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Hanoi - HA LONG – SAPA

Our Ref: CN-08
Overview:   Down the coastal area to explore the marvelous beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay, up the mountainous area to discover the unique scenes of Sapa. Starting and ending trip in Hanoi which has been Vietnam’s economical, cultural and political center for nearly one thousand years...We offer this trip for those who fancy all kind of topography, geomorphology and indigenous culture in the North of Vietnam. Duration:   7 Days / 6 Nights
Originating: Hanoi
Visiting:   Hanoi / Ha Long / Cat Ba / Sapa / Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi (Arrival) (D)
Arrive Hanoi and transfer to your centrally located hotel. This evening meet your tour leader for welcome drinks and a tour briefing before we make our first journey into the wonders of Vietnamese cuisine at one of the city’s great local restaurants. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi — Ha Long - Cat Ba (B,L,D)

Price / Person (for 2+)

Executive

US$480

Deluxe

US$460

Standard

US$425

(Single person surcharge applicable)

Depart for Ha Long City, then onboard for 4 hours boat trip in Ha Long Bay past the islands of Fighting cocks, Turtle islet, Stone Dog….Stop to visit : HANG DAU GO, huge cave consisting of three chambers, which are reached via 90 steps. The cave derives its Vietnamese name from the third of the chambers, which is said to be used by Trang Hung Dao during the 13th century to store bamboo stakes, used against the Mongol invaders. THIEN CUNG: "Heaven Palace". Seafood lunch will be provided on board. Overnight in Cat Ba (hotel / boat).

Day 3: Cat Ba - Hanoi (B,L,D)
Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast then onboard for 2 hours kayaking. You and your partner will have chance to explore the wild and grand beauty of Lan Ha Bay in the bright morning sun. The pictures of you on the small boats in this wonderful view will be unique. Take boat trip back to Ha Long City and have lunch in Ha Long City. Arrive at Hanoi around 6pm, relax and have dinner. Free shopping in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi — Sapa (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we visit Coloa citadel. Pass through narrow roads between flower gardens, wet-water rice fields, we reach Co Loa ancient Citadel which was the first fortified citadel ever recorded in Vietnamese history. Now only traces of the old rampart remain but the main attraction is the beauty of one of Vietnamese’s most famous love legends that fulfills and creates the souls of every traces here. Have lunch. Visiting Tran Quoc pagoda, Hoalo prison. Have dinner and transfer to railway station to take the night train to Lao Cai — Sapa, overnight on train.

Day 5: Sapa (B,L,D)
Pick up at Lao Cai station and transfer to hotel in Sapa, the town in the mist of cloud. As soon as arriving in this small quiet town you will be impressed by the romantic appearance of old French architecture and the streets filled with various kinds of hill tribes’ costumes up and down the hills. Have shower and then order for breakfast. After a short relax, we start trekking to Laochai — Tavan. You will trek through remote villages of Red Dao, Black H’mong and Giay ethnic groups, pass incredibly beautiful valleys and rice — terraces. Have picnic lunch on the hill. After a 5-hours trek, have a short relax before our Jeep pick you up and back Sapa. Have dinner and enjoy Sapa at night with streets full of local brocade works and children in their colorful costumes walk in group and sing together. The Cathedral is worth seeing, too.

Day 6: Sapa — Hanoi (B,L,D)
Trek for Cat Cat village of Black H’Mong Group where you could witness the daily life, the traditional customs, the brocading process made by small girls or old women. Here you could also see the French Power by Cat Cat Waterfall. Pass some root hang-bridges to back Sapa town. Have lunch. In the afternoon, visiting Silver Waterfall, Dragon Jaw mountain and see garden of Mongolia, Gate of Heaven. Have dinner and take the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Day 7: Departure (B)
Arrive in Hanoi early in the morning. Have shower and breakfast. Free shopping till the time transferring to airport.

All tours include: Present of handmade work - Accommodation based on twin sharing either Executive, Deluxe or Standard - Air Conditioned transportation - Meals in full board - All admission fees - English speaking guide - Tourist insurance. NOT included are: Single person surcharge - Drinks - Personal expenditures - International air ticket and airport tax - Tips

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