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The journey
Go on an amazing tour of Northern Vietnam amid grand mountains with their rice terraces and the seascape of limestone towers. Revel in the diverse cultural kaleidoscope painted by vibrant local villages as you explore Hanoi, cruise through panoramic Halong Bay past Ba Hang fishing village, and discover Lao Chai and the surrounding highland landscapes.
Go on an amazing tour of Northern Vietnam amid grand mountains with their rice terraces and the seascape of limestone towers.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Pick up from Noi Bai (HAN) Airport.
Transfer to a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter - the most exciting and active place for tourists.
After resting, you can explore the city of Hanoi by yourself.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
08:00 am - 08:30 am: Pick-up from the hotel, followed by a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay.
12:30 pm - 13:00 pm: Embark on a cruise boat and go through a short briefing.
13:30 pm - 14:30 pm: Enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising among the limestone islands around the bay.
14:30 pm - 15:30 pm: Explore the amazing and beautiful Sung Sot Cave.
15:30 pm - 16:30 pm: Go kayaking in the most remote areas of Halong Bay around the Drum Cave area.
16:30 pm - 17:30 pm: Return to the main boat and continue cruising while enjoying the beautiful seascape.
17:30 pm - 19:00 pm: Enjoy a sunset party on the sun deck.
19:00 pm - 20:00 pm: Enjoy dinner, socialise with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight stay on the boat in Halong Bay.
06:30 am - 07:30 am: Start the day with Tai Chi exercises or go for a photo hunt.
07:30 am - 08:30 am: Have breakfast on board while enjoying the tranquil morning.
08:30 am - 09:30 am: Cruise towards Titov Island. Swim and relax at the beach of Titov, or climb to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
Return to the boat, freshen up, and check out of the cabin.
09:30 am - 10:30 am: Continue exploring the bay on the cruise, passing through Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more attractions.
10:30 am - 11:30 am: While returning to the harbour, watch a fruit carving demonstration and participate in a cooking class before sitting down for a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Arrive at the harbour and disembark from the boat.
12:30 pm - 13:00 pm: Transfer to Hanoi.
16:30 pm - 17:00 pm: Arrive in Hanoi and check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
06:30 am: Meet the guide/driver for pick-up from the hotel, followed by a drive to Lao Cai. On the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the highway.
12:30 pm: Arrive in Sapa. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
13:00: After lunch, start a 4-hour journey towards Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai.
Go on a walking tour of these villages, explore the life of ethnic minorities, and admire the spectacular natural scenery surrounded by terraced rice fields.
Visit the ancient rocks in Sapa with engraved images.
Enjoy views of the bridge covered in clouds across the Muong Hoa stream.
Return to Sapa for an overnight stay in the hotel.
10:00 am: After breakfast, depart for Cat Cat - Shin Chai village of H'mong, which was discovered by a colonial Frenchman and developed as a resort for officials during the early twentieth century.
Arrive at Cat Cat village and visit the hydro-power station, waterfall, and more.
Learn about the culture and customs of the people and the unique traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver, and hand-forged agricultural tools.
Noon: Return to Sapa town.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Go shopping for souvenirs.
15:30: Return to Hanoi.
20:30 - 21:00: Arrive in Hanoi and re-check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Enjoy a free day for shopping, sightseeing, and exploring Hanoi city.
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before departure to the airport.
Transfer to the airport.
Where this trip takes you
Halong Bay limestone islands, Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island beach, Lao Chai terraced rice fields
The route
The fine print
Return airport pick-up and transfers in Hanoi
Six nights' accommodation (5 nights in hotels in Hanoi and Sapa, and 1 night on a cruise in Halong Bay)
Halong Bay 2-day, 1-night group tour on a Halong cruise
Guided group tour to Sapa for 2 days and 1 night
Meals as mentioned
English-speaking guide
Squid fishing and cooking class on the Halong Bay cruise tour
Welcome drink at the hotel and aboard the boat on the Halong Bay cruise tour
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island guided tours
Taxes
Warm clothes, a scarf, hat, and cap, because the weather in Sapa is quite unpredictable. It is usually cold in September, October, November, December, January, February, and March.
Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, and insect repellent are also necessary.
It is best to carry cash in Vietnam Dong because the banking system in Sapa sometimes does not function well.
You should bring medicine with you, although there are some chemist's shops in Sapa, in case you get sick.
Check-in time is 13:00, and our staff will greet you and brief you on all the information about the trip.
Due to the altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February, and March.
US Dollar, Euro, and Australian Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
Note:
The itinerary can be changed according to weather conditions.
Warm clothes are required if travelling from November to February.
If needed, a passport is required for overnight registration on site.
The package is valid for 1 person based on 2 people travelling together on a twin-sharing basis.
A single supplement for one person travelling alone is available at an extra 175 USD for the 3* option and 285 USD for the 4* option at the time of booking.
High season surcharge: 70 USD for:
24th December 2018 to 31st December 2018.
Children policy:
Children under 4 years old share the bed with a parent and pay 95 USD.
Children from 4 to under 8 years old pay 80% of the adult price and share the bed with a parent.
Children from 8 to under 10 years old pay 90% of the adult price and stay in an extra bed.
Children older than 10 pay the same price as an adult.
Logistics
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