We guide you through the most exciting destinations of Northern Vietnam. Start your trip in cosmopolitan Hanoi , where you will be treated to a private city tour, dinner at one of the city's leading restaurants, and a performance of the famed water puppets. After Hanoi, you take the deluxe Victoria Express train to Sa Pa. Set among the highest mountains in Vietnam , at the border of China , Sa Pa is one of the country's most intriguing destinations. It gains its reputation most notably for its terraced rice paddies and colorful markets where villagers converge to sell and buy goods and, most importantly, to socialize. The 'Victoria Express' train has revolutionized the accessibility of this area of Vietnam . In Sa Pa, spend time learning about the local hill tribe villages and absorb the magnificent scenery before taking the train back to Hanoi . We spend a night on a junk cruising Ha Long Bay , where thousands of limestone rock sculptures jut dramatically from the sea and numerous grottoes have created an ephemeral, fantastic landscape.
Tour code: VNA 01
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Day 3: Hanoi - Lao Cai by Victoria Express Train for Sa Pa
Day 4: Lao Cai - Sa Pa
Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Cruise
Day 7: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Day 8: Hanoi Departure
Tour Detail:
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (D)
Warmly welcome on arrival in Hanoi airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner at local restaurant followed by a water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L, D)
Start your luxury adventure trip in Hanoi, Vietnam 's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquer-ware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , take a ride on a cycle to dinner, and watch a performance of Vietnam 's famed water
Day 3: Hanoi - Lao Cai by Victoria Express Train for Sa Pa (B, L, D)
Enjoy a free day of leisure in the post-colonial city Hanoi . You may like to visit the bustling, narrow streets of the Old Quarter; each street specializing in one particular product, or perhaps opt for some cultural sights by viewing some of Hanoi's many museums. In particular the Museum of Ethnology dedicated to Vietnam 's 54 ethnic minority peoples. Perhaps you could visit Hoa Lo prison, formerly known by its inmates as 'The Hanoi Hilton'. Some of its more notable guests included Senator John McCain and Pete Peterson, the first post-war U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam. You could stroll around the French quarter where many of the embassies are located. Or take a shopping expedition in the Old Quarter or just relax at one of the many parks and lakes that make Hanoi one of the greenest cities in Asia.
In the evening your guide will meet you at your hotel & bring you to the Hanoi station for getting on the Victoria Express train. Overnight on train.
Day 4: Lao Cai - Sa Pa (B, L)
The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6:00am. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sa Pa. The drive to Sa Pa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours. Once at Sapa, we will check into Victoria hotel (Early check-in subject to availability) and have breakfast at the Ta Van Restaurant of Victoria Hotel and then enjoy a free morning to explore around town.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 2:00 pm for a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H'mong ethnic minority peoples. As you walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sa Pa, you will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sa Pa. In the village you have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight at Victoria Sa Pa hotel.
Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi (B, L)
Following breakfast at we explore the Sa Pa daily market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stop for lunch on the way to Ta Van village. Transfer to Lao Cai station for Victoria Express train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Cruise (B, L, D)
Early arrive in Hanoi around 5:00 am. Pick up from here, transfer to restaurant for breakfast and morning coffee.
08:30 Leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay by private car
11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay/Ha Long pier.
12:15 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12:30 Depart by boat to Ha Long Bay - start cruise and check-in to cabins.
13:00 Enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14:30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island..
15:15 Return to the boat and sail for about 45 minutes to our second stop - the Bat Cave area.
16:00 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.
The second option is to visit the Cua Van floating fishing village, the largest floating fishing village in Ha Long Bay. There are about 130 floating houses and about 600 people live and work in the village. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
17:45 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19:30 Enjoy deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet /Set Menu Dinner.
20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. We also offer Squid fishing on the boat.
21:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded)
23:00 End of Program for Day One
Day 7: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B, L, D)
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi on the sundeck.
07:00 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07:45 Arrive by boat at the Surprise Cave - Optional tour program: prepare for visiting the Surprise Cave OR relax onboard the boat. Massage service is available.
08:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes
09:00 Upon return to the boat please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier).
09:30 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/ Ha Long pier.
09:45 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu/ Buffet in the dining room.Bills settled after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Arrive at Bai Chay/ Ha Long pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building. Rejoin your private car for transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi Departure (B, L)
You have free time until pick-up at your hotel and transfer to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight. End of services.
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
- Boat.
-Vehicle.
Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.
Meals
- 7 breakfasts.
- 4 lunches.
- 2 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
- Hotel (7 nights).
Tour Price includes
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services.
+ All private transportation
+ Accommodation shared in Double/Twin room with daily breakfast
+ Experienced English or French speaking guide.
+ Ha Long Bay cruise program
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
+ All sightseeing tickets.
+ Tissues and water on coach.
+ Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter.
+ Services charges and government tax.
+ Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
+ No extra charge after services confirmation
+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Tour price excludes
+ International flights & departures taxes
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverage
+ Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 02 passport photos per person)
+ Other services not mentioned above
Have a great journey!
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