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11 days/10 nights |
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Moderate |
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Hanoi
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| Ends
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Hanoi |
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Day
1 : Arrival – HANOI (-/-/-)
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to
hotel for check in. Then, a tour by cyclo around the old
quarter streets to discover the local people life.
Hotel: Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 : HANOI - LAO CAI (B/-/-)
The morning, we start the city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Then
continue to visit the Temple of Literature well known as
Vietnam’s first university.
The afternoon is continued by the visit of the Ethnologic
Museum and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc
Son Temple. The reminder of the day is free for your own
exploration of Ha Noi until we take the night train to Lao
Cai.
Hotel: Overnight on the night train
Day 3 : LAO CAI – SAPA (B/L/D)
On arrival at Lao Cai train station we take a drive to SaPa.
At an elevation of 1,500 meters, we arrive in Sa Pa. At an
elevation of 1,500 meters, Sa Pa is a former French hill
resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colorful ethnic
minority groups. The afternoon we have enough time to explore
the town and pack for trekking days.
Hotel: Overnight in Sapa
Day 4 : SAPA – TA VAN (B/L/D)
Today, our trek into the mountainous region of Sa Pa begins as
we depart the town at 09h30. A seven-hour walk takes through
Lao Chai San and Lao Chai villages where we have chance to
meet the Black Hmong and Dzay hill-tribe peoples.
Homestay in Ta Van Village
Day 5 : TA VAN – THANH PHU (B/L/D)
The Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and
lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill
station. Today, we continue venturing into the lowland of Sa
Pa, home to the Xa Pho, Tay ethnic minority people, all
friendly and welcoming.
Homestay in Thanh Phu Village
Day 6 : THANH PHU – NAM SAI (B/L/D)
Upon leaving home stay we start a full day trekking through
Nam Cang and Nam Sai via many Hmong, Dzao and Dzay villages.
Homestay in Thanh Phu Village
Day 7 : NAM SAI – BAN HO (B/L/D)
One of our nicest trekking days begins at 09h00. The beaten
track is a real challenge however some physical preparation
will enable you to fully appreciate today’s trekking.
Homestay in Ban Ho Village.
Day 8 : BAN HO – SAPA – LAO CAI (B/L/-)
After a morning trek to joint the main road, we will be
transferred by a local vehicle to Sa Pa. Time to have a shower
in a mini-hotel and shopping until transfer to Lao Cai to
board on overnight train back to Ha Noi.
Hotel: Overnight on the night train
Day 9 : HANOI – HALONG (B/L/-)
On arrival in Hanoi early in the morning, we travel by road to
Hai Phong -the biggest port town of northern Vietnam. After
breakfast at Hai Phong, a short sightseeing tour of Hai Phong.
A 5-hour boat trip to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World
Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. During the boat
trip, visit a grotto and enjoy the seafood lunch.
Overnight
on the Junk Cruise
Day 10 : HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/-/-)
Drive back to Ha Noi with a stopover at Dong Trieu pottery
village. Free afternoon at Ha Noi for own activities with
guide at disposal.
Hotel:
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 11 : HANOI – Departure (B/-/-)
At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure
flight (check out hotel before 12h00).
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