ROUTE: HANOI - HALONG BAY (SEA-KAYAKING) - SAPA (TREKING - SUNDAY HILL TRIBE MARKET) - MAI CHAU (HOA BINH) - HOA LU & TAM COC (NINH BINH)
Highlights:
This trip shows you the best of the north of Viet Nam with great adventures: kayaking, trekking and home stay...
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Day 1 (Sunday): Ha Noi on Arrive - Water Puppet Theatre - Welcome Dinner
You'll be greeted at Noi Bai Int’l Airport and transferred by private car downtown to check into hotel in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake then attempting the Water Puppet Theatre, enjoy welcome dinner at our restaurant before overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)
Day 2 (Monday): Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Cruise - Junk Boat Overnight (B, L, D)
AM: Depart Ha Noi from Hotel for a 3.5 hour private coach ride to Ha Long City through the Red River Delta.
PM: You’ll be served a savory lunch aboard the boat as you embark on a 4 hour cruise of the bay. The calm emerald water and towering karts islands create a mystical maze as you cruise past Tam Cung Cave and Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islet, and visit Sung Sot (Amazing) cave. There will be lots of time for swimming and taking pictures. Cruise to a quiet firth and enjoy a great sunset dinner. Relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin / At Night: Overnight on Junk Boat (Basing in Private Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Cabin)
Day 3 (Tuesday): Ha Long Bay - Sea Kayaking - Cat Ba Island Overnight (B, L, D)
AM: After breakfast, cruise further to Lan Ha Bay to get the kayak gear. You'll receive a lesson on paddling and safety from our experience guide before heading to some lagoons. Stop for a swim on Van Boi Beach.
PM: After lunch on the boat, paddle to Beo floating village. At Beo Pier, transfer to a hotel on Cat Ba Island. At Night: Overnight in hotel on Cat Ba Island (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Room)
Day 4 (Wednesday): Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi (B, L)
AM/PM: After breakfast at the hotel, return to the boat to continue your cruise around the Bay, passing Cua Van floating village to witness this unique way of life. Eat lunch on the boat on the way to the pier in Ha Long City. The bus back to Ha Noi arrives at your Hotel around 4.30pm. At Night: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)
Day 5 (Thursday): Ha Noi Full Day City Tour - Lao Cai (Sa Pa) By Night Train (B, L)
AM: On this insightful day through Ha Noi busy tree lined boulevards, you’ll explore such interesting and historic sites as The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature.
PM: Following lunch, you will visit the Ethnology museum which will give you an overview of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam including the Thai people who you will meet in Mai Chau and Hmong, Dzao, Dzay… people who you will meeting in Sa Pa. After that, you will take a fascinating 1 hour tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter by Cyclo. The history of the Old Quarter dates back some 2000 years with its 36 narrow streets each named after the trade or merchandise made and sold there. Free evening at your leisure.
At Night: 8:00pm Depart by private car to Rail way station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (9:20pm-5:30am) (Basing in First Class – Soft Sleeper 4 Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C - Sharing for 02 Person)
Day 6 (Friday): Welcome to Lao Cai - Sa Pa Hiking Tour - Cat Cat Village (B, L, D)
Morning: Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Meet your tour guide at Vietnam Adventures’ Sa Pa office, and then check into hotel. Afternoon: After the guide takes you on a walk around Sa Pa town, trek 4 hours down the valley along local trails and across rice paddies to visit Black H’Mong and Dzay ethnic minority communities. Have a picnic lunch along the way. Jeep picks up back to Sa Pa. Shower and rest before heading out for dinner. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Sa Pa (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room)
Day 7 (Saturday): Sa Pa Trekking Tour: Lao Chai / Ta Van & Ta Phin Villages (B, L, D)
AM: In the morning, start trekking (4 hours) to the village of Red Dzao ethnic minority community on a beautiful trail across rice terraces. You can visit Ta Phin cave that is not far from the village.
PM: Picnic lunch here then jeep picks up back to Sa Pa. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Sa Pa (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room)
Day 8 (Sunday): Sa Pa - Bac Ha (Sunday Hill Tribe Market) - Return to Hanoi by Night Train (B, L, D)
Morning: We will leave Sa Pa early in the morning at 7h00 and drive about 2.5 hours to the colorful Bac Ha market of the Flower H’mong, Tay, Nung, Pa dzi and Phu La ethnic minority groups. The biggest and most famous market, also known as “urban” market, Bac Ha attracts people selling a wide variety of products. Bac Ha is the center of the Flower H'mong people who are the most colorful ethnic group with elaborately embroidered spirals and geometric figures on their clothes and colorful bands for leg wrappings. In the afternoon, we will take a small trekking tour to the H’mong villages of Ban Pho or Na Hoi. We will leave Bac Ha about 4h00PM to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi. At Night: Drive back to Lao Cai for the Night train back to Ha Noi (Basing in First Class – Soft Sleeper 4 Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C - Sharing for 02 Person)
Day 9 (Monday): Ha Noi – Free & Easy Day (B)
AM: Arrive in Ha Noi Train Station at around 4.30 Am. Transfer by private car to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for c/in. You’ll welcome this free day to relax and recover from you journey north. Lots of time to explore more of Ha Noi, shop and pick up lots of souvenirs, explore the old quarter on foot and enjoy the many parks and lakes of historic Ha Noi. At Night: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)
Day 10 (Tuesday): Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Home Stay Overnight (B, L, D)
AM: 8.00am - Depart from your Hotel by private vehicle to Mai Chau Village. Enjoy lunch in a local stilt house.
PM: Drive to the Ma River (30 mins/15 km) for a 30-minute boat ride. Get off the boat and walk through Muong villages for 2 hours.
At Night: Back to Mai Chau for dinner and overnight home stay in the stilt house with the friendly Thai people.
Day 11 (Wednesday): Mai Chau - Ha Noi (B, L)
AM: Have breakfast in the home stay, and then head out for 2 hours of easy cycling through the verdant rice paddies and local villages to experience the daily life.
PM: Make your way back to the home stay for lunch. Road trip back to Ha Noi. Trip ends at your Hotel in Hanoi around 5.00pm.
At Night: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)
Day 12 (Thursday): Hanoi - Hoa Lu/Tam Coc (Biking & Boat Trip) (B, L)
AM: After breakfast, drive to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the famous ancient temples of The Dinh & Le Dynasties. Cycle for about an hour on the quiet country roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and unique rock formations to Tam Coc for lunch.
PM: After lunch, cycle to Thung Nang and take a sampan trip on a peaceful river for about 1 hour into the heart of the “Ha Long Bay on land” karts formations where you’ll pass through a cave. Return to the boat and make your way back to your bikes.
At Night: Drive back to Ha Noi. Overnight in a Hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)
Day 13 (Friday): Ha Noi – Free & Easy Day (B)
AM: You've taken in a lot, it’s a nice time to reflect and enjoy your final moments your vacation time in Vietnam. Lots of time to explore more of Hanoi and pick up some of those last minute souvenirs. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)
Day 14 (Saturday): Ha Noi - Departure Day (B)
We'll take you from hotel out to Noi Bai airport by private car to see you off on your journey home or more visit the South of Vietnam. End of your Journey!
Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations!
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Price Per Person (in U.S Dollar) |
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Minimum 02 Person |
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Rates are Valid Until December 30th, 2009 |
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Standard Option |
749.00 |
189.00 |
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Deluxe Option |
879.00 |
299.00 |
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Luxury Option |
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V.I P Option |
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Note: Rates are valid until December 30th, 2009 by Vietnam Adventures Travel. All rates are quoted per person in US dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT. Rates are subject to change according to market fluctuation if necessary.
INCLUDED:
» 9-nights accommodation in hotels in Hanoi, Sa Pa & Cat Ba Island: basing in Deluxe Double or Twin Room, daily Buffet BKF.
» 2-nights accommodation on the train, basing on First Class of Four-bed Soft - Sleeper Wooden Cabin with A/C – Sharing.
» 1-night accommodation on Junk Boat base on Private Deluxe Double or Twin Cabin with A/C, Private Bath.
» 1-night accommodation in Home Stay in Mai Chau.
» Train tickets: Hanoi ~ Lao Kai ~ Hanoi (First Class 4 – Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C)
» Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee.
» Local English-speaking guides in different parts of the North of Vietnam.
» All Transportations in air-conditioned car, van or Junk boat as itinerary mentioned.
» All airport pick up and drop off.
» Welcome Dinner in Hanoi.
» All Meals as per program mentioned as: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
» Water Puppet Tickets – First Class.
EXCLUDED:
» Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program. Visa, international flights with airport taxes. Personal insurance and personal expenses.
WHAT TO BRING:
» Sun Gears, Camera + Film, Sandal, Rain gear, Flash Light, Insect Repellent...
THE SPECIFIC HOTELS WILL BE USED ON THIS PACKAGE TOUR:
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Standard Option (2*) |
Deluxe Option (3*) |
Luxury
Option (4*) |
V.I.P
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Hanoi Hotels |
Hong Ngoc, Amazon or Similar |
Thien Thai, Nam Hai 1 Hotel or Similar |
Hanoi Hotel, Sunway Hotel or Similar |
Sofitel Metropole, Sheraton or Similar |
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Cat Ba Island
Hotels |
Prince Hotel, Sun & Sea Hotel or Similar |
Sun Flower, Holiday View or Similar |
Sunrise Cat Ba Resort or Similar |
Cat Ba Island Resort or Similar |
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Sapa
Hotels |
Mountain View, Green BamBoo or Similar |
BamBoo Sapa, Royal View or Similar |
Chau Long Hotel or Topas Ecologe |
Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa or Chapa Garden |
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If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).
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You will need to secure and guarantee all services booked as Vietnam Adventures Travel none require deposit of this package trip. Full payment will be paid upon arrival to Vietnam to Vietnam Adventures Travel representative offices in Hanoi, Hue, Danang, Nha Trang or Ho Chi Minh City. General FAQs
Q- Where to stay in Hanoi, what hotel should we select? What are the room rates, is breakfast included?
A- There are many different options for hotels, both in Hanoi and other destinations. We select and recommend the best hotels in all budget ranges. For our package tours that include accommodation, we choose the best hotels in that destination. Breakfast is included at most hotels, our sales staff will inform you if it is not. On a private tour, the choice is yours.
Q- We want to book a double room, will it cost more?
A- You can always stay in a double room if it is available. Some hotels only offer twin accommodation. In some hotels a double room is a ‘deluxe’ room, so the rate is higher. On our boat trips in Halong Bay, we cannot promise you a double room as there are only a few. Please check with our sales staff for further information.
Q- What is single supplement?
A- The price is based on twin shared accommodation. Single supplement is the extra cost applied for those who want private rooms on the trip.
Q- Can you clarify the three accommodation classes?
A- Except for the accommodations in the remote areas, the qualities of one class are the same in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Saigon.
+ Standard: Shared twin room with private bathroom, hot shower, air-conditioning, in some cases plus satellite TV, IDD tel., mini-bar and laundry service.
+ Deluxe: 3, 4 or 5 star hotels with full complementary services, sauna massage, garden bar or swimming pool …
Q- Is it safe to leave luggage at the hotel? Is there an alternative?
A- Many customers leave their luggage at their hotel while they go on a Vietnam Adventures Travel tour, we’ve yet to have a problem with this. As an alternative, we do have free storage at our 68 Hang Bo office.
Q- We’ve booked a Vietnam Adventures tour prior to arriving in Hanoi. Do we need to drop into your office immediately, or just show up for tour departure?
A- We recommend that you drop in at your leisure to get more information on your tour and to reconfirm your booking.
Q- Where does the tour leave from and at what time? When will be arrive back in Hanoi?
A- Times vary depending on the tour. When you book your tour, you’ll be given a receipt and detailed itinerary for your tour which included departure and arrival times and locations.
Q- What kind of vehicles do you use for road trips?
A- We use modern, clean, well maintained, professionally driven coaches. Coaches are usually over sized for the group as the extra room is more comfortable. They're all Japanese or Korean late model vehicles except for the 4WDs mentioned in the northern mountain jeep trips, those are Russian army jeeps making for a more exciting adventure. You can upgrade to a Toyota Land Cruiser.
Q- Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
A- Normally, yes, however it's best to ask about your specific case. Generally, we have been able to accommodate, and always ask before finalizing your booking.
Q- If the meals are included, can I avoid foods I dislike?
A- We try to take very special care of our guests and try to make a point of discovering any strong dislikes when you are booking. We're taking you "home" to Vietnam, and want you to enjoy it!
Q- Do your tour guides speak good English or French ?
A- Yes, they are very experienced and have a bit of good humour too! All our guides have studied and speak foreign languages. Generally on a fixed tour posted here, the guides are English speaking. If you want a tailor made tour with another language, please inquire with our sales staff.
Q- Do the Vietnam Adventures tours posted here include airfare?
A- No, they don't. Many of our guests fly on "points", while others choose to book their own air flights on the internet, directly with a favourite airline or through a trusted travel agent. You’ll also need to arrange your Tourist Visa.
Q- Must I book through you, or can I use my Travel Agent?
A- We're always happy to work with reputable Travel Agents to help arrange your vacation. Your Travel Agent still receive his or her commission on flights and any travel insurance (a good idea). Or You can simply reserve your space directly.
Q- What age-groups take your tours?
A- We have had guests ranging in age from twenty-something to eighty-something. Romance and adventure have no age limits! We can tailor a tour for families with children and people with special needs.
Q- We want to do Sapa and Halong Bay. Can we do the tours back to back? Will we be back in Hanoi in time to depart for the other tour on the same day?
A- Yes you can, many customers have a limited time and need to do exactly this. Whether you do Sapa first or Halong Bay, you’ll depart for the second tour on the same day you return from the first.
Q- Our tour ends on the same day we want to catch the night train to Hue city, will we have enough time?
A- Most of our tours arrive back in Hanoi around dinner time leaving you plenty of time for the train to Hue. The best train departs at 11:00pm.
Q- Is it possible that a tour could be cancelled? What happens then?
A- A tour may be cancelled due to bad weather, closed roads or simply not enough people. In any case, Vietnam Adventures Travel will give you a full refund.
Q- We’ve compared with some other agencies and the price is higher, why?
A- Of course you can book a cheaper tour with another company, but remember you get what you pay for! We’ve build our solid reputation with small group tours, private and clean transportation, better hotels etc. We own our boats Halong Bay, allowing us to control the quality and cleanliness. All our guides are carefully selected; they have a university education in Tourism, are certified in First Aid, and of course speak great English. Our kayaking guides have an internationally recognized Sea Kayaking Guide Certification, our biking guides have been training and guiding bike trips for two years. We take customer satisfaction very seriously and at the end of the day a Vietnam Adventures customer is a happy customer!
Q- Can we book a tour without a guide? What about kayaking and biking?
A- It is possible to book some tours without a guide, for example many people book a jeep and driver to do NW loop or NE loop. For your safety, a guide is mandatory on all Vietnam ‘adventures’ tours such as kayaking and biking.
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