Hanoi Sapa Halong Bay Kayaking 8Days/7Nights

Highlights

Hanoi: Located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake at its heart, Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade that used to take place there. Sightseeing with a Local Guide; water puppets performance; visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature; take a “cyclo” ride through the Old Quarter.

Sapa: Experience stay overnight on the train.Trek through 5 villages meeting 3 different hill tribes; Stay overnight at hotel or in a local stilt house.

Halong Bay: Visiting Halong Bay - Natural World Heritage by a traditional Junk boat, discover caves & fishing villages, explore the lagoon. Stay overnight on Board with amazing time & unforgettable experience! Kayaking to explore tunnel caves & visit fishing villages!

Itinerary in brief

·         Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam

·         Day 2: Sapa arrival - trekking to Villages (B, L)

·         Day 3: Lao Cai- Bac Ha Sunday Market - Night train back Hanoi (B, L)

·         Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (B, L, D)

·         Day 5: Halong Bay Cruise full day with Kayaking/Fishing Villages visiting (B,L,D)

·         Day 6: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi. (B, L)

·         Day 7: Hanoi Sightseeing full day (B, L)

·         Day 8: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)

Hanoi-Sapa-Halong Bay Kayaking 8Days/7Nights

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam

Landing in Hanoi, you’ll be surprise by the warmly welcome of the Tour Guide & Car Driver at the airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam. Free for leisure in Hanoi until 7:00pm. Take night train from Hanoi to Sapa. Overnight on the train.

Hoan Kiem lake

Day 2: Sapa arrival – trekking to Villages (B, L)

Arrive Lao Cai Railway Station at 6:00am. Pick up to Sapa town for check in. Having breakfast and start trekking down to Lao Chai village to visit the Black H'mong. Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the valley to get to Ta Van village to visit the Dzay people live, which supposed to be the most friendly one in mountainous area. The next is Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dzao tribe where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. In the afternoon, you get back Sapa Town for free to discover Sapa Market & stay overnight in Sapa Town.

Sapa

Day 3: Lao Cai- Bac Ha Sunday Market - Night train back Hanoi (B, L)

After breakfast in Sapa, you leave Sapa Town for Bac Ha Town to join Sunday Market with local people. Bac Ha is considered one of the most wonderful and colourful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attire buy and sell the local products. Dogs, cats, pigs, horses... are all on sales. This is a golden opportunity to take your best photos! In the afternoon, we will take a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to the flower H'mong people. This is a great opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Leave Bac Ha Town at 3:00pm for Lao Cai Railway Station. Take night train, which departs about 7.30am. Overnight on the train.

Sapa

Day 4: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B, L, D)

Arrive Hanoi Railway Station at 5:30am. Pick up & transfer to hotel for short rest & breakfast until 8:30am. Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay, one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.

Ha Long bay

Day 5: Full Day Cruising (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, transfer with a small private crew to our day-trip boat to cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas. Enjoy swimming in deliciously cool, emerald-green water; basking on quiet beaches; and exploring tunnels and caves cut into the rock. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as we cruise around fishing villages, or take in things at your own pace in a kayak. Lunch will be served on board by your private chef before you return to the Mother Boat for the night.

Day 6: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi. (B, L)

Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, 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 emerald water of the bay.

After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for overnight. Arrive Hanoi at 3:00pm. Check in hotel & free time to go sightseeing in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Surprising Cave

Day 7: Hanoi Sightseeing full day (B, L)

Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich, once the museum of l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient, which includes artifacts from Vietnam's turbulent history. Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

One Pillar pagoda

Day 8: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)

You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your unforgettable trip arranged by Vietsense Travel!

Tour Cost included:

·         3 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast

·         2 Nights stay overnight on Sapa Train (Hanoi – Lao Cai - Hanoi)

·         2 nights stay overnight on Board in Halong Bay in twin-share cabin.

·         Welcome drink on Board!

·         Tai Chi lesson on sun desk in the morning.

·         Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.

·         All landed transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days

·         Boat trip cruise in Halong Bay & Lunch on Board with fresh seafood.

·         Visiting Caves & Fishing Village.

·         English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request

·         Water Puppet Show & Cyclo Tour in Hanoi Old Quarter.

·         All entrance and sightseeing fees

·         All taxes & services charge.

Tour Cost Non Included:

·         International airfare and airport tax in Vietnam

·         Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program

·         Visa fees to Vietnam

·         Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels

·         Travel insurance

·         Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

·         Tipping/ Gratuities

·         Single supplement

·       Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.