Overview

The Northern area of Vietnam is truly a hidden gem for tourists from all over the world to explore. In this Vietnam adventure, you will escape from your busy modern life, tour in the misty town of Sapa and cruise on the peaceful Ba Be Lake. It will also be a wonderful opportunity for you to witness the life and customs of Vietnamese ethnic groups and contemplate the breathtaking mountain views. Are you ready? Travel with us now and enjoy our special Vietnam holiday packages!

Highlights

  • Explore our North with Hanoi capital to understand more about our culture, history and of course, our cuisine
  • Have a whole view of Sa Pa with beautiful terraces and picturesque scenes with diversity of local cultures
  • With many people living together during the long history, Ha Giang is the area with the diversity of cultural identities of ethnic minorities expressed through cuisine, costumes, festivals and custom
  • Ba Be Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam, which also features incredible biodiversity, stunning geological treasures and gorgeous primary forests
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Tour Code

Tour Code
VNZA-818

Duration

Duration
11 Days

Departure Dates

Departure Dates
Flexible

Accommodation

Accommodation
Up to 5 Star

Transports

Transports
Private car , Shuttle bus, Train

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Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, transfer to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Check-in the hotel and then rest for a while before a tour guide takes you on an exciting street food tour around Ha Noi. Feel free to spend your time and immerse yourself in the lovely night of the capital.

Overnight at the hotel.

Start your day with a hearty meal in your hotel and relax in the tranquil morning in Hanoi. Afterward, you will start your trip around the city to visit numerous historical and cultural sites. First of all, head to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to witness the final resting place for the heroic leader of the country. Then, continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic Buddhism symbol of Vietnamese people. Finally, visit Hoa Lo Prison and witness the cruelty of war recreated by the museum.

Lunch in KOTO café and transfer to Sapa by train.

things to see and do in sapa 2

After about 9 hours, you will arrive in Lao Cai and continue travel to Sapa. Begin with a walk on the hills, pass through vast terrace fields and watch the local working on their farms. Upon reaching Sapa town, time to enjoy the walking tour and visit the local market. Here, you can easily find a perfect present for your friend and family at home including handmade textiles. 

Afterward, venture for a few hours to a hill tribe village called Cat Cat to learn more about the life of H’mong people. Overnight at your hotel in Sapa

The morning will be yours to explore with an entirely different culture and customs of the local people. Feel free to talk to villagers to find out more about their life or capture the beauty of the countryside. 

Say goodbye to Cat Cat Village and transfer to Ta Phin Village. This is the home for Red Dao people and contains some of the unique traits to discover. Chat with the locals and contemplate their everyday life or relax in the middle of the mountainous area.

Dinner and overnight in your hotel.

Take a long bus ride for 7 hours to Ha Giang, another wonderful mountainous area in Northern Vietnam. Surrounded by nature, you will be offered with a great number of chances to capture the spectacular landscape in the region. Firstly, a tour guide will take you to a local market presenting a good selection of handmade products and then continue toward the local museum and Cuom Village to contemplate the traditional clothes in Ha Giang. In the evening, spend time at your leisure.

If you still want to explore every bit of Ha Giang province, today will be your good chance. Head to Minh Tao Market and take a short walk to Nam Luong Village. After that, you will hear the special Responsible Tourism project of Mrs. Mai and some stories about the project. Venture to Lung Tam textile village and Vuong Family Palace before arriving in Dong Van.

Time to become a local person as you visit the market and inspect the products like others. The next several hours will be a little tough, but you will encounter magnificent mountain scenes, large valleys and terrace fields. After enjoying the exciting trip, you can either return to your hotel to rest or explore some more to your heart's content.

Bao Lac is a small remote town and will be our main destination for this day. For hundreds of years, the town has become the home for Black Lo Lo ethnic group which has the special traditions as well as their unique bronze drums. Overnight in Bao Lac.

After breakfast, travel to Ba Be Lake for 4 hours for another exploration of Vietnam's nature. Ba Be Lake is considered to be the largest natural lake in the country and the habitat of a hundred species. Situated in Ba Be National Park, you can also venture around to visit the gorgeous waterfalls and view rare fauna and flora up-close. 

In the afternoon, return to your local house and spend time till the evening. The time during this period is yours to spend. 

In the evening, enjoy a hearty meal with the host to ultimately try the local life and customs.

Bid farewell to our friendly host and transfer back to Hanoi. Today, you will be free to explore Hanoi or rest to depart in the next day. Hanoi still has many things to discover, from the interesting Hanoi Military Museum to the unforgettable cuisine. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Your wonderful trip has ended, time to depart from Hanoi. Transfer from your hotel to Noi Bai Airport, end of service.

Useful Information

Inclusions

  • Meals included in the package.
  • All transfers in the package.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees as stated in the itinerary.

Exclusions

  • International flight tickets
  • Vietnam visa fee: 33 USD per person
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
  • Travel insurance

Meals

  • Breakfast: 10

Transport

  • Private car
  • Train
  • Shuttle bus

Included Activities

  • Exploring Cat Cat & Ta Phin Village in Sapa
  • Visiting a local market, Museum and Cuom Village in Ha Giang
  • Enjoying the beauty of Ha Giang
  • Experiencing the town like a local person
  • Contemplating the gorgeous waterfalls in Ba Be National Park

Special Note:

Our prices are valid for daily departures (except some special case as explained below) for groups from 1 to 6 pax. If your party has more than 6 adults, please send us an email, we will advise our best price for your group.

For children, please note:

+ Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (maximum 2 adults with 1 child under 2 years old)

+ Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% price of adults

+ Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% price of adults

+ Children from 12 years old: as adult

Our prices are not valid for some special occasions and peak season as below:

° Christmas and New Year (normally, there will be surcharged for Gala Dinner on 24.Dec and 31.Dec Eves – applied for 4 and 5-star hotels)

° Easter Holidays: some 5-star hotels in Hoian will be surcharged for Easter Holidays

° Vietnam Lunar New Year – from 25.Feb.2020 – 03.Mar.2020 – if you travel during this period, there will be surcharged for some services – we will advise you clearly at the time of booking

Cancellation by Customer

Should you need to cancel your holiday once it has been confirmed, the party leader must immediately advise us in writing sent to us via fax or email. The following cancellation charges will be applied:

  • More than 21 days prior to departure: The total of deposit paid to us (30% of the Tour value).
  • 7- 21 days  prior to departure: 50% on total value of the trip charged, due to hotel charges for no-shows and organizing fees.
  • Within 1-6 days  prior to departure: 100% on total charged.
  • No-Show: 100% on total charged.

Note: Insurance premiums and amendment charges are not refundable in the event of cancellation.  

Cancellation of domestic or international flights:

If the cancellation occurs after a deposit was paid to the Airlines, a cancellation fees, of 25 – 40 % of the airfare for the domestic flight and USD30 – 50/pax for the international flight, is required (according to the policy of the Airlines).

Unused services:

No refunds or exchanges can be made with respect to accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, included in the tour price, but not utilized by the tour members. 

Children Policy

For children, please note:

  • Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (maximum 2 adults with 1 child under 2 years old)
  • Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% price of adults
  • Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% price of adults
  • Children from 12 years old: as adult

Customer Reviews

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Based on 117 reviews. See some of the reviews here.

Lourenza

Guest Country: South Africa

Travel Dates: November 2025

Traveled To: Vietnam

Local specialist: Mandy

Thanks to Mandy from Seni World Travel we had a wonderful trip to Vietnam.

Everything was so organised, communication was excellent and we got to see the best of everything that Vietnam has to offer.

Airport pick-ups and drop-offs were a breeze and meeting Mandy in person was an absolute delight.

She really did make us feel that she had our best interests at heart.

For a stress free, tailor made holiday, Seni World Travel is definitely the way to go.

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Mr. Roy & Mrs. Suzette

Guest Country: South Africa

Travel Dates: November 2025

Traveled To: Vietnam

Local specialist: Vanessa

Vietnam was a wonderful experience for both of us. Vietnamtour.co.za, and especially our travel expert Vanessa Dao, took care of the arrangements in a calm and professional way, which made the journey feel very manageable from the start. We liked how clear the communication was and how smoothly everything fell into place once we arrived.

The guides were pleasant, the pace suited us well and we always felt comfortable. It was the kind of holiday where we could simply enjoy ourselves without worrying about what came next. A memorable and very enjoyable trip.

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Mr. Drik

Guest Country: South Africa

Travel Dates: November 2025

Traveled To: Vietnam

We recently returned from our holiday in Vietnam and we are still talking about it every day. What stood out the most for us was how calm and effortless the entire trip felt. We are not fast travellers, so we really appreciated the clear schedules and the guidance we received at each stop.

One of the moments we enjoyed most was sitting at a small café in Hoi An, watching the lanterns come on while our guide showed us photos of his family. It was small things like that that made the whole trip feel warm and genuine. The accommodations were comfortable, the tours were organised with care and we always felt safe and relaxed.

The team at vietnamtour.co.za checked in now and then just to make sure we were happy, which we found very thoughtful. Vietnam surprised us in many wonderful ways and we left feeling rested and inspired. Thank you for a memorable experience.

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Mr. Peter & Mrs. Sandra

Guest Country: South Africa

Travel Dates: October 2025

Traveled To: Vietnam

Local specialist: Vanessa

My wife and I had a 12 day tour of Vietnam starting in Hanoi then flying to Hoi an and finally to Ho Chi Minh city. Vanessa Dao helped us choose the itinerary. and ensured that everything went smoothly. We usually plan our own trips but being in such a foreign environment decided to go with a tour operator and found it to be a more relaxed experience having free days interspersed between organised excursions. Vanessa was always available for good advice should we need this.

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Q&A’s

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A Response from Seni World 14/10/2025

Bring USD for exchange or withdraw Vietnamese Dong (VND) from ATMs on arrival. Credit cards are accepted in cities, but cash is preferred at markets and local shops. We advise avoiding South African Rand as banks in Vietnam do not exchange ZAR.

A Response from Seni World 17/10/2025

We use carefully selected 3 - 4 - 5 star hotels depending on your package. All hotels are centrally located and traveller-friendly. Upgrades and special requests (sea-view rooms, connecting rooms) are available.

A Response from Seni World 18/11/2025

Yes. Most travellers choose tailor-made tours. We design customised itineraries based on travel style, interests, pace, age group, dietary needs, and budget.

A Response from Seni World 21/10/2025

Yes. Vietnam is one of the safest destinations in Asia with very low violent crime. Our tours use licensed guides, private transfers and trusted drivers to ensure safety and comfort.

A Response from Seni World 12/10/2025

Yes. Vietnamtour.co.za is a trusted operator with 10+ years serving South African travellers to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

We maintain strong 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor. We also have a local representative in Cape Town:

Mrs. Katrine Puttick – Bay Farm, Main Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town.

Phone: +27 (83) 261 1693

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