Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi - Ha Long (5Days - 4Nights)

Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi - Ha Long (5Days - 4Nights)

Nowadays, Vietnam becomes a very popular destination for visitors for all over the world. Vietnam is known for beautiful country, good foods and especially friendly people. This tour let us witness Vietnam's most stunning landscapes, ancient history, colorful minority cultures, friendly people and interesting metropolises. It takes us from stately Hanoi, the world heritage site of Halong Bay to the ethnic minority people in Sa Pa.
Tour code: CUL 06
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - City tour - Night train to Sapa
Day 2: Laocai - Sapa - Catcat - SinChai
Day 3: Lao Chai - Ta Van
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Tour Detail:

Day 1: Hanoi - City tour - Night train to Sapa (L)

In the morning, our tour guide and driver will meet you at the lobby of the hotel at 8:00. we visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, One Pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature in the morning. The rest of the day we will visit the museum of Ethnic Minority, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Tour ends at The B Tourist around 16:00, we have a shower at The B Tourist for being picked up and transferred to train station for our night train to Sapa before coming

back your hotel. Overnight on train.
Day 2: Laocai - Sapa - Catcat - SinChai (B, L, D)
06h00: Pick up at Lao Cai train station to Sa Pa by minibus. Arrive in Sa Pa in the mid-morning, then have breakfast and relax at hotel, after that the guide takes you to visit two villages of Black H’mong people (Cat Cat Village), a waterfall and you have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built by the French. Back to Sa Pa for lunch. At the afternoon you are free to visit Sa Pa town and Sapa market. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 3: Lao Chai - Ta Van (B, L, D)

After breakfast, the guide takes you to the villages of the H’mong and Dzay called Lao Chai and Ta Van. The dayis devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns. We lunch in a home in the village. After lunch the walk continues through a bamboo forest to visit Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Lao Cai railway. Overnight on the train.

Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)
We will arrive in Hanoi at around 4:30 AM, and then the driver will transfer you to hotel for your short relax and breakfast.
At 08:00 AM, we will start our tour to Halong Bay.

The vehicle takes you through the Red River Delta for 3,5 hours and we will arrive the port at around midday. Welcomed by the Cruiser crew team and enjoy fresh seafood lunch while the cruise is gliding out.
In the afternoon, we visit Sung Sot cave (Surprising cave) in the middle of the Bay and swim. The sunset’s coming is our time to relax on the deck with favorite drink…
Delicious dinner will be served with typical local seafood.
Overnight on boat.

Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
This morning, we will visit Titop Island and relax on the beach. Optional for you is walking up to the top of the island to get panoramic view of the anchorage area.
We then back to the Cruiser to learn the recipes and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food.
Lunch will be served when cruising back to the port where our awaiting vehicle will transfer you back to Hanoi at your hotel. Tour ends.

The fact...

Climate
From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot.
From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport
- Boat
- Vehicle
- Train.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals
- 3 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 3 dinners
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
- Train (2nights)
- Ha long boat (1night)
- Hotel (1night).

Tour price includes
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services
+ All private transfer and transportation
+ Sapa hotel base in twin/ double
+ Experienced English speaking guide
+ Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver
+ Kayak and gears (halong bay cruise)
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
+ All sightseeing tickets
+ No extra charge after confirmation.

Tour price excludes
+ Sapa hotel early check in
+ International flight tickets and airport tax
+ Visa services
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities and drinks
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverage
+ Other services not mentioned above.

What to take
+ Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.
+ It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...


Have a good trip!

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