HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HA LONG BAY

Highlights of this tour:

• Relaxing with 100 years old Hanoi city
• View and enjoy mountainous sightseeing & life style in Sapa
• Discover the natural heritage all over the world – Halong bay

DAY 01 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: HANOI – ARRIVAL

When you arrive at Noi Bai airport – Hanoi, right after getting out of the restricted area you will see our staff waiting for you at the lobby with a board of your name. Then our driver will take care and transfer you safely to Hanoi center for checking in hotel. Free time to visit and relax in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 02 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: HANOI CITY DISCOVERY – TRAIN TO SAPA (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel. Around 08h00, we will start the journey to visit the Hanoi old quarter by bus. We will take you pass Hoan Kiem lake, see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son temple, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Museum (closed on Monday & Friday). Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle’s O final resting-place.

Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, lying to one side of the mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049, this structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.

Continue to visit Quan Thanh temple and Buddhist Tran Quoc pagoda on West lake (one of the oldest in Vietnam). Lunch time then proceeding to visit the Ethnology museum, continue to visit the literature temple Quoc Tu Giam, which is the first university of Vietnam since 1070.

It’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse in to Vietnam’s past. Getting back to our hotel at round 16h30 for relaxing, shower then serve yourself dinner before being transferred to Hanoi station for night train to Sapa.

Overnight on train.

DAY 03 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: SAPA PACKAGE TOURS – CAT CAT – SHIN CHAI (B/L/D)

Upon arrival in Lao Cai station, bus transfers to Sapa town then have breakfast in the hotel before trekking down to Cat Cat and Shin Chai villages of Black H’mong tribe. Enjoy the waterfall in Cat Cat and beautiful scenery along the way. Having lunch and trek back to the hotel for shower then enjoy the night in Sapa town (App.4hours trekking/8km)

Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 04 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: LAO CHAI – TA VAN (B/L/D)

After breakfast and get ready for the trip, trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the Tay and Dzay tribes then keep going along the bottom of Sapa valleys to get to Ta Van village, which is supposed to be one of the most beautiful area. Have a picnic lunch on the way, then get back to Sapa by jeep/motorbike. Transferring down to Lao Cai station for the night train back to Hanoi. (App.6 hours trekking/14km and 30 minutes riding)

Overnight on train

DAY 05 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: SAPA – HANOI – HALONG BAY TOURS (B/L/D)

Arriving back Hanoi at 05h30AM to have breakfast in our hotel.

07:30     Our shuttle bus with tour guide will pick you up at your hotels

(Note: This pick-up is just applied for those who use our shuttle bus service)

10:30    Stopover in Hai Duong City where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products.

12:30    Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina Pier (Tuan Chau Island). Followed by activities such as:  boarding Luxury Flamingo Cruise for departure, Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager

13:30    Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets.

15:00    Kayaking around Pearl Farm Village, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon.

17:30    Happy Hour. Buy 2 beverage get 1 for free

18.00    Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes

18:30    Enjoy Sunset Party with fruits and tea

19:30    Under the magnificent night sky, our luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods

21:00    Joining the squid fishing on boat with our crews and can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar

Overnight on Luxury Flamingo Cruise.

DAY 06 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: HALONG BAY DISCOVERY – HANOI (B/L)

06:15     Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck
07:15    Have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board
07:45    Arrive at the Surprising cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes.
09:00  Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins.
10:00    Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier
10.45    Brunch is served.
After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
 11:45   Disembark at Marina coffee – Gate 26 in Tuan Chau New Marina.

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 07 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC FULL DAY (B/L)

You will be served breakfast in our restaurant then our bus comes to pick you up again for Ninh Binh province at around 08h00AM, enjoying the rural scenery along the road. Visiting Hoa Lu citadel until 12h00 to have lunch at the restaurant. Taking the rowing boat along the tiny canal among the rice fields to visit Tam Coc (three grottoes) for the rest of the day then you will be transferred to Hanoi in the evening at 18h00.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 08 – HANOI CLASSIC TOUR TO SAPA AND HALONG BAY: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)

On time as your request, our car will come to take you to the airport for catching your flight to other city or home.

*3 Star Hotels in use:

• Hanoi: Hanoi Boutique Hotel (Dlx) http://www.hanoiboutiquehotel.vn/en-us or similar ones
• Sapa: Phoenix Sapa Hotel (Deluxe Room) http://www.phoenixsapahotel.com/en/home.htm or similar ones
• Halong cruise: Luxury Flamingo Cruise (Dlx) http://luxuryflamingocruises.vn/ or similar ones

*4 Star Hotels in use:

• Hanoi: May De Ville Old Quarter (Superior room) http://www.maydeville.com/ similar ones
• Sapa: Sapa Freesia hotel (Superior room) https://www.freesiahotel.com/ or similar ones
• Halong cruise: Luxury Flamingo Cruise (Dlx) http://luxuryflamingocruises.vn/ or similar ones

Inclusions:

• Accommodation based on twin sharing with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
• Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Private air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
• English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
• Entrance fees for all sights visited.
• Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
• Soft sleeper train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
• Overnight cruise trip in Halong Bay
• Boat trips
• Early check-in at a standard hotel in Hanoi in the morning of Day 5

Exclusions:

• Other meals & Drinks
• Personal Expense
• Travel Insurance