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Experience the most amazing sites Vietnam has to
offer on this 7 day trip. Set sail through Halong Bay in
style on our elegant ship by Oasis Bay, with a lovely
jacuzzi and available spa services. After a big day
around the bay and a lovely night sleep on board we will
head back to hanoi for the next leg of the journey. Next
take an overnight train headed near the northern Chinese
border to the stunning rice field tiered mountain sides
near the town of Sapa. You get an amazingly authentic
experience hiking to a local village in the mountains
before returning back to Sapa town for a night stay. Finish your trip in Vietnam?s capital
city, Hanoi...
Tour highlights:
? Junk cruise in the World Natural Heritage Site of
Halong Bay
? Enjoy fabulous seafood meals on board, swim in the
warm crystal clear water
? Trek through the spectacular scenery of Sapa mountain
? Mingle with colourful Montagnards.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Overnight train to Sapa
 19.30
pick up at the hotel. Transfer to railway station for a
night train at 21.50 to Sapa. We travel in
air-conditioned comfort in our soft sleeper cabins!
Day 2 Trekking Sapa ? Lao Chai ? Ta Van village
homestay
The train arrives in Lao Cai at about 6:00 am where our
guide will welcome you. Look for the sign bearing your
name when you exit the train station. Then take a
morning drive through the clouds by car to Sapa (about
1.5 hours). Have breakfast at a local restaurant before
the trip starts. Trek with our H?mong guide down to Lao
Chai village to visit the Black H'Mong . Have a picnic
lunch on the way then keep going along the Sapa valley
to get to Ta Van village to visit the Day people, which
is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area,
where you stay overnight in a local Dzay family.
Day 3 Trekking Giang Ta Chai - Sapa
Get up early in the morning to enjoy the daily life of
the ethnic minorities in the village. We follow the
buffalo path to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dzao
minority via the paths between terraces and through
bamboo forests. Visit silver waterfall and suspension
Rattan Bridge, visit the people in the village and then
cross Muong Hoa River up to the mountain to visit the
last village of the trek - Supan village of the H'mong.
After a short rest, we trek further up to enjoy
magnificent scenery, visit local house of the red Dzao,
visit, talk to learn about the minority pupils of Giang
primary school before heading to the main road where you
will be picked up by a jeep. Ride back to Sapa, the
remainder of your day is at leisure to explore this
fascinating hillside town.
Day 4 Visit Ham Rong mountain, Ta Phin village,
Overnight train back to Hanoi
In the morning we climb up Ham Rong mountain to enjoy a
cool atmosphere and charming landscapes such as cloud
ground and stone garden, gardens, garden of medicinal
plants, especially the garden of various orchids and
specific houses on stilts of ethnic minorities.
Return to Sapa at midday we have lunch at a local
restaurant and take a short drive to Ta Phin village of
Red Dzao people, The Red Dao are known for their
expertise in herbal medicine as well as usage of plants
from the land to treat many illnesses. Your guide will
be able to introduce you to some Red Dao women who can
tell you more about their many remedies. A Red Dao
herbal medicine bath can be arranged for you to
experience, so please ask.
In the afternoon we depart for the Lao Cai train station
before boarding the night train back to
Hanoi.
Day 5 Halong Bay Cruise
08:00 ? 08:30 You are collected at hotel by your guide
for the 4 hour drive to Halong Bay. En route there will
be a short stop at the Sao Do centre run for and by
handicapped children. On arrival we board our deluxe
junk, this traditional wooden sailing junk boat offers a
unique way of navigating the limestone karsts of Halong
Bay with all the comforts of a motorised, floating
hotel. Once settled in, you start your cruise round the
majestic Halong Bay while enjoying a delicious lunch.
After lunch you have the chance to explore some of the
limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then, the captain
will find a secluded spot where you can swim in the
clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck.
In the evening the cook prepares a sumptuous meal as the
boat weighs anchor in the heart of the bay.
Day 6 Halong bay kayaking
After breakfast, you are transferred to a day ? trip
boat with private crew and another wonderful cruise to
the bay?s most untouched areas to visit Tortoise island
, Man's head island, Dong Tien Lake, Van Gia floating
villages..., if the tides are low, we have a chance to
visit Ba Ham Lakes, Three Peach Island. Lunch is served
on board by your chef, your cruise continues as you move
around the bay finding more secluded lagoons for
swimming or kayaking. Late in the afternoon we return to
the mother boat for the night.
Day 7 Halong exploration ? Hanoi
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time
for an early morning dip or enjoy a morning view of the
Bay's landscapes with a cup of tea. The boat keeps
cruising to float fishing village for you to have a look
of local people lives on water. We enjoy brunch on board
and around midday we will return to the main harbor
before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for your
journey back to Hanoi. We should be back in Hanoi at
around 4.30 pm.
Tour ends.
Tour Includes:
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Transportation as described in the itinerary
- Tours and excursions as described in the program
- Local English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees and permits where applicable during
guided time
Tour does not include:
- Other airfares and taxes
- Transfers beyond the itinerary
- Entrance fees and permits during free time
- Personal expenses such as: Telephone, laundry, and bar
bills.
- Food & drinks not mentioned within the itinerary
- Tips & Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
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Number of passengers |
Price per person in USD |
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2-4 |
448 |
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5-10 |
255 |
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