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Vietnam North at glimpse tour itinerary features almost highlights of the North Vietnam, showcasing three of the prominent attractions of the ever so diverse mix of nature and culture, awe inspiring to begin with, creating the curiosity of all that is spread across this entire northern Vietnam, especially, for those who do not have much of time to explore Vietnam, but, yet, wish to get to know this wonderland.
Hanoi Capital, one of the most peaceful cities in the world. Ninh Binh city, the most ancient capitals of Vietnam with a list of charming landscapes. Halong Bay, wowww! no where can be more unique to immerse ourselves into nature and contemplate thousand of islands' beauty. Definitely, the North Vietnam's tour will bring back the most valuable trip, just 6 days in Northern Vietnam:
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi – Old Quarter discovery by Cyclo tour – Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi (L)
Day 2: Halong Bay discovery, UNESCO World Heritage by cruise of 2 days. Overnight on board (B/L/D)
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi. Overnight in the city center hotel (B/L)
Day 4: Ninh Binh day tour (Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 5: Hanoi full day tour (½ day in city center + ½ day Bat Trang Pottery Village). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 6: Transfer to the Airport (B)
Abbreviation: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
A backpack
A travel pillow
A quick-dry towel
Diarrhea treatment
Trousers
Flip flops (can buy in arrival cities later)
Travel adapter
Portable phone charger
Sun protection, a hat, sun-glasses
Waterproof jacket (a light-weight one, can buy in arrival cities later)
Sprays
Good photo-maker/ camcorder
Other things you think necessary
Special policy: *SPECIAL OFFER* if Booked & Paid for the Tour Package 1 month prior to the Tour Date.
i,e., * Vietnam's "Visa Approval Letter" would be provided Free of cost (FOC). Tipping is not compulsory.
Welcome At Hanoi in to our mesmerizing Viet Nam.
Your guide and the driver warmly welcomes you & picks you up at the Noi Bai International Airport,after you are done with the Immigration process & picking up your bags. With a comfortable drive of around 30-45 minutes, you arrive to Check-In to hotel, in Hanoi center.
The first tour activity to enjoy Hanoi is Cyclo tour with one-hour. Your cyclo (a "bicycle taxi" pedaled by a driver behind you) gives you an unobstructed view, perfect for snapping photos during your tour. The heart of Vietnam's Capital, Hanoi Old Quarter, home to many of the must-sees, like the Hanoi Citadel, and the Hanoi Opera House. Ride at the perfect pace to enjoy some of the 36 tree-shaded streets of this historic district.
Exchange your seat on the cylco for a seat at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch an hour puppet show the quintessential Vietnamese art of water puppetry—begun over a thousand years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta. A complex system of underwater poles, rods, and strings brings these elaborate puppets to life. Puppeteers bring magic to the water’s surface as they spin tales of Vietnamese legend—knights on horseback, princesses, unicorns, and fire-breathing sea dragons.
Spending night time on enjoying our capital by yourself.
Stay overnight in Ha Noi.
Note: if you arrive Hanoi late that above activities would not be implemented, with our good organization, you can quite enjoy them in Day 5.
Our guide and private transfer will pick you up at the hotel to world famous destination, Halong Bay (recognized as one of the 7 new natural wonders) on cruise to contemplate picturesque scenery of thousands of limestone islands with some stops to enjoy some tour activities, such as: beautiful fishing village, Kayaking or Rowing boat, Swimming at beach, Exploring cave…
Overnight on Halong Bay cruise.
Note: Cruise itinerary might be changed because of the tide level, weather status and other objective reasons.
Morning: continue to cruise around Ha Long Bay until lunch.
Afternoon: transfer to Hanoi city.
Arrive at hotel in Hanoi. Check in and free to go around the city or take rest at the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi city.
Our guide will pick up at hotel, takes the group to visit the biggest Pagoda in Vietnam.
On the way, you will have chances to take the outlook of Vietnam rice fields with the hardworking farmers going about their work in the large rice fields.
Discover Bai Dinh Pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze of 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight!
Enjoy lunch in local Vietnamese restaurant with local Vietnamese dishes.
We will transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage. Upon arrival, we will take the boat trip around Trang An visiting the cave complexes (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave), all caves are mystical and in wilderness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside of Vietnam.
Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi, to check-in to your hotel and free time, through the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Leading Travel’s guide will pick up at hotel and take you to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House where the President lived and worked until his last breath).
After that, you have chance to visit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Hanoi's oldest pagoda.
Enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant with local Vietnamese cuisine
Continue your tour at Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), the first Imperial University in Vietnam which was built in 1070.
Spending the rest of your day to visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, one of the most famous traditional villages about pottery. It is about 15 km away from city center.
Bat Trang, the seven-century old pottery village, an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore.
Later afternoon: Arrive hotel for free time.
Note: Monday and Friday, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes, will visit outside of the mausoleum.
After your breakfast, Check-out of the hotel & Leading Travel’s driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport, for your home bound flight.
Thus, completing the memorable holiday in Vietnam, with Leading Travel.
We bid you goodbye, thanking you with gratitude for your decision to come visiting our Vietnam and choosing Leading Travel services to enjoy this trip. We hope to see you again, and fervently wish getting your kind recommendations to your relatives and friends. Bon Voyage!
Best Price 2019
Service quality
Group size & Price (USD per person)
08 – 12
people
05 – 07
03 – 04
02
3* Service quality
301
307
328
351
4* Service quality
357
363
384
407
5* Service quality
647
653
674
697
Accommodation list:
*** Accommodations are subject to change due to availability at the time of booking.
Hotel location
Service quality – Accommodation name – Room/cabin category
3*
4*
5*
Hanoi
4 Nights
Hong Ha Hotel
Superior room
Thang Long Opera Hotel
Movenpick Hanoi Hotel
Superior Room
HaLong Bay
1 Night
Aclass Legend Cruise
Deluxe window view cabin
Stellar Cruise
Stellar Of The Seas Cruise
Junior suite balcony cabin
Children policy:
- Under 3 years old: 100% free, share with parents everything (maximum 2 children in a cabin/room)
- 3 years old and above and below 8 years old:
+ 70% will be charged, sharing bed with parents
+ 80% will be charged, but extra bed/mattress
- 8 years old and above: 100% will be charged (adult price) with extra bed/mattress
- Maximum 3 adults in 1 cabin/room
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellation must be made in writing
- Any cancellation at 45 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
- Any cancellation between 44 Days – 30 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
- Any cancellation between 29 Days – 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
- Any cancellation less than 15 Days: 100% of tour fare charge
- As mentioned on particular booking and depends on each period
- In some situation: after deposit or full payment, cancellation is not accepted (no refund)
Peak season surcharge: will be applied depend on detail departure tour date.
Private transfer in latest version with experienced driver for private tour activities and airport
Shuttle bus for group tour activities
2 bottles of water/pax/day tour on transfer (500ml/bottle)
01 bottel of water/pax/way of airport transfer (500ml/bottle)
Single cyclo
Boat in Trang An trip
Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda (parking – pagoda & back)
Private professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for private tour activity
Share professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for group tour activities
Halong bay cruising itinerary
Kayaking or bamboo rowing boat in Halong bay
Meals as mention in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
Hotel accommodation: Double/ Twin room
Halong Bay cruise accommodation: Double/ Twin cabin
All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
Tax, service charge
24/7 service support
All kinds of beverages
Airfares (international & domestic)
Visa approval
Travel insurance
Tipping for guide and other tour services
Bank fees
Other things not mentioned in inclusion list
Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your need, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length..