Cruise Information
- Embarkation Date: Fixed
- Start From: Hanoi
- Finish In: Hanoi
North of Vietnam has so much to offer, AsiaTourAdvisor combines this tour to be one of the highlights that we think you should not miss. This tour is mixture of free exploration and escorted when we think is necessary. That will save much of your time and money but still bring up to you enough relaxation and cares on places that not too easy to do it by yourself. Tour starts and finishes from Hanoi.
| Date |
Activities |
Meal |
| Day 1 | You are welcomed by our transport | None |
| Day 2 | Visit the Vietnam Ethnic Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake | B, L |
| Day 3 | Trekking or swimming at SOI SIM Island | B, L, D |
| Day 4 | A short trek to a nearby summit | B, L |
| Day 5 | Relax or optional visit in the morning | B, L |
| Day 6 | Visit LaoChai & TaVan village | B, L |
| Day 7 | Getting back to Hanoi from Sapa | None |
Day 1
Transport
Meals:None
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)You are welcomed by our transport
Detailed Itinerary:
You are welcomed by our transport – AsiaTourAdvisor at Noi Bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi city. Vietnam’s capital is stylish and stately. Experience its thousand-year-old history, tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial architecture during our transfer to Hotel.
Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the Vietnam Ethnic Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake
Detailed Itinerary:
We will have a all day Hanoi city tour to visit the most attractions of Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (open only in the morning), Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential palace, one pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Lunch at Vietnamese restaurant. In the afternoon visit the Vietnam Ethnic Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake (the lake of the Restored Sword), Ngoc Son Temple and take a one-hour cyclo ride through the old quarter to enjoy the Hanoi’s beautiful late-afternoon colors and to visit a traditional Vietnamese “Long House”… Tonight is free for you to enjoy Hanoi and explore on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Trekking or swimming at SOI SIM Island
Detailed Itinerary:
We depart from the capital at 8 :30 am for Ha Long Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay we will be met by captain and cruise and transferred to Jasmine Cruise .Welcome on board of Halong Jasmine and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth. Opportunity to visit beautiful limestonegrotto, go swimming or sunbathing. Enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Jasmine restaurant. If weather permits, a short night cruise could bring you a nice discovery of the sea life by night. 08.30-13.00: Pick up by private car at your hotel about 8.30. Spend 3 hours sight seeing country Vietnam on the way to Halong city. Arrive at Ginger Pier just before 12.00 noon. 12.30: Boarding Ginger for departure. Welcome drink is served. 13.00 - 14.30: Lunch is served while cruising through BAI TU LONG Bay. 16.00: Trekking or swimming at SOI SIM Island. 17.15: Cruising to visit HANG DOI water tunnel with row boat. 18.30: Docking for overnight. 19.30: Diner is served. Guests dancing w Ginger staff's interaction. Accommodation and overnight on junk.
Day 4
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)A short trek to a nearby summit
Detailed Itinerary:
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, a short trek to a nearby summit.
06.30: Sunrise Taichi on sundeck. Coffee or tea is served.
08.00: Visit splendid SUNG SOT grotto with a quick glimpse at the nearby fishing village.
09.00: Buffet breakfast while cruising back through Ha Long Bay to the pier.
10.00: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.
11.00: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye. Transfer back to Hanoi
In the evening, you will take the taxi (by your own) to Hanoi train station for the night train on Express train to Lao Cai station. Overnight on the train.
Overnight: Orient Express Train
Day 5
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Relax or optional visit in the morning
Detailed Itinerary:
You will arrive at Lao Cai at about 6.30. Short car trip to Sapa of about 40km from Lao Cai. Check in a hotel in Sapa then enjoy breakfast. Relax or optional visit in the morning. In the afternoon, 2 hours trekking to visit Catcat village, home of a Black H’mong hill tribe, which is just 7 km from Sapa town. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 6
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit LaoChai & TaVan village
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start out by car then do a soft walk to visit LaoChai & TaVan village for 2-3 hours on flat footpath. Picnic lunch by the creek. 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 at a family in Ta Van village. Return to Sapa by car in the afternoon. Balance of the day will visit and shop at Sapa market. Then we will transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the Express train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on the train.
Overnight: Orient Express Train
Day 7
Transport
Meals:None
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Getting back to Hanoi from Sapa
Detailed Itinerary:
Getting back to Hanoi from Sapa trip so early at around 5am, taxi to hotel on your own. Tour ends. AsiaTourAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
| Tour Cost PerPerson ( in US dollars ) valid from 1 May 2012 to 30 Sept 2012 |
| Tour Category |
2 |
3-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
| Superior3Star |
616 |
599 |
570 |
559 |
| Deluxe4Star |
691 |
674 |
645 |
634 |
| Luxury5Star |
835 |
818 |
789 |
778 |
| Tour Cost PerPerson ( in US dollars ) valid from 1 Jan 2012 to 30 Apr 2012 and from 1 Octto 30 Dec 2012 |
| Superior3Star |
656 |
638 |
610 |
599 |
| Deluxe4Star |
731 |
713 |
685 |
674 |
| Luxury5Star |
875 |
857 |
829 |
818 |
| Hotel Accommodation |
3Star |
4Star |
5Star |
| Hanoi |
LaBelle Vie hotel ,Demantoid, Marigold, Golden Lotus or similar |
Sunway,Zephyr or similar |
Sheraton,Melia, Sofitel Plaza or similar |
| Halongcruise |
Ginger
|
| Sapa |
Bambooor similar |
ChapaGarden, Chau Long or similar |
Victoriaor similar |
Trip inclusive:
- Accommodation on Double/ Twin share basis at Hotel with daily breakfast
- English Speaking Guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers in private Air-Con car
- Returns train tickets in 04 berths cabin, A/C Wooden Soft sleeper
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Cruises in Halong Bay
- Return ticket to Sapa – Hanoi – Sapa
- Visa arrangement for Vietnam.
Trip exclusive:
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Travel insurance
- Meals not indicated
- Stamp Fee at Airport when your arrival to entry Vietnam
- Other personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
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