Activities:Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by the driver of TrekkingSapa.com and transferred to a mini hotel in Hanoi City, the capital city of Vietnam, is an elegant city located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Restored Sword Lake at its heart. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade that used to take place there.

Much of the city was transformed by the French when it became a French protectorate in the 1880s and there are wide boulevards and large colonial buildings which are now home to government departments and foreign embassies.You will leave your luggages for free of charge and free time until about 20h30, our tour guide come to pick you up and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station where you will catch the overnight train to Lao Cai.

*** It takes about 9 hours to go from Hanoi to Sapa by night train.

Activities:The train arrives at around 6:00 am.Our Local tour guide will pick you up by car at Lao Cai station gate with ” Trekking Sapa Logo & Your Name” sign board. Take a morning drive to Sapa, is a quiet mountain town where is the home of ethnic minority Hill Tribes. On the way to Sapa, you will enjoy fresh atmosphere, rocky mountain ridges, terraced rice paddies and lush green valleys.

9.30 am: After breakfast We start hiking along local trails and across vegetable gardens and rice terraces on the foothill of Mount Fan Si Pan. The first part goes downhill for about an hour and a half toward to Y Linh Ho hamlet.After crossing a suspension bridge, you will see some stunning view of the rice terraces, gardens, and houses. The scenery is great here as you will stand higher and looking down on the rice terraces and small villages. The trail leads up to Lao Chai San village where we have a simple picnic lunch.

After lunch, we walk down through the village to the Golden Stream Valley, stopping at Lao Chai village to visit local H’mong people. We explore the villages of Lao Chai (Black H’mong) and Ta Van (Dzay). This is the biggest and the most scenic valley in Sapa. This trek is relatively easy as we walk along the local trails. Opportunities to visit local families and learn about their daily life and fascinating culture before arriving at the homestay in Ta Van. The homestay is simple, equipped with mattresses and a mosquito nets. We have dinner here and stay overnight.

Approx: 10 km of trekking with about 5 ot 6 hours, Over 30 km of driving from Lao Cai to Sapa with about over 1 hour.

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Activities:After breakfast, we explore the village a little bit further. We then start 3-hour trek to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dzao). This trek offers some moderate challenges as we negotiate a winding trail by rice terraces along the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful hamlet perched on the side of Hoang Lien Mountain. After visiting a family in the village, we walk to get back on the main road, then head back to Ta Van, where our vehicle awaits to take us back to Sapa town.

We drive back to Sapa for a late lunch in a local restaurant, and you’re free to explore the town, its market and sloping streets with many colorful handicrafts.

At about 15h30: Our Trekking Sapa’s tour guide takes you to the bus station for a bus to Hanoi

At about 16h00: Comfortable shuttle bus departs from Sapa to Hanoi. Enjoy beautiful views driving along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The bus is equipped with large individual seats, A/C and wifi. You have a short break on the way at about 18h30 and then at 20h00 for dinner by your self .

Around 22h30: Arrival in Hanoi center (12Ly Thai To street). Please take your taxi to your hotel by yourself.

Approx: 8 km of trekking with about 5 or 6 hours and over 300 km of driving back to Hanoi

Activities: Following with breakfast at your hotel, our driver will come to pick you up around 07h45am  with our shuttle bus to start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.

10.00  Stopover on the way for refreshments 12.00 – 12.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf – Break and photo opportunities at Tuan Chau Lounge 12.30  Transfer by tender to the Cruise.

13.00 – 13.30 Check in and enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 13.30 – 15.00 Start cruising. Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese and International served while the cruising Bai Tu Long Bay and into Ha Long Bay.

15.10 – 17.00 Explore Vung Vieng Village and learn about life in Ha Long Bay communities. Visit Vung Ha area for kayaking, swimming, and relaxing in one of the Bay’s hidden coves. 17.50 – 18.15  Back to the Cruise and free time. Massage service if order.

18.30 – 19.00 Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls.Then enjoy Happy Hour (buy two drink, get one free from 18.00 to 19.00). It is time for chit chat and relaxing.

19.30 – 21.30  Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Dinner 21.30 – 23.00 Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy chatting around the bar.

Watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Sun legend Cruise’s music. Playing cards, chess,reading magazines in room and dining room.

Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing & fishing from the Cruise. 23.00  End of Program for Day One.

Approx: 175 km of driving from Hanoi to Tuan Chau island

Activities:06.15 – 06.45  Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 07.00 – 07.45  Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries is served in the dining room 07.45 Transfer by tender to the Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the Cruise. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

09.00 – 9.30  Return to the Cruise then check-out and payment at reception area 10.00 Have brunch while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 11.30  Transfer by tender to Tuan Chau pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew. 12.00 – 12.30  Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus. 14.00  Stop over the middle to visit a ceramics workshop 17.00  Arrive in Hanoi.Finish unforgettable Vietnam Tour with TrekkingSapa.com. Good bye & see you in the next time! TrekkingSapa.com can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Approx: 175 km of driving from Tuan Chau island to Hanoi.