NORTH VIETNAM OVERVIEW
Day 1 : Arrive Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 : Hanoi
A full day city tour of Vietnam's capital. Hanoi is a unique city with
tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and
oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh's
Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple
of Literature. In the afternoon we continue to visit the Museum of Ethnology
and end the afternoon with a visit to the Lake of the Restored Sword and
the Cyclo tour to Old Quarter. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese
water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi. (B)
Day 3 : Hanoi
Free time at leisure (accommodation and breakfast only) (B)
Day 4 : Hanoi-Halong
Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich
farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water
buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive Halong wharf, check-in
registration, board Huong Hai junk. Have lunch on board with welcome drink.
The cruise will take you by exotic islets with shapes of Dog, Incense
Urn, Sail, Fighting Cocks, which are naturally formed by process of erosion
between the see water and lime stone mountains. Arrive Surprise Cave and
explore the bay by kayak, paddle to Luon cave, this cave is a natural
tunnel thrust through a mountain's foot and leads to an exotic lagoon
surrounded by mountains covered by dense jungle. Seafood dinner and optional
night paddle. Overnight on boat inside a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere
in Luon cave area. Overnight on Junk. (B, L, D) (Kayaking for 2 pax)
Day 5 : Halong Bay
Wake up early morning for watching sunrise on sea. Have breakfast, continue
kayak exploration. Paddle from Luon cave toward islets in shape of Tortoise,
Man's head, Cua Van fishing village. Have lunch on board. Paddle to Three
Tunnels lake (selected according to the tides). Have dinner on board.
Optional night paddle.
Overnight on board in Three Tunnels area. (B, L, D) (Kayaking for 2 pax)
Day 6 : Halong-Hanoi - On train to Laocai
Leave Halong in the afternoon for transfering back to Hanoi Railway Station
and board the overnight train. Drift off to sleep in your cosy cabin and
wake up the following morning in Lao Cai.
Overnight on Train. (B, L)
Day 7 : Arrive Laocai-Sapa
Arrive Lao Cai. Transfer to have breakfast at local restaurant. Drive
to Bac Ha Sunday market. Exploring the authentic open market of hill tribe
people. On the way back, stop to visit the old Palace of H'Mong. Transfer
to Sapa in the afternoon.
Overnight in Sapa. (B)
Day 8 : Sapa
We go by Russian jeep to Lao Chai village, which is inhabited by the Black
Hmong hill tribe. We walk in the village from Lao Chai to Ta Van - the
only village in the Sapa valley where the Giay lives. In Ta Van we enjoy
a delicious lunch prepared by our guide in a local house. After free lunch
return to Sapa.
Overnight in Sapa. (B)
Day 9 : Sapa
Arrive Lao Cai. Transfer to Sapa for local restaurant. Then you will be
taken by car to the Silver Waterfall; from there you can see the stunning
views of the surrounding mountains and the lush forests belonging to Hoang
Lien National Park. Along the way, you can stop by a farm for a cup of
tea while your guide explain about this special part of Sapa where many
species are grown such as plum tree and squash. Following you will continue
by car to drive uphill to Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in
Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces.
Here you will have a fantastic opportunity to view the magnificent scenery.
Return to Sapa for Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon drive to visit Ta Phin to visit the Black H'Mong, Zay
and Red Dao minority people.
Overnight in Sapa. (B)
Day 10 : Sapa - Laocai - On train to Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel and free time at leisure until transfer to Lao Cai
for overnight train to Hanoi.
Overnight on Train. (B)
Day 11 : Hanoi-Hue
Arrive Hanoi and take breakfast in good local restaurant and then transfer
to airport for short flight to Hue. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. The
rest of time is free time at leisure
Overnight in Hue (B)
Day 12: Hue
A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hue's best-known
religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh
Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon visit
the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial
Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945.
Overnight in Hue. (B)
Day 13 : Hue
Free time at leisure (accommodation and breakfast only) (B)
Day 14 : Hue
Free time at leisure (accommodation and breakfast only) (B)
Day 15 : Hue-Danang-Hoi An
Leave Hue after breakfast by road for Danang via the scenic fishing village
of Lang Co and the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Stop in Danang to visit the beautiful
Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum containing the finest collection of
Cham sculpture in the world. On the road from Danang to Hoi visit five
sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist
shrines. On arrival in Hoi An transfer to hotel. Hoi An was a major Asian
trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed
lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the
ancient town centre to visit former merchants' houses, the 400 year-old
Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful market.
Overnight in Hoi An. (B)
Day 16 : Hoi An
Free time at leisure (accommodation and breakfast only) (B)
Day 17 : Hoi An
Free time at leisure (accommodation and breakfast only) (B)
Day 18 : Hoi An
Free time at leisure (accommodation and breakfast only) (B)
Day 19 : Hoi An
Free time at leisure (accommodation and breakfast only) (B)
Day 20 : Hoi An-Danang-Hanoi Departure
Free time at leisure until transfer to Danang airport for connecting to
international flight. (B)
Price Per Person : £1178
Price Based on Two People Sharing
* Inclusive:
- Accommodation with daily breakfast.
- Private air/con vehicle for tours and transfers
- Boat trip in Halong bay as mentioned in itinerary
- Train for HAN-LAOCAI-HANOI (Private cabin) as mentioned in itinerary
- Boat in Hue as mentioned in itinerary
- Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
- Domestic airport taxes. (if book domestic flights )
- Normal visa processing fee (except stamping fee)
(please advise me passport details for visa processing at least 15 working
days in advance)
* Exclusive:
- Flights to and from Vietnam + int'l departure airport tax
- Vietnamese visa stamping fees at the Vietnam Embassy abroad
- Meals other than those mentioned above
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc....
- Personal insurance
- Others not mentioned in the "Inclusions"
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