New year in Vietnam 🇻🇳

Description

TRIP DETAILS

LOCATION

* Hanoi
* Sapa
* Ninh Binh
* Da Nang
* Hoi An

DURATION

* 10 days, 9 nights

LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED

* Low to moderate

SIZE OF GROUP

* 12 – 15

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ACTIVITIES

* Hanoi Old Quarter & Train Street 🏮
* Incense Village Tour 🌿
* Moana Sapa ⛰️
* Fansipan Cable Car 🚡
* Alpine Coaster 🎢
* Rong May Glass Bridge 🌉
* Silver Waterfall 💦
* Vietnamese Coffee Experience ☕
* New Year’s Eve Celebration 🎆
* Ninh Binh & Trang An Boat Ride 🚣
* Mua Cave ⛰️
* Coconut Village Basket Boat Ride 🛶
* Hoi An Evening Tour 🏮
* Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge 🌉

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INCLUDED

* Airport transfers
* Domestic flight: Hanoi → Da Nang
* Private / shared transportation throughout the trip
* Overnight bus: Hanoi → Sapa
* Overnight bus: Sapa → Hanoi
* Accommodation throughout the trip
* Daily breakfast
* Fansipan Cable Car 🚡
* Ninh Binh / Trang An tour
* Coconut Village Basket Boat Ride
* Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Trip
* Vietnamese Coffee Experience ☕
* Off2Where trip coordination

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EXCLUDED

* International flight tickets (can be provided at cost)
* Travel insurance
* Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
* Optional activities
* Personal expenses
* Extra activities
* Anything not mentioned under Included

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ITINERARY

DAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN HANOI 🇻🇳

✈️ Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel.
🏮 Explore Hanoi Old Quarter.
🚂 Visit the famous Train Street.
🌙 Free evening to explore Hanoi.

DAY 2 — HANOI → SAPA 🏔️

🌿 Incense Village Experience.
🏮 Explore Hanoi before departure.
🚌 Overnight bus transfer to Sapa.

DAY 3 — SAPA ADVENTURE ❄️

🏔️ Arrive in Sapa.
✨ Explore Moana Sapa.
🚡 Fansipan Cable Car — reach the highest peak in Indochina.
🎢 Alpine Coaster experience.
🌙 Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 4 — SAPA NATURE & ADVENTURE 🌿

🌉 Rong May Glass Bridge.
💦 Silver Waterfall.
🏔️ Explore the surrounding mountain landscapes.
✨ Optional activities.
🌙 Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 5 — FREE DAY IN SAPA 🏔️

☀️ Free day to relax and explore Sapa at your own pace.
✨ Optional hotel / mountain activities.
☕ Enjoy Sapa’s cafés and local atmosphere.
🚌 Overnight bus transfer back to Hanoi.

DAY 6 — HANOI & NEW YEAR’S EVE 🎆

🌅 Arrive in Hanoi.
☕ Vietnamese Coffee Experience.
🏮 Free time to explore the city.
🎉 New Year’s Eve celebration in Hanoi.

DAY 7 — NINH BINH 🌾

🚐 Day trip to Ninh Binh.
🏯 Bai Dinh Pagoda / Hoa Lu.
🚣 Trang An Boat Ride through the limestone mountains.
⛰️ Mua Cave & viewpoint.
🌙 Return to Hanoi.

DAY 8 — HANOI → DA NANG → HOI AN 🏮

✈️ Early flight to Da Nang.
🌴 Coconut Village Basket Boat Ride.
🏮 Hoi An Evening Tour.
✨ Explore the Ancient Town and its famous lantern-lit streets.

DAY 9 — BA NA HILLS & GOLDEN BRIDGE ☁️

⛰️ Full-day trip to Ba Na Hills.
🌉 Walk across the iconic Golden Bridge.
🏘️ Explore the French Village.
✨ Enjoy the mountain scenery and attractions.
🌙 Return to Da Nang.

DAY 10 — DEPARTURE ✈️

🥐 Breakfast & hotel check-out.
✈️ Transfer to Da Nang Airport.
👋 End of the Off2Where Vietnam New Year Adventure.

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WHAT TO BRING

Here is a list of essentials recommended for the trip:

* Comfortable walking shoes
* Lightweight clothing
* Light jacket / warm layer for Sapa
* Waterproof jacket
* Comfortable trousers
* Hat / cap
* Sunglasses
* Sunscreen & lip balm
* Small backpack for day trips
* Reusable water bottle
* Power bank
* Personal medication
* Comfortable clothes for overnight bus journeys

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USEFUL INFORMATION

🌡️ Weather: Hanoi and central Vietnam are generally mild in December/January, while Sapa can be significantly colder, especially at night.

🚌 Transportation: The itinerary includes overnight bus journeys between Hanoi and Sapa.

🎒 Luggage: Pack light and keep a small day bag accessible for the Sapa overnight transfers.

🏔️ Sapa: Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Warm layers and comfortable footwear are recommended.

🏮 Hoi An: Evenings are ideal for exploring the Ancient Town and its lantern-lit streets.

🏃 Fitness: Low to moderate fitness level.

🛡️ Travel insurance: Travel insurance with medical coverage is recommended.

⚠️ Important: Activities and itinerary timings may be adjusted depending on weather, local conditions and operational requirements.