The Experience
Explore Vietnam’s historic northern provinces on a seven-day tour to Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hoang Lien Son Mountain, Y Linh Ho and more. Behold remarkable centuries-old sites, sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine made by the locals, kayak through treasured stretches of water, fish for exotic squid, and learn about Vietnam from an English-speaking tour guide.Â
ItineraryÂ
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
- Arrival at Hanoi, check-in at hotel and welcome drink
- Overnight stay in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi–Halong Cruise (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 7.45am-8.15am: Departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay
- 12.30am: Welcome on board
- 1.30pm-2.30pm: Lunch on board among limestone islands
- 2.30pm-3.30pm: Exploration of Sung Sot Cave, considered the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay
- 3.30pm-4.30pm: Kayaking around Drum Cave area
- 4.30pm-5.30pm: Return to the boat and further cruisingÂ
- 5.30pm-7pm: Sunset Party on sundeck
- 7pm: Dinner followed by socialising, board games, fishing for squid, or leisure time, as preferred
- Overnight stay on board in Halong
Day 3: Cruise–Halong–Hanoi (breakfast, lunch)
- 6.30am-7.30am: Tai-chi session or photo hunt
- 7.30am-8.30am: Breakfast and leisure time
- 8.30am-9.30am: Cruise to Titov Island; swimming and relaxing on the beach or climbing to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay
- 9.30am: Return to the boat to freshen up and check out
- 9.30-10.30am: Continue the cruise exploring the bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more
- 10.30am-11.30am: Fruit carving demonstration, cooking class and traditional Vietnamese lunch
- 13.30pm-1pm: Transfer back to Hanoi
- 4pm: Re-check in at the hotelÂ
- Overnight stay in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi-Sapa–Laochai–Tavan–Giang Ta Chai (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 6:30am: Pick-up from meeting point and transfer to LaoCai
- Midday: Arrival in Sapa, lunch at a local restaurant
- 1pm: Visit to Lao Chai, Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai; exploring the life of ethnic groups, admiring spectacular natural sceneries and rice fields; visiting Sapa ancient rock with engraved images, visiting the Cloud Bridge and Muong Hoa stream, then return to SapaÂ
- Overnight stay in Sapa
Day 5: Cat Cat Village–Hanoi (breakfast, lunch)
- 10am: Exploring Cat Cat – Shin Chai village of H’mong ethnic group, visiting a hydropower station and learning about the culture, customs and traditional crafts of the local villagers
- Midday: Pick-up from Cat Cat village and transfer to Sapa town followed by a meal at a local restaurant; free time for sightseeing or souvenir shopping
- 4pm: Transfer back to Hanoi. Re-check in at hotel in Hanoi, tour finishes around 9.30-9.45pm
- Overnight stay in Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi (breakfast)
- Leisure time, exploring Hanoi, shopping or spending time on relaxation
- Overnight stay in Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi–home (breakfast)
- Breakfast and leisure time
- Transfer to the airport for flight home or to another destination
Accommodation
3-star:
- La dolce vita Hotel in HanoiÂ
- Vspirit Cruise in Halong
- Panorama Hotel in SapaÂ
- Sapa Lodge Hotel in SapaÂ
or similar accommodation
4-star:
- MK Premier Boutique Hotel in HanoiÂ
- Golden Lotus Luxury in HanoiÂ
- Syrena Cruise in HalongÂ
- Sunny Mountain Hotel in SapaÂ
- Sapa Legend Hotel in Sapa
or similar accommodation
The Fine Print:
Validity: Tours depart daily from 1 Jul to 31 Dec 2017. From 1 Apr 2017 onward, a surcharge of USD $12 per person (Halong entrance fee) applies. Options 1 and 2: price per person based on double occupancy. You must buy 2 vouchers min. to complete booking or pay a single supplement of USD $160 for 3-star accommodation or USD $299 for 4-star accommodation, payable directly to Halong Tours. Booking: Must book min. 7 days in advance; the last book by date: 20 Dec 2017. Booking required by email: [email protected]. Attach your coupon there and provide the following information: name, contact number, preferred travel dates, Special Deal voucher code and security code. Redemption: print Special Deal (or pull it up with our mobile app). Modifications possible, subject to room availability. No cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed. No-shows will forfeit their voucher. Limit of 4 vouchers per person. Can be bought as a gift or to extend stay. If you want to extend your trip, please contact Halong Tours directly. Transportation details The hotels are located in Hanoi and Sapa, Vietnam. Not included: flights. Other Information City tax included. Valid for stay in double or twin deluxe room for 1 person sharing with another person. Additional persons: Children 3 years old and under stay free of charge with 2 paying adults when sharing existing bedding. Children aged from 4 to 7 stay for 75% of adult Special Deal price when staying with 2 paying adults and sharing existing bedding. Children aged 8 and 9 stay for 95% of adult Special Deal price on a rollaway bed when staying with 2 paying adults. Children aged 10 and over stay at the same price as an adult in an extra bed in the same room as 2 paying adults. Original values based on tours between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 2017. Limited availability for these dates. Original values verified on merchant’s website on 6 Jun 2017. *Price from 1,199, per person, based on double room occupancy (options 1 and 2)
Merchant:Â Halong Tours
http://www.halongtoursbooking.com/
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