6 Days 5 Nights Northern Vietnam Exploration – Group Tour

BestPrice team’s tour guide warmly welcomes you at Noi Bai International Airport, then transfers to your hotel in Hanoi. Please have a good rest after a long flight and be ready for the next day’s excitement.

NOTE: The check-in hour is 14:00. You will be able to have an early check-in with an additional charge. Please contact your travel consultant to book the service.  

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Morning /Afternoon

Wake up, enjoy the early morning in Hanoi, and have a full breakfast.

Your tour guide will pick you up at around 08:00 and accompany your group to travel around Hanoi on a half-day city tour.

Our first stop is the Temple of Literature, which is the very first university in Vietnam and a symbol of the significant influence of Confucianism on Vietnamese history and culture.

Next, you will have a chance to see the special structure of the tiny and elegant One Pillar Pagoda and listen to the mystery of how it was created. Then, admire Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the resting place of the greatest Vietnamese leader who brought independence to the country.

Located not so far from Ho Chi Minh Complex, West Lake is the lung of Hanoi surrounded by many impressive and precious historical attractions. Being built 1500 years ago, Tran Quoc Pagoda has the finest location here – right on the West Lake and it is one of the most important Buddhist constructions in Vietnam.

Morning

07:00 – 07:30 Pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (In case of a traffic jam or if the pickup location is inaccessible, we will provide an alternative meeting point)

07:30 – 10:45 Travel through scenic winding mountain passes. Along the way, you can admire the picturesque landscapes where the Muong and Thai ethnic communities live in harmony with nature, nestled between valleys and mountains.

10:50 – 11:30 Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to enjoy panoramic views of Mai Chau Valley. Visit a temporary local market, where Muong ethnic people sell their traditional products.

At noon, enjoy a local lunch (Vegetarian options available)

Afternoon

You have free time to embark on a bicycle ride through the countryside (at your own expense). Observe farmers working in the fields, watch local artisans weaving scarves, and explore the peaceful villages surrounding Mai Chau.

Enjoy a traditional dinner featuring authentic Thai-style dishes. For groups of more than 5 people, you have a chance to experience a traditional Thai dance performance and taste “Ruou Can” (fermented rice wine).

Distance & Est. time: 2 km bicycle ride

Have breakfast at the homestay, then join a local Thai guide for a short 2 km bicycle ride before trekking to remote villages, including Na Meo, Na Mo, and Xam Pa. Experience breathtaking rice terraces and gain insights into the unique culture and customs of the Thai ethnic group.

Return to the homestay for check-out and lunch. You have some free time for shopping or relaxing before departing for Hanoi by van /bus.

Around 19:00 – arrive in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and drop-off at your hotel.

Morning

Have leisure time and enjoy your last moment of our small group tour in Ho Chi Minh City before your departure. BestPrice Travel’ driver will drive you to the airport for your onward flight.

Farewell and see you again!

NOTE: Check-out time is at 12:00. Please contact your travel consultant if you want a late checkout.