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8-Day Cultural Odyssey In The Northern Vietnam (Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh Small Group Tour)

8 days

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Start and end in Hanoi

5.0

4 traveler reviews

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Very fun and knowledgeable tour.
Konstantin, traveled in September
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Silver Operator: Up Travel Vietnam
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Hanoi
Ninh Binh
Halong Bay
Sapa
Lao Cai

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Highlights

Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
Cruise through the caves of Trang An
Kayak around the stunning Halong Bay
Trek to the summit of Fansipan Mountain
Walk through the traditional Cat Cat Village

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Hanoi Capital – Your Vietnam Adventure Begins Here!
Day 2 Ninh Binh Exploration: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave & Cycling (B, L) – Group Tour
Day 3 Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay 2D1N (B, L, D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus
Day 4 Ha Long Bay Cruise – Return to Hanoi by Shuttle Bus (B, Br)
Day 5 Hanoi to Sapa by Bus & Short Trek to Cat Cat Village (B, L, D)
Day 6 Sapa Adventure: Fansipan Peak & Moana View (B, L, D)
Day 7 Return to Hanoi by Sleeping Bus (B, L)
Day 8 Hanoi Farewell & Departure (B)

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Free eSIM
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Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 4, 7
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Apricot Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 4, 7
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San Boutique Hotel or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 4, 7
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Le Journey Cruises Halong Bay or similar
Berth / Cabin
day 3
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La Regina Royal Cruise or similar
Berth / Cabin
day 3
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Peony Cruises Ha Long or similar
Berth / Cabin
day 3
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Hotel
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KK Sapa Hotel
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What to expect
- Group of 20 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
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Operated by

Up Travel Vietnam

4.9

(194 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Excellent
5.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Up Travel Vietnam
4.9

R
Ray
· October 10th, 2025
It’s great Jesse is the legend.
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Trip date: October 2025
Konstantin
· September 23rd, 2025
Very fun and knowledgeable tour guide
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Up Travel Vietnam commented on this review
Hi Konstantin, We're glad you enjoyed the journey with our tour guide! We look forward to welcoming you on another trip soon. Take care, Up Travel Vietnam
Trip date: September 2025
Daniel
· September 22nd, 2025
Jessie was an amazing host and guide. We leaned so much about local culture and laughted constantly.
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Up Travel Vietnam commented on this review
Hi Daniel, Thank you for your kind review! Jesse will be glad to know that you appreciated his guidance and enthusiasm! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best. Up Travel Vietnam
Trip date: September 2025
Jack
· September 22nd, 2025
Jesse was a great host. Very funny. The whole...
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Up Travel Vietnam commented on this review
Hi Jack, We're glad you enjoyed the cooking class! Our team will work even harder to provide you with more memorable experiences! Take care, Up Travel Vietnam
Trip date: September 2025

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 317328

Currency
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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 December 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Up Travel Vietnam. 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 65 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 Up Travel Vietnam will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Up Travel Vietnam" 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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Accessibility
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