Roll the North
Itinerary summary
Price from
1495 $ / Pers. (1370 €)
Itinerary in details
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Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi!
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Warm welcome by your guide and your driver and transfer to your hotel. Have some time at your hotel to refresh and relax from your international flight.
Depending on your time of arrival:
Afternoon dedicated to a guided introduction of the capital city with a visit of the historical quarter of Hanoi, located around the Hoan Kiem Lake, also called the "Lake of the Returned Sword".
Enjoy wandering in this calm yet lively area and visit the little Ngoc Son Temple located at the center of the lake, linked by a bright red traditional bridge.
The excursion continues northbound at the famous quarter of the "36 old streets and guilds": the historical heart of the city. Each street, called "Hang" is specialized in an activity: Hang of silversmiths, Hang of coconut carpets, Hang of sweets, Hang of metal workers...old houses and temples are also located in those little streets.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accomodation
Standard:
Accessible Hanoi 3* Hotel
Superior:
Adapted Hanoi 4* Hotel
Luxury:
Adapted Hanoi 5* Hotel
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Day 2: Hanoi (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Hanoi, the timeless city of Vietnam will surprise you. While some travelers compare it to a village, others see a city in major expansion. But all agree on the fact that its cultural heritage and charm are both well preserved.
This morning, guided visit of the Ethnology Museum to learn about habits and ancestral traditions of the 54 ethnics composing the country: the courtyard of the museum displays impressive communal houses of the Banhar ethnic minority presenting a singular design.
Lunch in a nice Vietnamese villa.
Afternoon dedicated to the most renowned man of the nation: Ho Chi Minh. An impressive mausoleum hosts his body and, located nearby, many personal belongings are displayed in his former house. You will also visit the peculiar “One Pilar Pagoda”.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accomodation
Standard:
Accessible Hanoi 3* Hotel
Superior:
Adapted Hanoi 4* Hotel
Luxury:
Adapted Hanoi 5* Hotel
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Day 3: Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Morning to continue visiting the city center of the capital city.
Visit of the Women Museum, one of the most interesting sites of the capital: it presents the history and cultural heritage of women in the country (war heroines, traditional outfits, but also their daily life conditions among this modern society leaded by its attachment to traditions).
Attend atraditional water puppet show. The Vietnamese art of the water puppet is a cultural experience not to be missed during your stay in Hanoi. The show is performed every evening within the Bong Sen Theater. With traditional live music in the background, the puppets are brought to life to tell stories about the daily traditional Vietnamese life. The stories are easily understandable for all. The puppets are made of lacquered wood and represent fishermen, farmers, emperors, servants, animals, etc.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accomodation
Standard:
Accessible Hanoi 3* Hotel
Superior:
Adapted Hanoi 4* Hotel
Luxury:
Adapted Hanoi 5* Hotel
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Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Today depart for one of the most famous landscape of Asia: Halong Bay! Part of UNESCO heritage, they bay counts over 1600 karsts, carved by the sea over the centuries.
At the end of the morning you will embark a traditional boat for a lifetime cruise of 2days/1night. You will have plenty of time to contemplate this unique landscape from the superior deck.
You will be accommodated in a luxury cabin and meals will be served at the onboard restaurant offering a direct access to the outside deck for an easy access. The staff onboard will assist you during your cruise to fully enjoy this journey.
Lunch and dinner are served onboard.
Overnight onboard.
Accomodation
Luxury:
Halong Bay 5* Cruise
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Day 5: Halong Bay - Ninh Binh (B)
Breakfast while cruising among the karsts.
A brunch will also be served before disembarkation.
Drive to Ninh Binh.
Overnight in the dry Halong' region.
Accomodation
Standard:
Accessible Ninh Binh 3* Hotel
Superior:
Adapted Ninh Binh 5* Hotel
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Day 6: Ninh Binh - Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Departure for your excursion in mid morning to the "dry Halong Bay", an amazing landscape of karsts mountains among rice paddies.
Visit a lost temple in the countryside and continue with a stunning promenade among rural landscapes.
Lunch will be served in a picturesque local restaurant located by a lake offering a tremendous view on the karsts.
At the 10th century, this region was the capital of 3 feudal dynasties: visit of temples and historical buildings from the outside.
Back to Hanoi with arrival in late afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi
Accomodation
Standard:
Accessible Hanoi 3* Hotel
Superior:
Adapted Hanoi 4* Hotel
Luxury:
Adapted Hanoi 5* Hotel
220
Day 7: Hanoi - Duong Lam Village - Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at you hotel.
Even if Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, it is easy to escape the center and find a rural area. It is only 45km away that you will find the little village of Duong Lam.
Established 1200 years ago, the village has preserved traditional houses built with handicraft work. It is from the old banyan tree that you will wander in the narrow charming streets. You will visit the local market as well as its communal house. An out of time excursion, far from the modern life.
Back to Hanoi at the end of the visit.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accomodation
Standard:
Accessible Hanoi 3* Hotel
Superior:
Adapted Hanoi 4* Hotel
Luxury:
Adapted Hanoi 5* Hotel
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Day 8: Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy this last day to buy souvenirs and gifts or take time at your hotel.
Departure for the airport and boarding for the return flight.
And you will leave the land of the dragon with wonderful memories!
Accomodation
Price from
1495 $ / Pers. (1370 €)
Price includes
- 7 nights as mentioned in the program, standard accommodation (Other categories, contact us).
- Transfers by air-conditioned car.
- Breakfasts and meals as mentioned in the program.
- A local English-speaking guide during visits and transfers.
- Admissions fees to sites.
- Assistance of your advisor (before, during and after the trip).
Price doesn't include
- Air Transport (contact us).
- Meals not mentioned (contact us).
- Tips.
- Travel insurance.