8 days Hanoi to Sapa Highland

A city of Parisian charm and grace with an Asian edge, Hanoi is an enthralling blend of East and West and a rising star in Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s capital has much to explore; museums, parks, history and culture abound.

Don’t forget to check out the local cuisine and enjoy the nightlife in this busy city. Next, visit the stunning Halong Bay and overnight on a Junk boat (a traditional Asian vessel) whilst cruising among the 1,968 islands rising dramatically from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.

Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Arrive in bustling Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Meet our representative at the Noi Bai international airport, Hanoi, and transfer to hotel for check in. In the evening attend a performance at the famous Water Puppet Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi (B/L/D)

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay
½ day city tour with highlight in Hanoi before transfer by road (approx 3 hours) to Halong Bay is considered Vietnam's greatest natural wonder; expect to be awed by the amazing limestone karsts jutting dramatically from the water. Overnight in Halong. (B/L/D)

Day 3: Halong Bay – Lao Cai
Morning enjoy 4 hour cruise on Halong Bay, visits of Thien Cung Grottoes and Sung Sot Cave. After an early lunch on board the boat, head back to Hanoi with time for further sightseeing until our overnight train to Lao Cai province. The train is air-conditioned, and you will be accommodated in shared sixe-berth sleepers. Overnight on train (B/L/D)

Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa
After arriving in Lao Cai in the morning, we transfer 45 minutes to Sapa. A morning excursion will take us to the village of Cat Cat where we'll have a chance to interact with some of the local ethnic minorities such as the Black H’mong. Enjoy seeing the stream, beautiful valley, the step filed, and the top of Fansipan Mountain - the highest mountain of South East Asia. Continue along the Muong Hoa rive to Y Linh Ho village, Lao Chai village, Ta Van village where you can court, discovery village and ethnic ground, daily life before return Sapa by jeep. Overnight in Sapa (B/L/D)

Day 5: Sapa – Hanoi
We can take walking onto Dragon’s Jaw Mountain; enjoy traditional music performance, walking through Sapa local market. Take the afternoon to relax before catching our overnight train back to Hanoi. The train is air-conditioned, and you will be accommodated in shared four-berth sleepers. Overnight on train (B/L/D)

Day 6: Hanoi city tour
Today you visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum. The Mausoleum houses the remains of Ho Chi Minh, the founding father of the unified Vietnam (the mausoleum and museum is closed October-November as well as every Monday and Friday), pass by Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple for your luck pray.

After lunch at restaurant, spend 2 hour with the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu). Taking a walk around the central lake of Hanoi downtown named “Hoan Kiem”, pay a visit to Ngoc Son temple and The Huc Bridge. Overnight in Hanoi (B/L/D)

Day 7: Hanoi – Bat Trang Pottery – Van Phuc Silk
Today you visit Bat Trang Pottery, a typical village where you can enjoy craftsman with its skill. You can make pottery stuff by yourself if preferred. After lunch time, continue to Van Phuc Silk, an excellent place for your shopping as well as discover you local people makes silk and other product related to silk products (B/L/D)

Day 8: Hanoi departure
After breakfast, free until transfer to airport for flight home. End of arrangements (B)

Tour price: from 399$ for Min. 10 persons
(For Min 2 persons, price started from 676 USD per person

Package included:
o 07 night accommodation at 3 star hotel on double occupancy
o Private transfer by 29-35 seat coach for mentioned tour program
o 02 ways airport transfer by private 35 seat coach (welcome sign written guest name will be shown by the driver at the arrival hall)
o On spot English speaking guide (Hanoi – Halong and Sapa)
o Return train tickets for Hanoi – Lao Cai - Hanoi (6 berth air-con compartment)
o Round private transfer in Hanoi, Halong and Sapa
o Meals as programs (5B, 5L, 1D)
o Return train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
o Admission fees as mentioned in program
o 02 bottles of drink water per person per day

Package excluded:
o Single supplement: +90 USD per trip
o Airfare (international or domestic) if have
o Traveling insurance
o Tips to local driver / guide
o Beverages
o Personal expenses
o Emergency transfers

Offer valid until Sept 30, 2009