Welcome
to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The
tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us
35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Let’s start
our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in
Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all
biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum. Later have an overall
view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter
of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword”
Lake). Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is
subject to availability of the hotel
Night activities suggestion: enjoy
local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with
life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundred of
bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or just simple
spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.
Early departure
for Halong Bay, a World Heritage as designated by Unesco in 1994 with nearly
3,000 rocky islets. The drive may take you more than three to four hours utmost
depending on the high or low seasons’ traffic, and will pass the Red River
Delta, one of the two granaries of Vietnam. Upon arriving in Halong, we will
sail our boat round its natural rocky gardens whilst a tasty seafood lunch is
waiting on board. Most of the islets here are not for living due to the lack of
fresh water, but are excellent for cruising to contemplate their miraculous
draws on the horizon. Many of them have great names from their inspirational
shapes, including the Surprising cave, Pelican Grotto, Chopstick rock,
Butterfly rock, Turtle rock, the island of Fishman’s Head, the Fighting Cocks,
the Sail, the Urn, or the Sea Dog! We can wander to visit grottos, so swimming,
or just lazily relax on the sundeck with our drinks. The boat will be back to
the Wharf late afternoon where we take our car or coach to return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Only
Vietnamese food available on the boat.
6.45
- 7.15: Our car and tourguide will pick you up at the meeting point then depart
to Sapa, following Noi Bai - Lao Cai high-way.
Along
the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains
that terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a
short break in 30 minutes then continue the trip to Sa Pa.
13.00:
Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel, have lunch.
Afternoon:
You will begin the trek up Hàm Rồng (Dragon’s Jaw) Mountain. There are several
well tended flower gardens along the way. Going through two Heaven Gates, you
will get the top of Ham Rong Mountain. Up here, you will have a sensational
specticular views of the Hoàng Liên Sơn Mountains, including Vietnam’s highest
peak - Mount Fanxipan. This is an enjoyable outing, but it’s not the north face
of Everest so you will go down in time for dinner.
Evening:
you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked
eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Overnight at hotel in Sa Pa.
Especially
on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market which is one
of unique cultures of ethnic minorities (H’Mong, Dazo. int Lao Cai in
pacticular and Northwest of Vietnam in
general.
Please note: Only
Vietnamese food available.
After
breakfast, you will start trekking to Cat Cat Village which is occupied by the
Black H’mong tribe. You will experience the tribal way of life while enjoying
wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat
village. Coming here,you can see the hydroelectric power station which was
built by the French in twentieth century. After that, you will go back to hotel
to check out and be on time for lunch (11:00am - 12:00am).
Afternoon:
Free time to explore Sapa town or go shopping at Sapa Market.
16:00:
It‘s time to say “Good bye Sa Pa!” and drive back to Hanoi.
22:00:
We arrive in Ha Noi.
Please note: Only
Vietnamese food available.
You
are free until transfer to the airport for departure flight. End of service!
Please
note: Standard check out time is 12:00.
