VT-SICP08: HANOI – SAPA BY TRAIN – HALONG ON JUNK 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS

Explore the enchanting beauty of Vietnam with our Halong Sapa tours package departing from Hanoi. Experience the stunning landscapes of Halong Bay and Sapa, immerse yourself in local culture, and create unforgettable memories.

DAY 1: HA NOI – ARRIVAL (No meals)

Pick up at Noi Bai airport. Transfer to hotel for check in.

Note: Transfer with driver only, without tour guide.

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI – SIC HANOI CITY TOUR – LAO CAI (B/L)

08:00 – 08:30 A.M : Pick up at your hotel (joint tours will free pick up all points in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi).

Places to visit : President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum , the One Pillar Pagoda, the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist – dating from the Ly Dynasty) and the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West lake (One of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam), Bat Trang pottery village (apply on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant.

PM: the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Passing Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. Ending tour at Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Tour ends around 15h30 – 16h00.

20:30 – 21:00 Pick-up at the hotel by driver only. Transfer to railway station for a night train to Sapa

Overnight on train (soft berth, air-conditioned, 04 pax in 1 cabin)

Note: On Monday and Friday morning, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and museum are closed.

Train schedule: SP3 – HANOI – LAO CAI – 22.00 – 06.15+1

DAY 3: LAO CAI – SAPA – CAT CAT – SIN CHAI VILLAGE – SIC TOUR (B/L/D)

AM: 6h30- Arrive Lao Cai, pick up at Lao Cai Station then transfer to Sapa. You will have breakfast and some time for resting.

09h00 – 09h30 : Trek to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages of Black H’Mong tribe. Enjoy the waterfall in Cat Cat and beautiful scenery along the way.

Check-in hotel (check-in after 12:00 P.M)

Lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon: free time to explore Sapa market & Stone church. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Sapa

DAY 4: SAPA – LAO CHAI – TAVAN VILLAGE – LAO CAI (B/L)

After breakfast, you will check out and leave your luggage in the hotel, get ready for the trip. Trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the Tay and Day tribes then keep going along the bottom of the Sapa valley to get to Ta Van village which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area. Picnic lunch on the way. Back to Sapa by motorbike/jeep. (App .5 hours trekking – 13 km)

Drive to Lao Cai Station. Dinner is on your own.

Overnight on train (soft bed, air-conditioned, 04 pax in 1 cabin)

Train schedule: SP4 – LAO CAI – HANOI – 21.10 – 05.20+1

Day 5: HANOI – SIC  HA LONG BAY TOUR ON JUNK (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel & check out. Tranfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus

08:00 – 08:30 Pick up at your hotel. Enjoy the interesting 3.5 hours drive to Halong city. Arrive in Halong city.

12h30 – 13h00 Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.

13h30 – 14h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone island

15h00 – 16h30 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.

16h30 – 17h00 Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quite area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.

17h00 – 17h30 Watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class.

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 Cruise

Distance Hanoi – Halong: 160 km – 4 hour transfer included break time on the way

Meals Lunch & Dinner on cruise – Vietnamese food

For Majestic cruise: please check this link  http://halongmajesticcruise.com/majestic-halong-cruise-2-days

Day 6: HALONG – HANOI (B/L)

06h30 – 07h15 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

09h00 – 10h00 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

10h15 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.

10h15 – 11h15 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more. While having lunch on boat

11h15 – 11h30 Disembark Cruise

11h30 – 12h00 Transfer back Hanoi by shuttle bus

16h30 Arrive at Hanoi. Free at your leisure

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 7: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Proceed to airport for leaving flight.

Note: Transfer with driver only, without tour guide.

End of our services! Halong Sapa tours