6 Day Northern Vietnam Ha Noi – Ha Long – Sapa
From the intensity of Ha Noi’s streets to spectacular rice terraces, travel the length of Vietnam and savor its natural, cultural, and historical delights. Meet the Hmong people and other minority villagers on a hilltribe excursion and sail into the photographic possibilities of beautiful Halong Bay. This trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you’ll never forget. Summary of Itinerary Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival (No Meals) DAY 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL (NO MEALS) The car/van will pick you up from Noi Bai airport (in Ha Noi) and take you to the heart of the city. Arrive at the hotel after a 40-minute drive. Check in and have a free day to walk around the Old Quarter, the night market in Ha Noi downtown. Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 2: HANOI – SAPA (MEAL: B, L, D) 06:30: Pick up from the hotel, get on Limousine and depart for Sapa. 13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. The Limousine will be drop you off at the hotel. Welcome drink and itinerary briefing. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, and check-in procedures. 14.30: A short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is home to the Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for a photo with the bridge and waterfall, then you will walk uphill for a bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 3.5 km and takes 2 hours. 17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner at the hotel’s restaurant. Overnight in Sapa. DAY 3: SAPA TREKKING – BACK TO HANOI (MEALS: B, L) 7.00 – 7.45: Have breakfast at the hotel and prepare a light pack for trekking 7:45: Trek from Sapa 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. 11.00: Picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village 12:00: Heading to Ta Van village – home of the Dzay ethnic people. 13.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours 14.00: Have a shower at shower room of our hotel. 15:00: A limousine will pick you up from the hotel to take you back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi DAY 4: HA NOI – HA LONG BAY (Meal: B, L, D) (Your hotel – Tuan Chau marina – Halong bay – Lunch– Surprising Cave – Titop Island – Sunset party – Dinner – Onboard night activities). 07.45 – 08.15 Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up: – Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands, and Red River delta 12 – 12.30: Arriving at Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew in the cruise briefing. – Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Afternoon: Arrive at Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), explore the cave, and find out how the cave was named Surprising. Heading to Titop Island area. Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets. Visit Titop Island for swimming and snorkeling, or do the short trek to the top of the island to have an overview of Halong Bay from here. Heading back toward the sleeping area. Early evening. Summit on the sundeck to watch the sunset; enjoy the Sunset party. It’s an ideal time to make acquaintances with new friends, sharing your traveling experience, or simply watching the sunset. An authentic Vietnamese menu is served. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or have one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing… DAY 5: HA LONG BAY – HA NOI (Meal: B, L) (Tai Chi – Breakfast – Luon Cave – Cooking Demonstration – Lunch – Farewell at your hotel) 06:30: For the early risers, join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining a Tai Chi session to fully charge your energy for the day. 07:00 – 08:00: Local breakfast is served. 08:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave (Hang Luồn). Take your option, either exploring the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 09:00: Check out the cabins, at your leisure, while our cruise takes you past other beautiful highlights in the bay. 10:00: You will join our short class on cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls, before an early lunch is served. 12:00: Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew says farewell. Transfer to a minibus or private and return to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel approximately. 16:30 Arrive and overnight in Hanoi DAY 6: HA NOI DEPARTURE (MEAL: B) Have breakfast at your hotel and have free time for your leisure. Check out the hotel, then our car will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport, finish the package 6 Day Northern Vietnam Ha Noi – Ha Long – Sapa. Note: INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS Cancellation Policy:
Day 2: Ha Noi – Sapa then short Trekking (B,L, D)
Day 3: Sapa Trekking – back to Hanoi (B, L)
Day 4: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (B,L,D)
Day 5: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B,L)
Day 6: Ha Noi Departure (B)
– Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong Bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.
– Set sail as lunch is served.
– Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area.
