Sapa - one of the most ideal destination
in the Northern Vietnam for all the times in years. Especially, with
the temperatures from 10oC, Sapa town in winter is so beauty, charming
all day and luxury at night.
After explore " City for Peace " and
Sapa, an overnight cruise on Halong Bay is the perfect opportunity to
truly appreciate the beautiful waters, spending the hours sailing among
limestone cliffs and turquoise seas. Stop to visit a mysterious cave,
swim in the warm waters and feast on fresh seafood.
Day 1 : Hanoi – Arrival
Day 2 : Hanoi – City tour – Night train to Sapa (B - L)
Day 3 : Sapa tours: Laocai - Sapa - Catcat - SinChai ( 5 hours trekking, 07 km, 2 villages ) (B - L - D)
Day 4 : Sapa tour: Lao Chai - Ta Van (B - L - D)
Day 5 : Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Day 6 : Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Day 7 : Hanoi - Departure (B)
Day 1 : Hanoi – ArrivalTransfer via: International flight – your arrangement cyclo-hanoi-tour-01
Up on arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by Asia Charm Tours car and driver, transferred to hotel in the city center, check in and relax. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 : Hanoi – City tour – Night train to Sapa (B - L)
In the morning, our tour guide and driver will meet us at the lobby of the hotel at 08:30; we visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, One Pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature in the morning. The rest of the day we will visit the museum of Ethnic Minority, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Tour ends at hotel arround 17:00, we have a shower at hotel before being picked up and transfer to train station for our night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
In the morning, our tour guide and driver will meet us at the lobby of the hotel at 08:30; we visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, One Pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature in the morning. The rest of the day we will visit the museum of Ethnic Minority, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Tour ends at hotel arround 17:00, we have a shower at hotel before being picked up and transfer to train station for our night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
Day 3 : Sapa tours: Laocai - Sapa - Catcat - SinChai ( 5 hours trekking, 07 km, 2 villages ) (B - L - D)
06h00: Pick up at Lao Cai train station to Sa Pa by minibus. Arrive in Sa Pa in the mid-morning, Sapa tours then have breakfast and relax at hotel, after that the guide takes you to visit two villages of Black H’mong people (Cat Cat Village), a waterfall and you have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built by the French. Back to Sa Pa for lunch. At the afternoon you are free to visit SaPa town and Sapa market. Dinner Christmas celebration in Hotel in Sapa.
06h00: Pick up at Lao Cai train station to Sa Pa by minibus. Arrive in Sa Pa in the mid-morning, Sapa tours then have breakfast and relax at hotel, after that the guide takes you to visit two villages of Black H’mong people (Cat Cat Village), a waterfall and you have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built by the French. Back to Sa Pa for lunch. At the afternoon you are free to visit SaPa town and Sapa market. Dinner Christmas celebration in Hotel in Sapa.
Day 4 : Sapa tour: Lao Chai - Ta Van (B - L - D)After breakfast, you will enjoy Sapa tour to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village. The guide takes you to the Sapa Church in the center of Sapa town, after that, we go to visit the villages of the H’mong and Dzay called Lao Chai and Ta Van. The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km). En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa
River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong
village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you
will Lao Chai Ta Van Sapa Trekreach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you
continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small
suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can
discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings
depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful
decorative patterns. We lunch in a home in the village. After lunch the
walk continues through a bamboo forest to visit Red Dao ethnic minority
village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start
climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back
to Lao Cai railway. Overnight on the train.
Day 5 : Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and
start the scenic, 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of
the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as Cruises among the limestone islands…
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30: Back to the Cruise
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climp up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay
17h30: Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around
Overnight on board.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as Cruises among the limestone islands…
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30: Back to the Cruise
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climp up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay
17h30: Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around
Overnight on board.
Day 6 : Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast at sunrise.
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in 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 habor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00: Disembark Cruise
12h30: Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi city center.
16h30 – 17h00: Trip finishes.
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast at sunrise.
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in 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 habor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00: Disembark Cruise
12h30: Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi city center.
16h30 – 17h00: Trip finishes.
Day 7 : Hanoi - Departure (B)
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Free until transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Trips end!
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Free until transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Trips end!
