PRIVATE TOUR
HA NOI – MAI CHAU – BAC HA – HA GIANG – CAO BANG – BA BE - HA LONG - HA NOI
( Time: 9 days 8 nights. vehicle: well - equipped van)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Mai Chau eco
- Bac Ha market fair
- Quan Ba Twin mountain
- Nho Que river
- Pac Bó
- Ban Gioc waterfall
- Ba Be national park
- Cruise on Lan Ha Bay ( overnight)
- Breakfast : B ; Lunch : L; Dinner : D
- Start our journey from Thursday or Friday( recommended)
DAY 01: HA NOI – MAI CHAU – EXPLORE THE FAR NORTH EAST (L,D)
Morning or Lunch : Tourguide and driver pick up at Noi Bai international terminal. Enjoy breakfast/lunch in a local restaurant. We take a drive to Mai Chau district in Hoa Binh province to explore the North West.
Afternoon :
- Photo time for a short break in Thung Khe pass – the very stunning mountain pass in the North of Vietnam
- Take a walk/ or a bike ride by request in Lac village to explore Thai – ethnic group culture.
Evening :
- Have dinner in a local restaurant.
- Overnight in homestay but in private rooms in Lac village
DAY 02: MAI CHAU – BAC HA (B,L,D)
Morning: Breakfast is served in homestay. Check out. Photo time before departure to Bac Ha town
Lunch : in a local restaurant.
Afternoon : Hoang A Tuong’s palace . This is the palace of the H’Mong leader, which is known for a relic was built under French period. Then we can check in a hotel
Evening : After dinner, free activities to explore Bac Ha by night.
DAY 03:BAC HA – HA GIANG CITY TO EXPLORE THE NORTH EAST (B,L,D)
Morning : Have breakfast and check out.
- Here comes the name Can Cau – Saturday market or Bac Ha Sunday market. There people walk from remote areas just to have reached full of joy . Walking tour to see one the most famous markets in far North West , to feel diversifications of mountainous ethnic groups attract every step at any time, variations of languages, outfits, faces…. but all in unity
Lunch : Enjoy lunch before departure by van to HaGiang city
Afternoon:
- We will have reached Ha Giang – the border city is situated between Vietnam and China
- Check in local homestay in Tha vilage in private rooms or hotel in Ha Giang city
- Walking tour to get fresh air and feeling about Tay ethnic culture such as stilt houses , or Feng – Shui theory in this wonderful village.
Evening :
- We have a drive to get photo times by night to explore this dynamic city
- Overnight in your private rooms
DAY 04: HA GIANG CITY – DONG VAN ANCIENT TOWN (B,L,D)
Morning: Have breakfast and check out. Do not forget a photo taken with local family members before departure to Dong van town
- This is the real time to explore one of meaningful roads in mountainous area where Ho Chi Minh ex – president named it – Happiness road – which is in total of more than 165 km to discover UNESCO Heritage in GGN ( Global Geoparks Network)
- Twin mountains in Quan Ba – breath taking mountains
- Tham Ma mountainous pass where we have a short break for photo time
- House of Pao ( Pao’s story movie which is a local authentic house was used to be a movie set. Nowaday, this house becomes a tourist area. They are popular in publicity
- Palace of Vuong leader who is known as the King of Hmong ethnic group ; the trace of moss on the walls in the palace will give you an eye catching area.
Lunch : Simple lunch is served in a local restaurant.
Afternoon : We arrival to Dong Van ancient town. Check in and get relaxed.
Evening : It is right time to have dinner is served in a local restaurant. Free activities by night.
DAY 05: DONG VAN ANCIENT TOWN – NHO QUE RIVER – PAC BO HISTORICAL SITES – CAO BANG CITY (B,L,D)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast and check out. Departure to Nho Que river.
- Nho Que river.
- Tu san Canyon , one of the most gorgeous canyons in South East Asia.
- Ma Pi Leng mountainous pass.
Lunch :
- Lunch is served in a local restaurant.
- Departure to Cao Bang city.
Afternoon:
- To explore the origin of Vietnam revolution by taking a visit to Pac Bo historical sites where Ho Chi Minh – ex president was living in a cave. Since then, under local community’s protection for the first touch to Mother Land after 30 years of travelling to the world to study Communism or to seek the way to save Vietnam liberation. Then he became one of the greatest Vietnamese leaders later.
- Especially, we are able to take both the electric car and walking tour to explore this meaningful area.
Evening :
- Check in a hotel and get relaxed in Cao Bang city
- Dinner is served in a local restaurant in Cao Bang city. Free activities by night.
DAY 06: CAO BANG CITY – DETIAN FALLS – BA BE NATIONAL LAKE (B,L,D)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast and check out. Departure to Detian falls ( BanGioc Waterfall
- Detian falls ( Ban Gioc waterfall – the most domestic stunning waterfall
- Nguom ngao cave – the most massive cave in Cao Bang province
Lunch: Happy lunch is served in a local restaurant
Afternoon:
- Drive to Ba Be Lake .
- Check in a hotel
Evening :
- Dinner is served in a local restaurant near by
- Free activities
DAY 07: BABE LAKE – HA LONG city (B,L,D)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast and check out. Departure to HA LONG city
- Highlights:
- Having a boat trip to discover natural beauty of Ba be lake
- Ba Goa Island ( Widow’s island), An Ma Temple located on island
Lunch: Happy lunch is served in a special restaurant before departure to Ha Long city
Afternoon:
- Arrival to a local hotel. Check in and get relaxed or explore Ha Long city by night
Evening: Dinner is served in a local restaurant. Free activities
DAY 08: HA LONG – LAN HA BAY (B,L,D)
Morning : Enjoy breakfast and check out. Departure to visit Quang Ninh museum
Highlight :
- Quang Ninh museum ( massive gallery to explore Ha Long sea culture)
- Lan Ha Bay
Lunch : From now on, you are on Regena Cruise until tomorrow lunch.
ITINERARY HALONG BAY AND LAN HA BAY DISCOVERY WITH
LA REGINA LEGEND & GRAND CRUISE
| INCLUDE - English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide on board
- Luxury cabin with private balcony
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries
- Kayaking, Rowing boat, Swimming (if the weather permits), visiting cave, Squid fishing, Music entertainment.
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Welcome drink, two bottle of mineral water in each suite.
| EXCLUDE - Airfare, visa arrangements
- Transportation
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
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11:30 Arrive at Le Regina private lounge – Lot 24, Tuan Chau Marina – Ha Long, enjoy welcome drink and express check-in before boarding.
12:15 Transferred by speed boat/ tender to La Regina Legend/ Grand Cruises. Welcome aboard the cruise, refresh with our welcome drink while Cruise Manager briefing cruise orientation, activities & on board safety. The boat starts to cruising to Lan Ha bay.
13:00 Cruise leaves to explore Lan Ha Bay. You will be enjoying a meal that features the distinctive Vietnamese cuisine taste while relaxing and avoiding the crowds on well-traveled roads.
15:30 You will arrive at Light and Dark Cave – one of the best attractions on Lan Ha Bay which is best known for its pristine and tranquil beatuty. Exploring the area by local boat or kayaking. After that, you can swim in the green emerald and cool water around the cruise.
17:30 Return to the cruise and enjoy the Bay sunset while enjoying the "Happy Hour" special. You may also join our chef in the kitchen to learn how to make traditional spring rolls.
19:00 If the weather permits, enjoy dinner on the sundeck or in La Corona restaurant, which is on the second floor. You will have the chance to savor meals produced from premium, fresh ingredients in a distinctive fusion style that fuses the essence of traditional Vietnamese cuisine with the innovative influences of modern cuisine.
After dinner, it’s your choice for a fun squid fishing, spa (charge fees) or relaxing.
DAY 09: LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY - HA NOI - (B,L, D )
06:00 Greet the new day on the sundeck with a tachi session. Enjoy the fresh air on the bay while you unwind with a cup of tea or coffee.
06:45 Enjoy a quick breakfast on board and get your day going with plenty of energy.
07:30 You will join the tour of Cat Ba Wolrd Biosphere. It will take you around 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan dock to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
09:30 Back to the main boat for relaxing and check out at the reception, please put all your luggage at the outside of your cabin, crew member will help to bring luggage on land.
09:45 Lucnh is served in the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
11:00 Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speed boat
Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong/ Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon : Check in a local Hotel in Hanoi . Cyclo trip to move around Hanoi Old quarter or shopping time
Evening : Dinner is served before free activities.
DAY 10: HA NOI - city tour - Airport (B ) ( For references)
- Morning :
- Breakfast , make payment for personal fees. Check out.
- visit Tran Quoc pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Ha noi. Then, we should have a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Lunch : Lunch is served in a local restaurant
Afternoon : Visit Hoa Lo prison or Temple of Literature, then Museum of Vietnam etholonogy. Shopping time
Evening : - Dinner is served in a local restaurant.
- Drive to the International Terminal Airport. See you next time
Tour price for group of 6 pax
| Order | Type of services | Tourprice/ 1 pax (USD) | Numbers of guests | Amount of money (USD) |
| 1 | Adults | 732 USD | 06 | 4392 USD |
=>What to bring:
* Passports
- Caps
- Jackets or sport wears
- Shoes
- Rain coat (ponchos)
- Suncream or sun lotions
- Sun glasses
- Camera
- Battery rechargers ( recommended), or rechargers cables
- Small cash for personal fees
- First aids, medicines….
TOUR INCLUDED
- Photos and videos
- Modern van is well equipped with Wifi and Karaoke.
- Main meals in tour ( local food)
- Sight seeing tickets in tour.
- Professional , experienced English speaking tourguide
- 2 bottles of water/ 500ml equal to per person / perday
- Travel Insurance ( maximum 100.000.000 VND/ 1 person/1 case
- Cyclos fees in Ha noi
- Private boat in Nho Que river
- Priavate boat in Babe lake
- Electric car ( in Lac village , Pac Bo historical sites )
- Caps from company
- Rain coats (ponchos)
- Private rooms in homestay or private rooms in 2 stars or 3 stars hotels
TOUR NOT INCLUDED
- Flight tickets
- Personal drinks ( wine, beer, soft drink …)
- Personal fees ( phones, laundry, shopping , meals out of tour , ….)
- Value added Tax 8% (VAT).
* Tipping policy : In Vietnam, based on your enjoyment because Vietnamese tourguides and drivers or the others are expecting for you kindness . Please do it to encourage whole team doing their best efforts if it is acceptable
POLICY FOR CHILDREN
- From 1 -4 year old, children get free of charge ( their parents should make their own payments to you child but the seats in the van are unable to use. Every two aldults should get permission of 1 free of charge . The second child is surcharge 75% tour price
- From 4 – 7years old : 75% tour price ( both private dishes and private bed sharing with their parents)
- From 8 years old : Adult charge
POLICY FOR CANCELLATIONS
=> For any cancellation cases, reconfirmation emails by North West travel should be informed to your cases as soon as possible. Applicable fees will be accepted as the followings:
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More than 01 month before departure |
No cancellation charge |
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More than 10 days prior |
50% of total rates |
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From 03 to 09 days prioe |
70% of total rates |
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Less than 48 hours prior |
100% of total rates |
All major cases due to natural disasters, politics, social affairs… North West travel will refund due to our win – win situations - TERMS of MAKING PAYMENT:
- This is the peak time in Vietnamese tourism. The deposit of 50% tourprice should have done, at least, two months before departure
- The rest of tour price could have finished as soon as you will have landed off at the airport.
- If the numbers of guests might be changeable either less or more , you should inform us as soon as you can before departure
*BANK TRANSFER WITHOUT VAT :
- Bank account : Tran Thanh Huong
- Account number : 15110001005293
- Bank branch : BIDV , Thanh Do branch, Vietnam
Brief Information
| Order | Destination | Activities | Distance | Overnight |
| 1 | Ha Noi – Mai Chau | Electrics car & BBQ | 140km | Lac village in Mai Chau |
| 2 | Mai Chau – Bac Ha | Visit Hoang A Tuong Palace | 350km | Bac Ha town |
| 3 | Bac Ha – Can Cau market – Ha Giang city | - Visit Can Cau market - Take photo in km0 by night | 150km | Ha Giang |
| 4 | Ha Giang – Dong Van ancient town | - Twin Moutains in Quan Ba - Tham Ma pass - Vuong Palace - Pao’s House - Free walk by night | 155km | Dong Van ancient town |
| 5 | Ha Giang – Cao Bang city | - Nho Que river - Pac Bo historical relics | 160km | Cao Bang |
| 6 | Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Detian Falls – Ba Be Lake | - Raft in Ban Gioc Detian Falls - Nguom Ngao cave | 300km | Ba Be Lake |
| 7 | Ba Be Lake – Ha Long city | - Boat trip in Ba Be Lake - Free walk by night in Ha Long | 320km | Ha Long city |
| 8 | Ha Long city – La Regina Cruise – Lan Ha Bay | - Kayak or bamboo boat - Swimming if weather permits - Fishing squid |
| On La Regina Cruise |
| 9 | Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi city | - Trung Trang cave - Cyclo in Ha Noi | 120km | Ha Noi city |
| 10 | Ha Noi | - Check in airport |
| Your house |