TASTE OF VIET NAM - 6 DAYS - 5 NIGHTS

Highlight: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Sapa Trek – Ha Long Bay

Itinerary:
 
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival.

 
Welcome to Hanoi: Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Your driver and guide will meet you outside the baggage claim of Noi Bai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city center. In the afternoon enjoy a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter’s narrow streets lined with French colonial buildings – followed by a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
 
Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Ninh Binh – Hanoi- Night Train to Lao Cai (B/L)
 
Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi , Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all of the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1010 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam . Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies". Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.

Pick you up at 8 AM at the hotel in Ha Noi for driving 2hrs for Hoa Lu. There is beautiful roadside scenery on the way. After arriving in Ninh Binh province, – visiting for ancients capital of Vietnam in 10 centuries with Dinh and Le Temple and then drive to Tam Coc for lunch at a nice restaurant before boarding a small boat to visit Tam Coc, meaning literally, “ Three Caves ”. With Ha Long type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. Driving back to Hanoi check in to the hotel for freshen up. Around 7.15 p.m our guide pick you up at your hotel and take you to Ha Noi train station for getting night train to Lao Cai.
 
Meals: Breakfast.Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi for shower-/- Overnight on the train – A/C Cabin soft sleeper
 
Day 3: Arrive Lao Cai – Sapa – Sa Pa – Love Waterfall & Muong Hoa valley (B/L):

 
Arrive Lao Cai you will meet your local tour guide with welcome signed “TOM TRAVEL”then drive uphill to Sa Pa. Check in to your hotel and enjoy breakfast at the local restaurant . A 40 minute drive takes you to Tram Ton Pass at the height of 2047 meters above sea level (the highest pass in Vietnam) where great views are offered of the surrounding mountains and lush forests of the Hoang Lien National Park. From there you will trek 30 minutes through forest. Along the way you have many chances to see wild flowers. Trekking along the stream you will arrive the Love Waterfall . It is the best place for relax in Sa Pa then return Tram Ton and drive back to Sa Pa. In the afternoon you will visit Muong Hoa valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in northwest Viet Nam. Descending into the valley by foot you will see the largest terraced rice paddy in the Sa Pa area (If you visit the valley between May and October, there is a chance to experience and observe how the locals plant and harvest rice). The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of the Black H'mong minority to Ta Van village of the Zay minority, providing the opportunity to see the different traditions and costumes of the two ethnic minority groups. Return to Sa Pa by car.
 
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
 
Day 4: Sa Pa – Suoi Ho – Ma Tra – Ta Phin – Lao Cai – Ha Noi (B/L)
 
We leave Sa Pa town, trekking to Suoi Ho village to see tea plantations and cardamom gardens.

Follow the buffalo trails to visit the hospitable villages of the Black Hmong minority people in Ma Tra. After passing a school and scenic views enroute, a picnic lunch will be served. After lunch we continue our trek to Ta Phin village to visit Red Dao people and handicraft shops. In the afternoon we will reach the road where your driver is waiting to transport you back to Lao Cai station to catch the night train back to Ha Noi
 
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch.
Accommodation: Overnight on the train- A/C Cabin soft sleeper
 
Day 5: Arrival Hanoi – Visit Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay - Share Group (B/L/D)
 
Am: At 5.30 am, the train will arrive Ha Noi, you will walk to the mini hotel near train station for short break and breakfast.
08:15: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old quarter
12:30: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour, Ha Long City.
12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink onboard the Tonkin Cruise boat.
13:15: Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and into Ha Long Bay.
15:40: Visit Vung Ha beach for kayaking, swimming, and relaxing in one of the Bay’s hidden coves.
17:00: Relax back at the boat as we cruise into the secluded Dong Tien Lake where the boat will anchor overnight.
17:30: Sunset party and happy hour on the sundeck.
18:00: Cooking class offering lessons in traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
19:30: Vietnamese dinner serve on the sundeck.
20:45: Relax and enjoy the evening or choose from a variety of activities including board games and squid fishing.
 
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner.
Accommodation: Freshen Up room in Hanoi - Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long Bay.
 
Day 6: Explore scenery in Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng Fishing Village – Ha Noi – Departure (B/L)

6: 30: Rise early for morning tai chi on the sundeck.
7:15: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Vung Vien fishing village.
8:30: Explore Vung Vien village and learn about life in Ha Long Bay communities.
10:00: Return to the boat for check out.
10:30: Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over brunch as the boat cruises back to shore.
12:00 Transfer back to Hanoi.
Our bus driver transfers you back Ha Noi. You arrive at hotel in Ha Noi about 5 pm. Check in hotel for relax and shower. Then the driver continues transferring you to the airport for taking flight to your next destination
 
Meals:Brunch.
Accommodation: N/A.
 
Tour End.
 
Inclusive
 
• Accommodation based on twin sharing room at locals (3 star in average)
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)
• Joining Cruising trip in Halong Bay – Sharing cruise
• English speaking guide
• Soft sleeper train ticke Lao cai – Hanoi – sharing cabin 4berths
• Sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Private car/ Mini Van transfer as program with A/C
 
Exclusive
 
• Visa stamping fee to Vietnam
• Personal expenses
• Other meals and drinks
• Early check in & late check out for accommodation at the places
• Airport tax and departure tax
• Insurance
• Tip for tour guide & driver
 
Things to bring
 
Hat,.sun block ; good walking shoes; tee-shirt & shorts; medical kit; camera with plenty of film.
 
Notes:
• Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary or bad weather condition
• Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.
• A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard.
• What to bring: Swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
• Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
• Chartered cruise (Available upon request)
• Connecting family rooms are available on request.
 
Best time to do: All year round, best from September to April of next year.