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NORTHERN VIETNAM ADVENTURE

Vietnam Tours - Vietnam Highlight

Trip code: VET.HI-01
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 6 Days
Starting: Hanoi, Vietnam
Finishing: Hanoi, Vietnam
Destinations: Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay

Description: This tour offers the best attraction in a short time span. Starting out in the capital city, you will visit many wonderful sites. Visit Sapa and trek along the spectacular landscapes & colorful hill tribe people. Cruise the spectacular Halong Bay on a romantic old style Vietnamese Junk boat

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O Quan Chuong - Hanoi

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Sword Lake - Hanoi

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Ancient Street- Hanoi

BRIEF ITINERARY

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DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR AND NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA.

DAY 3: LAO CAI – SAPA - VISIT THE ETHNIC MINORITY VILLAGES.

DAY 4: SAPA TOUR AND NIGHT TRAIN BACK TO HANOI.

DAY 5: HANOI - HALONG - THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

DAY 6: HALONG - HANOI DEPARTURE.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Hanoi arrival (Dinner)

Arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be met by your guide on the other side of Immigration Arrival check point. If time permits, enjoy a brief driving orientation tour of Hoan Kiem Lake (Returned Sword Lake), the French Quarter and Old Quarter of Hanoi en - route to your hotel.

You can use the next few hours to rest or explore the surrounding on your own or take a Cyclo ride through the Old Town of Hanoi.

Welcome dinner in a fine restaurant hosted by Vietnam Explorient Travel.

Meals: dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2 - Hanoi City tour and night train to Sapa (Breakfast)

For the early risers, may we suggest a stroll along the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake. Where each early morning, groups of locals gather to do their exercises along the lovely tree lined promenade. You may cross over the red bridge at the north end to Ngoc Son Temple and the Tortoise Tower on a small island.

After breakfast, you will have a full day of your own to see the city so good walking shoes are a must. You will have many options to choose from:

Temple of Literature, built in 11th Century and the country’s first University
Ho Chi Minh’s (HCM) Mausoleum and Presidential Palace
HCM’s Stilt House
One Pillar Pagoda
Ethnology Museum
Opera House
Hoa Lo prison which is also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”
West Lake & Pagoda

Attend a Water Puppet show this evening then have a leisurely dinner while waiting for the 21:00 departure on the deluxe Night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train in air conditioned cabin.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Soft Sleeper Cabin with AC

Day 3 - Lao Cai - Sapa - Visit the ethnic minority villages (Breakfast)

The train will pull in around 6:00 at Lao Cai station, near the border of China, you will be met by your driver for the 38 miles drive to Sapa, the premier destination of northwest Vietnam.

Enjoy your breakfast while waiting for hotel check-in, catch a few hours of rest or venture out to discover the beautiful mountain landscapes and ethnic minority groups of Sapa. Your guide will take you on 2 hours trekking to the village of Cat Cat & Sin Chai from here you will trek down to the valley among the terraced fields and meet the hill tribes people, get to know their way of life, cultures and traditions. Get back to Sapa town in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Day 4 - Sapa tour and night train back to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

A whole day for discovery of nature as well as different culture of hill tribe people on a new trek in Sapa with a H'mong guide who speaks excellent English.

We will begin with a walking tour of Sapa market, then trekking down hill from village to village around Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van area which is beautifully decorated by terraced-fields and the house of H'mong, Red Zao and Zay people.

You have several levels for your trekking today from soft trek 2-3 miles, medium trek (3-4 miles) and hard trek (5 miles +)

Great opportunity for taking photos of breathtaking landscapes, meeting friendly hill-tribe people at home and work... Have home-stay lunch in the village of Zday people.

Later in the afternoon, a jeep or van will take you back to Sapa for refreshment then transfer to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast& Lunch
Accommodation: Soft Sleeper Cabin with AC

Day 5: Hanoi - Halong - The World Heritage site (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

You will be met by your guide early this morning at Hanoi’s railway station. After breakfast you will have over 3 hours drive along the country side of the Red River Delta to the UNESCO world’s heritage site of Halong Bay.
A traditional style Vietnamese Junk Cruise is waiting for your arrival and will set sail at noon today. Lunch will be served on board amidst spectacular views of the bay.

Today you will visit one of the largest caves in Halong Bay and a beach stop included where you maybe want to take a swim or dip in the water of Eastern Sea.

Tonight, please enjoy a fresh seafood dinner on the Junk.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner
Accommodation: On board

Day 6 - Halong - Hanoi departure (Breakfast)

Participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply watch the sunrise over the magnificent bay. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or juice before setting out to the near- by cave on row boat. Watch monkeys on the cliff tops. Return back to the junk, where breakfast is ready, while sailing around Bai Tu Long bay where the film “Indochina” was made.

Your cruise will end at noon and you will be met by your guide & driver for the trip back to Hanoi.

The trip ends in Hanoi at 3:00 pm

After arrival to Hanoi you can go directly to the airport to catch up your flight or you could have extension visit in Hanoi.

PRICE & INCLUSION

This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy at 3-star hotel standard.

Apply from 1.January - 2012 to 31.December - 2012

Group Size	2 persons	4 persons	6 persons	Single Supp*
Price / pp	531	420	373	144

Price Inclusions:

• All land transportation by private air conditioned vehicles
• Tour arrival and departure airport transfers
• Transfer to and from the train station in Hanoi
• Hotel accommodation on a Twin/Double sharing bed with 3-star standard
• Soft sleeper in cabin 4 berths with A/C
• Double or twin-share bedroom on Halong bay
• Meals as mention in the program
• Local English speaking guides
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• Travel insurance
• Visa approval fee
• Mineral water

Price Exclusions:

• International airfare and airport tax in & out Vietnam
• Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Additional expenses in case of force majeure

Notes:

• All the points of interest are open for visit based on current updating. In case of closing for construction or any reason, we will replace with similar point of interest.