From

$1,721

NZ $860 per person

The Story of Mountain and Sea In 8 Days

8 days

•

Start and end in Hanoi

5.0

2 traveler reviews

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Responsible Asia was flexible and quickly updated the itinerary to ensure we had the best travel experience.
DW
Daniel, traveled in September
5.0

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$1,721

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NZ $860 per person

+ $275 Local Payment

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Operator: Responsible Asia
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English: Other languages on offer: German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Hanoi
Halong Bay
Sapa

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Highlights

Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter on arrival
Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Complex
Cruise and overnight in Halong Bay
Trek through Sapa's stunning landscapes
Experience local life in a Sapa homestay

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
Day 2 Visiting The Graceful Capital City - Hanoi Sightseeing (B/L) - Group Tour
Day 3 Take A Cruise To The Beauty Of The Nature - Halong Bay - shared cruise, bus (B/L/D)
Day 4 Morning In Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)
Day 5 Hanoi - Travel To Sapa By Limousine Bus (B)
Day 6 Sapa – Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai And Ta Van (B/L/D)
Day 7 Trekking From Ta Van To Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)
Day 8 Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Apricot Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 4, 7
Upgrade Available
Mina Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 4, 7
Upgrade Available
Tirant Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 4, 7
Upgrade Available
La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar
Berth / Cabin
day 3
Upgrade Available
Le Journey cruise or similar
Berth / Cabin
day 3
Upgrade Available
Doris Cruise or similar
Berth / Cabin
day 3
Upgrade Available
The View Sapa Hotel or similar
Hotel
day 5
Upgrade Available
Amazing Hotel Sapa or similar
Hotel
day 5
Upgrade Available
Home-stay
Days 5, 6
Upgrade Available
Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar
Hotel
day 5
Upgrade Available

Adventure Type

Choose the type of organized adventure that suits your preferences.

Group Adventures
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
What to expect
- Group of 15 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
Starting at
NZ $860 / traveler
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Personalized Adventures
Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.
What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
After requesting a quote, we will get back to you with a price based on your requirements.
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Operated by

Responsible Asia

5.0

(111 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Excellent
5.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Responsible Asia
5.0

DW
Daniel
· September 21st, 2025
During the tour, due to the changing weather, our itinerary had some adjustments. However, Responsible Asia was flexible and quickly updated the itinerary to ensure we had the best travel experience. We really appreciate their professionalism and thoughtfulness.
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Responsible Asia commented on this review
Hi Daniel, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear that our team’s flexibility and quick updates helped ensure you still had the best travel experience despite the changes in weather. Your appreciation for our professionalism and... Show more
Trip date: July 2025
MW
Matthew
· September 12th, 2025
The meal provided by local people was such a great experience. The trip on the cruise to enjoy the breathtaking views of Halong Bay was chillax. Recommend for you guys this tour and Responsible Asia!
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Responsible Asia commented on this review
Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful review! We're absolutely delighted that you had such a positive experience exploring with Responsible Asia. Your support and feedback are instrumental in our journey to create meaningful... Show more
Trip date: June 2025

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20 Oct, 2025
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21 Oct, 2025
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22 Oct, 2025
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From

$1,721

-50%

NZ $860 per person

+ $275 Local Payment

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 271944

Currency
₫
Dong
Vietnam
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Vietnam
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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Responsible Asia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Responsible Asia will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Responsible Asia" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Responsible Asia. Please familiarize yourself with the Responsible Asia payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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