Northern Vietnam is one of the most beautiful destinations that Asia offers. It is rugged, authentic, and perfect for your next trekking adventure.
In Vietnam, the coming of a new year is filled with many customs. Ancestors are worshipped, lucky money is given to children, and caring for the elderly is mixed with special meals as families come together. Then together, the local temple is visited, with the purpose to forget about the troubles that came in the past year.
With a new year comes new opportunities.
Join Adventures Unlimited to start 2018 on a high! Join our New Year Climb team to explore the final frontier of Northern Vietnam and let the first days of 2018 become some of your very best days.
In Vietnam, the coming of a new year is filled with many customs. Ancestors are worshipped, lucky money is given to children, and caring for the elderly is mixed with special meals as families come together. Then together, the local temple is visited, with the purpose to forget about the troubles that came in the past year.
With a new year comes new opportunities.
Join Adventures Unlimited to start 2018 on a high! Join our New Year Climb team to explore the final frontier of Northern Vietnam and let the first days of 2018 become some of your very best days.
past NYCs at Mt Kinabalu, Sun Nok Hua, Mt Huashan and Broga Hill
A border province and official Frontier Area, Ha Giang lies in the remote far northern region of the country. She welcomes her visitors with its high karst plateau, steep hills, winding roads and ethnic diversity. Sharing a long border with southern China (Yunnan), this trip to Ha Giang will give you the chance to see tribe villages with a fascinating journey to discover and meet local minority people in their daily life, the spectacular views of valleys and nature beauties.
Ha Giang is one of the highest towns of Vietnam and has a quintessential view of mountainous Vietnam and China, surrounded by sharp hills. The district lies at the height of 1,100m, of which there is Lung Cu peak at the height 1600m to 1800m compared to sea level. This is an extreme north, considered to be the rooftops of Vietnam. Travelers have to overcome the peak of Ma Pi Leng. On beautiful days, its pass seems to collect all the beauty of nature, with the windy hill sides, the eyes spread to horizon. Nho Que river lies as a small thread in the beautiful valley along the pass complementing its beauty.
Explore both by road and foot to enjoy the best of both worlds with the amazing views that only Northern Vietnam and Southern China can offer.
Ha Giang is one of the highest towns of Vietnam and has a quintessential view of mountainous Vietnam and China, surrounded by sharp hills. The district lies at the height of 1,100m, of which there is Lung Cu peak at the height 1600m to 1800m compared to sea level. This is an extreme north, considered to be the rooftops of Vietnam. Travelers have to overcome the peak of Ma Pi Leng. On beautiful days, its pass seems to collect all the beauty of nature, with the windy hill sides, the eyes spread to horizon. Nho Que river lies as a small thread in the beautiful valley along the pass complementing its beauty.
Explore both by road and foot to enjoy the best of both worlds with the amazing views that only Northern Vietnam and Southern China can offer.
If that is not enough to entice you to sign up immediately, how about ending the trip with a 2D1N cruise through Unesco World Natural Heritage Site Halong where we will kayaking in emerald green lagoons and exploring cave areas which were once submerged underwater million of years ago. While not basking under the sun and taking in the amazing views of rock formation and rugged limestone caves, we also have the chance to dip into the pristine water, swimming carefreely without having worries from the world.
The Cruise will anchor at the tranquil lagoon among the less touristy Bai Tu Long bay and Lan Ha Bay. Our barbecue seafood dinner will be served on the top deck while we enjoy the setting of the golden sun.
The Cruise will anchor at the tranquil lagoon among the less touristy Bai Tu Long bay and Lan Ha Bay. Our barbecue seafood dinner will be served on the top deck while we enjoy the setting of the golden sun.
. DETAILED ITINERARY
25 Jan 2018
Arrival at Hanoi
Airport pick up provided.
Check in into hotel at Old Quarters, free and easy.
26 Jan 2018 (Inclusive L & D)
0500 Pick up at the hotel in Old Quarter. There will be breakfast stop along the way.
1200: Stop for rest and have lunch at restaurant in Ha Giang
1300: Visit to the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO global GEOPARK; the Quanba Twin Mountain; Lung Cam Culture Village and House of Pao.
1800: Arrive at the Dong Van town, check in and dinner. Free and Easy time, you can explore Dong Van ancient colonial architecture of the Hoa community or pass your time sipping coffee with the mountainous background.
27 Jan 2018 (inclusive B,L,D)
0700: Check out and breakfast. Afterwards we will visit the following sites
1300: Post Lunch we will continue to conquer the Pass of Ma Phi Leng, known as one of the "four great peaks Pass" of Vietnam located at an altitude of 2000m above sea level with sloping, round winding sleeves, contemplated by the majestic beauty of Ma Phi Leng Canyon 800m deep and Nho Que River flowing down below.
1600: Arrive at Yen Minh town. Check in. Free and easy.
You will have time to experience by yourself tranquil ambience of Yen Minh Town,
1800: Dinner at the local restaurant, experience meal with specialities of the local mountain cuisine.
28 Jan 2018 (Inclusive B & L)
0730: Check out and have breakfast and explore/shopping at Yen Minh local market peppered with many ethnic characteristic culture of Mong, Dao, Lola and Choang people. Recommended to try local corn wine and ‘thang co’ – a special mix meat soup.
0930: Depart back to Hanoi
1200: Stop for lunch break at the restaurant.
1800 ETA in Hanoi, check in into hotel. Free and Easy
29 Jan 2018 (inclusive L & D)
0630: Breakfast and check out
0730: Pick-up at hotel, depart to Tuan Chau harbor for 2D1N cruise
1200: ETA to reach Tuan Chau International harbor. Enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing. Embark on the boat. Check into your respective cabins
1300 – 1530: A sumptuous lunch will be served while we cruise into the Bai Tu Long Bay with its thousands of extraordinarily shaped limestone islands, considered by the Vietnamese to be heaven on the earth.
1530 – 1700 : We will make a stop at the centre of Ha Long Bay for a visit to its largest cave called Sung Sot Cave.
1900 : Dinner, free and easy time afterwards, you try out squid fishing, or simply relax on the boat’s top deck in the middle of the tranquil bay. Overnight on board.
30 Jan 2018 (Inclusive B & L)
0630 – 0700 : Start your new day with a Tai Chi session (optional)
0730 – 0800 : Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay
0800 – 0930 : Short hike up through 340 constructed terraced steps to the top of Ti top Mountain peak which provide a 360 degree of view of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island National Park. You can then walk down to Ti Top beach, a naturally formed sand beach, for a refreshing dip in the bay.
0930 – 1000 : We will continue cruising towards the harbor. The route will lead us through the beautiful zone of Ha Long Bay including the Dog stone, the Fighting Cock islet, the Couple islet and the Tunnel grotto
10:00 – 1130 : Join in a cooking demonstration before enjoying a Buffet lunch.
1145 -1200 : Pack up and disembark and journey back to Hanoi
1800: ETA back at Hanoi. Check into hotel at old quarters.
31 Jan 2018
Depart back to Singapore
25 Jan 2018
Arrival at Hanoi
Airport pick up provided.
Check in into hotel at Old Quarters, free and easy.
26 Jan 2018 (Inclusive L & D)
0500 Pick up at the hotel in Old Quarter. There will be breakfast stop along the way.
1200: Stop for rest and have lunch at restaurant in Ha Giang
1300: Visit to the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO global GEOPARK; the Quanba Twin Mountain; Lung Cam Culture Village and House of Pao.
1800: Arrive at the Dong Van town, check in and dinner. Free and Easy time, you can explore Dong Van ancient colonial architecture of the Hoa community or pass your time sipping coffee with the mountainous background.
27 Jan 2018 (inclusive B,L,D)
0700: Check out and breakfast. Afterwards we will visit the following sites
- Lung Cu flagtower on top of mount Rong- the highest latitude on the map of Vietnam.
- Meo’s King Palace of the Vuong - famous for the unique architecture interwoven with natural scenery.
1300: Post Lunch we will continue to conquer the Pass of Ma Phi Leng, known as one of the "four great peaks Pass" of Vietnam located at an altitude of 2000m above sea level with sloping, round winding sleeves, contemplated by the majestic beauty of Ma Phi Leng Canyon 800m deep and Nho Que River flowing down below.
1600: Arrive at Yen Minh town. Check in. Free and easy.
You will have time to experience by yourself tranquil ambience of Yen Minh Town,
1800: Dinner at the local restaurant, experience meal with specialities of the local mountain cuisine.
28 Jan 2018 (Inclusive B & L)
0730: Check out and have breakfast and explore/shopping at Yen Minh local market peppered with many ethnic characteristic culture of Mong, Dao, Lola and Choang people. Recommended to try local corn wine and ‘thang co’ – a special mix meat soup.
0930: Depart back to Hanoi
1200: Stop for lunch break at the restaurant.
1800 ETA in Hanoi, check in into hotel. Free and Easy
29 Jan 2018 (inclusive L & D)
0630: Breakfast and check out
0730: Pick-up at hotel, depart to Tuan Chau harbor for 2D1N cruise
1200: ETA to reach Tuan Chau International harbor. Enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing. Embark on the boat. Check into your respective cabins
1300 – 1530: A sumptuous lunch will be served while we cruise into the Bai Tu Long Bay with its thousands of extraordinarily shaped limestone islands, considered by the Vietnamese to be heaven on the earth.
1530 – 1700 : We will make a stop at the centre of Ha Long Bay for a visit to its largest cave called Sung Sot Cave.
- Paddle in our 2-person kayak through a limestone Tunnel Grotto called (Hang Luon) into a lovely lagoon. You may even see wild monkeys playing on the mountain cliffs. Paddle along and through narrow passages to visit the Man head island, Butterfly cave and Horse Neck stone. Spend more time in swimming from the boat or from your kayak in the emerald waters…
1900 : Dinner, free and easy time afterwards, you try out squid fishing, or simply relax on the boat’s top deck in the middle of the tranquil bay. Overnight on board.
30 Jan 2018 (Inclusive B & L)
0630 – 0700 : Start your new day with a Tai Chi session (optional)
0730 – 0800 : Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay
0800 – 0930 : Short hike up through 340 constructed terraced steps to the top of Ti top Mountain peak which provide a 360 degree of view of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island National Park. You can then walk down to Ti Top beach, a naturally formed sand beach, for a refreshing dip in the bay.
0930 – 1000 : We will continue cruising towards the harbor. The route will lead us through the beautiful zone of Ha Long Bay including the Dog stone, the Fighting Cock islet, the Couple islet and the Tunnel grotto
10:00 – 1130 : Join in a cooking demonstration before enjoying a Buffet lunch.
1145 -1200 : Pack up and disembark and journey back to Hanoi
1800: ETA back at Hanoi. Check into hotel at old quarters.
31 Jan 2018
Depart back to Singapore
LAND COST:
Cost: SGD650
Special group price of SGD600/pax if you register before 22 Oct or with a group of 3 and above
SGD300 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
What does your package include?
All ground transportation mentioned above
Trek leaders from Adventure Unlimited
Accommodation on twin sharing basis, please check with us if you need a single room
All meals mentioned above (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Professional English speaking guides
Entrance tickets to visit the place of interest mentioned above
Boat Rental for the 2D1N Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
Kayaking, Cave visit and guides for the duration of Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
Package Exclusive
Tips for the guides (on personal basis)
Flight Tickets
Visa if any
Anything else not in the inclusion list
Cost: SGD650
Special group price of SGD600/pax if you register before 22 Oct or with a group of 3 and above
SGD300 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
What does your package include?
All ground transportation mentioned above
Trek leaders from Adventure Unlimited
Accommodation on twin sharing basis, please check with us if you need a single room
All meals mentioned above (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Professional English speaking guides
Entrance tickets to visit the place of interest mentioned above
Boat Rental for the 2D1N Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
Kayaking, Cave visit and guides for the duration of Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
Package Exclusive
Tips for the guides (on personal basis)
Flight Tickets
Visa if any
Anything else not in the inclusion list
Registration and Payment Details:
Step 1: Deposit of $300 via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "NYC VIETNAM".)
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip. We would also collect the balance at this point.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 8 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
4 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
2-1 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Step 1: Deposit of $300 via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "NYC VIETNAM".)
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip. We would also collect the balance at this point.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 8 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
4 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
2-1 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
The colors of red and yellow are believed to bring good fortune in Northern Vietnam. You will see these colors throughout their culture.
You’ll also see these colors in almost every sunrise and sunset.
As the old year fades into history, let the troubles and worries of the past fade with it. A new year is coming. It is a future filled with promise and good fortune. The evidence of this is painted on the sky before your eyes every day.
Visit the final frontier of Northern Vietnam and begin the journey toward that good fortune in the first days of 2018. Get your reservation in today.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
You’ll also see these colors in almost every sunrise and sunset.
As the old year fades into history, let the troubles and worries of the past fade with it. A new year is coming. It is a future filled with promise and good fortune. The evidence of this is painted on the sky before your eyes every day.
Visit the final frontier of Northern Vietnam and begin the journey toward that good fortune in the first days of 2018. Get your reservation in today.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
