7-day Northern Vietnam holiday package

7-day Northern Vietnam holiday package: Hanoi – Sapa – Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

After your arrival to Noi Bai International Airport, you will be transported by car to the hotel to rest and regain strength for an exciting journey ahead. (NOTE: No guide).

Day 2: Hanoi city tour (group tour) (B/L)

Tourists will get on the bus after a delightful breakfast to head to the tourist sites. For a more enjoyable excursion, a tour guide will accompany you throughout the entire trip. The first location is one of Thang Long’s four holy temples. Tran Quoc Pagoda is situated on West Lake, the city’s biggest natural lake. Take in the stunning views of this Taoist temple’s environs. Moving on to a neighboring place, we will see the Ho Chi Minh complex at Ba Dinh Square. This is a historic location that observed a momentous day for the whole Vietnamese people on September 2, 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence. We will visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a building with a distinctive design since 1049, within this vast tomb complex. In parallel, go-to places within the complex are the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s Residence, where the beloved President previously resided and worked. The final stop-by at the Ho Chi Minh Museum will be filled with many mementos and splendor of Uncle Ho’s life.

After a break, we’ll go to the Ethnology Museum (not open on Mondays) to see the Vietnamese peoples’ unique cultural markings. Following that, you can pay a visit to the Temple of Literature, a historical and educational emblem in the city.

Beyond that, there is an excursion to Hoan Kiem Lake, which is located in the middle of the capital and unites many of Hanoi’s ancient streets. Visitors will also enjoy a water puppet show at the theater, which is located beside the lake. After seeing several sights, let’s finish our sightseeing with a cyclo tour through 36 old streets. Catch a sense of the old city and the busy life of vendors selling different products on every alley to experience the highlights of Hanoi.

NOTE: Group size: From 15 to 20 pax.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa – Trekking Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (group tour) (B/L/D)

6.30: Pick up from your hotel to the bus station to get on sleeping bus and depart for Sapa Town.

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

– Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

– Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes

14.15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours

17.45: Check in homestay in Ta Van; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay.

NOTE: Group size: From 15 to 20 pax

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa (group tour) (B/L/D)

8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.

8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.

11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.

Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

12.00 – 14.00: Welcome drink at hotel, have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes and check in procedures

14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

NOTE: Group size: From 15 to 20 pax

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Sapa – Hanoi (group tour) (B/L)

7.30 – 12.00: Have breakfast at hotel and free times to discover Sapa town by yourself.

12.00 – 13.00: Have a shower at hotel, have lunch, time at leisure on your own.

13.30: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

14.00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

20.30 – 21.00: We say goodbye to you at bus stop. Then the driver come to transfer you to your hotel for relaxing.

NOTE: Group size: From 15 to 20 pax

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (group tour) (B/L)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Ninh Binh by an organized car alongside a tour guide. This is a hilly area 120 km south of Hanoi. Ninh Binh, a World Natural Heritage place, is well-known among foreign tourists for its historic capital, Hoa Lu. With a great position located in the mountains at the Trang An complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will get one hour to see the structures of old pagodas and palaces dating back to the 10th century. These are the vestiges of Vietnam’s Dinh and Le dynasties.

Travelers to Ninh Binh, particularly Trang An, would not want to miss the thrill of sailing on natural emerald water to admire the stunning splendor of Tam Coc. Tam Coc has been a must-see destination for people traveling from North to South Vietnam since it was chosen as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 2014. The bamboo boat will transport you down the Ngo Dong River and deep into the limestone cliffs to appreciate the landscape featured in the movie “Indochina.” The driver’s rower continues to transport you to Fish Cave, which is 132 meters long. The river that runs through this tunnel brings you to the second cave and eventually to Hang Ba.

Afterward, enjoy the full view of the landscape below from Hang Mua (dancing cave in Vietnamese). The reward after climbing 500 steps is the breath-taking scenery that nature bestows on this land, with Ngo Dong and Tam Coc. We will return to Hanoi later and rest at the hotel.

NOTE: Group size: From 15 to 20 pax

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (by shubtle bus) (B/L)

Start the journey to Ha Long between 7:45 and 8:30. On the way, you will still be able to stop at rest stops to go to the bathroom and eat. You will arrive at Tuan Chau port to board the boat and begin your cruise on the bay. The crew team will welcome and serve you wholeheartedly to have an enjoyable experience in Ha Long. The ship will also have full amenities in terms of rooms and a bar you can try. It will take around 1 hour for the boat to move slowly into the bays and visit the natural and majestic caves and limestone mountains in Ha Long. We offer fun activities on the boat for you to participate in such as swimming, kayaking, etc., or you can stay on the boat to rest depending on your preference. In addition, the cooking class with Vietnamese spring roll will bring you an interesting memory of regional cuisine. Enjoy meals with coastal seafood and light dishes served in parallel, then we will fully admire the sunset over the sea before returning to the mainland. Our limousine will take you back to Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 8: Hanoi Departure (B)

After an exquisite breakfast at your hotel, the driver will gather you and we’ll head to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight to the upcoming spots. It’s time to end the wonderful trip here; we thank you for journeying with us and kindly invite you for another trip. (NOTE: There is no guide).

End of service!

Meal: Breakfast

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RATE, PAYMENT & TERMS

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This proposal and these rates of GROUND OPERATION are valid 14 days (unless otherwise mentioned) from the date of offer.  After 14 days the proposed rates and the accompanying offer are not valid anymore and rates may be revised. This is a proposed itinerary and at this point no reservations have been made.

The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines.

Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) are subject to supplements.

For any modification of date or itinerary, the prices can be revised.

HOTEL 3*

CITY	HOTEL	ROOM TYPE	WEBSITE
HA NOI	Calido Hotel	Deluxe	—
SAPA	The View	—	http://theviewsapahotel.com/
TA VAN	Homestay in Ta Van	—	—

HOTEL 4*

CITY	HOTEL	ROOM TYPE	WEBSITE
HA NOI	Authentic	Deluxe	https://authentichanoi.vn/
SAPA	Sapa Charm	—	https://sapacharm.com/
TA VAN	Homestay in Ta Van	—	—

STANDARD PRICING: in US Dollars per person for TWIN/DOUBLE SHARE

Tour Class	GROUP SIZE
	1 pax	From 2 pax	Single supplement
Hotel 3*	$705	$515	$155
Hotel 4*	$875	$600	$235
Child Policy: Under 2 years old: 10% price of adults From 2 – 9 years old: 85% price of adults From 10 years old up: as adult

INCLUSIVE:

• Land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
• Private A/C car or van with driver during on tour
• English speaking local guide – Each guide – each location
• All admission fee at attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
• All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
• Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
• Mineral water & cold towels during sightseeing tours  

EXCLUSIVE:

• International flights to/from Vietnam
• Bank fees for both sides
• Visa stamp fee at the arrival airport ($25/pax in Vietnam and $30/pax in Cambodia)
• Any other meals not mentioned above.
• Any kind of drinks
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip…)
• Early/late check in/out service at hotels (surcharge if request)  
• All other services which are not mentioned in INCLUDING
• Compulsory: Tipping Policy

      From 2 – 3 person: $10/group/day

From 4 – 6 person: $5/person/day

From 7 person: $3/person/day

NOTE: It is recommended for travelers to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to have a travel insurance covering also the cost of medical evacuation flights.

1. CONFIRM & DEPOSIT

When you are totally satisfied with our service proposal and tour itinerary and agree with our terms and conditions, please send us an email confirming that you agree to our Service Proposal. By doing that, our team will know how to guide you to the next step – Deposit payment

2. DEPOSIT PAYMENT

A deposit is required to confirm the booking. A deposit of 30% of the total of the tour or any other products is required upon confirmation of the booking. A full prepayment will need to be made 30 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.

Bank detail:

Bank account: 0000 1520 608 (USD)

Account Name: VIETNAM FTRIP COMPANY LIMITED

Bank name: Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank

Bank address: TPBank Building, 57 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Tran Hung Dao Ward,

Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Swift code: TPBVVNVX

We also accept credit card, such as: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB Card and we connect with OnePay Payment Gateway to accept Online Card Payment (check the www.onepay.vn for more information). Your card information will not be stored in our system and are processed through SSL protocol with international card security standard.

After receiving your payment, we will issue the hotel voucher, flight’s ticket and/or final confirmation itinerary which can be sent to you by email or fax.

3. BOOKING AMENDMENT

You can amend your booking anytime once the confirmation is made. All the amendments are only accepted by email, so please contact us at team@ftripvietnam.com with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly.

If there is any extra expense, the team will inform you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.

4. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Travel insurances, including travel cancellation insurance, shall be taken out by you in so far as they are not included in the travel price and shown in the description of performance. We strongly recommend that each traveler takes out travel insurance to cover cancellation, holiday abandonment, personal liability, and also travel medical insurance. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case according to your references

5. PASSPORT, VISA, CURRENCY, CUSTOMS, AND HEALTH REGULATIONS:

Each traveller shall carry a passport which is valid for at least six months offer the end of travel.

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.

You are responsible for adherence to all rules and regulations that are important for travel. All disadvantages, in particular the payment of withdrawal costs resulting from not following these rules and regulations, shall be imposed on you.

6. CANCELLATIONS POLICY:

A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of US$100 per person upon the package’s tours or any other services confirmation.

Cancellations will be charged as follow:

• Cancellations made after booking confirmation or more than 30 days before departure date: Non-refundable deposit charge and the cancelation fees applied by the concerned suppliers such as flight, boat, cruise, hotel, etc. by their cancellation policies if any.
• Cancellations made between 16 and 30 days before departure date: 50% of the total booking cost will be charged or loss of deposit plus the number of penalties charged by hotels or car operators by their cancellation policies if any. All penalties will be itemized.
• Cancellations made between 7 and 15 days before departure date: 70% of the total booking cost will be charged or loss of deposit plus the number of penalties charged by hotels or car operators by their cancellation policies if any. All penalties will be itemized.
• Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure date or No-Show: 100% of the total booking cost will be charged.

*** Non-refundable deposit and banking services fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

Refund of Unused Services during traveling:

• No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.

7. FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE

We may cancel a trip at any time before departure due to such events of force majeure as terrorism, natural disasters, war, fire, or other external events which are not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. In case such events happen, we are responsible for immediately informing the client and refunding the full amount that you have paid. The client can also transfer the paid amount to an alternate departure date if the operation condition is permitted.

Special conditions: This policy may vary for holiday and peak season bookings and depending on the cancellation policies of hotels, airlines, cruises and other contractors of Ftrip Vietnam Travel.

About FTRIP VIETNAM CO,.LTD

Business License No.: 0107783321 .Issued by: Investment Planning Department of Hanoi
International Tour Operator License No.: 01-1747/2022/TCDL-GP LHQT .Issued by: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Public Liability No: 5920923 .Issued by BaoViet Insurance