NORTH OF VIETNAM CATHOLIC TOURS

DURATION

7 days 6 nights

DESTINATIONS

Hanoi - Nam Dinh - Ninh Binh - Halong

RECOMMENDATIONS

Best fit for believers, group of friends, families
Best time to go: All year round

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Experience the warmth and spirituality of the Hai Hau Biggest Catholic Community
Immerse in local culture, visit a basilica, and explore unique villages and historical sites in Nam Dinh.
Discover the impressive Phat Diem Stone Church, a blend of French and Vietnamese architecture.
Cruise through the enchanting Ha Long Bay, explore caves, and relax on board.
Enjoy a traditional water puppet show in Yen Duc village.

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EXCLUSIONS

✔ Hotel accommodation with breakfast as mentioned or similar.
✔ Nice overnight cruise in HaLong Bay (2pax/cabin)
✔ Sharing boat in Trang An (Tam Coc)
✔ Meals as mentioned
✔ Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ All tours with English speaking local guide in each section
✔ All entrance fees to all mentioned sites in the program.
✔ Bottled drinking water and wet wipe during transfer (two bottles/person/day)
✔ Government taxes & service charges.

✘ Extra/optional tours
✘ All kind of airfares
✘ Hotel minibar
✘ Meals not clearly mentioned
✘ Surcharge for weekend and holidays if any
✘ Drinks and surcharge for special requests on foods and meals.
✘ Guide service during free time & other personal expenses.
✘ Visa to Vietnam
✘ International travel insurance.
✘ Gratuities/Tips

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Day 1 Hanoi Arrival

The group arrives at Noi Bai International airport, welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel in the city center.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2 Hanoi City - Cathedral of St. Joseph & Archbishop

After breakfast at the hotel, we start to explore the charming Hanoi with a complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, the Nation’s founder, containing Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (from outside), and His House on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of the city. The next will be the Temple of Literature, constructed in the 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past.
Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and His House on stilts are closed on Monday, Friday and all afternoon.
Next, visit Cua Bac Church, a charming destination nestled under old trees at the Phan Dinh Phung street intersection. This church is popular among expats in Hanoi, offering regular English-language services on Sundays, making it a pleasant spot for a leisurely afternoon stroll in the green neighborhood. The last but most important place is St Joseph's Cathedral, a 19th-century neo-Gothic church built with the Notre Dame of Paris in mind. The church is a gathering place for the large Roman Catholic community of Hanoi and is also popular with tourists. Constructed when the French first occupied the city, St. Joseph Cathedral is a striking example of colonial architecture in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3 Nam Dinh - Ninh Binh

After breakfast, at 7:30 am, our guide and driver will transfer you to Nam Dinh. On the way, visit a famous Basilica in the region, built in the colonial neo-gothic style. Meet with the vicar if possible and encounter the local catholic community. Next, drive to an exotic church in Nam Dinh (1-hour drive) for a breathtaking beach sunrise and a glimpse of fishermen's lives.
We continue our journey to another sauce production site, offering insights and tea breaks. We reach Vietnam's first Christian site dating back to 1533, surrounded by serene nature.
The last stop is Hanh Thien Village, one of the most beautiful villages in Vietnam with the shape of a fish. It’s a place where doctors live and a village of education. We also visit an ancient Pagoda and the land of legend which is nearly 1000 years old. We drive straight to Ninh Binh (around a 1-hour drive) and relaxed.

Overnight in Ninh Binh

DAY 4 Ninh Binh - Phat Diem Stone Church - Trang An

After breakfast, proceed to the Stone Cathedral which was built by the priest Father Trần Lục in 1891 in a combination of French and Vietnamese religious architecture. The Phat Diem Stone Church is a masterpiece that should not be missed.
In the afternoon, continue the journey with a boat excursion in Trang An. Consisting of 12 caves and 3 temples, Trang An becomes a must for travelers to Ninh Binh. A rowing boat carries you through caves and picturesque green channels; here you are close to nature.

Overnight in Ninh Binh

DAY 5 Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

Have a buffet breakfast at your hotel, then check out of your room.
Proceed 3.5 hours land journey to HaLong Bay, one of the World Natural Heritages recognized by UNESCO with over 3,000 spectacular limestone islands rising from the clear, emerald sea in the Gulf of Tonkin. Arrival at the port around 12h00, check in your cruise, and be ready to board around 12:20-12:30. Enjoy a welcome drink before checking into your cabin. While the boat is going through many rocky islets, caves, fish farms and beaches, your lunch will be served on board with fresh seafood. Explore one of the most beautiful caves in the bay. Free time afterwards for swimming or relaxing on the sundeck. Later, the boat moves to a quiet area to dock for an overnight stay. Dinner with Vietnamese food is served on board.

Overnight on the cruise ship.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change according to weather conditions or local administration regulations and ship’s boat availability.

DAY 6 Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a perfect new day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while the boat cruises leisurely in Ha Long Bay. Breakfast and brunch is served while the boat cruises back from HaLong Bay. Ready to disembark and transfer to Hanoi.
On the way to Hanoi, we make a stop at Yen Duc village (lies on the way back to Hanoi from Ha Long). Enjoy Water puppet show, a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history at the lakeside water puppetry theater. This evening is at your leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 7 Hanoi - Departure

Breakfast at your hotel. Free time until transferring to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe and pleasant flight.