“Your key to see the unspoiled Vietnam!”

Routes: Tour routes: Hanoi/Lao Cai / Sapa / Halong/ fly out

Feature:

Hanoi is the capital city and the second largest city in Vietnam. Hanoi mixes East and West culture and is suffused with a rich history and culture thanks to centuries of rule by the Chinese. The city is definitely the cultural centre of Vietnam and oozes historic charm. There are more than 600 pagodas and temples in the city as well as French colonial buildings.

Sapa: Famous for its breathtaking landscapes, Sapa is also an ideal inhabitation for a great diversity of ethnic minority peoples. It is likely that, Sapa was first inhabited by highland minorities of H’mong and Zao groups who immigrated from southern provinces of China, later came the Tay, Zay, and a small number of Xa Pho to form the 5 main ethnic groups which takes about 85% of the district’s population today.

Halong Bay - Halong Bay is located in Quáng Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. The bay has a 120 kilometre long coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometres in size with 1969 islets.

This new set tour is ideal for travelers whose time is limited but still want to have a panorama of the diversity and the majestic beauty of Vietnam.

Organizer: Origin Vietnam Travel

Tour type: Private tour

Itinerary in Brief

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi – Good morning Vietnam
Day 2: Hanoi – City tour of a 1000 years old Capital, Night train to Lao Cai
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa – Ta Phin – Trekking and home-stay (4 hours)
Day 4: More trekking and back to Sapa and Lao Cai station via night train back to Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Ha long Bay , Welcome aboard
Day 6: Explore the scenery in Bai Tu Long bay and transfer to the airport for the flight

Itinerary in Detail

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi – Warmly welcome to Vietnam!

At your arrival, we will greet you outside your sign name; we will transfer to downtown for hotel’s check-in. Free to relax after your flight or to be out for some ventures.
Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, hotel

Day 2: Hanoi city tour of Thousand years. Night train to Lao Cai

We take this very first day to learn more about Hanoi and its culture, history and people. Our guide will come and pick you up from you hotel at 8.30 a.m.
We first ride on the car, gliding along the streets of the old town of Hanoi then we head to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, one pillar pagoda). Then followed by a visit to the temple of Literature (Vietnam first University). Lunch will be served afterward.
Afternoon, we will be the museum of Ethnicity. Back to the Old Quarter for a short walk – maybe for some shopping, Water Puppet show then. You are free then to walk and shopping around Hanoi Old Quarter and have your own dinner. At 8pm, transfer to the train station for your night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train (AC Soft Sleeper – Share cabin of 4 people)

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, lunch, puppet show ticket, hotel

Day 3: Hanoi –Lao Cai – Sapa – TaPhin – Trekking and homestay (4hours)

The train arrives in Lao Cai at about 6:30 am where your Origin guide will welcome you. Look for the “Origin Travel” sign when you exit the train station.
Take a shower and breakfast at the restaurant near the Railway Station.

Breakfast at the hotel. 8.30 am we will take a short ride from Sapa to our trekking base where we start our trek through terraced rice fields and Hmong villages. Chances to meet and talk with locals working in the fields are plentiful also this is the best time for us to give for children some books, pencils… We will break for a picnic lunch en route then continue trekking to Ta Phin village of the Dao people (4 hours).
Your Dao host family will warmly welcome you to their traditional home where we will share in an ethnic style dinner and stay the night.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, permit, homestay

Day 4: More trekking and back to Sapa and Lao Cai Station via night train back to Hanoi

At the first of gleam of daylight, you will see and hear the sounds of morning village life. You can join them in some of their activities, like feeding the animals, cleaning the house, gardening or preparing breakfast. After breakfast, we will complete our trek on a valley route to the main road (4 hours) linking Lao Cai and Sapa. Alternatively, for this long trek, you can choose a short morning wander around the village for about 1hour, resulting in more time spent with the host family and other villagers. For both options, you will be supported by our car / van back to Sapa (30 minutes).When we arrive back in Sapa we will check in to the hotel, shower, and break for lunch. At 2:30 pm we will visit the gardens of beautiful Ham Rong mountain & take part in a traditional ethnic music performance put on by the ethnic minority people.
Then we transfer to Lao Cai town. Dinner at your own here and boarding the night train. After 8,5 hours, you arrive in Hanoi station at 5.30 Am,

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, train tickets

Day 5: Hanoi – Ha Long, Welcome aboard – Princess Junk

Arrival in Hanoi about at 05:30 am then walk to the mini hotel near the Railway Station for the rest and breakfast.

Depart from your hotel at 8:00 am in a private car to drive to Halong city. After 3.5 hours driving and viewing beautiful country side of rice paddy we arrive at Hon Gai Wharf. At 12.00 the junk crews welcome guests on Princess Junk.
After check- in enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing. Lunch follows with fresh local seafood while cruising to Bai Tu Long Bay via Indochina film studio, Teapot Islet, Blockhouse Islet and Goat Head Islet. Stop for a swim and visit mysterious Thien Canh Son cave. Then relax at a wild beach, swim and kayak to explore the bay around this area.
Return to the junk, relax and enjoy the sunset. Dinner and overnight on board near Vong Vieng village.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, kayak, boat/junk, lunch, dinner, permit, fishing gears

Day 6: Explore the scenery in Bai Tu Long Bay and transfer to the airport for flight out

Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of the Bay’s landscape. From 7.30 to 8:00 am have breakfast in the fresh air then visit Vong Vieng fishing village in a rustic row-boat. Meet the locals , visit the floating school and fish farms.
More time to swim in the middle of the bay follows. From 10:15, we offer an a La-Carte-Menu. You can order any dishes in the menu whenever you want for breakfast and lunch. Continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating karst formations. At 11:45 check out from your cabin while cruising back. By noon we will be back ashore when we hit the road back to Hanoi and transfer directly to the airport for the flight home with lots of memories.
Enjoy an unforgettable trip with Origin Travel.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, boat/junk, breakfast, lunch

Price $US 675/person (Priced on a private tour for 2 people)

Costs are $ US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Costs included: all mention in the tour program

Costs exclude: Visa, Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!

Trip notes:

• Please be aware that junk, trains, hotels and other services are subject to availability. Where trains are cancelled or delayed Origin will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements of similar value,
• Hotel: We use 3 star standard hotel (s), twin shared room (s). Upgrade is available on request.
• Check-in and out time of every hotel in Vietnam: Check- in 14.00PM and check-out 12.00PM.
• This itinerary and supplementary information has been complied in good faith and was accurate at time of writing.

Sites: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum is close for re-maintenance in September and November yearly and almost all museums are closed on Monday and Friday weekly, you can choose to visit another site instead. No short or informal wear is allowed in the Mausoleum,

Meals: Vietnam food (vegetarian food is available upon request)

Ha Long Bay tour: Private car, Private Princess Junk

Car / Van Quality: Using new AC car for whole the trip

Tour guide: English speaking guides (on site).

What to Bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, good shoes, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then sleeping bags, cable lock for your bags is recommended.

• Please Travel Responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!
• This is a relaxing adventure for people do not want to meet heaps of tourists. Organized by Origin Travel only.

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