Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
On arrival in Hanoi. Our local guide will meet you at airport and transferred to down town for check-into hotel. Enjoy The special Vietnam traditional Water puppet show. Overnight in Dinner at local restaurant and the rest of the day is free to enjoy at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. Meals: Dinner
Day 02: Hanoi City tour – Halong bay
Morning: You will be transferred to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where The Late President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnams Independence on 2 September 1945, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, the must-see monument in Hanoi - It is an ancient Buddhist pagoda, built in the early 11th century in the reign of King Ly Thai Tong, all construction supported by only one pillar, resembling a Buddhist lotus. Tran Quoc Pagoda. Quan Thanh Temple. Visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - The first Imperal school in Vietnam) built in 1070 during the dynasty of King Ly. Lunch at local restaurant.
PM: Transfer to Ha Long (03 hours road trip). Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Ha Long. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 03: Halong bay - Hanoi – Lao Cai (Sapa)
AM: Take a private boat trip to visit Ha Long bay (A Natural World Heritage) with: Thien Cung grotto, Dau Go Cave, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi Islet, ... Which is crammed with stalactites and stalagmites. There are numerous rocks and islands, which are predominantly composed of hardened dolomite together with smaller amounts of calcium carbonate.
Lunch on boat with fresh seafood.
PM: Back to Ha Noi, The sightseeing tour including Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple (Jade mountain Temple), But Tower (Pen - shaped tower), Dai Nghien (Ink Stand), the Red - painted wooden and The Huc bridge…. Enjoy 1 hour cyclo tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters. After dinner, you are transferred to Hanoi Train Station for night train to Lao Cai by Livi Tran. Accommodation for the night will be in soft sleeper berths on the express train (Standard cabin includes 4 berths per cabin). Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 04: Lao Cai – Sapa Tours
Arrival early morning in Lao Cai and take a vehicle to Sapa, approximately 45 minutes away. Drive uphill to Sapa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa is the former hill retreat for French administrators when the heat in plain became unbearable. The remoteness and simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sapa although conditions are very basic. After checking into hotel we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending time to wander around. The ethnic people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. In the afternoon, we trek to Cat Cat village (2 km from Sapa town) where you will visit the village of Black H’mong hill tribes. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Sapa Valley. Overnight in Sapa. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 5: Sapa – Lao Cai - Hanoi
This morning, trekking to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages inhabited by Black H’mong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Enjoy amazing and breath-taking landscapes of terraced paddies, green valleys and meet with friendly local people. Back to the hotel and free at leisure. In the afternoon, we transfer you back to Lao Cai station to take night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train. Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 6: Singapore/ Goodbye Vietnam
On arrival at Hanoi train station, You will be transferred for breakfast and Drive to Noi Bai airport for leaving flight. End of service. Meals: Breakfast
