Bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to hotel for dinner.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the second day of our adventure, we have an optional activity for those who don’t mind an early start. If you’re willing to rise before the sun, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking spectacle as it ascends over the mountaintops.

As you observe this natural wonder, local farmers will be bustling about, engaging in their early morning activities.
Whether you choose to witness the sunrise or not, a delicious breakfast prepared by the homestay awaits you.

Once you’re fueled up, we’ll embark on a 5-hour trekking expedition that will truly immerse you in the beauty of the region. The initial stretch of the trek may pose some challenges, with steep climbs and exhilarating river crossings.

However, the effort will be well worth it, as the subsequent portion of the journey becomes easier. From your elevated vantage point, you’ll be treated to awe-inspiring views of the valley, rice terraces, rainforests, and meandering streams.
A picnic lunch will be served upon reaching Hin Village, providing a refreshing break.

Afterward, we’ll continue our trek toward Hieu Village, known as one of the most visually captivating rural villages in Vietnam. Prepare to be enchanted by the picturesque surroundings and the charm of this idyllic countryside.

Our final destination for the day is Kho Muong village. Here, you’ll have the freedom to spend your time as you wish. Take a leisurely stroll around the village, engaging in conversations with the friendly locals and gaining insights into their way of life.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Village life and the neighborhood 2 hours of easy walking over 4.5 kilometers will allow you to meet and get to know the people who live in the hills above the retreat and experience village life up close.

See everyday life, take a stroll through working farms and rice fields, and see how to weave vibrant textiles. Lunch will be served at the lodge after all of this.

In the afternoon, check out the lodge, then return to Hanoi after a journey of almost four hours. End of services!

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch