Day 1: Ha Noi – Halong Bay – Group tour (L,D)
8:00 Pick up at Old Quarter area and transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay
11:30: Arriving at the Halong Aquamarine check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.
12:15: After taken to the Halong Bay Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager.
13:00 : You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- Cock and Finger Islet.
14:30 - 16:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave
Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
16:00 – 17:00 Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade.
17:30 – 19:00 Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at Ha Long Thalassius Bar or Sundeck.
19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.
20:30 This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Ha Long Thalassius Bar. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
06h00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.
07:00 - 07:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
07:30 – 08:30 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the
cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over
millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
08:30 – 09:30 Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island
09:45 – 10:45 Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
10:45 – 11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.
15:00 Arrived to Hotel free evening discover Hanoi old quarter by your own. Over night in the hotel
Overnight in Hotel: Please note that the accommodation are not included and are subject to availability and rates upon confirmation
Day 3: HA NOI - NINH BINH ONE DAY TRIP (L)
07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people
12h30: Have lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the lunch
13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a
masterpiece that the
Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc
from here
17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
19h00- 19h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Overnight in Hotel: Please note that the accommodation are not included and are subject to availability and rates upon confirmation
Day 4:Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek Cat Cat Village (L, D)
Pass By: Cat Cat village, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
6.00-6:20: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop.
11.00: Second rest stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.
13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. The guide will pick you up to have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
The trekking distance is about 3,5km and it lasts for 2 hours
14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show
you the daily life
activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to
pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon
16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Long trek Sa Pa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L,D)
Pass By: Y Linh Ho, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
7:00-8:30: Have breakfast at the hotel in SaPa town, check out the hotel and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
8.30-8.45: Trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
The trekking distance is about 12 km and it lasts for 4 hours
12.00 – 13.30: Have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes made by the family. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Ta Van Village - home of the Dzay ethnic group.
14.30: Check in the bungalow; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time enjoying the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.
In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists, then overnight at the bungalow in Ta Van Village.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)
Pass By: Giang Ta Chai Village, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
7.00: You can join our cooking class and learn how to make some Vietnamese foods like Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,...
(Note: The cooking class is opened upon request – the cost is 7$/1pax)
8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; a stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai
village – home of the red Dzao people.
The trekking distance is about 3 km and it lasts for 3.5 hours
11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, the bus picks you up to come back to Sapa Town.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom.
14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15.30: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.30- 21.45: Arrive Hanoi, and go back to your hotel by yourself.
Trip ends.
Thank you so much and see you again!
