North Vietnam Discovery 6 Days

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In this 6 days trip you will visit the most remarkable places of North Vietnam. Have some time in the capital city Hanoi, then take an overnight cruise to Halong Bay to enjoy the views of limestone rocks and have fun kayaking.  End your trip by trekking in Sapa discovering its fantastic views and unique culture.

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Duration: 6 days
Starts: Sóc Sơn, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours



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In this 6 days trip you will visit the most remarkable places of North Vietnam. Have some time in the capital city Hanoi, then take an overnight cruise to Halong Bay to enjoy the views of limestone rocks and have fun kayaking.  End your trip by trekking in Sapa discovering its fantastic views and unique culture.

Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
Upon arrival at Vietnam’s Airport, our driver will welcome you and transfer you to hotel in Hanoi. The rest of your day is at leisure for independent exploration – just catch a sight of the city or explore the maze of streets in the city’s fascinating centre where you are certain to find something unique to buy.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Diamond Legend hotel or similar, Hanoi

Day 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D) – Sharing cruise

Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
In the morning, check-out from hotel and get pick-up by the Cruise. The pick-up time will start from 7.30 am to 8 am. Take a route most scenic to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival at Halong, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to better explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming, so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can opt to attend the activities taking part in the boat or relax for the day.

Note: In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), the Ha Long bay tour could be cancelled without notice. We will consider other replacement tour or refund based on the specific circumstances.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on Legend White Dolphin Cruise or similar

Day 3: HALONG BAY – HA NOI (B/L) – NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA

Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Rise early for a lesson in Tai Chi or just to enjoy a hearty breakfast. The boat will make its way back to the port stopping at the Limestone Cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. From here, it’s clear sailing back to the main harbor and the return Hanoi around 16:00.
Duration: 9 hours

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
Drop at a day stay hotel in Hanoi. Free at your leisure time.

20:30 – 21:00 Pick-up at the hotel. Transfer to railway station for a night train to Sapa (schedule 21:50 – 06:30).

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight on train from Hanoi to Lao Cai Station, 4-seat sleeper berth with A/C

Day 4: SAPA EXPLORATION

Stop At: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Tl152, Sapa 290000 Vietnam
You will be picked up at the Lao Cai station and transferred to Sapa for breakfast and some rest.
Then start 12 km trekking. You will visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H’mong minority, where you will see their traditional life, walk through the rice terraces and a small trail on the hill mountainside. Then have lunch, after which you will continue hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay people, where you will stay overnight at a local family. Here you will have an opportunity to experience their daily life, work, and original customs.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at home stay

Day 5: SAPA EXPLORATION (B/L) – NIGHT TRAIN TO HA NOI

Stop At: Giang Ta Chai Village, Ta Van Commune, Sapa 008420 Vietnam
Breakfast before start tour with 08 km walking to visit Giang Ta Chai – a village of the red Dzao. Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape. Have lunch. After the lunch you will get back to Sapa town, which you could explore at your own pace.
At 17:00 we will transfer you to the Lao Cai train station for the night train back to Hanoi (schedule: 21:00 – 05:00).
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight on train, A/C soft 4-seat sleeper cabin

Day 6: HA NOI DEPARTURE (B)

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
You will arrive in Hanoi around 5.30 am. We have booked for you 1 half day hotel for having rest.
Free day at your own until our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight, end of the trip. Good Bye!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.



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