Hanoi - Mai Chau - Halong Bay - Package 5 Day 4 Night SIC Tour
Hanoi5 days
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
This Hanoi, Halong Bay, Mai Chau tour is well-suited for time-limited travelers wanting to conquer all the must-see destinations in Northern Vietnam in just 5 days. With the well-planned excursion, you will gain deeper insight into North Vietnam's culture and enjoy the stunning nature by joining several exciting activities.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Private van/car for airport pick up
- Local English speaking guide
- Shuttle bus with group for Halong bay tour/mai chau tour
- Kayaking in Halong Bay
- Bottled water on bus transfer
Not included
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Hanoi Airport Pick Up - Hotel in Hanoi
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi City.
- 2
Hanoi - Mai Chau Tours - Homestay
Our tour guide will pick you up from hotel in hanoi, Depart Hanoi early morning for approximately 4 hour drive to Mai Chau located about 150 km southwest of Hanoi. Just an hour beyond Hanoi, after Hoa Binh Town, the road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys and traditional villages. Arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies. After lunch, spend the afternoon exploring the idyllic natural surroundings and visit the house of the local people. This evening enjoy a traditional Thai performance of music and dance. The Thai ethnic group has inhabited this area for centuries and much of their lifestyle and traditions have remained unchanged over the years. Stay overnight in a traditional stilt-house* of the Thai people, an incredibly enriching experience in which you can learn about this fascinating culture first hand. (The home stay accommodation consists of comfortable curtained-off sleeping areas in one long room; all bedding and mosquito nets are provided). With ‘Homestay’ experience, your overnight accommodation is provided by a local family in their traditional house-on-silts. There are some private rooms on the first floor for priavte tour and you will have toilet or bathroom sharing. The sleeping corner is set up with a single mattress (thin, but adequate), blankets (ditto), pillow and mosquito net. The restroom is at standard and a few steps from the main house.
- 3
Mai Chau Tours - Hanoi Street Food Tours - Hotel in Hanoi
Start this morning with a light trek or walk 2- 4 hours through one or some other villages in the Mai Chau Valley.You will have a goo chance to visit Chieu cave. To get to Chieu Cave you must climb a staggering 1,200 stone steps, but once you arrive at its mouth you will be glad you made the effort. Filled with impressive stone structures, “Hang Chiều” is like the land before time. “Chiều”, meaning ‘afternoon’, is a name given to the cave by local people, because it is made even more magnificent in the afternoon when the sun fills the cave with sparkling jewels of reflected light.
- 4
overnight cruise
We’ll pick you up in Hanoi by 8:00am and drive through the verdant Red River Delta to make our way to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. You’ll board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise - while you relax on-board you can marvel at the incredible limestone karsts that jut out of the sea and the thousands of jungle-covered islands that seem to float on the waves. The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin swirl around hidden grottoes and ancient caves to create an enchanting, timeless world.
- 5
Halong Bay Tours - Hanoi - Transfer to Airport.
Halong Bay Tours - Hanoi - Transfer to Airport.
- 6
Tai Chi class
Begin the day with a Tai Chi class on deck in the early morning mist or just admire the beautiful scenery as the sun rises over the azure waters. Choose between an excursion to a secluded island with a sandy beach for a swim or join the chef for a cooking demonstration to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy a leisurely brunch while your junk cruises Halong Bay, passing islets and caves as you make your way back to the dock.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 4+ years
- Languages
- British English
- Start times
- 06:00 · 06:30 · 07:00 · 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30 · 15:00 · 15:30 · 16:00 · 16:30 · 17:00 · 17:30 · 18:00 · 18:30 · 19:00 · 19:30 · 20:00 · 20:30 · 21:00 · 21:30 · 22:00
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.
- Cancel within 72h of the start time: 100% charge.
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From AED 2,442 per person
