Guide

Experienced English speaking guide

Meals

Meals as indicated

Others

Train Ticket/ return: Sharing a cabin of 4 Private, air conditioned transportation Entrance fee at indicated sights Water puppet tickets in Hanoi Govt tax and service charge Luggage handling and drinking water

Transport

Private car transfer Train boat trips

Accommodation

Hanoi : Hanoi Boutique Hotel (Deluxe room) similar ones Sapa : Sapa Unique (Deluxe room) similar ones Halong Bay : Halong Flamingo Cruise (Deluxe Cabin) http://luxuryflamingocruises.vn/ or similar ones

Not included:

Others

Visa stamping fee on arrival Travel insurance in all kinds Single supplement Other foreign language guide Peak tourist season or special event rates Tips, drinks and other personal expenses

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city that retains a unique old-world charm and some Asia’s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. In this evening, you will take a taxi or walk to the theater to enjoy the famous water puppet theater – the traditional unique Vietnamese art where we will see a fantastic performance. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 2 Day 2: Full Day Hanoi Sightseeing Tours – Night Train To Lao Cai & Sapa (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Full Day Hanoi Sightseeing Tours – Night Train To Lao Cai & Sapa (B)

Today we commence our sightseeing of Hanoi with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. Later on, we follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. In the afternoon, we visit the Ethnology museum. Enjoy your time to learn about 54 ethics in Vietnam. We also visit the old quarters and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. After that we will transfer you back to the hotel for relaxing. We will pick you up to the train station in this evening at 8pm for overnight train to Lao Cai. O/N on Train.
Day 3 Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages (B/L)

Upon arrival in Lao Cai station, bus transfers to Sapa town then have breakfast in the hotel before trekking down to Lao Chai village to visit the Tay and Dzay tribes then keep going along the bottom of Sapa valleys to get to Ta Van village, which is supposed to be one of the most beautiful area. Have a picnic lunch on the way, then you will be picked up from Ta Van to Topas EcoLodge. O/N at Homestay
Day 4 Day 4: Topas Ecolodge – Silver Water Fall – Heavens Gate (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Topas Ecolodge – Silver Water Fall – Heavens Gate (B/L)

Met up at your hotel around 11.30 AM by Sapa local guide and driver then depart for the Silver Waterfall. The Silver Waterfall is located about a half hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park. You are advised to stop by a farm for a cup of tea and talk with people to understand their local life. After that, we are driven to Tram Ton Pass where we will trek 30 minutes through the forest. Along the way, you have chances to see wild flowers. Trekking along the Golden Stream, you will arrive at Love Waterfall. It is the best place for relax in Sapa, returning to Tram Ton Pass. Then we continue our drive uphill to the Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley! Finally, we are transferred back to Lao Cai Station for Overnight train to Hanoi.
Day 5 Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Group Tour (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Group Tour (B/L/D)

Arrival to Hanoi in early morning, you will be picked up by our guide to HaNoi’s hotel (no room now but you will have breakfast then relax till the time for pick up to Halong Bay. 07:45: Our shuttle bus with tour guide will pick you up at your hotels 10:30: Stopover in Hai Duong City where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products. 12:30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina Pier (Tuan Chau Island). Followed by activities such as: boarding Flamingo Cruise for departure, Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager 13:30: Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets. 15:00: Kayaking around Pearl Farm Village, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon. 17:30: Happy Hour. Buy 2 beverage get 1 for free 18.00: Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes 18:30: Enjoy Sunset Party with fruits and tea 19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, our luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods 21:00: Joining the squid fishing on boat with our crews and can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar ON on Cruise.
Day 6 Day 6: Ha Long – Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ha Long – Hanoi (B/L)

06:15: Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck 07:15: Have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board 07:45: Arrive at the Surprising cave , the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes. 09:00: Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins. 10:00: Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier 10.45: Lunch is served. After lunch, relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 11:45 – 12:00: Shuttle Bus back to Hanoi.
Day 7 Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (B)

Breakfast at your hotel, you will be free till the time to pickup for your flight back home.

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Northern Vietnam Tour From Hanoi To Sapa, Halong Bay

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Vietnam Tour From Hanoi To Sapa, Halong Bay

Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi

Day 2: Full Day Hanoi Sightseeing Tours – Night Train To Lao Cai & Sapa (B)

Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages (B/L)

Day 4: Topas Ecolodge – Silver Water Fall – Heavens Gate (B/L)

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Group Tour (B/L/D)

Day 6: Ha Long – Hanoi (B/L)

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (B)

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