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Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 days

8 days
From Hanoi to Halong Bay
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Age range 18 to 60
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Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi's historic Temple of Literature
  • Visit the iconic One Pillar Pagoda and nearby sites
  • Enjoy a scenic boat trip through Tam Coc caves
  • Cycle around lush fields to Bich Dong Pagoda
  • Experience an overnight cruise in Halong Bay

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Hanoi Half day City tour
  2. Day 2 Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu & Tam Coc
  3. Day 3 Hanoi – Mai Chau - Road transfer
  4. Day 4 Mai Chau – Hanoi – Night train to Lao Cai
  5. Day 5 Lao Cai – Road transfer to Sapa – Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
  6. Day 6 Cat Cat - Sin Chai - Sapa - Hanoi - Road transfer
  7. Day 7 Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise
  8. Day 8 Halong Bay – Hanoi
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BestPrice Travel

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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 80 years old

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  • 4.7
  • K
    · July 23rd, 2021
    Just missing the trip. My gf and I had a remarkable time with 8 days in North Vietnam. We both stay in HCM and this was the 2nd time we get there but it's the 1st time that we got that far! Thank you, Mr. Tom, who was a very nice tour guide for supporting us all through the trip and also Ms. Jenny - my consultant for helping us a lot while arranging the tour, you're amazing!
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    BestPrice Travel commented on this review
    Thanks, Kevin for your review, we hope could serve you next time soon. BestPrice
    Trip date: March 2021
  • Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 days reviewer 2
    · July 18th, 2021
    Well The whole city of Saigon is in quarantine now, and I just look back to last summer. My trip to the North last year was amazing. Hanoi treat me so well with delicious food and a lot of history story. And the tour was great. Ninh Binh, Sapa and Halong Bay was all beautiful. I miss the squid fishing night on the Halong Bay cruise. Even though I got nothing, the moon that night was so bright, and all the boats around make it looks like I'm in the middle of a floating city. Nice tour.
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    BestPrice Travel commented on this review
    Thanks Hue, Hope you will stay safe this time, if you travel next time please do not hesitate to contact us. BestPrice
    Trip date: July 2020

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Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 days
From Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Lindsay

    Asked on August 17th, 2023

    We are interested in the above tour and would like to ask if the group has a 10 people limit? We love to travel in small groups (did it a lot with Intrepid and G Adventure Travels) but we would like to try out your company as the trip sounds very interesting. Also, I suppose you will let us know the joining hotel in Hanoi so that we can book it for the previous night (and also on the last day when the group returns from Halong Bay).

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    • BestPrice TravelOperatorWritten August 2023

      For the option hotel of 3 stars, we normally book hotel Hanoioi (Deluxe room) for the trip. The rate for pre/post night at this hotel is 46USD/ room/night. Please kindly let me know if you wish to book it with us. The supplement can be paid on the spot or I can send you a payment link to do this.

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      Lindsay

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      Could you please let us know which hotel you will select in Hanoi? And just to confirm, you have a 10 persons limit to your tour (small group travel), correct?

    • BestPrice TravelOperatorWritten August 2023

      Tirant hotel, located in Old Quarter is our choice for 4 star hotel option. The rate is 74USD/ Deluxe room/night. Please kindly let me know if you wish to book it with us. The supplement can be paid on the spot or I can send you a payment link to do this.

    • BestPrice TravelOperatorWritten August 2023

      The tour will have maximum 10 persons (small group travel).

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    Renee

    Asked on November 22nd, 2022

    How much cost for single traveler from start point to end point of tour? Airport arrival and return journey for travelers from India?

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    • BestPrice TravelOperatorWritten November 2022

      For single travelers, you can see rate for 3* or 4* hotels in the single person column. Total accommodation price is $1,108 for 3 star hotel. If travel date is on new year or Christmas day, there will be a surcharge.

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    Tania

    Asked on August 5th, 2022

    just inquiring about this trip, and wondering if you have an itinerary including times to know the duration of travels

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    • BestPrice TravelOperatorWritten August 2022

      daily transfer time and tour duration are detailed from Day 1 to Day 8, including transfer times between locations like Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, Lao Cai, Sapa, and Halong Bay

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    Anthony

    Asked on May 25th, 2022

    How much is the trip if there are only 3 pax..can we join other group

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    • BestPrice TravelOperatorWritten May 2022

      The tour is selling based on small group tour, up to 10, then please feel free to book it. You are 3 adults, so the price is as below: Price per person in US Dollars Hotel superior 3* Hotel first class 4* Base 1 triple room 699 856 Base 1 double/ twin + 1 single room 1054 1283

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Tour ID: 167919

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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