Starting out in the capital city, you will visit many wonderful sites. Visit Sapa and trek along the spectacular landscapes & colorful hill tribe people. Cruise the spectacular Halong Bay on a romantic old style Vietnamese Junk boat.
Visiting places: Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay.
Extendable with optional tours from Hanoi.
Tour Code: CUL 14
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Laocai
Day 3: Laocai - Sapa
Day 4: Sapa - Visit hill tribe villages
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Departure
Tour Detail:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Your driver and guide will meet you outside the baggage claim of Noi Bai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city center. In the afternoon, enjoy an orientation walk, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening, savor a welcome dinner of authentic Vietnamese
Meals: Dinner.
Accommodations: Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Laocai (B)
Today you have a full day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas; Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone. Your city tour will take you to Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house), the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Presidential Palace; the Temple of Literature; the Quan Thanh Temple, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake; and one of the city's museums (a choice between the History Museum and the Ethnology Museum). In the evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance - a unique Vietnamese Art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture - before heading to the train station to catch your night train to Laocai.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: on train (in 4 soft berths cabin with A/C).
Day 3: Laocai - Sapa (B)
The train arrives at the Laocai railways station in the early morning. Your guide and driver will meet you there and take you on the 40km drive to Sapa - Northwest Vietnam’s premier travel destination. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then catch a few hours of rest before beginning your adventure in this beautiful mountain landscape and home to many minority hill tribe peoples. In the late morning, your
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa - Visit hill tribe villages (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, before setting out on a full day’s trek to explore Sapa’s cultural diversity and haunting natural beauty. Take a guided hike through yawning valleys decorated with terraced rice fields and pass through remote hill tribe villages. You have three trekking options to choose from: Soft trek (~ 3 km), medium trek (~ 6km) and long trek (~ 12km). Trekking is an excellent way to explore the daily life and familiarize yourself with the cultures of the H’mong, Dzao and Dzay peoples who populate the region. Have lunch at a hill tribe village then drive back to Laocai to catch your return night train to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodations: on train (in 4 soft berths cabin with A/C).
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)
Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning. Your guide and driver will meet you at the railways station and take you to a local restaurant for breakfast, before setting out on a 3 to 4-hours drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Halong Bay. Spend 24 hours on a traditional Junk Cruise in the amazing bay: a natural wonderland composed of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise waters. Arrive at the dock around noon and board your junk. Savor a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as we sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, cruise around some of Halong’s many islands, including Dinh Huong and Ga Choi. Along the way visit one of the bay’s 3 largest caves (Thien Cung, Dau Go or Sung Sot). Stop at an island covered with a sheltered white-sand beach and take a dip in the warm waters of the Tonkin Gulf (weather permitting). Pass the night on your junk, lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of calm waters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodations: on cruise.
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Departure (Br)
Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay as we navigate back to Halong City. Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier. Your driver will meet you at the dock and take you to Noi Bai Airport of Hanoi to catch your departure flight home.
Meals: Brunch.
The facts…
Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.
Transport
- Train
- Vehicle
- Boat
Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.
Meals
- 4 breakfasts.
- 2 lunches.
- 2 dinners.
- 1 brunch.
We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nights)
- Train (2 nights)
- Boat (1 night)
Inclusion
+ AC vehicle
+ English speaking guide
+ Porter & cook
+ Breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Hotel permissions
+ First-aid kit
+ Water & Snack
+ All entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions
+ Return train tickets Hanoi - Laocai - Hanoi.
Exclusion
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Personal expenses
+ International Flights.
Have a good journey
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