If you are interested in discovering all aspects of the Vietnamese top pole, our 8-day Essence of Northern tour package is a perfect showcase of the visual and cultural delights. Let’s get a glimpse of the countryside and enjoy the tranquility of the endless paddy fields.. Pack up your luggage and join Viet Green Travel on this unforgettable vacation with lots of amazing memories that are waiting for you ahead on Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 days. Let go and book Vietnam tours, the best Vietnam tours, Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 days, Northern Vietnam tours, Highlight Vietnam tours now !!!
OVERVIEW
Tour type: Private tour, Join in tour Duration : 8 Days
Departure: Daily Tour Styles: Off the beaten track, Interact with local, Soft Adventure, Cultural, Nature
Destination: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Mai Chau - Sapa - Halong Bay
ITINERARY TOUR:
DAY 1: HANOI HALF-DAY CITY TOUR
Morning/ Afternoon
This half-day tour departs either in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on your availability. The journey includes the most highlighted tourist places in Hanoi:
Take a visit to the Temple of Literature. It is the first university in Vietnam that has a long history of more than 1000 years and was built in 1070 to honor Confucius.
Head to One Pillar Pagoda, one of the most unique architectures in Vietnam that illustrate the national flower Lotus.
Then continue your trip to the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh, an important place that protects the body of the great leader Ho Chi Minh.
Visit West Lake and Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, which is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with a history line of more than 1,500 years.
Have lunch/dinner at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The rest of the day will be your free time to relax but you can join some optional night tours in Hanoi to know more about the culture of people here:
Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour | FROM US $29 /pax |
Hanoi Cyclo and Water Puppet Show With Dinner | FROM US $44 /pax |
NOTES:
The morning tour starts at 08:00-8:30 while the evening one starts at 13:30. The guests can choose to travel by car or motorbike and the routes of the tour can change subject to the customer’s interest.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Sites are viewed from outside and closed on Monday and Friday and from June to August. You should dress politely. Clothes including shorts, mini-skirts, sleeveless shirts, and tank tops are not allowed.
 |  |
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 2: HANOI - MAI CHAU - CYCLING AROUND VILLAGE
Morning
After having breakfast at the hotel, let’s get on the van for the drive to Mai Chau. Because the distance from Hanoi to Mai Chau is not long (about 140 km, 3.5 hours), you will have a short break along the way, then arrive at the destination around midday.
Upon arrival, traditional Vietnamese lunch will be served in the village (the vegetarian option is available if you are a vegan).
Afternoon
Join a bicycle tour with the local guide to witness the countryside life of Northern Vietnam. You will see the farmers working in the fields and regional people weaving scarves.
After that, you can wander around the surrounding peaceful villages and go shopping, buying some small souvenirs to bring home.
Savor your dinner cooked in the native Thai style with local wine “Ruou Can” while enjoying the traditional dance show of Thai people.
NOTE: The dinner experience only applies to guests traveling in large groups.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Bungalow in Mai Chau
DAY 3: MAI CHAU RIDING TOUR - HANOI
Morning
Enjoy your breakfast before getting on your bicycle and riding 2 km to more remote villages of Mai Chau, such as Na Meo and Na Mo villages. You might have the chance to admire the terraced fields and learn more about traditional culture and customs.
Around midday, back to the homestay for lunch and check out. Then you will have time for shopping and relaxing.
Afternoon
Around 15:30, get on the bus to drive back to Hanoi, the travel time is around 3.5 hours. Arriving in Hanoi Old Quarter, you will be dropped off at your hotel to have an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 4: NINH BINH: HOA LU & TAM COC - NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA
Morning
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel around 07:30 and get picked up for the transfer to Ninh Binh. Have a short break along the way, enjoying the fresh air in the middle of the giant rice fields.
After arriving in Tam Coc, which is also called the “Halong Bay on land”, you will get on the small boat rowed by a local along the Ngo Dong River for about 2 hours.
This might be a memorable time to admire the breathtaking scenery of this Vietnamese jewel, including limestone mountains, rice fields, and temples along the way. Also, it is possible to witness the golden rice carpet along the river banks if you travel during the harvest season.
Get back to the mainland for lunch in a local restaurant.
Afternoon
After lunch and a short break, at 13:30, hop on a bicycle, go around the beautiful villages, and enjoy the fresh air in the rural area.
Travel to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the ancient capital city of Vietnam one thousand years ago, and learn more about Vietnamese history, which is fascinating and worth knowing.
Get back to Hanoi by bus and get ready for the night train.
Night
Around 20:00, you meet the tour guide at the hotel. You will be transferred to the Hanoi Train Station to have an overnight train to Lao Cai train station.
NOTEs:
The train departs around 22:00 and is a shared sleeping compartment (2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment).
Our tour guide will not accompany you during the train trip. The train schedule is subject to change. Private compartments on request at a surcharge.
Train journeys are part of a great experience. Cabins are shared with other passengers (unless a private cabin is requested and all berths paid for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight on train
Day 5: Lao Cai - Sapa - Trekking to Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Morning
At 05:30 - 06:00, you will arrive at Lao Cai train station. The bus driver will pick you up from the train station to Sapa, which might take around 1 hour. Please be noted that early check-in is possible with an extra fee.
After the check-in, relax to get ready for a full-day tour. At around 09:30, meet the local guide and start trekking to Y Linh Ho village, which is settled down by the Muong Hoa River. From here, you continue to travel to Lao Chai village, which is home to Black H’mong.
Afternoon
After reaching Lao Chai village in the morning, let’s head to Ta Van village, which is 1,200 meters above sea level, and see their unique culture and traditional clothes.
Return to Sapa and free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight at your hotel in Sapa.
NOTE: This downhill trekking way takes 13 km and is considered as the easy level.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
DAY 6: CAT CAT - SIN CHAI - SAPA - HANOI BY SHUTTLE BUS
Morning
Enjoy your last breakfast in Sapa and check out, then have a trekking journey to Cat Cat Village. This is a place where you can enjoy wandering around the village and admiring the poetic beauty of this ethnic scenery.
Picnic lunch will be served by the side of the river.
Afternoon
Keep trekking to Sin Chai village, located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain - “the Roof of Indochina”. Come back to the main road to be transferred to Sapa town.
Around 14:30-15:00, the driver comes to pick you up at the hotel for a transfer back to Hanoi and you would spend the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 7: HANOI - HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE
Morning
Get up and have your breakfast before the driver picks you up around 08:00 - 08:30 to head to Halong Bay, one of the world's seven natural wonders in North Vietnam. This is the must-visit destination with thousands of limestone islands, mysterious caves, and appealing emerald water.
Upon arrival, do the check-in procedures before getting on the cruise. Around 12:00, you will be welcomed by friendly crew staff with a welcome drink.
Enjoy a delicious lunch on board with fresh seafood from Halong while the boat cruises in the bay. Relax in your cabin and have free time until the afternoon
Afternoon
You would have various water activities this afternoon, such as visiting the caves, kayaking, or just swimming in the sea, based on the itinerary of each Halong Bay cruise.
After all, you are free to get on the boat for relaxing and enjoy your delicious dinner on the cruise.
NOTE: Our tour guide will not accompany you aboard the cruise in Halong Bay but the English-speaking guide on board is available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay
DAY 8: HALONG BAY - HANOI
Morning
On this last morning, you can choose to set up early to join a Tai Chi lesson or just relax on the sundeck and witness the amazing sunrise on the bay. After breakfast, you will begin your last excursion to one of the famous attractions in Halong Bay.
Brunch will be served on the way back to the main dock at around 11:00 - 11:30. You will be transferred back to Hanoi after the cruise trip.
Afternoon
Have free time to explore Hanoi Old Quarter and try Vietnamese street food by yourself. You can consider joining some extra food tours below:
Hanoi 3 Hours Sunset Biking & Food Tour | FROM US $54 /pax |
Hanoi Food Tour by Motorbike at Night | FROM US $78 /pax |
NOTE: If you want a drop-off service at the airport or extra nights in Hanoi, feel free to contact our travel consultant for helpful support.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
PACKAGE PRICES:
03 Jan 2023 - 03 Jan 2024 | ||
| JOIN IN TOUR | PRIVATE TOUR |
2 Star * | $487 | $678 |
3 Star * | $563 | $736 |
4 Star * | $693 | $944 |
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
OUR PRICE INCLUDE:
- 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 2 Picnic Lunch, 1 Dinner
- Car, Train, Cruise, Trekking
- Hotel (4 nights), Bungalow in Mai Chau (1 night), Overnight on train (1 night), Cruise in Halong Bay (1 night)
- Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except overnight on train and home-stay (if any)
- Car transfer as per itinerary (excluding airport pick up and drop off)
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Overnight train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai (4 soft berth sharing cabin with air condition)
- Sharing luxury limousine Sapa - Hanoi
- Sharing shuttle bus Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
- Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the program
OUR PRICE EXCLUDE:
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
- International flights with taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation by Customer
- 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.
*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.
CHILDREN PRICES:
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
Viet Green Payment Policies
Flexibility is our strongest point. You can amend your booking when it is made. Just contact us at info@vietgreentravel.com with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly.
1. Deposits & Payment Policy:
- A deposit of 25% of the total of the tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. You have peace of mind until 2 months before departure dates. At that point, we would require full prepayment only 60 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.
- All the tour packages on this website operate on a pre-payment basis. Payment can be made either using a major credit card as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express Credit Card, not including credit card transaction fee ( Please add in 3% fee for Visa, Mastercard or 4% for American Express to the total amount of payment each time).
- If you wish to pay us online on our secure server, please click here and fill in the form.
- After receiving your payment, we will issue you the hotel voucher and/or final confirmation itinerary, which can be sent to you by fax or e-mail.
2. Booking Amendment
Flexibility is our strongest point. You can amend your booking when it is made. Just contact us at info@vietgreentravel.com with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly.
3. Cancellation Policy
Non-Refundable:
NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of USD$20 per person for hotels and air ticket booking upon services confirmation and US$ 100 per person upon the packages tours services confirmation
FIND OUR INFORMATION MORE >>>
Viet Green Travel Story
Meet Our Friendly Team
Viet Green Mission Goal and Vision Travel
Why travel with Viet Green Travel
The cancellations timeline will be charged as follows:
- 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.
*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.
4. Refund of Unused Services
No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced.
5. Liability
VIET GREEN TRAVEL is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, political actions, and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance.
Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, VIET GREEN TRAVEL will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.
6. Passport and Entry Visa
Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your entry date to your travel destination.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport and visa and all travel documents are valid for travel.
7. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger’s responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details.
VIET GREEN TRAVEL strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.
FAQs
1. How do I reserve my tours with Viet Green Travel/Viet Green Golf?
Just complete and send the reservation form on our website, making sure that you have given us your e-mail address and phone number. As soon as we receive your request we will contact you to confirm the reservation. It is our policy to reply to all requests within 24 hours.
2. Do you have tours available on specific dates?
Almost all of our tours are daily departure. To make a booking, you must submit a reservation form. Then we process the booking and reply to you within 24 hours.
3. I don’t want to make a reservation online, what can I do?
You can reserve by phone or by fax: You can call our 24/7 call center hotline at ++ 84.2466888684 or Zalo/Viber/Whatapp at ++ 84.847533333
4. Can I make a reservation directly through a travel agent?
Yes, of course if you would like to make a reservation directly with the tour operator or travel agent, you will need to contact them directly. However, we are in good position to make the offer, make the booking and run the trip as we are a local tour operator.
5. What if the preferred hotel is not available?
You will be notified via an e-mail (within 24 hours after placing your order) and we will do our best to suggest or book an alternative similar hotel based on your preferences and our experience.
6. What is the latest time that I can make my reservation?
We can only guarantee bookings made at least 3-working days (not including Sun & Public holidays) before the departure date.
7. How far in advance can I book?
You can book as far as 24 months in advance, but please ensure you remember you have made the reservation. We will charge 20% of total rate is required upon the confirmation of services require full payment 60 days before departure.
You can expect to receive the invoice as a reminder well in advance of your trip.
8. How do I make a reservation for someone else?
To complete a reservation for someone else, simply type in his or her name instead of yours for guest name. Don’t forget to use your email address to receive your confirmation information.
9. What happens to my tour booking if my flight is delayed?
Please inform us and the hotel immediately as any changes or fee will depend on the hotel policy. We will also try our best to offer you similar ground services.
10. Is it reliable to book online?
Making an online reservation is easy and safe. Just complete the secure reservations form, making sure that you give us your e-mail address.. As soon as we receive your request we will reply within 24 hours.
All our tours packages and hotels operate on pre - paid basis. So we can only accept the payment in advance by bank transfer or credit card. If you wish to make wired bank transfer, please transfer to our bank account listed below:
International Trading Name in English: VIET GREEN TRAVEL
Company Name in Vietnamese: CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN DU LỊCH VÀ TRUYỀN THÔNG MÀU XANH VIỆT
Company Licence: 0104736080 issued by The Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment.
Tax Identification Number: 0104736080
Account Name: VIET GREEN MEDIA AND TRAVEL JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Account No: 0021 00000 3333 (VND)
Name of Bank: Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch
Bank address: Builinding 198 Tran Quang Khai Str, Ly Thai To Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City, Vietnam
Swift Code: BFTVVNVX
Webiste: www.vietcombank.com.vn
MORE OPTIONAL TOUR
Vietnam Memorable Holiday Family Tour With Beach Vacation 15 Days
Vietnam Family Tour Holiday With Childen 12 Days
Exploring Vietnam Cooking Tour 10 days | Viet Green Travel
VIETNAM UPDATED ADVISORY & TIPS
Vietnam Visa on Arrival
Check Vietnam Visa Requirements
* VIETNAM BEST TOUR:
Vietnam Best Luxury Golf Holidays
Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruises Tours
CONTACT US NOW >>> 
DOWNLOAD THIS TOUR >>> 
English Zalo/Whatsapp:+84989313339
Email: info@vietgreentravel.com
Tag: Viet Green Travel, Vietnam tours, the best Vietnam tours, Essence of Northern Vietnam 8 days, Northern Vietnam tours, Highlight Vietnam tours
Viet Green Trip for Android
Viet Green Trip for iOS
Review Us at Trustpilot
Review Us at Tripadvisor
