Day 1 Arrival - Hanoi / Hanoi – Lao Cai

Arrive Hanoi in the morning, free time to explore Ha Noi until 19:30pm - 20:00pm pick you up at hotel or office in Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Sapa. Overnight on the train.

Day 2 Lao Cai - Cat Cat Village - Sapa (B/L/D)

05:30am - 06:00am Arrive at Lao Cai railway station early in the morning then transfer to Sapa hour), home to numerous colorful hill tribes (Black H'mong, Flower H'mong, Red Dao) and to Vietnam’s highest peak: Mount Fansipan.

After breakfast, relax at the hotel till 09:00 – 9:30. Our guide pick up you to the villages of the H’mong called Cat Cat. Cat Cat Village possesses many imposing waterfalls and also is home to the water hydropower construction built under French rule. Return to Sapa and have lunch in restaurant. Discover the charming Sapa Town, Sapa market and Ham Rong at your own program in the afternoon. Dinner in warmly atmosphere of your hotel.

Stay overnight in three-star hotel.

Day 3 Sapa - Lao Chai Village - Ta Van Village - Night train to Hanoi (B/L/D)

09:00am - 09:30amWe embark on a lovely walkingtour to the hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home of the H'Mong and Dzay hill tribe minority people. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with families that live in the area. Have lunch en route or at a local family.

14:00pm Travel back to Sapa Town. Free at your own program untill 16:00pm

16:30pm - 17:00pmTransfer to Lao Cai train station. Have dinner in Hai Nhi restaurant near the train station before getting on the night train back to Ha Noi.

Day 4 Hanoi free time / Hanoi ancient city

Arrive Hanoi in the early morning.

Optional 1: Free at leisure, overnight in Hanoi.

Optional 2: Hanoi ancient city (L)

08:00am - 08:30am Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi . Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple ( Taoist – dating from the Ly Dynasty ) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake ( One of the oldest in Vietnam ). Lunch.

After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake – see the peaceful waters – and visit Ngoc Son temple. For the end of the tour journey visit by coach trip along the Hanoi Old Quarter. Free for shopping.

Tour ends around at 15:30pm. If you book Deluxe Tour, you will enjoy Water Puppet Show from 15:30pmto 16:15pm, and then back your hotel around at 16:45pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5 Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)

Check-out hotel.

08:00am – 08:30am pick up at hotel with our shuttle bus. Short break half way

12:00pm Arrive Halong Bay, welcome drinks. Check in to your cabin and set sail through the Bay while lunch is served

14:30pm Visiting Halong floating village by kayak or local rowing boat

16:00pm Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.

Visit Titop island (short trek to the top of island to have the overview of Halong bay from here) for swimming and snorkeling

17:00pm Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits.

17:30pm Join Cooking demonstrations

19:00pm Dinner is served in the restaurant

21:00pm Retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, internet access or play exciting games.

Overnight on board

Day 6 Halong - Hanoi (B, L)

05:30am – 06:30am We will start with Taichi on the sundeck

07:30am Breakfast, coffee and tea served, while sailing to Sung Sot cave

08:30am Drop anchor to explore Sung Sot cave (Surprising cave)

09:30am Back to our boat, relax before checking out

10:30am Lunch is served on board

12:00pm Disembark at the harbor, Halong city. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi

16:30pm Arrival back at your hotel

Check-in hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 7 Hanoi – Arrival (B)

Check-out hotel after breakfast. Transfer to airport. Finish the tour.

Include:

- Transportation upon itinerary.

- Round-trip train ticket Hanoi – Laocai

- English speaking guide.

- Boat trip

- Sightseeing fee.

- Meals as mentioned in itinerary.

- Accommodation 3 star hotel in Sapa and Hanoi

- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water

- Complimentary bottled

- Complimentary morning tea and coffee on cruise

- Welcome drink on cruise

- Cookery demonstrations

- Entrance and sightseeing fees

- Kayaking

- Local rowing boat

- Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games

- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Ha Long (round trip)

- Fruits and local wine party

- Free internet access

- On board insurance and service charges

Exclude:

- Transfer airport

- Transfer station - hotel

- Drinks during meals

- Personal spendings

- Insurance

- Tip.

Remarks:

- Enjoy with group tour.

- Maximum 2 pax/room.

- Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.

- Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation.

What should bring: Walking shoes, sun cream, rain coat, camera film