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Best of Sapa and Halong Bay 6 days/ 5 nights
Tripcode: VEBSH5D

--• Private tour
--• Departure with French or English speaking guide
--• Half-Board Meals

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa

In the evening you take an overnight train to Lao Cai and Sapa. At 8:30 p.m., we pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi, and transfer to the Hanoi Station at 120 Le Duan. The train departs at 9:30 p.m. (Tulico) and 10 p.m. for Victoria Express Train.

Day 2: Lao Cai and Sapa (B)

Arrive Lao Cai Railway Station at 6:30 a.m., meet our driver and transfer to Sapa. It will take approximately 2 hours to reach the town. You will first have breakfast. Then, free time in the morning to stroll around town or enjoy the comfort of your hotel. At 2 p.m., trek to Cat Cat village, home of black H'mong, and a waterfall nearby. Hotel stay in the evening.

Day 3: Sapa Villages Walk (B,L)

Following breakfast, we explore Sapa market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way to Ta Van village. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 4 Sapa Train to Hanoi (B,L,)

This morning we climb up to Ham Rong Mountain, which gives you a great panoramic view over Sapa and its surrounding areas, and you can explore two orchid gardens. Hotel check-out. Then we travel to Ta Phin valley, where the Red Dao and H'mong minorities live. Drive back to Lao Cai Railway Station. The overnight train leaves Lao Cai Railway station at 9:15 p.m. to Hanoi where you will arrive at 5 a.m. the following morning.

Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi - Hanoi-Halong Bay Junk Boat (B,L,D)

Arrive in Hanoi at around 5 a.m. in the morning. Pick up from here, transfer to Café Tara for breakfast and morning coffee. Leave Hanoi by private vehice at 8:30 a.m., arriving at the jetty around 12:30 p.m.. Transfer to our boat for a cruise in the crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. While on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim. We will also have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves in this area. Overnight on a junk in Halong Bay.

Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L.)

Rising to the sound of lapping waters of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emeraude water of the bay. Cruise around Bai Tu Long bay, passing by Bai Tho Mountain
11 a.m.: Lunch
12 p.m.: Sail back to harbor where our car will be waiting to transfer us back to Hanoi.

Tour price includes:

- Transportation in a private vehicle with air con.
- English or French Speaking Guide
- Accommodation in twin share
- Huong Hai Junk Cruise, sharing the boat with other people
- Entrances fees
-Round trip overnight train, soft sleeper, first clas with air com in the cabin 4 people.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Government taxes and services charges

Tour price exclude:

- Flights
- Visas and Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc…
- Tips and Gratuities
- Beverage
- Pre and post accommodation in Hanoi

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