THE DETAILED ITINERARY:

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, welcomed by your tour guide and transfer from airport to your hotel in Hanoi. Take a cyclo tour to explore the old quarter ( If time permitted). Welcome dinner. Enjoy water puppet show in the evening.

Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hanoi.

Hanoi sightseeing on your own 8.30 PM. Pick up from your hotel then transfer to railway station for the overnight train to Sapa.

Overnight o­n King Express or Tulico Train – VIP cabin for 2pax.

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6:00 am. Pick up and transfer to Sapa . After breakfast we leave the hotel and start trekking down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H’mong village Lao Chai. Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. After this you continue to Ta Van village to visit the Zay people. The Zay houses are built of wood and bamboo with a clay floor. Have picnic lunch on the way then keep going to the bottom of Sapa valley. Jeep back to Sapa in the arternoon.

Overnight at Victoria hotel in Sapa – Deluxe Room.

Breakfast at hotel. Trek down to Cat Cat village of Black H'Mong tribe. Enjoy the waterfall in Cat Cat village and beautiful scenery along the way. Jeep back to Sapa. Check out the hotel. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Afternoon, take a car to Ta Phin village to visit the house of Red Dao people, walk around the village to explore the custom, daily life and weaving technique of the Red Dao people. Transfer to Lao Cai for overnight train back to Hanoi.

Overnight o­n King Express or Tulico Train - VIP cabin for 2pax

Arrive Hanoi around 5.30am. Have breakfast at the restaurant then take a private car to the fabulous Halong Bay. Board on Bai Tho Junk, enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, check in your cabin. Enjoy the sea seafood lunch served on board. Cruise to the Bay to enjoy the beautiful views of the world natural heritage with limestone cliffs growing up from the green tranquil water, see Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot Cave the nicest cave in the Bay, visit Titop island, walk up the hill to enjoy the panorama of the Bay, relax on the beach. Have dinner and relax in quiet and fresh Bay. You sleep anchored in the bay, rocked by the gentle ocean waves.

Overnight on the Junk.

Start full day relaxing on the Junk and swimming by cruising to further southern orientation of the Bay to Three Peach Beach, Ba Ham lake (if the weather and the tide permitted) relax on the sandy beach, see more of the bay.

Overnight on the Junk.

Wake up. Have breakfast after enjoyment of the sunrise. more cruising to explore the Bay with Man head island, Tortoise Island, take a light rowing boat trip to discover Luon Cave, enjoy the impressive views of Bai Tu Long Bay, Bai Tho Mountain, and the city overview. Have lunch on board while cruising back to the dock. Disembark the junk. Return to Hanoi . Arrive Hanoi around 16 : 00 PM.

Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hanoi.

This is the last impression day for the trip in Vietnam of all – the day we wander around the fascinating shops in busy 36 streets. Then we have to wave the warmest hands to our friends, both local and tour members as we go our separate ways to return to our sweetest homes. Taka a car to Noi Bai airport for our flight

PACKAGE COST:

Our tour prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Hotel accommodation in twin-share room with breakfast

v  English-speaking local guide

v  Meals as itemized in itinerary

v  Boat trips as itemized in itinerary

v  Kayaking paddles.

v  Entrance & admission fees to locations itemized in itinerary

v  All transfers itemized in tour itinerary A/c private cabin/2pax : Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Airport taxes.

v  Visas.

v  Travel insurance.

v  Tips.

v  Personal expenses.

v  Emergency transfer.

v  International airfare to/from Vietnam.

v  Personal insurance.

v  Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

CHILDREN POLICY:

v  From 01-04 years old: free of charge in case of no request for extra bed

v  Children aged from 6 -11: 75% charge of adult price.

v  From 12 years old up: same as adult rates

WHAT TO BRING:

v  Sun block.

v  Camera + Film.

v  Insect repellent.

v  Original Passport.

v  A wide brimmed hat.

v  Swimming costume.

v  Sun glasses.

ACCOMMODATION IN THE EQUIVALVENT CITIES AS IN THE BELOW LIST OR SIMILAR: