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Northern Vietnam Rural Heritage & Island Adventure Tour 4D3N
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Duration - 4 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Discover Northern Vietnam on a 4-day journey from Hanoi to Duong Lam, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, and Cat Ba Island. Enjoy rural village life, Tam Coc boat cruises, coastal fishing experiences, Lan Ha Bay exploration, kayaking, and hands-on craft workshops, blending culture, nature.
Highlights
- Stroll through Duong Lam Ancient Village, exploring traditional houses and rural life
- Cruise through Tam Coc / Trang An, enjoying limestone karsts, rice paddies, and serene rivers
- Experience Hai Phong coastal culture and visit a local fishing village
- Explore Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay: kayak, swimming, and scenic beach relaxation
- Participate in hands-on workshops: rice cake making, brocade weaving, and fishing activities
- Taste Northern Vietnamese street food and regional specialties in local villages and coastal towns
- Stay in boutique hotels and homestays for authentic cultural immersion
- Small-group format ensures a slow pace, deeper interaction, and personalized experience
Description
Northern Vietnam Rural Heritage & Island Adventure Tour 4D3N
This 4-day tour offers an immersive journey through Northern Vietnam, combining rural heritage, stunning landscapes, coastal life, and island adventure.
Begin with a visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village, where you explore traditional houses, temples, and participate in a hands-on rice cake making workshop, followed by a home-cooked lunch. Continue to Ninh Binh for a peaceful Tam Coc or Trang An boat cruise, gliding through limestone karsts and tranquil rivers.
On day two, travel to Hai Phong to experience coastal culture at Do Son Beach or a local fishing village, including an interactive fishing activity with locals. Continue to Cat Ba Island, where you can relax on the beach or enjoy optional kayaking in Lan Ha Bay.
Day three features a scenic Lan Ha Bay boat trip, exploring hidden caves and emerald waters, with opportunities for swimming and kayaking. The journey continues with a visit to a local craft village, where you can participate in pottery, bronze casting, or brocade weaving workshops.
On the final day, enjoy a slow-paced cultural finale with an optional visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda or rural villages before returning to Hanoi. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking authentic local experiences, nature, and cultural immersion.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Standard -star hotel
- Meals included following in the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees for sightseeing
- Transfer by air-conditioned shuttle bus for joining group tours if any mentioned SIC/Group tour
- Experienced local English-speaking guide as per itinerary
- Mineral water.
- Exclusions:
- Value-added tax.
- Personal expenses.
- Tip for driver & tour guide
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Visa Service
- Travel Insurance
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Duong Lam Ancient Village
- Tam Cốc – Bích Động - Ninh Bình, Việt Nam
- Do Son Beach
- Cat Ba Archipelago
- Lan Ha Bay
- Bai Dinh Pagoda
DAY 1
HA NOI - DUONG LAM - NINH BINH
07:30 – 09:30: Depart Hanoi to Duong Lam Ancient Village (~1.5h)
09:30 – 12:00: Explore the village: traditional stilt houses, communal houses, temples; participate in rice cake making workshop
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch at a local homestay, enjoy home-cooked specialties
13:30 – 15:30: Travel to Ninh Binh (~1h)
15:30 – 17:30: Cruise Tam Coc / Trang An, admire limestone karsts and tranquil rivers
18:00 – 19:30: Dinner at local restaurant with regional specialties (goat meat, com chay)
Overnight: Boutique hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh
What to expect today: Rural heritage, hands-on village experience, and relaxing boat ride in scenic karst landscapes
DAY 2
NINH BINH - HAI PHONG - CAT BA ISLAND
07:00 – 09:00: Breakfast, depart for Hai Phong (~2.5h)
09:30 – 12:00: Visit Do Son Beach or a local fishing village, learn about coastal culture and participate in fishing activity with locals
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch featuring fresh seafood at a coastal restaurant
13:30 – 15:30: Drive to Cat Ba Island (~1.5h including ferry)
15:30 – 18:30: Explore Cat Ba Island, optional kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, swim or relax on the beach
19:00 – 20:30: Dinner at hotel, overnight on Cat Ba Island
What to expect today: Coastal culture, hands-on fishing experience, and scenic island adventure
DAY 3
CAT BA ISLAND - NINH BINH / HAI PHONG
07:00 – 08:30: Breakfast at hotel
08:30 – 12:00: Boat trip exploring Lan Ha Bay and nearby caves, optional kayaking and swimming
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch on board or local restaurant
13:30 – 15:30: Return to Hai Phong / Ninh Binh (~2–3h)
15:30 – 17:30: Visit a local craft village near Ninh Binh or Hai Phong: pottery, bronze casting, or brocade weaving workshop
18:00 – 19:30: Dinner at homestay/restaurant
Overnight: Boutique hotel in Ninh Binh / Hai Phong
What to expect today: Scenic bay exploration, hands-on crafts, and relaxing travel between coastal and rural areas
DAY 4
NINH BINH / HAI PHONG - HA NOI
07:00 – 08:30: Breakfast at hotel
08:30 – 11:00: Optional visit Bai Dinh Pagoda or explore rice terraces / local villages
11:00 – 12:30: Lunch at local restaurant
12:30 – 17:00: Drive back to Hanoi (~4h), optional scenic photo stops along rivers and villages
17:00 – 18:00: Drop-off at hotel or airport, end of tour
What to expect today: Cultural and natural finale, slow-paced exploration of temples and rural landscapes
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