Hoa lu, the ancient citadel of Vietnam in 10th century, to visit temples of two Kings: Dinh and Le, walking up and down in the beautiful Truong Yen Valley to enjoy the marvelous scenery
Tour Information
- Tour Code: BNVN-8
- Length: 8D / 7N
- From: Hanoi
- Finish: Hanoi
Tour Price
$537price per pax
Our Guarantee
| Date |
Activities |
Meal |
| Day 1 | Explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam | None |
| Day 2 | Enjoy water puppet show- a remarkable Vietnamese art form | B, L |
| Day 3 | Meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa | B, L |
| Day 4 | Meet with local people and study the art of making batik and local weaving villages | B, L |
| Day 5 | Explore Surprise Cave | B, L, D |
| Day 6 | Move around the bay to find more secluded areas | B, D |
| Day 7 | Enjoy the marvelous scenery | B, L |
| Day 8 | Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight | B |
Day 1
Transport
Meals:None
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam
Detailed Itinerary:
Arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel by Asia View Travel guides with signboard, check in, relax. Today is free at your leisure to rest or explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam. Overnight at hotel
Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Enjoy water puppet show- a remarkable Vietnamese art form
Detailed Itinerary:
Depart at 8:00 am from hotel by car. We will begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place. (Close on Monday, friday & November), Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature. The site of Vietnam´s first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. In the afternoon, choose one from the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women´s Museum, History Museum or Quan Thanh Temple). A late afternoon walk around Hoan Kiem lake and Hanoi´s fascinating Old Quarter for some great fun, shopping, and street side traditional food, take a cyclo tour around the 36 streets of the Hanoi old quarter to learn more about simple life of Hanoian. Enjoy water puppet show- a remarkable Vietnamese art form that combines traditional music, fireworks, underwater puppeteers, and elaborate puppets floating gracefully over water. Dinner on your own.
8:15 pm: Transfer to the train station for the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
Day 3
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa
Detailed Itinerary:
The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours to make our way up the mountains. Arrive Sapa and freshen up followed by buffet breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy hotel facility and Sapa town. This afternoon at 1pm from the hotel there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, and Sansaho village home to the H'mong hill tribes minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 4
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Meet with local people and study the art of making batik and local weaving villages
Detailed Itinerary:
Buffet breakfast at the hotel Embark on a lovely walk that will take us along small paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is a 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. Opportunity to meet with local people and study the art of making batik and local weaving villages - study textile tradition of craft women o Black H'mong and Red Dzao. Transfer back to Lao cai for night train back Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Day 5
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Explore Surprise Cave
Detailed Itinerary:
Arrival in Hanoi in the early morning at round 5:00 am. Please find your way by foot back to a mini hotel near the Tran Quy Cap station gate to have shower and basic set menu breakfast.
Then 8:30 AM start a 3. 5 hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee ( by your own ) before arriving to Ha Long City.
11.30 – 12.15 Welcome you at Hòn Gai Tourist International Port
12.30 Check in on Bai Tho Overnight Cruises, welcome drink and programme introduction
13.00 – 14.30 The cruise start the journey
Lunch served with local cuisines menu and passing the paramount view at Ha Long
such as Kicking Dog Island , Fighting Chicken Islet, Huong Peak, Thien Cung Cave,
Dau Go Island…
15.00 – 16.00 Explore Surprise Cave – one of the most famous caves on the Ha Long bay.
16.30 – 17.30 Small boat take you to Titop seaside: visiting islands, climb to Titop Mountain
200m in height to see the whole bay and swimming at Titop Seaside.
18.00 Return to your cruise or relaxation or enjoy sunset on the bay 19.30 – 21.00 Dinner at the restaurant with organised menu
21.00 Free at your leisure like lying on deck or going to catch squid…
Overnight on junk.
Day 6
Transport
Meals:B, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Move around the bay to find more secluded areas
Detailed Itinerary:
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a trip to Ninh Binh. Arrive in Ninh binh, check in, relax at hotel.
Day 7
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Enjoy the marvelous scenery
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel, take a board sampans at Tam Coc to ferry down the Boi river, spend some time relaxing on a 3 hour boat trip. The boat goes through 3 cavernous limestone tunnels, offering a cool break from the sunshine and astounding views of the cave structures. We then ready our bicycles and start cycling to Bich Dong. Lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc. In the evening transfer to Hoa lu, the ancient citadel of Vietnam in 10th century, to visit temples of two Kings: Dinh and Le, walking up and down in the beautiful Truong Yen Valley to enjoy the marvelous scenery. Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 8
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel, free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Say goodbye Vietnam.
| Number in Group |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
9-10 |
| Price per person in US$ - Validity from 1st October 2011 to 30th April 2012 |
| Superior(3*) |
792 |
694 |
597 |
582 |
564 |
| First Class (4*) |
895 |
798 |
700 |
685 |
667 |
| Deluxe (5*) |
1,048 |
953 |
858 |
843 |
826 |
| Premium (5*+) |
Request
|
| Price per person in US$ - Validity from 1st May to 30th September 2012 |
| Superior(3*) |
759 |
665 |
570 |
555 |
537 |
| First Class (4*) |
860 |
766 |
670 |
655 |
638 |
| Deluxe (5*) |
998 |
895 |
802 |
787 |
770 |
| Premium (5*+) |
Request
|
Tour includes:
- All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- 2 days 1 night cruise on Halong Bay ( private cabin - sharing boat )
- All tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English or French speaking guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurant with local foods (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Boat cruise as stated
- Round trip train ticket with soft sleep 4 berth/cabin Hanoi – Lao cai, Lao cai - Hanoi
- Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
- Mineral water & towel
- Government taxes & Service charges
Tour excludes:
- International flights to and from Vietnam
- Vietnam visa arrangement (upon request visa on arrival at 15 USD, not including stamping fee at 25 USD)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Kayak in Halong Bay
- Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and our Lunar New Year
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory)
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills
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