11-Days Classic North of Vietnam


Embark on a 10-day adventure with IBMT Tours, starting in Hanoi. Explore the Old Quarter, visit iconic landmarks, and cruise through Halong Bay's stunning limestone formations. Discover the beauty of Tam Coc in Ninh Binh and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Journey to Sapa for trekking, ethnic village visits, and the awe-inspiring Glass Bridge. Capture breathtaking views from Mua Caves and explore Love and Silver Waterfalls. Immerse yourself in the unique cultures of Sin Chai village near Mount Fansipan. Return to Hanoi for more cultural exploration before a final exploration of Halong Bay's enchanting landscapes. This tour offers a diverse and enriching experience of northern Vietnam.


DAY 1

Overnight night flight to Ha Noi - Vietnam

Embark on your flight to Hanoi, Vietnam, marking the beginning of a 10-day adventure with IBMT Tours. Get ready to explore the captivating Old Quarter and iconic landmarks upon arrival.


DAY 2

DAY 2

Ha Noi Arrive - Old quarter tour

Our driver and tour guide welcomes you to Noi Bai Airport and escort you to your hotel. Check in and relax. Late that afternoon visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through the charming Hang Be Market and Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. Then transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi. Meal: Dinner.


DAY 3

DAY 3

Ha Noi - City tour

We pass by the various Government offices, and the preservation of colonial French residences.  We will visit One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049,  next the Temple of Literature. Continue to the picturesque West Lake and the sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. In the afternoon visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday), which is both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. We drive back to Hoan Kiem, Legend Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple which respects Van Xuong saint and Tran Hung Dao, former general commander. We also learn about the Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake.  Overnight in Ha Noi. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.


DAY 4

DAY 4

Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Dancing cave - Ha Noi

After breakfast, you will go to Van Lam village, get on a bamboo boat rowed by the local villagers and explore the stunning scenery of Tamcoc - a World Natural Heritage Site selected by UNESCO in 2014, the highlight of Vietnam tours Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. Continue to see the Panorama View from MUA CAVES which means: Dancing Cave in Vietnamese. Climb up on 500 steps to the top.  Enjoy amazing view of Ngo Dong River and
TAM COC panorama view from this, enjoying the best view of the sunset in this area if your time permits. Visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples: the Temple of King Dinh and King Le, and admire the unique architecture from ancient times. Then back to Ha Noi and overnight in Ha No. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.


DAY 5

DAY 5

Ha Noi - Sapa - Glass Bridge

After breakfast, we depart to Sapa for 5 hours on the high way. When we arrive, we will go for lunch then we take you to Glass Bridge. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

 


DAY 6

DAY 6

Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van – Fansipan

After breakfast, we depart for a 4-hour trekking journey through Lao Chai - Ta Van, terrace fields are great for photographs. Cold soft drinks, beer, water can be found along the way of your trek up hill to a road, where your car is awaiting to transfer you back to Sapa for relax. Then we will take a car from Sa Pa to visit Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains. Back to Sa Pa and overnight in Sapa.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.


DAY 7

DAY 7

Sapa - Sin Chai Village - Love waterfall - Silver waterfall - Sapa

After breakfast, we will visit the Love and Silver waterfall. Then we go to Tram Ton Pass at a height of 2047 meters above sea level (the highest pass in Vietnam) where great views are offered of the surrounding mountains and lush forests of the Hoang Lien National Park. From there you will trek 30 minutes through  the forest. Along the way you have many chances to see wildflowers. Trekking along the stream you will arrive the Love Waterfall we will depart to Sín Chải village, situated near Sapa in Northern Vietnam, at the foot of Mount Fansipan. Located in a rain forested area protected by the Hoang Lien National Park, the village is home to the Black H’mong people, whose traditional wooden houses are scattered across the valley. Back to Sa Pa and overnight in Sapa.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.


DAY 8

Sapa – Ha Noi

Free until we drive back to Ha Noi and overnight in Hanoi. Meal: Breakfast


DAY 9

DAY 9

Ha Noi - Ha Long

After breakfast, you’ll take a 2.5-hour-drive to Halong Bay, one of the greatest naturals of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, the boat crew will welcome you and transfer you to the junk (a traditional boat of Vietnam),  check-in and enjoy a cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. At the same time, you can behold thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water. After
lunch you’ll join some activities on a boat and discover the beauty of the bay,  visit a cave, doing kayaking or enjoy swimming in the sea before getting back to the junk for relaxing and dinner. In the evening, you can join night fishing with locals. Overnight on board. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


DAY 10

Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi

In the morning, your breakfast will be served while floating on the sea to explore the beauty of Halong Bay before disembarking time. Joining some more activities on boat and then checking out. An early lunch will be served before getting back to the main dock and back to Ha Noi and overnight in Hanoi. Meal: Breakfast.


DAY 11

Ha Noi Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport of Ha Noi for your departure flight back home.


Inclusive:

  • Vietnam Visa pre - approval letter
  • Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Check in time is 2.00 PM and check out time is 12.00 PM. Early or late service is subject to availability with surcharge
  • Tour and transfer as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking local guide {one place - one guide) ask request
  • All admission fee at attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary {B: Breakfast, L: lunch, D: Dinner) NOT INCLUDE THE DRINK
  • Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 02 Mineral water & cold towels during sightseeing tours.

Not Included: 

  • Bank fees for both sides
  • Other meals than mentioned
  • Visa stamp fee at the arrival airport {$25/pax in Vietnam and $30/pax in Cambodia)
  • Early/late check-in/out service at hotels {surcharge if requested)
  • Single room supplement
  • Other services than mentioned
  • Laundry, telephone calls, and expenditures of a personal nature
  • Return International flights.

 

NOTE: Price is not applied for

  • X’mas & New Year Eve (from Dec 21st to Jan 5th)
  • Vietnamese Luna New Year (from Feb 5th 2024 to Feb 17th 2024)
  • Public Holidays (from Apr 27th to May 3rd, from Aug 30th to Sep 3rd) and Peak Seasons