This trip to Hanoi has the most popular sites rolled into one in 6 days 5 nights. Visit the historical sites of Hanoi capital, discover the natural beauty of Halong Bay, and learn more about the special culture of ethnic minorities in Sapa.
5DAYS4NIGHTS HANOI - HALONG BAY - SAPA
| DAY 1: HANOI - ARRIVAL (D) |
Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre. Dinner at local restaurant and Overnight in Hanoi.
| DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY - HANOI (B/L/D) |
After breakfast, drive to Ha Long Bay (165 km east of Hanoi). Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Ha Long Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Enjoy a relaxing 4-hour boat trip through Halong Bay, fresh seafood lunch is prepared and served on board. Drive back to Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant and Overnight in Hanoi.
| DAY 3: HANOI - LAOCAI/SAPA - CAT CAT/SINCHAI (B/L/D) | ||
6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel and depart for Sapa on new highway for 6 hrs via Lao Cai, the border
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with stop over en route for short comfort break & relax
11.00: Relax at 2nd stop at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa on winding roads up the mountains. On clear days, you can see Fansipan mountain on the way, enjoy the beautiful landscape and visit the bustling Sa Pa Market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay and Xa Pho ethnic minorities converge from the nearby mountainsides and valleys to trade their goods and buy provisions.
13.00: Arrive Sapa Town. Enjoy the lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, go trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall – Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will be back to Sapa town in the afternoon.
17.00: Check in and have free time to see the local market, local Stone church, shopping tours in boutique shops in the center of Sapa. Dinner and Overnight in Sapa.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with stop over en route for short comfort break & relax
11.00: Relax at 2nd stop at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa on winding roads up the mountains. On clear days, you can see Fansipan mountain on the way, enjoy the beautiful landscape and visit the bustling Sa Pa Market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay and Xa Pho ethnic minorities converge from the nearby mountainsides and valleys to trade their goods and buy provisions.
13.00: Arrive Sapa Town. Enjoy the lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, go trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall – Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will be back to Sapa town in the afternoon.
17.00: Check in and have free time to see the local market, local Stone church, shopping tours in boutique shops in the center of Sapa. Dinner and Overnight in Sapa.
| DAY 4:SAPA - LAOCHAI/TAVAN- FANSIPAN- HANOI (B/L/D) |
7.00 – 8.00: Breakfast at hotel, check out of the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store)
8.00: A short trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours for your discovery about local daily life, works and special custom, enjoy landscapes…
11.30: Meet up at Ta Van Bridge and get back Sapa town
12.30 - 13.30: Lunch at local restaurant
13.30 – 15:30: driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
16:00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.
8.00: A short trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours for your discovery about local daily life, works and special custom, enjoy landscapes…
11.30: Meet up at Ta Van Bridge and get back Sapa town
12.30 - 13.30: Lunch at local restaurant
13.30 – 15:30: driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
16:00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.
| DAY 5: HANOI - DEPARTURE (B) |
Time at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for departure.
Price for per person : FROM USD 275
Inclusions:
Transfers and tours with English speaking guide,
Accommodation in shared twin rooms with air-condition and private bath room,
Meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner),
Sightseeing fees/ Entrance fees,
Cable car visiting Fansipan
One bottle of mineral water per pax per day
Exclusions:
Air fares of any kind
Tipping
Services not mentioned above
Personal items & hotel incidental charges
Early check-in, check out are not guaranteed & subject to extra charge.
Extra charges, VISA charges, personal expenses drinks, souvenirs, laundry, mini-bar in hotel, etc.
Surcharge for peak season if any (upon booking)
Child Policy:
Infant under 2 years old free of charge
Child under 6 years old without extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 50%
Child under 6 years old and sharing same room with one adult is charged for 85%
Child under 11 years old without extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 65%
Child under 11 years old with extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 75%
NOTE: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
SURCHARGE FOR PEAK SEASONS:
Price for per person : FROM USD 275
Inclusions:
Transfers and tours with English speaking guide,
Accommodation in shared twin rooms with air-condition and private bath room,
Meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner),
Sightseeing fees/ Entrance fees,
Cable car visiting Fansipan
One bottle of mineral water per pax per day
Exclusions:
Air fares of any kind
Tipping
Services not mentioned above
Personal items & hotel incidental charges
Early check-in, check out are not guaranteed & subject to extra charge.
Extra charges, VISA charges, personal expenses drinks, souvenirs, laundry, mini-bar in hotel, etc.
Surcharge for peak season if any (upon booking)
Child Policy:
Infant under 2 years old free of charge
Child under 6 years old without extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 50%
Child under 6 years old and sharing same room with one adult is charged for 85%
Child under 11 years old without extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 65%
Child under 11 years old with extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 75%
NOTE: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
SURCHARGE FOR PEAK SEASONS:
- Christmas : 24 Dec
- New Year: 31 Dec and 1 Jan
- Chinese New Year: 03 Feb to 8 Feb
- Reunification Day & Labor Day: 30 Apr and 1 May
- National Independence Day: 1 Sep
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