Itinerary

 

 

Itinerary in details:

 

Day1: Hanoi arrival (D)

Welcome to Hanoi. After pick up and transfer you to the hotel, checi in time at 14:00. Free leisure time.

5:00 we start a treet food tour , enjoy delicous foods of Hanoi.

 

Day2: Hanoi city tour – Night train to Sapa (B)

After breakfast at the hotel and have full day to discover the stylish and gracious city.

In the morning: visit popular sites in Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh museum where you can know more about Ho Chi Minh-the remarkable man. And then, visit One Pillar Pagoda-one of the most special pagoda in Vietnam which built over the water in the middle of a square lake. To finish the visiting at the morning, you transfer to Temple of Literature-the first university of Vietnam with unique structure.

In the afternoon: Visit Ethnology Museum where showcases the depth of Vietnamese cultural diversity with an astounding collection of 15,000 artifacts gathered from throughout Vietnam. After that, enjoy water Pupet Performance before back to hotel and transfer to the train station.

Overnight on the train.

 

Day3: Sapa villages trekking (B,L,D)

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa.  The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours to make our way up the mountains. Once at Sapa, we have a short rest.

9:00 start the trekking trip. We first sneak through the market and leave the busy town behind. After a couple of minutes, we will follow a road going downhill to Cat Cat village. We will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before we trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. We will also enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. We eventually arrive in Y Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where we can take a rest while you are served lunch nearby the river.

After lunch, we head Muong Hoa valley. We will pass through Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority and then Tavan village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route. We will spend the night in local house of Giay minority. We will be able to take a walk to enjoy the valley view as well as swim in the river nearby.

Approx: 5 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.

 

 

Day4: Sapa hill tribe villages – Night train to Hanoi (B,L)

Once you get energy for your last day trek by having a delicious breakfast, you leave for Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dao minority. You will trek through bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. On the way you will pass by a waterfall where you will have time to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings. You will find a nice place to enjoy lunch.

After lunch, you continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road. 

Back to to Sapa in the afternoon to transfer to train station for night train to Hanoi.

Overnight on train.

Approx: 1-hour driving/ 3 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.

 

Day5: Hanoi-Ha long(B,L,D)

Arrival Hanoi in the early morning, pick up and transfer you for breakfast.

08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up and start the scenic, 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay.  Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way. 12h30 – 13h00 Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing 13h30 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands. 15h30 – 16h30 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. 16h30 Back to the V’Spirit Classic Cruise 16h30 – 17h30 Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way. 17h30 – 19h00 Cooking class and sunset party on sundeck 19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on board.

 

 

 

Day6: Halong bay-Hanoi (B,L)

06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt

07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.

08h30 – 09h30 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.

09h30 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.

09h30 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

12h00 Disembark Cruises  and transfer you to the airport

12h30 Transfer  to Hanoi

Arrive Hanoi at around 4:00 PM .

Your free leisure time and overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day7: Hanoi departure (B)

After breakfast. At leisure time.

Service ends.

 

Accommodation:

City	3* Hotels
Hanoi	Cinnamon hotel (Deluxe room)
Train	King express train
Sapa	Homestay
Ha Long	V’Spirit Classic cruises (Deluxe cabin)

 

Inclusive of above prices:

• All ground transfers with air-conditioned
• Accommodation in twin/double shared  room
• Train: 02 tickets in sharing 4 berth cabin: Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
• English speaking guide during the tour days
• Halong bay cruise with guide on boat
• Entrance fees for mentioned visits
• Meals: as indicated(B= Breakfast,L=Lunch,D= Dinner)
• Gov’t tax and service charge

 

Exclusive of above prices:

• Visa stamping fee
• International & domestic Flights
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated
• Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
• Early check in/late check out hotels
• Bank charge/fee