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  • Embarkation Date: Fixed
  • Start From: Hanoi
  • Finish In: Hanoi

North of Vietnam has so much to offer, AsiaTourAdvisor combines this tour to be one of the highlights that we think you should not miss. This tour is mixture of free exploration and escorted when we think is necessary. That will save much of your time and money but still bring up to you enough relaxation and cares on places that not too easy to do it by yourself. Tour starts and finishes from Hanoi.

Date Activities Meal
Day 1You are welcomed by our transportNone
Day 2Visit the Vietnam Ethnic Museum, Hoan Kiem LakeB, L
Day 3Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayakB, L, D
Day 4Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayakB, L
Day 5Relax or optional visit in the morningB, L
Day 6Visit LaoChai & TaVan villageB, L
Day 7Getting back to Hanoi from SapaNone
Day 1
Transport
Meals:None
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)You are welcomed by our transport

Detailed Itinerary:

You are welcomed by our transport – AsiaTourAdvisor at Noi Bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi city. Vietnam’s capital is stylish and stately. Experience its thousand-year-old history, tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial architecture during our transfer to Hotel.

Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the Vietnam Ethnic Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake

Detailed Itinerary:

We will have a all day Hanoi city tour to visit the most attractions of Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (open only in the morning), Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential palace, one pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Lunch at Vietnamese restaurant. In the afternoon visit the Vietnam Ethnic Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake (the lake of the Restored Sword), Ngoc Son Temple and take a one-hour cyclo ride through the old quarter to enjoy the Hanoi’s beautiful late-afternoon colors and to visit a traditional Vietnamese “Long House”… Tonight is free for you to enjoy Hanoi and explore on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayak

Detailed Itinerary:

07.45 – 08.15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. 12.00 – 12.30: Embark at Hon Gai International harbour. 13: 00 Check- in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing 13:30 – 15:00: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring by the fascinating formations of the Bay. 15.00 – 16.30: Cruise to Cap La. 16.30: Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayak. 17.45: Back to junk for swimming or relaxing. 19.00: Have dinner and overnight on board in Cong Do

Day 4
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayak

Detailed Itinerary:

07.30 – 08.00: Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air. 08.30 – 09:30: Visit Thien Canh Son cave. Then, enjoy swimming. 10.00 – 11.30: Start cruising towards the harbour while a Buffet lunch is served. 11.45 – 12.00: Disembark. Fare well. 15.45 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
In the evening, you will take the taxi (by your own) to Hanoi train station for the night train on Express train to Lao Cai station. Overnight on the train.
Overnight: Orient Express Train

Day 5
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Relax or optional visit in the morning

Detailed Itinerary:

You will arrive at Lao Cai at about 6.30. Short car trip to Sapa of about 40km from Lao Cai. Check in a hotel in Sapa then enjoy breakfast. Relax or optional visit in the morning. In the afternoon, 2 hours trekking to visit Catcat village, home of a Black H’mong hill tribe, which is just 7 km from Sapa town. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit LaoChai & TaVan village

Detailed Itinerary:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Start out by car then do a soft walk to visit LaoChai & TaVan village for 2-3 hours on flat footpath. Picnic lunch by the creek. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village. Return to Sapa by car in the afternoon. Balance of the day will visit and shop at Sapa market. Then we will transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the Express train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on the train.
Overnight: Orient Express Train

Day 7
Transport
Meals:None
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Getting back to Hanoi from Sapa

Detailed Itinerary:

Getting back to Hanoi from Sapa trip so early at around 5am, taxi to hotel on your own. Tour ends. AsiaTourAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Tour Cost PerPerson ( in US dollars ) valid from 1 May 2012 to 30 Sept 2012
Tour Category 2 3-5 6-8 9-12
Superior3Star 537 531 522 518
Deluxe4Star 606 600 591 587
Luxury5Star 756 750 741 737
Tour Cost PerPerson ( in US dollars ) valid from 1 Jan 2012 to 30 Apr 2012 and from 1 Octto 30 Dec 2012
Superior3Star 537 531 522 518
Deluxe4Star 606 600 591 587
Luxury5Star 756 750 741 737
Hotel Accommodation 3Star 4Star 5Star
Hanoi LaBelle Vie hotel ,Demantoid, Marigold, Golden Lotus or similar Sunway,Zephyr or similar Sheraton,Melia, Sofitel Plaza or similar
Halongcruise
DragonPearl
Sapa Bambooor similar ChapaGarden, Chau Long or similar Victoriaor similar

Trip inclusive:

  • Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
  • Air-condition transportation
  • Admission fees and permits where applicable
  • Returns train tickets in 04 berths cabin, A/C Wooden Soft sleeper
  • Cruise in Halong Bay
  • English or French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
  • All meals as per program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • Mineral water & towel
  • Vietnam visa arrangement

Trip exclusive:

  • Pre/post trip arrangement
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not indicated
  • Stamp Fee at Airport when your arrival to entry Vietnam
  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

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