7-Day Trek & Cruise Through Vietnam's Countryside From Hanoi
Description
Embark from Hanoi, reach Sapa by train and trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Cai, and the rice fields to Ta Van village. Go to Cat Cat village of the H'mong people and Sin Chai. Cruise on the Bai Tu Bay with a stop at the Thien Canh Son Cave and Ha Long Bay with stops at Vung Vieng Fishing Village and a Pearl Farm. Visit Cham Island for relaxing and taking part in swimming and snorkelling.
Highlights
- Trek through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village
- Walk to Cat Cat and take a bus to San Chai
- Explore Thien Canh Son Cave
- Enjoy a sunset party on the cruise
- Learn how natural pearls are grown
- Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class
- Swim and snorkel at the Hon Nhon beach
- Relax and unwind at the Cham Island
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
-
Day 1: Sapa by night train expand_more
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport; meet and greet your Hanoi city tour operator/driver.
- Transfer to a 3-star hotel for check-in.
- 20:45: The driver will transfer you to the train station for the night train to Lao Cai – Sapa.
Overnight stay in a private cabin on the train.
-
Day 2: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Cai – Ta Van expand_more
- 6:00 – 6:30 am: You will be picked up from the train station and transferred to Sapa.
- Have breakfast at your hotel.
- 9:30 am: Our city tour guide and driver will take you to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Trek from Y Linh Ho to Lao Cai village and through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Trek 2 KM to the bus stop in Tavan and then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.
- After a short trek back to your hotel, have your dinner.
Overnight stay in Sapa.
-
Day 3: Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Hanoi by bus expand_more
- Visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong.
- Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
- Enjoy the 3 km bus ride to Sin Chai village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain.
- 15:00 - 15:15: Our bus driver will pick you up and head back to Hanoi.
- 21:00 - 21:30: Arrive in Hanoi and check-in at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
-
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong – Cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay expand_more
- 7:30 - 8:00: Our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel.
- 12:30: Arrive at the cruise office in Halong city. Get on the boat and check into your private cabin.
- 13:30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay. We start sailing among the famous Islets of Bai Tu Long Bay.
- Visit and explore the Thien Canh Son Cave and go kayaking.
- Enjoy the sunset party on the top deck.
- 19:00: Have dinner.
- Join squid fishing with the crew or simply relax.
Overnight stay on the cruise.
-
Day 5: Ha Long – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An expand_more
- Begin a new day with a yoga session or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window.
- 07:00: Have breakfast.
- 07:45 - 09:00 am: Explore Vung Vieng Fishing Village to discover the daily life of the fisher communities on a bamboo boat.
- Visit the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown.
- 10:00: Add more feathers to your hat after indulging in Vietnamese cooking class.
- 11.45: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour and get on the bus to Hanoi.
- Board your flight to Danang.
- Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, you will be picked up by our Da Nang tour operator and transferred to Hoi An.
- Check-in to your hotel and spend the evening around the Hoi An Old Town.
Overnight stay in Hoi An.
-
Day 6: Hoi An expand_more
- Explore the beautiful Hoi An at your own pace.
- 7:00: Get ready for pick up at the meeting point.
- 8:10: Enjoy a 50 minutes boat trip on a traditional Vietnamese boat to Cham Island.
- 9:10: Arrive at Hon Nhon beach to take part in the 'Walking Underwater', swimming and snorkelling.
- 10:30: Lunch at a local restaurant in the unique ecological area of Cham Island.
- After lunch, swim in the waters or relax in the hammocks.
- 14:00: Return to the boat for the journey back to Hoi An.
Overnight stay in Da Nang.
*Meals: Breakfast (Lunch on tour only) -
Day 7: Departure expand_more
- Be ready for your airport pickup.
- End the tour here.
What's Included
Indicated meals in the itinerary
Tickets to destinations mentioned in this program
All visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
A private transfer will be used in the program (Except Halong & optional tour)
English speaking tour guide
Accommodation in double sharing
What's Excluded
The international round trip flights of your country
Visa in Vietnam
Tips
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, drinks, etc
Meals not mentioned in the program
Bank charges related to payment
Surcharge on public holidays
Other services not explicitly indicated in the “Services Included"
Insurance of all kinds
Know before you go
Land Tour Price applied for a group of 2 people.
Flights fare for a group of two people only.
The flight fare might be changed and is subject to airline rate changes and fuel rates.
In case there are no rooms in the hotels mentioned below, they will be changed to others with similar standard and prices.
In case there are no rooms on the cruise mentioned below, they will be changed to other cruises with similar standards, but the program might be changed depending on the cruise.You will have a basic room from 14:00 - 20:30 pm.*
CITY: HANOI
HOTEL: Au Coeur D’Hanoi
ROOM: Delux
CITY: SAPA
HOTEL: Sapa Village Hotel
ROOM: Deluxe
CITY: HA LONG
HOTEL: Paloma Cruise
ROOM: Deluxe
CITY: HOI AN
HOTEL: The Villa Hoian
ROOM: Deluxe Garden
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 1000 Per Person |
This is a private tour |