5 days tour

North Vietnam At A Glance: Halong Bay & Sapa 5 Days

$ 338 .00 USD

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North Vietnam At A Glance: Halong Bay & Sapa 5 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

Minivan with air-conditioning Hotel pick-up and return (in Hanoi Old Quarter) Boat trip in Ha Long

Meals

4 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 1 Dinner Mineral water (1 bottle/ 1 client/ day)

Guide

Local English speaking Guide

Accommodation

2 nights at hotels, 1night on train + 1 night on Cruise. Please note exact accommodation and details are re-confirmed at time of booking and subject to change up to 1 week prior to departure

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any) International flights to or from Vietnam with taxes Visa or Passport Fees Travel Insurance Tips, laundry and gratuities Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals

Flights

Optional

Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide. Overnight train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai (4 soft berth sharing cabin with air conditon) Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary Meals as indicated in the program

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Itinerary of your trip North Vietnam At A Glance: Halong Bay & Sapa 5 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Hanoi - Night Train To Lao Cai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Hanoi - Night Train To Lao Cai

      20:00 Our guide will pick up you at your hotel lobby and transfer you to the train station, take an overnight train to Lao Cai.

      Notes:

      - Our tour guide will not accompany us during the train trip

      - Train schedule is subject to change.

      - Private compartments on request at a surcharge.

      - Train journeys are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is requested and all berths paid for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages complete the local experience.


      Meals: NA

      Accommodation: 04 soft sleeper sharing cabin

  • Day 2 Day 2: Lao Cai โ€“ Road Transfer To Sa Pa โ€“ Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Lao Cai โ€“ Road Transfer To Sa Pa โ€“ Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

      Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station at around 05:00. Then take a one-hour bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride gives you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces that make Sapa famous with travellers.

      9.30 am: Meet up with your local guide and start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to Y Linh Ho village settled down by the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Black Hmong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing. The Hmong peoples have just recently changed their living way from sifting style into the sedentary one. So there are still a lot traces of the past time can be seen: rudimentary houses, stone wall around homesโ€ฆ After this you continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to visit Zay people. Zay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam.

      After visiting Ta Van village the car will return you to Sapa. Free at leisure the rest of the day. Overnight at Sapa Hotel.

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cat Cat - Sin Chai - Sapa - Hanoi - Road Transfer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cat Cat - Sin Chai - Sapa - Hanoi - Road Transfer

      In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel and then check out.

      Take a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 3 km) to visit Cat Cat Village of the Black Hmong, one of the more well-known ethnic villages of Sapa. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam.

      Enjoy a picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then continue trekking to 3 km to Sin Chai Village, located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain - โ€œthe Roof of Indochinaโ€, where you enjoy a stunning landscape of the mountain.

      Then come back to the main road to be transferred to Sapa town for 3km.

      15:00 - 15:30 Driver will pick you up & transfer 5 hours to Hanoi.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

  • Day 4 Day 4: Hanoi โ€“ Halong Bay By Shuttle Bus - Overnight On Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hanoi โ€“ Halong Bay By Shuttle Bus - Overnight On Cruise

      Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as a Wonder of Nature by the New7Wonders Foundation. You will have a night staying in this world-famous bay.

      After breakfast in Hanoi, depart the capital for the 3hr 30mins drive to Halong Bay. Arrive in Halong Cityโ€™s jetty (around noon) and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some sightseeing, onboard activities (depending on each boatโ€™s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on the vessel. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.


      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation: On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay

  • Day 5 Day 5: Halong Bay โ€“ Hanoi By Shuttle Bus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Halong Bay โ€“ Hanoi By Shuttle Bus

      Early risers can enjoy a memorable sunrise over the karst formations of Halong Bay. Breakfast will be served shortly thereafter.

      Enjoy breakfast (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations back towards port. Upon disembarkation, our driver will be waiting to provide transport to Hanoi.

      Around 15:00  -16:30 arrive in Hanoi. Drop off at hotel (owned arrangement). End of tour.

      Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi is not included

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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