Best Of The North Vienam (Hanoi Sapa Halong Bay With 6 Day Group Tour)

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Airport Pick up

1. 45m · Admission ticket included
   Pick up from airport as your flight details

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour - Night Train to Sapa (B, L)

1. Hanoi
   12h
   Full day visit Hanoi city with Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and President's house on stilts, One pillar pagoda), Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Old quarters and Museum of Ethnology (on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the visit to Bat Trang pottery village will be arranged as the replacement for museum).
   
   Free time for dinner before pickup time (20.30) at your hotel for the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
2. 8h · Admission ticket included
   Overnight Train to Sapa

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B-L-D)

1. Lao Cai
   30m
   6:30 – Be greeted by our guide and driver upon arrival at Lao Cai Train Station before being transferred to Sapa by a shared bus. The ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour and will give you a first glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces.
2. Sapa
   1h 30m
   On arrival at the hotel in Sapa, enjoy an early check-in if the room is available, otherwise in the interim, you will have access to a basic room for refreshment before having breakfast.
3. Y Linh Ho
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   09:30 – Start the day with 6km of walking down to the Southeast of Sapa along Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong.
4. Lao Chai
   1h 30m
   Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village. Stop at the village for lunch
5. Ta Van Village
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, continue trekking through the rice terraces to Ta Van village of the Tay minority. This trek is relatively easy although the trail can be quite slippery if it rains. For that reason, good footwear is recommended.
6. Sapa
   17h
   15:00 – Return to Sapa by shared bus and check into the hotel. You will then have free time to explore Sapa town, especially its market with all the colorful handicrafts.
   Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Sapa Town.
   
   • Trekking difficulty: 6/10
   • Distance: 10km of trekking and 8km of driving from Ta Van village to Sapa
   • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
   • Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa Town
   • Bus from Lao Cai Train Station to Sapa

Day 4: Sapa - Cat Cat village – Sapa - Overnight Train (B/L/D)

1. Cat Cat village
   2h · Admission ticket included
   8:00 – After breakfast, you will begin the second day of your adventure by exploring the villages which are located a little bit further to the Southwest of Sapa (around 4 km) including Cat village, the home of the Black H’mong people
   This trek offers some stunning views of a picturesque waterfall and the vestige of a hydro-electric power station which was built in the early 20th century.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Later, you continue to hike for another 3km to Sin Chai village, situated at the base of Hoang Lien Son Mountain with Fansipan Peak, which is also known as the roof of Vietnam and Indochina. Enjoy the panoramic view of the village and have more photo opportunities before heading back to Sapa Town.
   
   • Trekking difficulty: 4/10
   • Distance: 7km of trekking and 3km of driving from Cat Cat village to Sapa
   • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
   • Bus from Sapa to Lao Cai Train Station
3. Lao Cai
   8h
   Bus from Sapa to Lao Cai Train Station and overnight train back to Hanoi City

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Overnight Cruise (B, L, D)

1. Old Quarter
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Early arrival in Hanoi (05.30 - 06.00am), take taxi to the chosen hotel to store the luggage, have breakfast (no room) before taking the bus to Halong (pickup time: 08.30 - 09.00 am)
2. Halong Bay
   22h · Admission ticket included
   We will pick you up to Halong Bay between 8h30-9h00 am and then it takes 2.5 hours to Halong Bay
   
   Upon arrival, welcome on board, check in your cabin and have delicious lunch at the restaurant. Afternoon activities might include a visit Titop Island for swimming or hiking up mountain then stop for kayaking or bamboo boat riding. Join a cooking class or a sunset party before dinner time. Evening is free at your leisure or you can join a squid fishing. Overnight in private cabin on a sharing cruise.

Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi Old Quarter - Departure (B/L)

1. Halong Bay
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Optional to join a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck or photo hunting in the early morning.
   After breakfast, visit Sung Sot Cave - One of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay Bay
   Then check ou cabin and leave your stuffs on boat.
   Have a lunch while boat passing many islands and islets on the way back to harbor.
   Around 11:30 - 12:00 : Boat return to Harbor and you will get on transfer back to HanoI Old Quarter
2. Sung Sot Cave
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Most beautiful cave in Halong Bay
3. Old Quarter
   5h · Admission ticket included
   After driving 2,5 hours , we will arrive at Hanoi City about 15h00 to 15h15 PM then free time explore Old Quarter until transfer to the airport for departure flight (45 mins transfer, flight after 08.00pm is recommended).
   
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Pickup details

Departure Point: PICK UP FROM AIRPORT AS YOUR INFORMATION OR IN HANOI

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel