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Hanoi, Mai Chau, Pu Luong & Halong Bay - 9 days

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9 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
16 peopleMaximum group size
2 peopleMinimum to book
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Best price guaranteedNo credit card or booking fees.Carbon neutral tours.

Highlights

Hanoi - Discover the Temple of Literature, stroll the Old Quarter, walk along the railway line and sample local dishes on a guided street food experience

Mai Chau - Cycle through rice fields and villages of stilt houses, meeting White Thai communities in a peaceful mountain valley setting

Hang Kia - Meet Hmong villagers on a scenic walk and learn traditional batik dyeing techniques in a local cultural house

Pu Luong - Hike between remote hamlets and terraced fields, enjoying a home-hosted lunch in a quiet valley within the nature reserve

Ninh Binh - Glide by sampan through Tam Coc’s limestone karsts, then explore rural backroads and villages by bicycle

Ha Long Bay - Cruise among limestone islands on an overnight boat, with cave visits, kayaking opportunities and sunset views over Lan Ha Bay

Itinerary

PRIVATE TOUR: Journey through northern Vietnam over nine days, starting and ending in Hanoi. Begin with the capital’s vibrant streets, historic landmarks and delicious street food before heading into the peaceful Mai Chau valley. You’ll explore rural villages, meet local communities and experience ethnic culture in Hang Kia, then hike through the lush landscapes of Pu Luong. In Ninh Binh, enjoy gentle cycling and a scenic sampan ride among limestone karsts. The adventure ends with an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, where dramatic islands and emerald waters provide a memorable finale to this varied and immersive trip..

day 1Arrival in Hanoi

On arrival in Hanoi, we are met at the airport by our driver and transferred to the hotel by private vehicle without a guide. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 45 minutes.
The rest of the day is free to settle in or explore at our own pace. You may wish to take a walk through the nearby Old Quarter, known for its narrow streets and long-established trading traditions.

OverNight
Hanoi

day 2Hanoi Cultural Discovery and Street Food Experience

day 3Journey to Mai Chau and Valley Exploration

day 4Hang Kia Highlands and Hmong Cultural Experience

day 5Into Pu Luong Nature Reserve

day 6Ninh Binh Landscapes and Countryside Cycling

day 7Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise

day 8Sunrise in Ha Long Bay and Return to Hanoi

day 9Departure from Hanoi

What's Included

Accommodation
8 nights accomodation in 3-4 star hotels
Meals
8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 1 dinner
Transport
Airport arrival and departure transfers on day and day 9
Guide
Services of a Local English speaking Guide
Others
Professional Vietnamese speaking driver
Entrance
Entrance fees

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