With 6 days, this trip will bring you to all special places called the best of the North, Vietnam. This tour will be an exciting tring to the mountainous resort town of Sapa to discover the stunning landscapes of nature, gain insight local experience with colorful ethnic minorities of H'Mong and Day there; an interesting trip to the most famous beauty spots of Hanoi; and an amazing trip to the world heritage site of Halong bay.
Highlights
Visit the most famous beauty spots of Hanoi
Having chance to overnight on vietnamese train
Exciting trip to the mountainous resort town of Sapa to discover the stunning landscapes of nature.
Gain insight local experience with colorful ethnic minorities of H’Mong and Day in Sapa
An amazing trip to the world heritage site of Halong Bay
Departure Point: PICK UP FROM AIRPORT AS YOUR INFORMATION OR IN HANOI
Departure Point: PICK UP FROM AIRPORT AS YOUR INFORMATION OR IN HANOI
Pick up from airport as your flight details
Full day visit Hanoi city with Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and President's house on stilts, One pillar pagoda), Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Old quarters and Museum of Ethnology (on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the visit to Bat Trang pottery village will be arranged as the replacement for museum). Free time for dinner before pickup time (20.30) at your hotel for the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
Overnight Train to Sapa
6:30 – Be greeted by our guide and driver upon arrival at Lao Cai Train Station before being transferred to Sapa by a shared bus. The ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour and will give you a first glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces.
On arrival at the hotel in Sapa, enjoy an early check-in if the room is available, otherwise in the interim, you will have access to a basic room for refreshment before having breakfast.
09:30 – Start the day with 6km of walking down to the Southeast of Sapa along Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong.
Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village. Stop at the village for lunch
After lunch, continue trekking through the rice terraces to Ta Van village of the Tay minority. This trek is relatively easy although the trail can be quite slippery if it rains. For that reason, good footwear is recommended.
15:00 – Return to Sapa by shared bus and check into the hotel. You will then have free time to explore Sapa town, especially its market with all the colorful handicrafts. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Sapa Town. • Trekking difficulty: 6/10 • Distance: 10km of trekking and 8km of driving from Ta Van village to Sapa • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner • Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa Town • Bus from Lao Cai Train Station to Sapa
8:00 – After breakfast, you will begin the second day of your adventure by exploring the villages which are located a little bit further to the Southwest of Sapa (around 4 km) including Cat village, the home of the Black H’mong people This trek offers some stunning views of a picturesque waterfall and the vestige of a hydro-electric power station which was built in the early 20th century.
Later, you continue to hike for another 3km to Sin Chai village, situated at the base of Hoang Lien Son Mountain with Fansipan Peak, which is also known as the roof of Vietnam and Indochina. Enjoy the panoramic view of the village and have more photo opportunities before heading back to Sapa Town. • Trekking difficulty: 4/10 • Distance: 7km of trekking and 3km of driving from Cat Cat village to Sapa • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner • Bus from Sapa to Lao Cai Train Station
Bus from Sapa to Lao Cai Train Station and overnight train back to Hanoi City
Early arrival in Hanoi (05.30 - 06.00am), take taxi to the chosen hotel to store the luggage, have breakfast (no room) before taking the bus to Halong (pickup time: 08.30 - 09.00 am)
We will pick you up to Halong Bay between 8h30-9h00 am and then it takes 2.5 hours to Halong Bay Upon arrival, welcome on board, check in your cabin and have delicious lunch at the restaurant. Afternoon activities might include a visit Titop Island for swimming or hiking up mountain then stop for kayaking or bamboo boat riding. Join a cooking class or a sunset party before dinner time. Evening is free at your leisure or you can join a squid fishing. Overnight in private cabin on a sharing cruise.
Optional to join a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck or photo hunting in the early morning. After breakfast, visit Sung Sot Cave - One of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay Bay Then check ou cabin and leave your stuffs on boat. Have a lunch while boat passing many islands and islets on the way back to harbor. Around 11:30 - 12:00 : Boat return to Harbor and you will get on transfer back to HanoI Old Quarter
Most beautiful cave in Halong Bay
After driving 2,5 hours , we will arrive at Hanoi City about 15h00 to 15h15 PM then free time explore Old Quarter until transfer to the airport for departure flight (45 mins transfer, flight after 08.00pm is recommended). End of service.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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