Northern Family Package Trip 7Days

DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI- NINH BINH

On arrival No Bai airport, meet our local guide and car to transfer down to Ninh Binh province, some 150km away, Check in the hotel in town and if the time is permits, we will visit the Phat Diem cathedral, this is one of the most beautiful and unique cathedral in Vietnam, it become the center of Catholicism in north Vietnam. The whole complex were built by stone between 1875-1899 and has been classified as a historic and cultural relic. The cathedral is the main focus of worship for Ninh Bình Province’s 140,000 Roman Catholics, dinner is served in Hotel. Overnight in Ninh Binh (D)

DAY 2: BAI DINH PAGODA- HOA LU ANCIENT CITY

Have breakfast in the hotel and start our trip to visit the largest pagoda complex in Vietnam, Bai Dinh Pagoda, is located at Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District in the northern province of Ninh Binh, The pagoda complex is being built in a hilly region near the ancient Bai Dinh Pagoda which was established by monk Nguyen Minh Khong (1065-1141) who turned the caves of the 200-meter high Bai Dinh Mountain into the pagoda. Next will visit the Hoa Lu, Hoa lu is the site of the tenth-century capital of an early, independent Vietnamese kingdom called Dai Co Viet. we will visit 2 temples dedicated to king Dinh Tien Hoang who seized power in 968 AD and King Le Dai Hanh in 980AD. Tour ends, we will drive back Hanoi this afternoon, check in hotel and free time for dinner. Overnight Hanoi (B/L)

DAY 3: HANOI SIGHTSEEING TOUR- NIGHT TRAIN SAPA

At 9.00 AM, pick you up the hotel, our city tour including visit Hochiminh President Complex(Hochiminh Mausoleum, the house on stilts, presidential palace, the One Pillar Pagoda).Visiting this site, you will understand more about the life of President Ho, a great leader, Hero of national liberation and a great man of world culture. Our next stop is the Temple of literature, which is built in 1070 and it is the first university of Vietnam. Before having lunch, we visit the fine art museum where different kinds of paintings of famous artists are on display. Your lunch will be served at one of the best local restaurants with special of Hanoi cuisine. After lunch, continue our visit to Museum of Ethnology, which exhibits the traditional culture of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. You will take one hour of Cycling trip for sightseeing Hanoi old quarters. Taking this mean of transportation is the best way to have a close look at the 36 streets in Hanoi. At late afternoon, we will transfer back to your hotel at 4.30 Pm. This late afternoon, transfer to the Train station for night train heading to Sapa mountains. Overnight on train (4 berth cabins) (B/L)

DAY 4: ARRIVAL LAO CAI- SAPA VILLAGE TREKS

Arrive in the early morning at Lao Cai station, near the Chinese border, take a scenic drive to the hill station of Sapa, enjoy the spectacular views of rice –terraced mountains and black H’mong and red Dao hill tribe people dressed in their colorful wares walking along the roadside. On arrival, check in hotel and have breakfast (your own breakfast). From here we will start to hike down slope from the main road in Cat cat to visit black H’mong village, continue to hike from Cat cat to sinchai village before returning back to Sapa town. Overnight in hotel in Sapa.(L)

DAY 5: SAPA TREKKING VILLAGES- LAO CAI TRAINS

After having breakfast in a hotel we embark on a lovely trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages Lao Chai & Ta Van, home to Black H’mong, and Day people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Once on the valley floor you can really appreciate the wonderful scenery that surrounds you. The walls of the valley are covered with multi-layered rice terraced fields and scattered villages. Back to hotel in Sapa for fresh up before transfer back Lao Cai train station for night train to Hanoi, tarin departs at 9.15pm. Overnight on train (B/L)

DAY 6: ARRIVAL HANOI- PERFUME PAGODA TOUR 1DAY

On arrival Hanoi early this morning, transfer to hotel for breakfast and fresh up before driving for the Perfume Pagoda, some 70km away from Hanoi, On arrival at Yen Stream you will join our sampan trip for one and half hour for sightseeing beautiful landscapes of rice fields and the elephant mountains .along the way stop at the Taoist temple of Den Trinh (pagoda of representation). Continue our journey further down the river and arrive at the foot of Huong tich mountain (mountain of the fragrant traces), from where the sampan drops you. A stone flagged path takes you to Thien Tru (pagoda leading to the heaven), built in 17th century and dedicated to the goddess Quan Am. next will be a longer trekking to Huong Tich pagoda, the pagoda Huong Tich is one of the most important to the Mahayana Buddhists of Vietnam and was built in a big cave, when you reach to the top of this mountain, you will be rewarded with the fine view. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Next is returned by sampan trip on the same way back up to our waiting vehicle. At very late afternoon will be arrival Hanoi. Overnight Hanoi (B/L)

DAY 7: HANOI DEPARTURE

Have breakfast in hotel and transfer to airport for flight onwards, tour ends (B)

Inclusion:

Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned car
Local English speaking guide in Vietnam
Boat trip in Perfume Pagoda
Sapa Train:
+ HAN- Lao Cai- Hanoi (2 ways- 4 berth cabins, A/C with Pole star or Royal train)
Accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Relevant permits and fees

Exclusion:

Vietnam visa approval letter = 25 USD/ per person
Drinks on boat or in restaurants
Early check in and late check out
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Note:

+ Surcharge for booking with luxury train cabin of Victoria, upon request