Hanoi - Sapa - Ha Long Bay

The Train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6 am, there will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. About 1.5 hours drive for 33km to Sapa, check in the hotel and have time to freshen up, have breakfast at local restaurant. Then, enjoy the morning to explore around the town. At 10 am, from the hotel will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H'mong hill tribes minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here, we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight at the hotel.

Following breakfast, we explore the Sapa daily market and then set out on our 3-4 hours trekking, that will take along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill-tribe villages of Lao Chai & Ta Van, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stop for a picnic lunch at a family home in Ta Van village. Afternoon, we transfer back to Lao Cai for train journey back to Hanoi. The train departs at 9:15 pm and overnight on train.

You arrive Hanoi at 5 am, Take a breakfast in Hanoi then transfer to Ha Long bay.

Private vehicle picks up for Ha Long from train station, arriving at the jetty around at noon. Our crew welcome you on board the Deluxe Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, check-in your cabin. A fresh seafood lunch will be served. At that time, we will begin our 3.5 hours cruise through mystic Ha Long Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster's face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy another seafood feast for dinner and for the night owls, there is an option of night fishing. Overnight on Cruise.

Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emeraude water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave (8 a.m. to 9 a.m.), swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 am, our boat cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 am. to 11:30 am. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cabin check-out is at 11:45 am. Our boat arrives at the harbor by noon. Drive directly from Ha Long to Hanoi. Overnight in Ha Noi.

This morning city tour, we drive to Ho Chi Minh's complex, including the mausoleum of the nation's founder and leader. Here, large crowds gather to pay there respects to the man they simply call Uncle Ho as they silently file past his glass sarcophagus. The Presidential Palace and Uncle Ho's wooden stilt house can also be seen here. One of must-see places in the complex is One Pillar pagoda dating back 11th century. from far view its shape looks like a huge lotus flower. The next stop is the Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam's oldest university and dedicated to one of the world's most famous scholars, Confucius. Inside the temple grounds, huge steles rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnam's culture, the turtle represents longevity). The stele recorded the names of the successful candidates who later became mandarins in the Emperor's court. From here we follow the visit of the walking tour of Hanoi 's vibrant Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city. This is not only a beautiful spot but also is the historical site of the legend of Le King and golden turtle in the lake. Our guide will tell you about the legend of the lake and how it become one of the Must-See places in Hanoi for both domestic and international tourists. Shopping until time transfer to the airport for your departure. End of service.