VO0602 Vietnam Highlights of the North, Lao Cai, Sa Pa (Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa Hill, Water Puppet Show) Vietnam Tour (6 Days/5 Nights)

Highlights

Hanoi – with ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full of charm. Start the tour at the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mon & Fri, all afternoons and from Sep 10 until Dec 10 for re-embalmment); an imposing monument lavishly built using marble and granite, and where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” resides. A short walk from the mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda – resting on a single stone pillar emerging from the water, shaped like a lotus flower on its stalk. Inside is a statue of the Goddess of Mercy with its legendary “thousand arms and thousand eyes”. Wind your way afterwards to the Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons of mandarins, for an overview about Hanoi culture and ancient Vietnamese architecture.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. The tiny limestone islands, with beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves, provide an excellent backdrop for relaxation and swimming. A 3.5-hour drive from Hanoi with a quick rest stop en route at a handicraft center (this place is quite touristy but the best stop available); you will reach Halong City by noon. Board your private junk to begin a 4-hour cruise through the spectacular bay, stopping along the way to explore magnificent grottoes where stalactites hanging from the high ceiling form numerous designs and shapes. Whilst on board indulge in a delicious seafood lunch.

Sapa is located in Lao Cai province, 350 km from Hanoi, is close to the border with China. The town of Sapa is located about 1,600m, above sea-level. With its high altitude, Sapa’s climate is moderate, cool in summer, foggy and cold in winter with occasional snowfall. Thus, come on down to Sapa, to explore this remote part of the country with its hidden values, admiring beauty of the rich nature and meeting the local ethnic minority people with their interesting culture and daily lives.

The Package includes

3 Nights accommodation (Twin /Triple Sharing)
• 2 Nights On Board Train
• Meals as stated (5 Breakfast, 1 Set Seafood Lunch)
• Air-conditioned Vehicle
• Return Sleeper train ticket to Sa Pa hill station by Tulico Train (for standard and superior option) or Victoria Sapa train (for deluxe option
• Private Boat Cruise in Halong Bay
• First Class Water Puppet Show Ticket
• English Speaking Guide
• Complimentary Airport Transfer
• Entrance Fees as per itinerary
• Boat Fees as per itinerary
• Tour & Transfer as per itinerary

The Package excludes

• International Flight Ticket + Airport Tax
• Personal Expenses / Insurance / Miscellaneous
• Surcharge for Weekend Rate in Victoria Sapa (Saturday & Sunday & Public Holidays) fro Deluxe Option ( RM 200 Per Person)
• Trishaw Rides are not included. Should you wish to enjoy this ride, please pay directly to the trishaw man
• Visa fees and Airport departure tax

Notes

• • All Hotel Rooms are quoted based on ROH / Standard
  • Itinerary may subject to change to best meet operational situations
  • Sapa Tour – would require some moderate walking. Please bring comfortable walking shoes
  • Child Price (Child share room with parents) – 85% from Adult Price
  • Please ensure that all passport must have at least 6 months of Validity prior to travelling
  • Visa (if applicable) must be obtained prior to your travel

Itinerary

Day 01 (-/-/-) Hanoi

• • am/pm Meet & Greet at Hanoi Airport.
  • pm In the evening, we enjoy the water puppet show, a traditional art form, dating back from the 11th century.
  • pm Overnight in Hanoi

Day 02 (B/-/-) Ha Long-Sa Pa

• • am Breakfast
  • am After breakfast, enjoy the 170km journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Ha Long. Upon arrival, experience a cruise in a private junk, enjoying the emerald green waters among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands. Set Seafood Lunch will be served.
  • pm Return to Ha Noi by road in the late afternoon with stop at Dong Trieu ceramic village, which is famous for its ceramic products, and you may also observe the locals and villagers making their beautiful wares in the traditional methods. Upon arrival in Hanoi, dinner will be served. After Dinner, enjoy a overnight train to Sa Pa hill station.
  • pm Overnight on board the TRAIN

Day 03 (B/-/-) Sapa

• • am Breakfast
  • am At very early morning, you will be picked up at Lao Cai railway station. Next , drive 40km of mountainous road towards Sapa hill station. Enjoy hotel breakfast. Next, you will visit Sa Pa, enjoy the bustling market filled with hill tribe people gathered from different parts of the region to sell their products. You will then trek to Ham Rong Mountain to view the magnificent and panoramic town. Next, proceed with a leisurely walk to Cat Cat waterfall and other scenic spots.
  • pm Free at Leisure
  • pm Overnight in Sapa

Day 04 (B/-/-) Hanoi

• • am Breakfast
  • am After breakfast, take a short drive to Thac Bac waterfall. Upon arrival, you will walk up to the mountain for a panoramic view of marvelous nature. You then continue the exploration by trekking deeper into this mountainous territory to experience the livelihoods of the H’Mong and Red Dzao people in Ta Van or Ta Phin village. Next, transfer to Lao Cai and take an overnight train to Hanoi.
  • pm Overnight on board the TRAIN

Day 05 (B/-/-) Hanoi City Tour

• • am Upon arrival in Hanoi railway station, transfer to hotel for breakfast. Next, enjoy a full day city tour of Vietnam’s capital. Hanoi – is a city of lake, also consists of shaded boulevards, verdant public parks and French colonial architecture. The city tour includes a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the one pillar pagoda, historic museum, the temple of literature, the lake of Restored Sword and Old quarter.
  • am Free at Leisure
  • pm Overnight in Hanoi

Day 06 (B/-/-)

• • am Breakfast
  • Am/pm Check out from Hotel & Transfer to Airport