6 DAYS HANOI – HALONG – SAPA BY BUS

DAY 01: HANOI – ARRIVAL / HALF DAY CITY TOUR (D)
Upon arrival Hanoi airport, you will meet to our local representative and will transfer for the half day city tour in Hanoi
Start the city tour with visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex in Ba Dinh Square, one of the most visited attractions in Hanoi. First stop is Hochiminh Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday, all afternoon and during renovation period June – August yearly) to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 – the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 – it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Then visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West Lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam).
Free at leisure or you may be your own arrangement on discovery Hanoi Old Quarter, Dong Xuan market, Opera House, walking to Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful green waters, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower) and Ngoc Son temple. Dinner will be served at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 2 : HANOI – HALONG BAY ( O/N ON BOAT) (B/L/D)
AM: pick up at hotel and start a journey 165-km east of Hanoi to Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea” as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.
Upon arrival, have welcome drink on board prior to your check-in.
Lunch with fresh seafood will be served while the boat is cruising through many stone islets, floating villages, and small beaches.
PM: Arrive in kayaking area “Luon Cave”. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature. 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. Return to cruise. Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set. Dinner and overnight on cruise.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions or local administration regulations.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BRUNCH)
Early morning, start Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.
We will pass by many islets before making a stop at Surprise Cave, one of the widest and most special caves of Halong Bay. So you can explore this stunning attraction of Ha Long Bay. Inside the cave, there have thousands of stalactites and stalagmites along the 500-meter paved passage. Light posts line the passage and serve as signposts and ornaments, illuminating various hidden shapes. The artificial additions may not be to everyone’s taste, but the space is impressive nonetheless.
Brunch is served on boat while the junk boat continues cruising towards the wharf. Be ready to disembark from boat at about 10.30-11:00 am prior board the transfer back to Hanoi.
En-route, stop at a famous traditional ceramic craftsmanship village named Dong Trieu. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon for check in. Free time to walking around Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful green waters, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower) and Ngoc Son temple.
Evening: Enjoy a Water Puppet show a traditional performance that dates back as far as the 11th century in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam or take 01 hour city tour by pedicab (one person per one pedicab) in the Old streets of Hanoi.
Ovenight in Hanoi.

DAY 4 : HANOI – SAPA BY BUS – CAT CAT VILLAGE ( B/ L)
AM: 07:00- 07:30 depart hotel for a 295-kilometres drive from Ha Noi to Sapa by new highway going through 5 provinces and city: Ha Noi, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Yen Bai and Lao Cai. Stop and have a rest in 30 minutes along the trip.
11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa
13:00: Arrival Sapa twon with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
PM: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’ mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Experience the daily life activities of the locals, go trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall – Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk up the hill for the bus to pick up to get back to Sapa. Trekking distance is about 2.5 km and it lasts for 2 hours. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 5 : TA VAN – MUONG HOA VALLEY – GIANG TA CHAI – HANOI ( B/L )
AM: make your way to Ta Van where you will visit the Giay minority people and see the special Rattan bridge. This tribe traditionally fished for a living and as a result established themselves close to rivers. They have mastered the art of fishing with bamboo sticks, and cook the fish inside bamboo. Nowadays however you are more likely to see the Giay working in fields planting or harvesting rice. We will continue 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails, through an impressive bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, and then on to the village of Su Pan where you will be able to rest your legs and take in the stunning mountain scenery as we stop for a picnic lunch.
Return to Sapa town. Relax and leisure on your own, have a shower in the public bathroom in the hotel if you want. Then get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 6 : HANOI – DEPARTURE ( B)
Time at leisure until transfer to Hanoi/Noi Bai International Airport for departure flight.