The trip has the North’s most popular sites rolled into one. Visit the historical sites of Hanoi, discover the natural beauty of halong Bay, and learn more about the special culture of ethnic minorities in Sapa...
Starting at US$ 240
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Cruising overnight on board in Halong, exploring the limestone
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Savoring the best cuisine on board, kayaking the best way to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay
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Trek through this beautiful mountain region and observe the varied customs and cultures of some of the minority people in Sapa
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Hanoi – Halong – Sapa – Ha noi
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Day 1:
Hanoi arrival.(D)
Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi , you will be met and driven to your hotel. You will have time to relax after your journey before a ‘Welcome dinner' at a traditional restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine. In the evening, you will have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry . You will spend the night in Hanoi .
Private transfer airport – hotel Meal : Welcome dinner Accommodation: Platinum 1 hotel - Superior room
South Pacific Travel's bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. Arrive in Halong board Halong Phoenix Cruiser . Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon . Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight on board.
Visit : Amazing Cave Kayaking : 1,5hrs Meals : Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation : Double or twin sharing cabin.
Day 3:
Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser – Halong Bay – Hanoi - Lao Cai (B,L)
Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks. such as Drum cave , Man's head Islet….Heading to Van Gia fishing village you will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip before back to Halong dock. Back to Hanoi , relax and then transfer to railway station to Sapa.
Transportation: A/C car from Halong – Hanoi and train from Hanoi – Sa Pa Visit: Van Gia village Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Accommodation: 4 soft sleeper wooden A/C cabin
Day 4:
Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Chai - Ta Van - Sapa (B,L,D)
We will take 1hr bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa . The ride give you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town we have breakfast in local restaurant. The rest of morning walk around Sapa town, discover colorful ethnic market. After having lunch prepare for a great trek down to the picturesque valley of Muong Hoa . We will walk on small paths and trails to reach Lao Chai and Tavan Village to visit the Tay and Day tribes then keep going along the bottom of the Sapa valley. After that our car will wait and transfer back to Sapa for overnight
Trekking : on dirt paths downhill – Moderate grade. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: Chau Long hotel (deluxe new wing twin/double room)
Day 5:
Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B, L)
Sunrise breakfast and then check in your hotel, get ready for our last trek. You first sneak through the market and leave the busy town behind. After a couple of minutes, you will follow a road going down hill to Cat Cat village. You will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station . Take a rest here before you trek downhill to get Sin Chai village. Enjoy beautiful scenery on the way back to Sapa town for lunch. You will have free time to discover by yourself in the afternoon. Dinner is for your choice. Back to hotel for shower and then our car will transfer you to Lao Cai station for overnight train back to Hanoi
Trek: 8km 3hrs trek downhill. Moderate grade Meals: Breakfast and lunch Transfer Sapa town – Lao Cai station: 45 minutes. Accommodation : 4 soft sleeper wooden A/C cabin
Day 6:
Hanoi arrival – Departure (B)
Arrive in Hanoi at about 4h30. You will be transferred to hotel for freshen up service (shower and buffet breakfast). Be relax until our car will come to take you to the airport for your flight
Tour Price
Quotation in USD per person:
Group
2 pax
3 - 4 pax
5 - 6 pax
7 -8 pax
Over 8 pax
Single supplement
Superior
295
267
255
245
240
60
Deluxe
328
300
290
280
270
95
The quotation above is valid till Dec 31th 2009
Hotel Category + Halong Bay : Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser (The junk features 3 decks designed with Asia Traditional decor. The boat boasts romantic wooden fixtures, a multitude of windows to make the most of the amazing views, and a spectacular upper deck for your total relaxation) + Sapa : Superior standard Eden Sapa (2**, the hotel offers wonderful views of the valley and Fansipan mount which can impress every tourist during their time staying here) Deluxe standard Chau Long Hotel (4****, Designed as a red-stone castle, ideally located at the quite side street, in the heart of Sapa town - home to many colorful native hill tribes, offers to its guests and visitors magnificent views of the Hoan Lien mountains range, Deluxe new wing)
Our prices include: Breakfast and accommodation sharing twin or double room Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above. Return train tickets: Hanoi - Lao Cai – Hanoi (A/C 4 soft sleeper cabin) Kayaking, jacket, water proof bags, complimentary glass of wine, fresh fruit, Refresher towel. Group Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser and private Sapa trekking tour Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver in Sapa The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary. Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program. Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.
Our prices do not include: International flight tickets and airport tax. Visas. Dinners, except as specified above. Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses Camera fees (if any). Insurance
