VINorth Vietnam Heritage Circuit
6 Days
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Hanoi
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Uncover the highlights of Northern Vietnam in one unforgettable journey. Stroll through Hanoi’s historical heart and vibrant Old Quarter. Immerse yourself in the ethnic culture and natural beauty of Sapa with a visit to Cat Cat Village and a scenic ascent to Mount Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. Then, unwind with an overnight cruise on the emerald waters of Halong Bay, surrounded by majestic limestone karsts and tranquil seascapes. A perfect blend of culture, adventure, and relaxation.
Trip Type: Luxury soft-adventure for discerning travellers who want history, highland culture, and a restorative spa element without losing any comfort.
Highlight: Private overnight cabins both ways, executive limousine only inside Sapa, and a half-day wellness immersion hosted by Red Dao healers—an experience no highway-bus product offers.
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Airport Meet & Greet ➜ boutique hotel day-use (shower, refresh).
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Welcome Dinner: chef-curated 8-course Vietnamese dégustation.
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20:30 VIP transfer to Hanoi Railway Station; board 2-berth Victoria Oriental Express cabin (en-suite). Train SP3 departs 22:00.
Wake up to misty mountains; meet our host on the platform.
• Limousine up the scenic 35 km to Sapa.
• Hill-view breakfast.
• Guided walk to Cat Cat Village – Black H’Mong culture, French hydro plant, waterfall & terraced fields.
Signature Red Dao Wellness Journey at a hidden herb-garden spa:
• Forest-foraging talk & demo of 15 medicinal plants
• Hands-on preparation of the crimson herbal bath
• 30-min wooden-tub soak (skin-soothing cinnamomum & star anise)
• Hot-stone foot massage with local essential oils
• Red Dao ceremonial chant for good fortune.
• Dinner at local ethnic-fusion bistro.
• Free stroll in Sapa night market. Overnight at Hôtel de la Coupole 5★
Packing tip: bring swimwear or use provided sarong; herb bath may lightly tint light-coloured fabrics.
Sunrise above the clouds, valley stories below
07:30 Cable car to Fansipan Peak (3,143 m); ring the celestial bell.
11:00 Return to town, shower & checkout.
12:00 Lunch choice: Western set at Restaurant
13:30 Limousine photo stops in Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai (Red Dao).
18:30 Early dinner & herbal foot soak (complimentary).
20:30 Board deluxe cabin on SP Train to Hanoi (Dep. around 21:30).
Arrive Hanoi. Private car to hotel for breakfast and 9.30am dive straight into Hanoi’s heritage:
– Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake – the city’s oldest pagoda (6th c.)
– Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university (11th c.)
Afternoon at leisure: Old Quarter coffee crawl, French Quarter boutiques, or spa.
Overnight in Hanoi (Sofitel Metropole or Capella Hanoi).
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Private hotel-to-pier car or shared cruise shuttle (3 hrs).
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Welcome drink, suite check-in, island hike, sunset cooking class, squid fishing.
Weather note: Bay authority may reroute or replace cruise with 5★ Ha Long hotel if storms arise
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Dawn Tai-chi, Surprise Cave, brunch, disembark 11:00 → Hanoi.
Breakfast, last-minute shopping, chauffeured airport drop.
Meal Legend
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Hotel check-in and check-out time
Check-in time: after 14:00 Check-out time: before 12:00
Early check-in or late check-out are subject to availability and an additional cost. Please inform us in advance of the required check-in and check-out time for proper organization.
Travel Insurance
The tour price does not include travel insurance. We highly recommend purchasing health/travel insurance for your trip to Asia.
Transfer Note
Our price is based on the group arriving simultaneously (one flight). In the event that clients arrive at different times and require different airport transfers, additional costs will be charged. We apply the same policy for the departure date.
Flight Details
International flight details of arrival and departure are necessary for airport transfer arrangements.
Children Policy (for ground service)
- Child from 1-4 years: free of charge (sharing bed with parents or using a cot)
- Child from 5-6 years: 50% of the adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
- Child from 7-11 years: 75% of the adult price if using an extra bed/mattress in parents' room
- Child from 12 years old: adult price applies
- If the child is under 12 years old but sharing a double room with an adult, they will be charged as an adult.
Passport and Tourist Visa
- Make sure you have a valid passport with at least 06 months validity and 03 blank pages
from the date of entry for all countries in your travel itinerary.
- Some countries require blank pages for entry stamps, so ensure that customers' passports have
an empty page per country.
- Make sure you have a visa or E-visa or an "approval letter for visa on arrival" for the country you are visiting
(Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia/Myanmar/Thailand) and verify all visa information matches
exactly with your passport before embarking on your trip.
- The average time to obtain a visa for a country is about 7-10 business days. If you wish
to take advantage of the "visa service" offered by DMC Connect and avoid administrative procedures, this
service is chargeable and the deadline is about 10-15 business days before the departure
date.
Cancellation Policy
Booking Cancellations
If you need to cancel your booking with Dong Thi Co. LTD, please notify us in writing (by mail or email). The following charges will apply:
- For cancellations received 61+ days before departure: loss of deposit.
- For cancellations received 60-31 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost will be lost.
- For cancellations received less than 30 days before departure: the total tour cost will be lost.
Cancellation fees will not be waived due to the following:
- Injuries or illnesses.
- Unexpected home accidents.
- Delayed, rescheduled, or missed flights.
- Weather, social, or political issues.
Cancellations by Dong Thi Co. LTD
Dong Thi Co. LTD may cancel a trip at any time before departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, or other external events, it becomes difficult or unsafe to conduct the tour. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer the amounts paid to an alternative start date. In circumstances where cancellation is due to events beyond our reasonable control, smaller amounts will be refunded compared to any unrecoverable expenses such as flights already booked by Dong Thi Co. LTD. We are not responsible for any additional expenses you may have incurred as a result of your booking, including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excesses, or non-refundable flights.
There may be times when we do not reach the minimum number of passengers to conduct the tour. In such a case, Dong Thi Co. LTD will notify customers as soon as possible before departure. We will give each passenger the option to transfer their booking to another available start date. If you cannot participate in another tour, you will be fully refunded. In such a case, you will not be entitled to make any claims for losses resulting from cancellation or curtailment in these circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, non-refundable flights and future flight issues.
