Accommodation

Accommodations based on single/twin/double/triple sharing with daily buffet breakfast. All taxes and service charges included. Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. The final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalized travel documents. "Subject to change" means that we may use an alternative hotel if the hotel listed in the tour package is fully booked or not available during your stay period. The alternative hotel must be of the same quality as the indicated hotel or better than the indicated hotel in the package.

Transport

Air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for transportation during the tour. This includes pick-up and drop-off at airports, hotels, and all other tour destinations. For boat trips, comfortable and secure vessels will be used to take you to your destinations. Our boats are equipped with life jackets and other necessary safety equipment, and operated by experienced and licensed captains. We take your safety and comfort seriously and strive to provide the best transportation options for your travel needs.

Guide

Services of experienced local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

Others

Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services All transportation mentioned above Double share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax) Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program) Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water. Experienced English-speaking guides Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner) All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary Tissues and water on coach Service charges and government tax Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service 24/7 hotline support guaranteed No extra charge after services confirmation

Meals

All meal mentioned 7 Breakfast / 6 Lunches / 3 Dinners This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let us know the food option that you prefer.

Not included:

Others

International flights Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities Travel insurance Public holiday surcharge (if any) Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned) E-visa to Vietnam Other services not mentioned above

Insurance

Flights

No internal flights during the trip

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

Welcome To Vietnam – Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Wonderscape Travel signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers (+84) -------- for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to hotel for check in and free at leisure.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most ancient cities in the world. This place offers examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center.

You can explorer this city by own with those famous places: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Old Quarter, Opera House, enjoy Water puppet show at Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple or special experience at train street coffee…

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour (B/L) Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) Group Tour

8h00-8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available

14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Hanoi – Drive To Sapa By Bus – Long Trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van Village (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Drive To Sapa By Bus – Long Trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van Village (B/L/D)

6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.

7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break

11:45 – 13.15: Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.

13:15 - 13:30: Arrive Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

- Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes

14:15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours

17:45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists

Overnight at Homestay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Medium Trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai Village (B/L/D) Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Medium Trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai Village (B/L/D) Group Tour

8:00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.

8:45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding

landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.

11:00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.

Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

12:00 – 14:00: Welcome drink at hotel, have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes and check in procedures

14:30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

16:30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Overnight in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Sapa Back To Hanoi By Sleeping Bus (B/L) Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa Back To Hanoi By Sleeping Bus (B/L) Group Tour

7:30 – 12:00: Have breakfast at hotel and free times to discover Sapa town by yourself. Check out

12:30 – 13:00: Have lunch, time at leisure on your own.

13:30: Meet all group members at May Hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

14:00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

20:30 – 21:00: We say goodbye to your hotel

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Hanoi – Travel To Ha Long Bay – Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D) Sharing Bus And Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Travel To Ha Long Bay – Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D) Sharing Bus And Cruise

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, the cruise team will pick you up. Take the most scenic route to reach Ha Long Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival to Ha Long- the natural wonders of Southeast Asia, you will enjoy a cruise trip on the Bay and explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.

After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which there will be a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Ha Long Back To Hanoi (B/L) Sharing Bus And Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long Back To Hanoi (B/L) Sharing Bus And Cruise

Wake up early in the morning to witness the stunning sunrise and take in the fresh ocean air. Enjoy a delicious breakfast served on the boat while cruising leisurely through thousands of breathtaking islands in Halong Bay. This is a great opportunity to capture some amazing photos of the picturesque scenery.

During the cruise, we will also stop to visit a floating fishing village and hear legendary stories of the fishermen’s daily life. Lunch will be served on the boat as we cruise back to the Halong City pier. From there, we will return to Hanoi and arrive around 3:30 pm to 4:00 PM.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Hanoi – Departure (B) Private Car No Guide
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Departure (B) Private Car No Guide

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

Meal: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam 8 Days Harmony Of Mountain And Sea

Welcome To Vietnam – Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) Group Tour

Hanoi – Drive To Sapa By Bus – Long Trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van Village (B/L/D)

Medium Trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai Village (B/L/D) Group Tour

Sapa Back To Hanoi By Sleeping Bus (B/L) Group Tour

Hanoi – Travel To Ha Long Bay – Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D) Sharing Bus And Cruise

Ha Long Back To Hanoi (B/L) Sharing Bus And Cruise

Hanoi – Departure (B) Private Car No Guide

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