Highlight
+ Moc Chau: visit tea gardens and pine forest
+ Nghia Lo: visit local market, dancing with local people
+ Mu Cang Chai: Beautiful rice terraces Che Cu Nha, La Pan Tan and Ze Xu Phinh
+ Sapa: Fansipan, Lao Chai - Ta Van, Ham Rong
+ Halong Bay: One of new seven wonders in the world
Brief itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Moc Chau ( B,L,D)
Day 3: Moc Chau – Nghia Lo (B,L,D)
Day 4: Nghia Lo – Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai (B,L,D)
Day 5: Mu Cang Chai – Sapa (B,L,D)
Day 6: Sapa Tour (B,L,D)
Day 7: Sapa – Hanoi (B,L)
Day 8: Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)
Day 9: Halong – Hanoi (B,L)
Day 10: Hanoi Departure (B)
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Arrival Hanoi airport, our guide will pick up and drop off at hotel for relax. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Moc Chau ( B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel then our guide and driver will pick you up to start tour to Moc Chau.
Ont the way, we stop en route in Hoa Binh for refreshment. Arrive in Moc Chau at 12:00 noon. Check in homstay and have lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit tea gardens and pine forest.
Day 3: Moc Chau – Nghia Lo (B,L,D)
Breakfast and say good bye to hosting family at about 09.00 am.
Continue along the road Nghia Lo Town. A pretty mountainous town, we spend the remaining hours of the day wandering the town include visit the market area.
Overnight at home stay
Day 4: Nghia Lo – Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we transfer from Nghia Lo to Tu Le. The road ride today takes only 2 hours so we have a lot of time exploring the area for real mountainous life of the local ethnic minority people. Fancy a four hour trekking along a trail which connect villages to villages, meeting different tribal people such as White Thai, Black Zao, Red H’mong… one of the most beautiful rice fields were embraced by three mountains Khau Pa, Khau Song and Khau Than
Afternoon we continue to visit beautiful rice terraces Che Cu Nha, La Pan Tan and Ze Xu Phinh ( if time permit)
Overnight at home stay or hostel in Mu Cang Chai.
Day 5: Mu Cang Chai – Sapa (B,L,D)
Morning: Early morning sunrise to get up, breakfast and enjoy the fresh air northeastern highlands.
Departure to Sapa. On the way, stop at O Quy Ho Pass- the most spectacular gorge in the north with a length of nearly 50 km connecting the two provinces of Lao Cai and Lai Chau
Lunch: Go to Sapa. Lunch at the restaurant. Then the hotel to get rest.
Afternoon: depart to visit Ham Rong ( Dragon mountain) . You discover Ham Rong mountain resort Indochina orchid garden visit, Chinese tea shops, sun Gate 1, Gate 2 sun, Hon Con Coc ... Sapa panoramic view from above the town and take commemorative photos. Return to the center free to visit the ancient stone church, shopping in Sapa market, buying Brocade Hmong, Dzao people. Overnight at hotel in Sapa
Day 6: Sapa Tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel then you have full day to visit Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Muong Hoa – Lao Chai – Ta Van: You will have a trek through beautiful landscape surrounded by rice paddy terraces and mountains covered by rain forest under the protection of Hoang Lien National Park. Also you will hear about the life style and tradition of Back Hmong and Giay minorities.
At night you can go to Sapa Churh, visit love market on Saturday and taste local food
Overnight at hotel in Sapa
Day 7: Sapa – Hanoi (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel then we will transfer you to Fansipan station to take Cable Car to Fansipan Mountain – the roof of Indochina. Journer y start from Muong Hoa Valley from Cable car you can see amazing landscape of Hoang Lien Son National Forest, Rice terrace and take beautiful pictures in the roof of Indochina. After Lunch we will trasnfer back to Hanoi ( about 5 hours via high way).
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 8: Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to HalongBay.
12h30 – 13h00: Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruisefollowed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 14h30: Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.
14h30 – 15h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave area.
16h30 – 17h30: Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00: Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board.
Day 9: Halong – Hanoi (B,L)
06h30 – 07h30: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30: Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
09h30 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30: While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstrationand participate in the Cooking Classbefore enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
10h30 – 11h30: Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
12h30 – 13h00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Trip finishes at around 17h00. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 10: Hanoi Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel, you are free until our driver transfer you to airport for flight back home. End of services.
Tour included:
- Private transfer as tour mentioned
- English speaking guide
- Entrace fee
- Meals as mentioned
- Accommodation at home stay or hotel
- Cable car to Fansipan Mountain – round trip
- Bottles of water during tour
Tour excluded
- International flight tickets
- Visa to Vietnam
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Late checkout
- Other meals not mentioned
- Tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
