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Brief itinerary
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Location Vietnam
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Duration 6 days/5 nights
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Tour Type Group
| 1 : Hanoi – Ancient Village of Duong Lam / Visits – Nghia Lo / Walks (L,D) |
| 2 : Nghia Lo / Walks – Tu Le / Khau Pha Pass – Mu Cang Chai / Walks (B,L,D) |
| 3 : Mu Cang Chai / Walks through the Terraced Rice Fields on Foot & by Scooter (B,L,D) |
| 4 : Mu Cang Chai - Hanoi (B,L) |
| 5 : Hanoi – Ha Long Bay / Cruise, Visits and Relaxation with One Night On Board the Junk (B,L,D) |
| 6 : Ha Long Bay / Cruise toward Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi (B,L) |
Circuit Highlights
- Visit Duong Lam ancient village, Hanoi
- Discover the Muong Lo valley
- Walk or ride a scooter in the most beautiful corners of Mu Cang Chai
- Contemplate the terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai
- Meet the Hmong ethnic group and spend nights with locals
- Cruise in a superior 3-star junk on Ha Long Bay
- Enjoy cocktails and a brunch buffet on Tu Long Bay.
Tour Map
Circuit photos
Program Description (6 )
1
Hanoi – Ancient Village of Duong Lam / Visits – Nghia Lo / Walks (L,D)
Breakfast.
Meet at your hotel at 08:00 for departure by car to Nghia Lo, a charming district with beautiful landscapes and lovely tea hills.
Stop to visit and discover the ancient laterite village of Duong Lam, with architecture dating back to the 17th century.
Lunch en route.
Continue through the beautiful regions of Thanh Son and Thu Cuc, with a walk through Van Chan Village before arriving in Nghia Lo for a walk and discovery of the Muong Lo Valley.
Dinner and overnight at a local homestay.
2
Nghia Lo / Walks – Tu Le / Khau Pha Pass – Mu Cang Chai / Walks (B,L,D)
Breakfast.
Meet at 08:00 for departure towards Mu Cang Chai via Tu Le District, followed by the crossing of Khau Pha Pass, at an altitude of 1,700 meters.
Photo stop at the summit for panoramic views.
Continue to La Pan Tan, where you will enjoy a walk through some of the most beautiful areas of Mu Cang Chai, recognized as a National Heritage site.
Dinner and overnight at a local homestay.
3
Mu Cang Chai / Walks through the Terraced Rice Fields on Foot & by Scooter (B,L,D)
A full day of local excursions by scooter, driven by the guide, to admire the terraced rice fields: La Pan Tan rice terraces and Che Cu Nha rice terraces.
Visit H’Mong villages and take photos of the rice fields, followed by a visit to Mo De H’Mong Village on foot or by scooter.
A small road beside Suoi Moi Hotel leads to Kim Noi H’Mong Village.
Return to Mu Cang Chai after sunset over the rice terraces.
Dinner and overnight at a local homestay.
4
Mu Cang Chai - Hanoi (B,L)
After breakfast,
meet at 08:00 for the return journey to Hanoi, with lunch en route at a local roadside restaurant.
Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel booked by yourself.
Dinner at your own expense and overnight in Hanoi.
5
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay / Cruise, Visits and Relaxation with One Night On Board the Junk (B,L,D)
Breakfast.
Meet at around 07:45 for the shuttle transfer to Ha Long Bay.
Arrival at the pier.
Welcome on board and introduction to your cabin on a superior-comfort 3-star junk boat.
12:00: Embarkation, welcome cocktail, cruise briefing and safety instructions before cabin allocation.
Lunch featuring fresh seafood while cruising past Thien Cung, Dau Go and the Fighting Cocks Islets.
Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) and Ti Top Island for relaxation, swimming or kayaking.
Anchor for the night near Ti Top Island to enjoy the sunset over the bay.
19:30: Dinner and overnight on board.
6
Ha Long Bay / Cruise toward Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
06:00 – 07:30: Breakfast while watching the sunrise.
Continue the cruise, passing Man’s Head Islet and Turtle Islet.
Visit Hang Luon (Luon Cave) by rowing boat.
If weather conditions permit, swimming or kayaking is available as an optional activity at an additional cost.
Check out of the cabins and settle drinks and personal expenses.
Buffet brunch served while cruising past Bai Tu Long, Bai Tho Mountain and Ha Long Market.
11:45: Return to the harbor, disembarkation and transfer back to Hanoi by shared minibus with a shared English-speaking guide.
Arrival in Hanoi at around 17:00.
Transfer to the hotel and free time.
Detailed Pricing
| Number of Participants | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-7 pax | 8-10 pax | 11-15 pax | 16-19 pax |
| Price / person | 706$ | 662$ | 592$ | 571$ | 565$ | 522$ |
With a private guide & driver, the fair price, without international flights, calculated for 3* and 4* hotel categories based on 02 pax / DBL (TWN) room, and in a private room at a homestay. A supplement for a SGL room (Single room) will be charged for those who want it.
This tour can be customized ( Tailor-made ) according to your wishes
Services
- Homestay accommodation
- Shared 3* junk in Ha Long Bay / SGL Cabin
- Private air-conditioned car + driver
- English-speaking guide for the trip to the mountains
- Boat, sampan, and scooter rides as mentioned
- All entrance fees to sites for guided days
- Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, and D = Dinner).
Hoa TRAN
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