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Once a quiet French hill resort near the Chinese border, the town of Sapa now draws visitors from around the world. Travelers admire dramatic mountain scenery, trek to remote Hmong and Yao villages to see women create batik and embroidered goods and bargain for made-for-tourist handicrafts in a lively marketplace. The trip combines with World heritage of Ha Long Bay. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay covers an area of 1500 square km. With more than a thousand limestone peaks soaring from its crystalline emerald water this area is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and now a World Heritage listed site. Visitors have constantly marvel at Ha Long Bays natural beauty. The tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves that make a excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing about on the boat deck.
PRICES: - Prices are per person and in US dollar - Prices valid until 30 Sept. 2012. Surcharge may be applied for New Year and Christmas times
Group
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5~6 pax
7~8 pax
9~10 pax
Sgl. Sup.
Price
1720
1,040
990
950
920
890
870
460
Included
Accommodation at 5 star hotels in places as indicated in program
Meals as indicated in program (B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner)
Private transportation at places as indicated in program
All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
Professional English speaking tour guide at places
Boat trip in Halong
Kayaking
Victoria Express Train 5*: Hanoi Lao Cai Hanoi (Superior cabin)
Excluded
International airfare and airport taxes
Visa to Vietnam (Letter of visa on arrival is 5$ plus 25$ stamping fee/ person)
Meals not indicated on itinerary
Travel insurance (Compulsory)
Personal expenses (Tips, gratuities)
Day 01: Arrival Hanoi
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be greetings by Paradise Travel and transferred to Hanoi center for checking in and relax Free at leisure and overnight in Hanoi city
Day 02: Hanoi city tour Victoria express train to Lao Cai (B, L, D)
After breakfast, we will start city tour with Ho Chi Minh Complex for visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One pillar Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature Temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century and Tran Quoc pagoda. Have lunch in one of famous restaurants in Ha Noi. PM: Visit Ethnological museum then have cyclo tour to the Old Quarter and visit Dong Xuan market, enjoy Water Puppet show in the afternoon. In the evening, after dinner you will be escorted to Railway Station for night train to Lao Cai that departs at 21.15. Overnight on Victoria Express train 5*. Include: Transportation, Overnight on train, Tour guide, Entrance fees, Victoria express train: Hanoi Lao Cai (Superior cabin)
Day 03: Lao Cai Sapa Cat Cat village Silver Waterfall (B, L)
Train arrives at Laocai Railway Station at 06.00 am, transferred to Sapa by car. Have breakfast at Victoria hotel. Relax. Your guide will meet you at hotel for short trek to Cat Cat village, the village of H'mong tribe in the valley, which remains very generally uncorrupted outside forces. Excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village. Enjoy some visits to local families and reach their customs. After the village down into the valley, the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A "White curtain "cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep-green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather Have dinner at restaurant. Then discover Sapa in night, see ethnic people activities and life in Sapa. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa Include: Transportation, Victoria Sapa resort & Spa 5*, Tour guide, Entrance fees
Day 04: Lao Chai Ta Van Victoria express train to Hanoi (B, L)
After your breakfast at hotel, you will start your walking day tour to Lao Chai, a village of Black Hmong ethnic minority. Lao Chai is nestled in Muong Hoa Valley, at the foot of the impressive Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and surrounded by rice terraces. You will cross Muong Hoa River on hanging bridge to reach Lao Chai Village. You would visit to village school and a local house to learn about the Hmong life and culture. We would find a nice place for picnic lunch before continue walking to Tavan Village where the Giay ethnic minority lives. In the late afternoon, take the car back Lao Cai train station. You have dinner in restaurant near train station. Get on train back Ha Noi. Spend night on Victoria Express train 5* Include: Transportation, Overnight on train, Tour guide, Entrance fees, Victoria express train: Lao Cai Hanoi (Superior cabin)
Day 05: Hanoi Halong Bay on Paradise Cruise (B, L, D)
On arrival Hanoi railways station at 5.30am, we will be picked up and transferred to local restaurant for breakfast. 8.00: We start the tour to Halong bay. 11.30 12.00: Arrive at Tuần Chu Island. Check-in at Paradise Café Complementary refreshment is served. 12.00 12.15: Boarding and transfer to cruise ship. 12.15: Welcome Cocktail Cruise briefing conducted by the Cruise manager, safety instructions, check-in cabins. Depart to Halong Bay cruise and program commence. 12.45 14.15: Enjoy an Asian Buffet lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet (Hn Cặp G), the Elephant leg islet (Đảo Chn Voi), the Castle islet (Hn Đại Thnh), the Soi Sim Island. 14.15: Arrive at Surprise grotto (Hang Sửng Sốt) explore one of the most famous grotto in the entire Halong. 15.30: Transfer back to cruise ship Continue cruising through the bay. 16.15: Arrive at Hang Tin ng and visit the Cửa Vạn Floating Village experience the daily life of local people possibility of kayaking (weather permitted). 17.45: Continue cruise through Halong Bay. 17.00: Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine. 17.20: Arrive at Tng Su (pearl farm) Area swimming or kayaking, stay overnight. 18.00 19.00: Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck. 19.00 21.00: Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner. 21.00: Evening Activities enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at leisure. 21.00 23.00: Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar Enjoy Buy One - Get Two Drinks. Include:Transportation, Cruise: Paradise Cruise 5*, Tour guide on boat, Excursions and visits entrance fee, Onboard insurance, Kayaking
Day 06: Halong Hanoi (Brunch)
06.15: Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10.00 AM). 07.00 09.00: International Breakfast Buffet. 07.00: Continue the cruise through Halong Bay. 07.45: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy the Titop Beach or hick the view point, swimming or kayaking activities. 08.30: Continue cruise through Halong Bay. 09.30: Check-out cabins and settle bills Luggage collection. 10.30: Arrive at Tuần Chu Island - Transfer from cruise ship. Then return to Hanoi. Check in hotel and free on your own Include: Transportation, Hotel Accommodation 5*, Tour guide on boat, Excursions and visits entrance fee
