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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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Type Groupe
| 1 : Industry: general |
| 2 : Audience: B2C |
| 3 : Context: From terraced rice fields in the mountains to Halong Bay Hanoi – Duong Lam Ancient Village / visits - Nghia Lo / walks (L,D) |
| 4 : Nghia Lo / walks - Tu Le / Khau Pha Pass – Mu Cang Chai / walks (B,L,D) |
| 5 : Mu Cang Chai / walks in terraced rice fields on foot & by scooter (B,L,D) |
| 6 : Mu Cang Chai - Hanoi (B,L) |
| 7 : Hanoi – Halong Bay / cruise and visits and relaxation with one night aboard a Junk (B,L,D) |
| 8 : Halong Bay / cruise to 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.
Illustrated map of the circuit
Circuit photos
Detailed program (6 )
1
Hanoi – Duong Lam Ancient Village / visits – Nghia Lo / walks (L,D)
Breakfast,
Meet at your hotel at 08:00 AM for departure by car to Nghia Lo, a very charming district with beautiful landscapes and lovely tea hills.
A stop to visit and discover the ancient laterite village of Duong Lam with architecture dating back to the 17th century.
Lunch en route.
Continue the journey through the beautiful regions of Thanh Son and Thu Cuc and walk to Van Chan village before arriving in Nghia Lo for a walk and discovery of the Muong Lo valley.
Dinner and overnight at a local's house.
2
Nghia Lo / walks – Tu Le / Khau Pha Pass – Mu Cang Chai / walks (B,L,D)
Breakfast,
Meet at 08:00 AM for departure to Mu Cang Chai via the district of Tu Le and then crossing the Khau Pha Pass at an altitude of 1700m.
Photo stop at the summit for panoramic views.
Continue the journey to La Pan Tan where a walk in the most beautiful corners of Mu Cang Chai, recognized by the national heritage, is a must.
Dinner and overnight at a local's house.
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Mu Cang Chai / walks in the terraced rice fields on foot & by scooter (B,L,D)
A day of local walks by scooter driven by the guide to admire the terraced rice fields: La Pan Tan rice fields and Che Cu Nha rice fields.
Visit of the H'mong villages and photos of rice fields then visit of the H'mong village of Mo De on foot or by scooter.
A small road leads into the left corner of Suoi Moi Hotel to go to the H'mong village of Kim Noi.
Return to Mu Cang Chai after sunset over the rice fields. Dinner and overnight at a local's house.
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Mu Cang Chai - Hanoi (B,L)
After breakfast,
Meet at 08:00 AM for the return journey to Hanoi with lunch en route in a local eatery.
Arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your self-booked hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Hanoi.
5
Hanoi – Halong Bay / cruise and visits and relaxation with an overnight stay on board a Junk (B,L,D)
Breakfast,
Meet around 07:45 AM, for transfer by shuttle to Halong Bay.
Arrival at the pier.
Welcome and presentation of your cabin in a superior 3-star junk.
12:00 PM: Boarding, welcome cocktail, cruise briefing and safety instructions before cabin assignment.
Lunch based on fresh seafood, passing by Thien Cung, Dau Do, and the Rooster islets.
Visit of the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot) and visit of Ti Top Island for relaxation, swimming or kayaking.
Anchoring for the night near Ti Top Island to enjoy the sunset over the bay.
07:30 PM: Dinner and overnight on board.
6
Halong Bay / cruise to Tu Long Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Breakfast while watching the sunrise.
Resumption of the cruise passing by the Man's Head islet and the Turtle islet.
Visit of Hang Luon (Luon Cave) by sampan boat.
If time permits, swimming or kayaking (optional, paid).
Check-out from cabins and settlement of drinks and personal expenses.
Buffet brunch served while passing by Tu Long, Bai Tho Mountain and Halong Market.
11:45 AM: Return to port then disembarkation and transfer by shared minibus + shared English-speaking guide to Hanoi.
Arrival in Hanoi around 5:00 PM.
Transfer to the hotel for free time.
Detailed Tariff
| Group of participants | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-7 pax | 8-10 pax | 11-15 pax | 16-19 pax |
| Price in € / person | 610 € | 572 € | 511 € | 493 € | 488 € | 451 € |
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
Included Services
- Homestay accommodation
- Shared 3* junk in Ha Long Bay / SGL Cabin
- Private air-conditioned car + driver
- French-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
Travel Advisor
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