TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the most remarkable and natural sites of Vietnam’s Tonkin

Experience and homestay in White Thai hill tribe village in Mai Chau

Observe stunning limestone peaks in Tam Coc

One night cruise to explore untouched area in Bai Tu Long Bay

ESSENCE OF TONKIN ( 7 DAYS)

SPIRIT

This tour to Vietnam is designed around main attractions of the Tonkin and focused on authentic

contact with the local people, to discover Vietnam heritages through its most remarkable natural and

cultural sites. Journey from Hanoi, discover Duong Lam ancient village, experience with hill tribe

village in their daily life in Mai Chau. Then travel to explore Tam Coc and finally enjoy a luxury cruise

in Halong Bay.

Please contact us at sales@intimateasia.com to get the best possible price based upon your travel

period and specific touring needs.

TOUR PROGRAM

Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival

Welcomed on arrival at Noi Bai airport by Intimate Asia tour guide, and then you will be transferred

by private vehicle to your hotel in town. Begin your discovery journey from Hanoi, our capital.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcomed on arrival at Noi Bai airport by Intimate Asia tour guide, and then you will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in town. Begin your discovery journey from Hanoi, our capital. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi

Today, city tour of Hanoi includes Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the 11th Century Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university and then explore local life in Ancient Quarter by an exclusive walking tour. Water puppets show in this evening- a unique art of the Tonkin. Second night in Hanoi (B).

Day 3: Hanoi – Duong Lam - Mai Chau

Today, visit Duong Lam ancient village, known as a museum of surviving laterite with ancient houses aged up to 400 years old. Visit Mong Phu temple, Mia pagoda and enjoy a home- hosted lunch at a ancient house. After lunch, drive along a mountain road to the Western Tonkin which is home to the Muong and Thai ethnic minorities. Arrive in Mai Chau, visit Lac and Pom Coong villages inhabited by the Thai at the foot of the mountain. Finally, transfer to Mai Hich village; meet with local family and settle in a beautiful wooden stilt- house. Dinner and overnight at Thai homestay (B, L, D).

The house is equipped with mattresses, mosquito net and a shower with hot water.

Day 4: Mai Chau

Today take a hike to Buoc village on a flat road along the Na Lum River, passing through several Thai villages as well as agricultural fields where corns, vegetables and rice are grown. Arrive in the village at noon. Lunch at a Thai family. Back to homestay and spend the rest of the day exploring the village at your leisure. Dinner and enjoy a Thai traditional dance show performed by local villagers. Overnight at Thai homestay (B, L, D)

Day 5: Mai Chau – Tam Coc (B/L)

After breakfast, travel to Tam Coc- so called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Visit Hoa Lu, a former Vietnamese Royal city. Then short drive to Thung Nham valley for a 2-hour boat trip from Linh Coc pier and visit But Cave. Overnight in Tam Coc (B)

Day 6: Tam Coc - Halong Bay

Morning depart Tam Coc for Halong, through the Red River Delta. Embark a traditional junk for your two day cruise to explore Halong Bay with its incredible limestone rock formations. Lunch served on board while sailing inside the picturesque bay. Visiting a floating village and free time for relaxing on the beach and kayaking. Overnight on board (B, L, D).

Day 7: Halong Bay- Hanoi - Departure

Today you continue the cruise through Halong Bay passing many beautiful spots. Disembark at noon and you are transferred to Noi Bai airport for your evening departure flight (B, L).

TOUR PRICE:

Tour price in USD, which is $681/pax for group of 2. The more people on your group the cheaper

the price. Please contact us at sales@intimateasia.com to get the best possible price based upon

your travel period and specific touring needs.

ACCOMMODATION LIST:

CITY HOTEL CATEGORY

Superior (3*) Deluxe (4*) Luxury (5*) Hanoi LA DOLCE VITA SILK PATH SOFITEL METROPOLE

Mai Chau HOMESTAY HOMESTAY MAICHAU VILLAS

Tam Coc YEN NHI TAM COC GARDEN TAM COC GARDEN

Halong Bay DRAGON PEARL DRAGON PEARL DRAGON LEGEND

Our services include :

Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle

Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room

Homestay

Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)

English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)

Entrance fees for mentioned visits

Cyclo or bicycle ride

Vietnam visa approval letter

Water and wipes on car or bus.

Our services exclude :

International flight to and from Vietnam

Travel insurance.

Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program.

Personal expenses.