This trip will take you to almost outstanding destination of Northern Vietnam. You will have an opportunity to explore the North Vietnam’s cultural diversity and breathtaking scenery. From Hanoi’s colonial charm to Sapa’s the mist-entwined mountains and finally the turquoise, island dotted, Halong Bay.
DAY 01: HANOI ARIVAL (Meals: None)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, Our representative will welcome and transfer to hotel for check-in. Free at your leisure. Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 02: HANOI - FREE AND EASY (Meals: Breakfast)
Free and easy for shopping and discover Hanoi City by yourself.
You might want to join our optional tours as below:
Optional tour: Hanoi Food tour
Having a chance to try all highlights of our amazing cuisine, visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business every day. You will be amazed by our traditional local food.
Optional tour: Hanoi City Tour on Motorbike
Explore Hanoi through highway and byway, featured with the part- unknown of the city and also cover all the must- see places such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House, French Quarter, etc. Ending your trip with an authentic meal
Overnight at our hotel
DAY 03: HANOI - LAN HA BAY - OVERNIGHT ON BOAT (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After having a breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Ha Long Bay. Drive through green rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay (approximate 3,5 hours).
11:45 – 12:00 Welcome to Adela Boutique Cruises lounge at Tuan Chau International Habour and complete check-in procedures.
12:00 Transfer to Adela Boutique Cruise by a tender boat.
12:30 Embark Adela Boutique Cruise, and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:00 Have lunch at The Dawn Restaurant while Adela Cruise takes you from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
14:45 Explore Bright cave on a traditional rowing bamboo boat with locals.
16:15 It’s time for swimming and water activities, immersed in the green bay with floats.
17:00 Join a cooking class to create your own special flavors
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy a Sunset party with some complimentary while waiting for twilight over limestone islands. Take the chance of HAPPY HOUR to have your favourite drinks
19:00 Dinner on the top deck, a special memorable dining experience in an intimate and romantic setting.
21:00 Enjoy evening views of the bay, and try your luck with squid fishing. The bar is open until late.
HAPPY HOUR: 17:30 - 18:30
Overnight on cruise
DAY 04: TRA BAU - LAN HA - HANOI - NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6:00 Start a day with a Tai Chi session, enjoy the fresh air and watch the sunrise on the bay.
6:30 Have a light breakfast on board.
7:00-8:00 Explore the Tra Bau area by kayaking, get closer to the rocky islands and admire the stunning nature of the bay.
9:00 Return to the cruise, check-out.
9:30 Enjoy brunch at the restaurant while cruising back to Tuan Chau port.
11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau port.
We arrive back at the wharf at 12 noon for our drive back to your hotel in Hanoi arriving at 5.pm.
Have a dinner at restaurant then take the train to Sapa.
Overnight on train
DAY 05: SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE & SIN CHAI - SAPA (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5.30 AM: Arrive at Lao Cai train station. Our staff will pick you up with the sign of your name then transfer to Sapa.
7:00 AM: A morning shower could be offered after or before Breakfast as your request.
9:00 AM: Check in the hotel then start a new day by a short trek about 3km down to Cat Cat Village - the home of H'mong minority, visit Tien Sa waterfall and also have chance to take part in a performance art of H’Mong boy and girl.
Affer that continue trekking to visit Sin Chai village where you can see spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan-highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina; and Black Hmong ethnic minority, see people weaving,embroidering and dying their clothes,… then walk back to Sapa.
Lunch at the restaurant and free time in the afternoon to discover Sapa town and Sapa Market. Dinner at the hotel or restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06: SAPA - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAY - TA VAN - SAPA (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
8:00 AM – Breakfast in hotel.
9:00 AM – Begin trekking from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificent landscapes.
11:30 AM – Trek through Y Linh Ho village with Black H`mong tribe.
12:30 PM – Break for delicious lunch in the local house near by Muong Hoa stream.
1:15 PM – Keep trekking through lush rice-terraces towards Lao Chao village to experience Black H`mong people`s daily life and traditional culture.
Continue walking to Tavan village where you can see the Zay minority people with very colorful tradition clothes and scarp where you can see homestay if you stay overnight there
3:00 PM - Walk to the bridge where you get the jeep or car back to Sapa for shower
5: 00 PM - Dinner before you get the bus back to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi
DAY 07: HANOI DEAPTURE (Meals: None)
5:00 AM – Arrive at Tran Quy Cap Train Station.Tour ends.
TOUR COST INCLUDED:
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Transfer by A/C vehicles
- Airport pick up & Drop off service
- 01 English Speaking Guide for Halong Bay, Sapa Trip
- Boat trip in Halong Bay
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- 01 Bottle of pure water per pax per day (330 ml)/ 01 Cold tissue per pax per day
TOUR EXCLUDED:
- International & Domestic Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry...)
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for guide, driver & hotels' porters
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Vietnam Visa upon arrival
- Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above
CHILDREN POLICY:
Under 2 years old: Free of Charge
From 3 to 5 years old: 50% of adult’s price (No bed) and 75% of of adult’s price (with bed)
From 6 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s price (No bed) and 90% of of adult’s price (with bed)
HAVE A GREAT TRIP!