Travel Packages Hanoi–Halong–Sapa 7days/6nights

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – City tour (D)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.

Start your afternoon visit to the famous sites of Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, Hanoi 36 guild streets and enjoy a special water puppet show before having dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight at Luxury hotel or similar.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)

In the morning, tour guide will pick you up at the hotel then transfer to Halong Bay. Short break en route in Hai Duong Province. Arrive in Halong Bay around 12:00

Begin your cruise in Halong Bay where seafood lunch is served on the boat. Go on admiring the amazing kasts with different formations on the way to the cave. Visit to the Halong Bay’s largest cave of Sung Sot (Amazing Cave).

Next stop is Titop Island where you can spend the time climbing up to the top of island for a panoramic view of the bay or go down for swimming at the sandy beach.

Back to the cruise, free for swimming, sunbathing … Relax on the sundeck and enjoy free fruit and drink served by the crew. Join a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes with our professional chefs then sit down for dinner.

After dinner, free time at your leisure: relaxing, enjoying music or fishing for squid and fish on the bay (equipment provided) then retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)

Have breakfast on boat while cruising toward Cat Ba Island. Stop at Van Gia Village along the way to transfer to the day boat and cruise toward to Viet Hai Wharf belonging to Cat Ba National Park. Taking a 5 km ride to Viet Hai village to explore the lifestyle of local residents.

Back to the boat then enjoy a kayaking trip (around 1 hour and a half) to explore Tai Keo Lagoon and some sandy beaches.

Relax on the sundeck before lunch with seafood and Vietnamese specialties while cruising to Beo Wharf. Disembark and check in your hotel in Cat Ba Island. Free to explore Cat Ba town for your own activities.

Suggestions: Taking a motor biking trip around the town or swimming in the beach. (Exclude in tour price).

Dinner and overnight at Holiday View Hotel

Day 4: Cat Ba Island – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to Beo Wharf. Get on the day trip boat and cruise along Lan Ha Bay then transfer to our awaiting cruise on the bay.

Cruise stops over for swimming, snorkeling (equipment provided) and taking photos before cruising back to the harbor. On the way, witness the beauties of Dinh Huong Island (incense burner), Cho Da Island (stone dog), and Ga Choi Island (fighting cocks).

Disembark and take a bus to Halong City for lunch. Drive back to Hanoi and forward to Hanoi railway station for the night train to Sapa (Lao Cai).

Overnight on train.

Day 5: Lao Cai – Sapa (B/L/D)

Arrive in Lao Cai early in the morning. Tour guide will pick you up; take a bus to Sapa, and have breakfast.

Start trekking to Muong Hoa valley to visit 3 villages of the H’Mong and the Dzay (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van). Lunch on the way. Take a van back to Sapa in the afternoon.

Overnight at Holiday Sapa Hotel

Day 6: Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B, L, D)

A walk to Cat Cat village to visit the H’Mong, the hydro electric power station built by French people and Silver waterfall. Walk back to Sapa and free to explore the town.

In late afternoon, get on the bus to Lao Lai railway station. Have dinner in Lao Cai. Take a night train back to Hanoi.

Overnight on train.

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure

Early arrive in Hanoi, pick you up at Hanoi railway station and transfer to Hanoi center for short break and breakfast.

Morning visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Vietnam museum of Ethnology. (Optional activity: Free time to shopping at Hanoi Old Quarters).

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of services.

Quotation in USD per person:

NOTE:

• Prices are valid till Dec 23th, 2013
• The bank transfer fees are not included

Inclusions:

• All transfer as mentioned above
• Return train tickets Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi (Soft sleeper with A/C – 4 persons in one cabin)
• Meals as stated above (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Water puppet show
• 3 nights at 3-star hotels
• 1 night on the junk
• Tours and activities as stated above
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees

Exclusions:

• Travel insurance
• Extra food and beverages
• Phone and laundry
• Tips and personal expenses

Notes:

• Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen…
• Train departure from Hanoi at 9:15PM and from Lao Cai at 20’45PM
• Bring your passport to check in hotel.
• Beware of your luggage and money
• Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.
• All customers should follow tour guide’s instruction for your safety.
• Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.