Overview
If you seek solitude amidst captivating landscapes of lush green mountains, picturesque rice terraces, and friendly indigenous communities, northern Vietnam is an ideal destination for you. Unspoiled and breathtakingly scenic, this region offers a stark contrast to urban living. Embark on a carefully curated 9-day escorted journey starting from Hanoi, where you’ll explore unspoiled valleys and elevated plateaus in a counterclockwise route.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Noi bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Wonderscape Travel signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers (+84) -------- for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to hotel for check in and free at leisure.
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most ancient cities in the world. This place offers examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center.
You can explorer this city by own with those famous places: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Old Quarter, Opera House, enjoy Water puppet show at Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple or special experience at train street coffee…
Overnight in Hanoi
8h00-8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City
08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available
14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.
16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning, you enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breathtaking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.
Afternoon, you have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and get to know more about the local culture. Walking back the retreat for nice dinner.
Overnight at Pu Luong Retreat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is a common and easy walk around the most beautiful valley of rice terraces in front of the Retreat. We start to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Then we will walk through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque Uoi village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still when you see the panorama view of the village from above.
Continue walk down hill to a local home, where you can take rest then take a cycle to go cycling around Lan village. If time permits, we will visit a local family where we can learn about their traditional brocade weaving (not guaranteed). Cycling through the rice paddies and another village to expolre more the landscape surround. Ride back to the local home, where the car pick-up point. You will be transferred back to Puluong retreat for lunch.
After lunch we will travel to Ninh Binh. Check in and have leisure time in the middle of the mountains.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast we depart to visit the Dinh and Le temples of the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu which are dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century.
12h30: Have lunch in the restaurant with a wide range of local foods.
In the afternoon, you will visit Tràng An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
You will spend the 2nd night in Ninh Binh.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast in hotel, at 8.30AM you’ll leave for Ha Long Bay), one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world’s largest marine limestone ‘karst’ landscape.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30 Back to cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games.
Overnight on board.
***Note: The itinerary may be changed upon the weather condition and depend on each cruise program.
Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never - ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
08:00: Transfer to day boat for visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo...you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
12:30: Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
13:30: Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking to discover bay by yourself and swimming in the blue water.
Visit the Van Boi area, which is the heart of Lan Ha Bay, there are a lot of white sandy and coral beaches.
16:30: Return to cruise, time for relaxing.
17:30: Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games.
***Note: The itinerary may be changed upon the weather condition and depend on each cruise program.
Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never - ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.
***Note: The itinerary may be changed upon the weather condition and depend on each cruise program.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusion and Exclusion
Tour price inclusion:
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
- All transportation mentioned above
- Double share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water on coach
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after services confirmation
Tour price exclusion:
- International flights
- Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Public holiday surcharge (if any)
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- E-visa to Vietnam
- Other services not mentioned above
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows:
- For infant (0 – 2 years old): 10% adult rate.
- 03 – 11 years old: 85% adult rate.
- Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult.
All tickets: Based on each airlines policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
We understand that things happen, sometimes you need to cancel your travel plans, and we are here to help you minimize any inconvenience.
In the event of cancellation, we will refund any payment made to Realistic Asia given that a cancellation fee is applicable.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
60 days prior to arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% money back + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
59 – 30 days prior to arrival date: 5% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
29 – 15 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 40% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
07 days prior to arrival date: 100 % cancellation charge
No show: 100% cancellation charge
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
To book a trip with Wonderscape Travel, you will need to pay a 10% deposit. The deposit is non-refundable.
Final payment is required no later than 30 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.
