Itinerary in brief
Day 01: Hanoi arrival
Day 02: Hanoi City
Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Day 04: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Day 05: Hanoi - Sapa by bus
Day 06: Sapa - Trekking Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Tavan - Transfer to Airport
Overview
Detail program
Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up by your driver and then transferred to the hotel in the city center. Free time to explore the city or relax.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi City tour
Hanoi, capital of Vietnam with thousands years of history, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, has elegance unlike any other city in Asia. This city is attractive not only by the fine colonial mansions, but also by the old commercial quarter, where you can get a sense of the city’s true cultural depth. Since long time it has been the center of culture and economy of Vietnam.
From 08:00 - 08:30 to 16:00 - 16:30
Hochiminh Mausoleum _ In the tradition of Lenin and Stalin before him and Mao after him, Hochiminh Mausoleum is the final resting place of Hochiminh in a glass sarcophagus set deep in the bowels of a monumental edifice that has become a site of Pilgrimage. (Note: Closed on Monday and Friday).
You also visit:
His very interesting small personal house.
One Pillar pagoda, first built in 1049 by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. Constructed of wood on a single stone pillar, it was designed to resemble a lotus blossom in the honor of Buddha.
Strolling through the area around Badinh Square, where there are many temples, pagoda, as well as colonial style buildings and villas, used for government offices & foreign embassies.
Continue to visit:
Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where you will learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
His very interesting small personal house.
One Pillar pagoda, first built in 1049 by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. Constructed of wood on a single stone pillar, it was designed to resemble a lotus blossom in the honor of Buddha.
Strolling through the area around Badinh Square, where there are many temples, pagoda, as well as colonial style buildings and villas, used for government offices & foreign embassies.
Continue to visit:
Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where you will learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
Have lunch at the local restaurant
After lunch, you’ll continue to visit:
Temple of Literature, which is built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius in order to honor scholars and men of literary accomplishment.
Ngocson pagoda on the isle in the middle of the Restored Sword Lake, the petit lake in the heart of Hanoi, where legends grow thicker than water lilies.
Our favorite is the central Hangdao, Hangbac and Hanggai Street with all the silk and jewel shops...etc; there is also plenty of time for shopping, for independent walking and street photography in the old quarter of the city. Strolling through the St. Joseph Cathedral, a neo-Gothic Cathedral finished in 1886, noted worthy for its square towers, elaborate altar and stained-glass windows either.
In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
After lunch, you’ll continue to visit:
Temple of Literature, which is built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius in order to honor scholars and men of literary accomplishment.
Ngocson pagoda on the isle in the middle of the Restored Sword Lake, the petit lake in the heart of Hanoi, where legends grow thicker than water lilies.
Our favorite is the central Hangdao, Hangbac and Hanggai Street with all the silk and jewel shops...etc; there is also plenty of time for shopping, for independent walking and street photography in the old quarter of the city. Strolling through the St. Joseph Cathedral, a neo-Gothic Cathedral finished in 1886, noted worthy for its square towers, elaborate altar and stained-glass windows either.
In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay
07:30 - 08:00: Pick up at the hotel in old quarter. Transfer to Halong Bay. Arrive at noon and embark on cruise.
Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way.
Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.
Your next stop is Titop island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop island is another not-to-be missed activity.
Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.
Savour a delicious dinner.
Night time squid fishing. Overnight on board.
07:30 - 08:00: Pick up at the hotel in old quarter. Transfer to Halong Bay. Arrive at noon and embark on cruise.
Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way.
Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.
Your next stop is Titop island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop island is another not-to-be missed activity.
Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.
Savour a delicious dinner.
Night time squid fishing. Overnight on board.
Day 04: Halong - Hanoi
06:15: Enjoy sunrise on the bay. Morning Tai Chi session on topdeck
06:30: Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
Sung Sot cave excursion.
Explore Sung Sot Cave - the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay.
09:15: Check out of your cabin after a final early brunch.
09:30: Buffet brunch served at the restaurant.
10:45 - 11:00: Back to the port. Farewell and disembark.
11:15 - 11:30: Get on the bus back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
06:15: Enjoy sunrise on the bay. Morning Tai Chi session on topdeck
06:30: Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
Sung Sot cave excursion.
Explore Sung Sot Cave - the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay.
09:15: Check out of your cabin after a final early brunch.
09:30: Buffet brunch served at the restaurant.
10:45 - 11:00: Back to the port. Farewell and disembark.
11:15 - 11:30: Get on the bus back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 05: Hanoi - Sapa
06:00 - 06:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter or bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.
07:30 - 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break.
11:45 - 13:15: Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
13:15 - 13:30: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
- Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.
14:30: A short walking to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. Driver pick up back to Sapa.
17:00: Back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel .
Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours.
Day 06: Sapa - Trekking Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Noi Bai Airport
07:00 - 07:45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking
8:00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then 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
11:30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
12:00 - 13:00: Have a shower at hotel, check out and have lunch and time at leisure on your own.
13:00 - 13:30: Meet all group members at May Hotel (139 Thạch Sơn, Sapa) to get ready for Hanoi.
14:00: Get on bus to go back to Noi Bai airport for your home flight.
Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours.
Day 06: Sapa - Trekking Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Noi Bai Airport
07:00 - 07:45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking
8:00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then 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
11:30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
12:00 - 13:00: Have a shower at hotel, check out and have lunch and time at leisure on your own.
13:00 - 13:30: Meet all group members at May Hotel (139 Thạch Sơn, Sapa) to get ready for Hanoi.
14:00: Get on bus to go back to Noi Bai airport for your home flight.
Services inclus
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Vehicles with English speaking Guide during the tour
- Entrance fees (without camera fees) indicated in the itinerary
- One bottle of water
- Sleeping bus from Hanoi - Sapa and Return ( Tour guide not avaiable on the bus)
- Bus pick up at Sapa as itinarary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accomodation with Double room/Twin/triple sharing room
- Drinks during the meals
- Meals are not indicated in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, tax
- Insurance (of all kinds)
- Tips for the guide(s), driver(s) and porter(s) & some other places
- Others not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge for Dcar limousine VIP seat: 21USD. Luxury limousine 28 seat Nouble: 17USSD
- Surcharge for staying in SGL room: 127USD
Price
Price
The prices below are just for your reference, official quote will be given once you contact us with your detailed travel needs
| Group | 1 Persons | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / person | 705 USD | 415 USD | 383 USD | 368 USD | 359 USD | 353 USD | 349 USD |
Note
Surcharge for Dcar limousine VIP seat: 21USD
Luxury limousine 28 seat Nouble: 17USD
Surcharge for staying in SGL room: 127USD
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