At last, a tour carefully designed to give people the opportunity to experience the best Northern Vietnam has to offer without being rushed. This tour is ideal for those who work hard and want a few days away from their hectic working lives.
You will visit Hanoi – Y Linh Hồ – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Ha Long Bay.
Start City : Hanoi
End City: Ha Noi.
Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
Departure: Daily, upon your request.
| Time | Destination | Activity | Meal |
| Day 1 | Ha Noi | Arrival Ha Noi | |
| Day 2 | Overnight Train | Ha Noi city tour – Overnight Train Lao Cai / Sapa | B/L |
| Day 3 | Sapa | Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van | B/L/D |
| Day 4 | Overnight Train | Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sa pa- Overnight Train to Hanoi | B/L/D |
| Day 5 | Ha Noi | Lao Cai – Ha Noi – Street Food Tour | B/D |
| Day 6 | Ha Long Bay | Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay | B/L/D |
| Day 7 | Ha Noi | Ha Long – Ha Noi | B/L |
| Day 8 | Departure | Ha Noi – Departure | B |
Price in USD/Person
| OPTION
Hotel grade |
DELUXE
3 star |
SUPER
4 star |
LUXURY
5 star |
| Group tour | $399.00 | ||
| Private tour | |||
| MORE OPTIONS | |||
| SAVER 2 star hotel Group tour |
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Children policy:
Tour price includes:
PLEASE NOTE
Excludes: Flights, Drinks, Tips, Phone calls, travel Visas, personal travel insurance & Other private expenses.
Single Supplement $US152.00
Please Note: When traveling to Ha Long Bay and / or Sapa, please leave your main luggage in storage at the hotel in Hanoi and take overnight bag only.
Additional Information:
MEALS:
Day 1: Arrival Ha Noi
The driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel Over night in Ha Noi hotel
Day 2: Ha Noi city tour – Overnight Train Lao Cai / Sapa (B/L)
0800h: Guide will meet you at your hotel & you will depart to visit: Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975 the complex contains Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum. Next stop is a visit to the Temple of Literature
1200h: A delicious set menu lunch will be provided for you in a local restaurant.
1300h: Your tour recommences with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology which is widely acknowledged as the best in Vietnam and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples.
1700h: Back to your hotel where you will have free time to have dinner and a short rest.
2000-2030: After checking out of the hotel, our driver will pick up from the hotel and transfer you to Hanoi train station.
21.00: Train departure and sleep the night in a soft sleeper cabin on board the train. Travel time approx 9 hrs.
Please follow your tour guide and he will collect your train tickets for you.
Day 3: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L/D)
0600h: Arrive at Lao Cai railway station where you will be met and transferred by shuttle bus to the township of Sapa which takes approx one hour.
0800h: After breakfast, a morning shower and leaving your main luggage at the hotel, we will walk from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley. Here you will discover the wonderful scenery of the Hoang Lien mountain range and meet people of the Black H’mong tribes before Trekking through terraced rice paddies and minority villages along the MuongHoaRiver.
We then cross the suspension bridge towards the Zay village, arriving at Ta Van, where we have dinner cooked on a wood fire and enjoy the hospitality of a local Zay family.
Overnight in Home stay accommodation in TavanVillage
Trekking level: 7/10 – Distance 10 – 12Km.
Day 4: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Overnight Train to Ha Noi (B/L/D)
0800h: Breakfast will be served at the Home stay.
0930h: Your new day of trekking will be approximately 8 km and you will visit 2 villages, one of the red Dzao and of the H’mong (Giang Ta Chai & Su Pan). Visit a beautiful waterfall and cross a rattan bridge and enjoy the scenery through a bamboo forest on the way to the main road to meet the jeep for the return trip to Sapa.
1500h: Return to Sapa and overnight in Hotel accommodation.
Trekking level: 5/10 – Distance 8Km.
Dinner and transfer to Lao Cai where the train to Hanoi will depart at 2115h.
Overnight in 4 Berth soft sleeper compartment on the train.
Day 5: Lao Cai – Ha Noi – Street Food Tour (B/D)
05.00: Arrive at Hanoi train station and transfer to your hotel where you can relax and have a sleep before enjoying your free day in the busy capital of Vietnam.
Are your taste buds ready for an adventure? Join with your English speaking guide who will take you to local places to sample some of the famous Vietnamese street food and through the markets where the locals buy their groceries.
1800h: Transport will arrive at your hotel and take you to the tour start point. Take a short walk to Cho Hom market off Pho Hue street, passing some tempting food stands on the way. Explore Cho Hom market, one of the biggest markets in Hanoi with its colourful arrays of fruit and vegetables, sweets, meats and elaborate temple offerings. Dinner will be provided along the way before you return to your hotel or continue to explore the old quarter of Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
0800 – 0830h: You will be met at your hotel and start your scenic 3.5 hr drive through the Red River Delta and passing by many small villages on the way to Ha Long Bay.
You will stop for a short comfort break at the Humanity center situated approximately half way on to the bay. There you can purchase souvenirs from a vast selection items, enjoy a drink or simply stretch your legs.
1230h: On arrival to Ha Long, your guide will complete all the required paperwork for you and show you to the shuttle boat for your short trip to the cruise boat.
1300h: After checking in and short cruise briefing, you will be served a delicious lunch in the dining room while you enjoy the passing scenery of the bay.
1530h:You will have the opportunity to Kayak around the Bo Nau Cave area which has a 5 – 7m wide arch shaped entry. The cave covers an area of approximately 200 sq metres and standing at the entry gives visitors a unique view of the bay as if from the mouth of a monstrous beast.
1630h: Time to return to your cruise boat and take a short trip to SoiSimIsland where you can go swimming in the calm waters, lay on the beach or climb to the top of the hills on the island to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.
1730h: Return to the main boat where you can refresh or watch the sunset before dinner.
1900h: A delicious dinner will be served in the dining room and after you have finished your meal, you can relaxing and share stories with other guests while you enjoy a drink from the bar. For the adventurous, you can try your hand at squid fishing from the rear of the boat.
Overnight on cruise boat.
Day 7: Ha Long – Ha Noi (B/L)
0630h: Enjoy the early morning view from the sun deck or simply take advantage of the amazing photo opportunities presented by watching the sun rise.
0730h: Enjoy a nice breakfast in the dining room while you watch the scenery of the bay slide past the windows as you cruise toward towards Bo Hon Island
0830h: You will visit the truly amazing SungSotCave which is also known as SurpriseCave. The cave is reached by climbing approximately 100 stone steps and the journey up allows some excellent views of the bay below.
0930h: Return to your cruise boat and time to freshen up before checking out of your cabin.
While slowly cruising back toward the port, you will pass by Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and many more of the wonderful formations found only on Ha Long Bay. You will also be given a short Vietnamese cooking demonstration before being served lunch on board.
1200h – 1230h: Arrive to the harbour and begin your journey back to Hanoi.
1700h: Arrive to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 8: Ha Noi – Departure (B)
Our driver will meet you at your hotel at the time arranged to transfer you to the Hanoi airport for your departure flight.
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