Arrive at Lao Cai Train station at about 6.30. Take a transfer to Sapa. Having breakfast and relax before explore Sapa Town. In the afternoon, take a 2km short trekking to Cat Cat Village, the home of H'mong Ethnic. Meeting & talking with locals to learn more about their daily life. We also visit a waterfall and old French Power Station. Overnight in hotel.
Following breakfast, we explore Sapa market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. 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 to Ta Van village. Overnight stay in hotel.
This morning we climb up to Ham Rong Mountain , which gives you a great panoramic view over Sapa and its surrounding areas, and you can explore two orchid gardens. Hotel check-out. Then we travel to Ta Phin valley, where the Red Dao and H'mong minorities live. Drive back to Lao Cai Railway Station. The overnight train leaves Lao Cai Railway station at 9:15 p.m. to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Arrive in Hanoi at around 5 a.m. in the morning. Our car will pick you up at the train station then transfer to 2 star hotel in Hanoi (take bath and relax). After breakfast, we leave Hanoi by private vehice at 8:30 a.m to Halong. Transfer to our boat for a cruise in the crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay , giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. While on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim. We will also have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves in this area. Overnight on a junk in Halong Bay .
Rising to the sound of lapping waters of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emeraude water of the bay. Cruise around Bai Tu Long bay, passing by Bai Tho Mountain. Sail back to harbor where our car will be waiting to transfer us back to Hanoi.
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Tour Class [A] |
All prices are valid through 30 September 2009 Tour price in USD net per person in group of |
Surcharge If required |
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Hotel Categories |
1 |
2 |
3-5 |
6-9 |
10-12 |
13-15 |
16 up |
Single |
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Budget=2* |
753 |
465 |
368 |
270 |
233 |
224 |
227 |
+ 25 |
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Standard=3* |
802 |
492 |
395 |
297 |
265 |
255 |
261 |
+ 45 |
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Superior =4* |
889 |
541 |
444 |
346 |
302 |
281 |
289 |
+ 80 |
Tour price includes:
- Transportation in a private vehicle with air con.
- English or French Speaking Guide
- Accommodation in twin share
- Junk Cruise on Halong, sharing the boat with other people
- Entrances fees
-Round trip overnight train, soft sleeper with air-con in the cabin 4 people.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Government taxes and services charges
Tour price excludes:
- Flights
- Visas and Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc…
- Tips and Gratuities
- Beverage
- Pre and post accommodation in Hanoi
Hotels quoted in above packages or similar category
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Location |
2 star |
3 star |
4 star |
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Sapa |
Hoang Lien hotel, Khanh Hai hotel |
Royal Sapa View hotel, Bamboo hotel |
Chau Long hotel |
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Halong |
Minh Hai Junk |
Hoa Binh Junk |
An |
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