Sapa - Halong - Tam Coc (6 days 5 nights)

Sapa - Halong - Tam Coc (6 days 5 nights)

The Northwestern part of Vietnam is one of the most interesting and beautiful areas of South East Asia. Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups and the area around Sapa is an exciting place to see the lives, culture and costumes of the Vietnamese ethnic minorities. In this part of the country the minorities still dress in their traditional colorful clothing – especially the women. Each group has its own distinct color and style of dress. On this tour you will go by train to Sapa and visit some of the minority people in the Sapa Valley and experience the colorful Sapa market where some of the different ethnic groups come into town to sell their products.

Day 1: ARRIVAL HANOI – SAPA (D)

Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcome by Hanoi Tourism’s tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam.

After dinner, pick you up transfer to Hanoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper with air-conditioning).

Day 2: LAO CAI - SAPA – CAT CAT (B/L/D)

Arrive in Lao Cai in early morning, transfer to Sapa by bus. Have breakfast in Hotel and shopping at morning market. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant.

Transfer and trek Cat Cat village of H'mong tribe in the valley, which remains very generally uncorrupted outside forces. Excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village. Enjoy some visits to local families and reach their customs. Dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: HAM RONG – SAPA – LAO CAI - HANOI (B/L/D)

Have breakfast at the hotel, climbing up to Ham Rong Mountain. From the mountain, the superb views of all Sapa valley including Sapa town with hills and gothic villas, gardens and paddy fields as well as opposite Hoang Lien Son range with the over 3000 meters high Fansipan.

Back to Lao Cai City. Have dinner at restaurant in Lao Cai. Then get train 20h15 - 05h00 for coming back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Arrival early morning in Hanoi. Transfer to Halong bay.

Day 4: HANOI – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L/D)

Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay - a dedicated UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, we will be met by captain and cruise and transferred to boat. Passage into the magical bay where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragon's teeth. Opportunity to visit beautiful limestone grotto: Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Grotto.

Enjoy a seafood lunch onboard. Return to Hanoi.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 5: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel then drive to Ninh Binh. You will visit Hoa Lu – the former ancient Royal Capital of Viet Nam, Dinh Temple – where worshipped King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Temple – where worshipped King Le Dai Hanh.

When finishing Hoa Lu Ancient Capital you spend 45 minutes transfer to Tam Coc.

Have Lunch at local restaurant.

After having lunch, you will take a small bamboo boat and go along the Ngo Dong River to visit Tam Coc (Three Caves) – “Halong Bay on land” for 2 hours. Then get back and leave for Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi around 18h00. Check in hotel & overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your unforgettable trip with Hanoi Tourism.

 PRIVATE TOUR (USD/PAX)

Over night at 3 star hotel
Group	1 pax	2 pax	3 – 5 pax	6 – 9 pax	10 – 16 pax	17 - 30 pax
Price	883	612	467	357	352	307

Over night at 4 star hotel
Group	1 pax	2 pax	3 – 5 pax	6 – 9 pax	10 – 16 pax	17 - 30 pax
Price	983	664	520	409	408	363

Inclusions:

• Car as program.

• Return train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi.

• English speaking guide.

• Mineral water on the car.

• Insurance in all days tour.

• Accommodation.

• All meal at restaurant.

• Entrance fee.

Exclusions:

• All airfares to/from Vietnam

• Meals which are not included in the program.

• All gratuities and tips to drivers and guides.

• Visa arrangements

• All services not clearly include

• All tax and service charge