North Vietnam At A Glance: HALONG BAY & SAPA 5 DAYS

North Vietnam at a Glance - An amazing Halong Bay cruise, breathtaking mountain climbing, and an exploration of Sapa ethnic tribes' distinct culture all fit together well in 5 days. You will have plenty of opportunities in a very short period of time to learn about the hill tribes' way of life, Sapa's stunning rice terraces, and the alluring beauty of the limestone karsts in Halong Bay. Join Vietnam Highlight Tours with Viet Green Travel to visit all the must-sees in northern Vietnam. Pack up your luggage and join Viet Green Travel on this unforgettable vacation with lots of amazing memories that are waiting for you ahead on Vietnam Essential 10 days - Small Group Tour. Let go and book now !!! 

Tour type: Join in tour                              Duration : 5 Days  

Departure: At customer's request             Tour Styles: Interact with local, Soft Adventure, Cultural, Nature

Destination: Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay

ITINERARY TOUR:

DAY 1: HANOI - NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI

Evening

VietGreen's crew tour guide will warmly pick you up from the hotel and will begin our journey by transfer to the Hanoi railway station

You will experience sleeping overnight on the train. It's a bit noisy, but it's also a great way to see the scenery outside in a unique way.

Meals: NA

Accommodation: 04 soft sleeper sharing the cabin on the train

Please prepare your luggage below the hotel lobby so that moving to the station can be quick and easy. In case you can not find the tour guide, please get in touch with your travel consultant.

DAY 2: SA PA - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI - TA VAN VILLAGE

Morning

Wake up at Lao Cai. Take a deep breath to feel the freshness of the mountains and forests of Northwest Vietnam. Then we will be taken on a one-hour bus ride uphill to the picturesque town of Sapa.

You can have a glimpse of the wonderful Sapa through the bus window and enjoy the view of the mountains and the floppy clouds like cotton candy in the early morning.

The first point of our trekking journey is Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai Village

To get to Y Linh Ho village, you must go toward Lao Chai village. Through Lao Chai village, about 3km at the foot of the slope, you will see a glimpse of the wild and beautiful Y Linh Ho village on the mountainside, surrounded are beautiful terraced fields that have existed for a long time. These amazing villages' extremely wild and poetic beauty will satisfy you significantly.

Afternoon

After taking a rest and enjoying Northwest specialties, we will move to the second point - Ta Van Village, which is 1,200 meters above sea level and is home to the Zay people. Ta Van Village, with beautiful terraced fields, a rattan bridge swaying in the wind, unique markets with many unique handicraft products of ethnic people on sale, and the cultural beauty that people have will give you unforgettable moments that you can't find in the city zone.

After exploring unique villages, we will trek back to Sapa to check in at the hotel. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing after a long excursion in the morning to recharge yourself before beginning an evening in Sapa Town.

Evening

Sapa is famous for its mountainous specialties and unique street food. Do not miss this attraction if you are a fan of street food!

Enjoy the nightlife amidst a chilling atmosphere and blend with the unique features of the culture here and the indigenous people. A little note is about the local children here. They can be adorable but also annoying to follow you!

Come back to the hotel to overnight at the hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

DAY 3: CAT CAT - SIN CHAI - SAPA - HANOI

Morning

After enjoying a full breakfast, let's check out of the hotel to continue our trekking trip.

We will depart to trek to Cat Cat village in Sapa's southwest, around 3 kilometers from the town. This is the most beautiful ancient village in the Northwest Forest. Cat Cat Village is charming, with simple wooden houses, small murmuring streams, colorful brocade panels, and small ethnic people. Let's immerse ourselves in the breathtaking waterfall and the ruins of a hydroelectric power plant built by the French during their colonial rule in Vietnam.

Afternoon

Say goodbye to Cat Cat Village, and continue your hike for another 3 kilometers to Sin Chai Village. With a rustic and wild beauty, located more than 2km from the center of Sapa town, this is a village located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain and one of the largest old towns in Sapa. As if embraced by the mountain, the village has terraced fields stretching endlessly here. It is also what attracts many tourists to come here

After discovering the unspoiled beauty of villages, we will return to the main road for 3 kilometers. A jeep will drive you to Sapa town

Take last minutes to admire the wonderful glimpse of Sapa, then get on a 6-hour road transfer to Hanoi by shuttle bus

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 4: HANOI - HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE

Morning

After an overnight to recharge your batteries and having breakfast at the Hanoi hotel, the driver will take you up for a 2.5-hour drive to the World Natural Heritage site with the unless scenery

Arrive in Halong Bay at noon. You will be warmly welcomed by the cruise crew and check-in in your cabin on the cruise

Your lunch will be served while a lovely boat is sailing in the middle of the world's natural wonders. Enjoy your meal and admire the majestic Halong Bay through the glass window.

Afternoon

Take a rest after a full meal onboard and prepare to experience various fantastic activities, such as sightseeing and kayaking to explore the magnificent Islands in Halong Bay.

Enjoy a sunset party on board to admire the stunning scenery in Halong Bay, or if you are a foodaholic who is in love with Vietnamese cuisine, let's join a Vietnamese cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese food on board.

Evening

The boat anchors in the karst formations for the night

You can try your luck by squid fishing - an exciting activity in Halong Bay.

Have dinner and overnight leisurely on the board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight cruise in Halong Bay

DAY 5: HALONG BAY - HANOI

Morning

Wake up early to see the stunning dawn over the bay. In addition to the moment of sunset, the sunrise on Ha Long Bay is also one of the most valuable moments in the trip that you cannot miss.

Let's take a fresh breath and improve your health by do exercise with a morning Tai Chi session

While you eat your final lunch on board, the boat continues back toward the port via the beautiful rock formations

Afternoon

Embark the board and return to Hanoi. Here is also the final stop in the journey. Say goodbye to VietGreen's team. We'd love to see you again on your other trips.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: NA

PACKAGE PRICES:

Notes:

• *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
• Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

OUR PRICE INCLUDE:

• Airplane, Car, Cruise, Trekking
• Vietnam Visa or Passport Fees -> Apply online for your tourist E-visa
• Hotel (8 nights), On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay (1 night), NA (1 night)

• Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
• All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
• All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
• Meals as indicated in the program
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• 2 domestic flights Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang and Da Nang - Ha Noi

OUR PRICE EXCLUDE:

• Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• International flights with taxes
• Travel Insurance
• Tips, laundry and gratuities
• Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation by Customer

• 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

CHILDREN PRICES:

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

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