HANOI - HALONG – SAPA
(5 days 4 nights joined group tour)
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)
Up on arrival at Noi Bai international airport, meet up our driver then transfer to center of Hanoi Capital for hotel check in & free for explore Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
8.45-9.15: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter/ Opera House to depart Halong Bay
Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive)
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site
12:30: Enjoy a set menu lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestones such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites
14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay
16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor
17.45: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi
20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 03 : Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
06:30: Our bus will pick you up at the meeting point in Ha Noi departing for Sapa, following the Noi Bai - Lao Cai high-way. On the half way stop for a short break in Yen Bai province 25 minutes.
13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, tour guide comes to arrange you to check in at the hotel and have lunch.
14:30: You start trekking to Cat Cat village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in the twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village.
19:00: After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping.
Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.
Day 04 : Sapa – Fansipan - Hanoi (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
08:00: After breakfast, transfer to Fansipan cable car station. Lying on an altitude of 3,143m above sea level, the peak of Fansipan is dubbed the “Roof of Indochina ''. Sun, clouds, wind and mountain seem to consist of a harmonious and colorful chorus. Gazing down the fairy scenery at sunrise as well as sunset would always be an unbeatable experience for those who love nature.
11:00: Back to Sapa Town, checkout hotel and have lunch.
16:00: It‘s time to say “Goodbye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains
21:30 - 22:00: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 05 : Hanoi – City tour - Departure (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes.
Switch to private car for transfer to Hanoi (Noi Bai) Airport for departure flight.
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Peak season in 2023: Jan 01, Jan20-27, Apr 30-May 02, Aug 31-Sep 02, Dec 24, Dec 31
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Tour Cost Included:
Ø Accommodation (TWIN / DOUBLE / TRIPLE SHARING)
Ø Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
Ø English speaking guide for touring days.
Ø Entry fees & boat fee according to program mentioned
Ø 2 ways cable car ticket to Fansipan Mountain.
Ø Kayaking fee at Halong Bay
Ø Meals as mentioned in the program: B: Breakfast; L: lunch, D: dinner.
Ø Mineral water (500ml/passenger/ touring day)
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Tour Cost Excluded:
Ø International flights and airport taxes.
Ø Tour guide for transfer airport – hotel - airport
Ø Visa for Vietnam
Ø Tickets for water puppet shows, pedicabs, cyclo
Ø Personal Travel Insurance
Ø Other meals than mentioned in the program
Ø Beverage, tax, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.
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Child Policy (04-10 Years old)
- Under 1m will be free of charge and must share a seat with parents.
- Above 1 m will be charged as adult tour price
- 100% adult fare if sharing same room with ONE adult.
- 85% adult fare if request extra bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
- 75% adult fare if without bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
Remarks:
- Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorization letter.
- In general, most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.
- What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended
Cancelation Policy:
- No charge 14 or more days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 20% of the tour fare 14 days to 8 days prior to the starting date other tour
- 30% of the tour fare 7 days to 2 days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 70% of the tour fare 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour
- 100% of the tour fare Upon arrival day basic.
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