Best of the North 6 days (group)
Day 1: Noi Bai Arrival
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, driver will pick you up and transfer to Hanoi center. Check in hostel and free time. Overnight at hostel in Hanoi IN DORMITORY ROOM ( PRIVATE ROOM plus 10usd)
Day 2: Hanoi city tour – Night BUS to Sapa (B, L)
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 Ethology (on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the visit to Bat Trang pottery village will be arranged as the replacement for museum).
Free time before pickup time (21.00) at your hostel for the night bus to Sapa. Overnight on bus.
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa trekking (B, L, D)
Arrive early in the morning (05.30 – 06.00am), our tour guide picks up at the station and transfer to SAPA HOTEL . Have a short break and having breakfast before the tour begins. Trekking to 2 villages Cat Cat and Sin Chai village to visit the H’mong, hydro power station and the waterfall. Local lunch then walk up back to Sapa and free time. Spend the night at HOME STAY in Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D)
After breakfast, start trekking to Muong Hoa valley to visit 3 villages of the H’mong and the Day (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van). Lunch on the way then head back to Sapa and free time until transfer to BUS STOP to Hanoi. Overnight on BUS.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong overnight cruise (B, L, D)
Early arrival in Hanoi (05.00 – 05.30am), take taxi to the chosen hostel to store the luggage, have breakfast (no room) before taking the bus to Halong (pickup time: 07.30 – 08.30am)
Upon arrival, welcome on board, check in your cabin and have delicious lunch at the restaurant. Afternoon activities might include a visit to one of the most beautiful cave in Halong bay, a floating village for bamboo boat riding, an island for relaxing/swimming and a lagoon for kayaking. Back to the boat, you will be able to join a cooking class or a sunset cocktail party before dinner time. Evening is free at your leisure or you can join a squid fishing trip with the crew. Overnight in private cabin on a sharing cruise.
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi – Departure (B/L)
Morning tea and coffer will be served early. Optional to join a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck or photo hunting in the early morning.
After breakfast, other activities might include (if not arranged on the first day): visiting the cave, cooking class or climbing to the top of an island for panoramic view of Halong Bay. Then check out and enjoy a fantastic view on the bay, passing many islands and islets (karst formation) on the way back to habor.
Around 12.30 Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Dormitory End of service.
Notes:
Transport: New and clean with A/C
Night bus to SAPA : SLEEPING BUS
Arrival/departure info: required at the time of booking or at least 3 days before departure
Flexibility: the order of this tour can be change to match the time plan/interest of customers
Extra night: Extra night in Hanoi or Sapa or Halong can be arranged upon request
Special request (diet, vegetarian, allergy ...): should be sent before departure date.
Big luggage: are advised to leave at the hotel for customers' convenience and comfort
Itinerary: can be slightly changed due to weather, availability and operating conditions and will be reconfirmed upon confirmation.
What's Included
Roundtrip airport transfer
Roundtrip ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
A/C Transports per program
cabin on board in Halong bay
Hotel in Hanoi and home stay in Sapa (twin/double/triple sharing)
Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Tour activities as stated in the itinerary
Entrance fees and visit fees
Insurance on junk
English speaking guide.
What's Not Included
Drinks & other meals
Travel insurance
Tips and other personal services.
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