DAY 1 : ARRIVAL HA NOI – NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA   

-Warmly welcome at Ha Noi airport. Transfer to hotel in the city center.  (Check in time: 14:00).After enjoying lunch with Cha Ca La Vong (famous traditional fish rolls in Hanoi) or Pho, on your own account.

–15:00: Starting Hanoi city tour with the official symbol of Hanoi, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first Imperial University of Vietnam which was built in 1070.Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 – the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.

Have the cyclo trip around the Old Quarter, through Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House and St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

– Have dinner & take an overnight train to Lao Cai (departure times around 20:30 p.m – 23:30). Overnight on the train.

DAY 2: SAPA – HAM RONG MOUNTAIN – CAT CAT VILLAGE (B)

The train arrives at Lao Cai train station at approximately 05:00. Our driver will welcome us and drives to us Sapa town.

-You will explore the Ham Rong Mountain with unspoiled scenery and spectacular. Here, you can visit many kinds of colorful orchid garden from Indochina area. Passing two Heaven Gate, you will be arriving in the top of Ham Rong is called Pitch Cloud, and have panoramic view of Sapa. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

-After lunch, visit Cat Cat – Shin Chai villages of Black Hmong people. There, you’ll have a chance to Cat Cat waterfall, learn culture, unique customs of the people here with traditional crafts such as weaving, touching carved silver, forged agricultural tools. Enjoy Sapa Love Market, a traditional market of ethnic minority at night (on Saturday night). – Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 3 : TA VAN & LAO CHAI VILLAGE – NIGHT TRAIN HANOI (B/L)

– After breakfast, Start walking tour for Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificient landscapes and trek on a small trails going to Y Linh Ho village (with Black H’mong tribe). Trek through lush rice – terraces towards Lao Chai village, experiencing Black H’mong people’s daily life and traditional culture.

– Next cross suspension bridges as you walk through Lao Chai village to Ta Van village inhabited by Dzay minorities exhibiting strong Chinese culture. Go back to Lao Cai for an overnight train to Hanoi. The train departs at about 9pm.Overnight on the train.

DAY 4 : HA NOI – HA LONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE  (B/L/D)

– You arrive Hanoi at 5 am, have breakfast in Hanoi then transfer to Ha Long bay. Arrive in Halong Bay at the jetty around at noon. Our crew welcome you on board the Deluxe Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, check-in your cabin. A fresh seafood lunch will be served. At that time, we will begin our through mystic Ha Long Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life.

– Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy another seafood feast for dinner and for the night owls, there is an option of night fishing.Overnight on Cruise

DAY 5 : CRUISE HA LONG – HANOI ( B/L)

– Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the s undeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some Paloma delights with a colourful buffet breakfast.

Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the Emerald  waters of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave (08:00 to 09:00), swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 09:30, our boat cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30.  We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Checkout is at 11:45.  Our boat arrives at the harbour by noon for our drive back to Hanoi around 4:30.

Opntional: Enjoy the traditional Water Puppet Show. Dinner at a local restaurant.Overnight in Ha Noi.

DAY 6 : HA NOI – DEPARTURE ( B)             
– After breakfast, check out hotel. Enjoy Vietnam typical coffee then transferring to the airport for your flight home or to another city in Vietnam.

INCLUSION:

• Private transfer in Hanoi and Sapa
• Join shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• Meals as mentioned in program
• English speaking guide 3days (1 day in Hanoi, 2 days in Sapa)
• Entrance and sightseeing fees.
• Accommodation in twin-shared with daily breakfast.
• Mineral water daily.

EXCLUSION:

• Personal expense.
• Food and drinks not mention in the program.
• Tip for driver and guide(Minimum 5 usd/day/pax).
• Travel insurance.

PRIVATE PACKAGE TOUR :

We can easily customize the itinerary based on your budget, interests, schedule and size of group. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements and the best price.

* Child policy:

• Child under 2 years old: free of charge, sharing with parent.
• Child under 1.m is 50% price with adult.
• Child tall between 1.m-1.4m is 75% price with adult.
• Child upper 1.4m, same price with adult.