06/03/2025
NORTH VIETNAM PILGRIMAGE TOUR
North Vietnam catholic tour will bring pilgrims an unforgettable journey in the North Vietnam. This pilgrimage tour will lead you to Vietnam with a visit the natural world heritage Halong Bay and enjoy the colorful markets of the hill tribes in Sapa, amazing Tam Coc Cave with a cruise on the romantic river.
HANOI – SAPA – NAM DINH – HALONG BAY – HANOI DEPARTURE
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Meals included: Welcome dinner
+ Guide, Private Bus
Assemble at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at MAS and Malindo group check-in counters at 6.30am for check-in.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, we will be welcomed by our travel agent Vietnam Catholic Tour and transferred to Hanoi capital city.
If time permits, we will visit Hoa Lo prison - one of the most brutal prisons with extremely cruel punishment, is a historical place that has witnessed the strong determination of Vietnamese revolutionaries and their sacrifice for the country.
In Hanoi, we will visit Cua Bac Cathedral for Mass at 4:00 pm
Check in hotel at 5:00 PM, rest
In the evening, we will have a welcome dinner at 7:00 pm and a walk around the old quarter thereafter. Back to hotel at 10:00 pm
Overnight in Hanoi
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / Superior rooms
https://hanoi.sunwayhotels.com/
DAY 2: HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Guide, Private Bus
6:30 Breakfast
7:30 Mass at the Saint Joseph Cathedral.
8:30 we will drive ahead to Sapa via Speed high way.
Break time on the haft way
Arrival Sapa around 12:30
Have Lunch then check in hotel.
In the afternoon, we will take a leisure walking to Cat Cat village of the Black H'Mong minority to enjoy cool air at the waterfall and experience their daily life on the foot of Hoang Lien Son Mountain range.
Back to Sapa and free time to explore Sapa town, Dinner in the local resraurant and overnight in Sapa.
Accommodation: Amazing Sapa hotel / Deluxe rooms
https://amazinghotel.com.vn/en/
DAY 3: SAPA – RONG MAY CLASS BRIDGE – SAPA
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Guide, Private Bus
Mass at the Sapa Stone Church from 7:00 to 8:00
Breakfast at hotel!
9:00 We will drive to visit Rong May Glass Bridge with a first stop on the top of beautiful O Quy Ho pass then continue to the bridge, with an impressive height of 2200m and the highest glass bridge in Southeast Asia, you will have a great chance to enjoy the stunning view of mountains valleys and the magical level of the extremely hot Sapa glass bridge.
In Sapa, you have free time to relax or walk around Sapa Town.
17:00 We will transfer you to restaurant for dinner.
Overnight in Sapa.
Accommodation: Amazing Sapa hotel / Deluxe rooms
https://amazinghotel.com.vn/en/
DAY 4: SAPA – LAO CHAI – TA VAN VILLAGES - HANOI
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Guide, Private Bus
Mass at the Sapa Stone Church from 6:00 to 7:00
Breakfst at hotel!
After breakfast, the most beautiful Sapa tour is started with the drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H'mong and the Day minority where you trek down the world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn about their unique culture, life, customs and habits.
Back to Sapa for Lunch in the local restaurant before driving back to Hanoi.
Arival Hanoi, we will have Buffet dinner at the nicest restaurant in Hanoi.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / Superior rooms
https://www.sunwayhotels.com/sunway-hanoi
DAY 5: HANOI - NAM DINH
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Guide, Private Bus
Today we will depart at 8:00 am driving to Nam Dinh where we will visit one of the most famous churches in this region, At 11:00 am we will drive to visit and Mass at Phu Nhai Church and then have lunch in at the Phu Nhai Church.
After lunch we continue to visit Bui Chu Cathedral , Kien Lao Church followed by Quan Cong Church.
We will check in at the hotel at 5:00 pm. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm and free time for shopping thereafter.
Overnight in Nam Dinh.
Accommodation: Nam Cuong hotel / Classic Deluxe rooms
https://namcuongnamdinhhotel.com.vn/?lang=en
DAY 6: NAM DINH – HALONG BAY CRUISE
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
+ Guide, Private Bus
After breakfast at hotel, we check out and leave hotel at 7.00 am for Mass at Phong Lộc Church from 7:00 to 8:00 AM
8:00 We start driving to Halong bay
11:30: Arriving at the Halong Aquamarine check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.
12:15: After taken to the Halong Aquamarine Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager
13:00: You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- C**k and Finger Islet.
14:30 – 16:00: The group is transported to Luon Cave via boat. By kayak or bamboo boat, you may explore this location's uniqueness (optional)
16:00 – 17:00: Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade.
17:30 – 19:00: Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at Aquamarine Thalassius Bar or Sundeck.
19:15: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.
20:30: This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Aquamarine Thalassius Bar. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception
Overnight on Cruise
Accommodation: Aquamarin Cruise / Junior Suite room – First floor
https://www.halongaquamarine.com/
DAY 7: HALONG BAY – HANOI – CITY TOUR
Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
+ Guide, Private Bus
06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.
07:00 – 07:30: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
07:30 – 08:30: Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
08:30 – 09:30: Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island
09:45 – 10:45: Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
10:45 – 11:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.
14:30 Arival Hanoi where we continue visit Ho Chi Minh complex (Outside) , One Pillar Pagoda – symbol of Vietnam with unique architecture of lotus flower is a must-see destination for all Vietnam tours.
Have dinner in the restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / Superior rooms
https://hanoi.sunwayhotels.com/
DAY 8: HANOI – DEPARTURE
Meals included: Breakfast
+ Guide, Private Bus
06:30 Greet the new day by a mass at Cua Bac Church for 1 hour
7:30 Come back to hotel for breakfast!
8:30 We will take the photos at Hoan Kiem Lake and take a walking tour to discover Hanoi old quarter as D**g Xuan market, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Hang Duong, Ma may, Ta Hien to see the local people doing business.
After that we will transfer you to Hanoi airport for departure flight!
END OF SERVICES!
SERVICE INCLUSION:
Accommodation in Twin/Double sharing room with daily breakfast
All entrance fees & boat trip to indicated sights
Private transportation as per itinerary in 45-seater bus during the trip
02 Private Vans (16 seater vans in Sapa because of a 45 seated bus is not allowed to go to the villages)
English speaking guides
Mass at the churches
Meals as mentioned $10 / Lunch or Dinner (B = Breakfast, Br = Brunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Mineral water during the trip (02 small bottle of water / per person / per day)
SERVICE EXCLUSION:
Tipping is USD 4 per person per day for both Tour Guide and Driver
Drinks
International flight in / out Vietnam
Personal expenses
Travel Insurance
Other meals are not listed in itinerary
Other things are not mentioned in the itinerary
