Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay Overnight on Boat 6 Days
(06 Days 05 Nights – Departs Daily on a Private Tour Basis)
Tour Code: HLOB6-02
The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. You will take a night train to Lao Cai – a China-Vietnamese border city. From Lao Cai there will be a short transfer to the hill town of Sapa. After exploring the area, you will return to Hanoi and visit Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and New Seven Natural Wonder of the World.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Hanoi, Night train to Lao Cai
Day 02: Transfer to Sapa, fullday touring
Day 03: Morning Sapa touring, night train to Hanoi
Day 04: Full-day excursion to Halong Bay and overnight on cruise
Day 05: Sunrise cruise. Return to Hanoi for one night
Day 06: Transfer to airport.
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Night train to Lao Cain (D)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport, meet by our representative and transfer to downtown. Dinner at local restaurant. Then transfer to Hanoi train station for an overnight train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train in a superior 4-berth compartment sharing with other passengers.
*Train from Hanoi to Lao Cai without tour guide accompany
Day 2: Sapa – Bac Waterfall – Cat Cat Village (B/L/-)
The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6:00am; you will be transferred to Sapa. After breakfast at local restaurant, you will be transferred uphill to visit the famous Bac Waterfall and then onto Tram Ton, the highest mountain pass in Vietnam at 1,800 m above sea level for enjoying the magnificence of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range as well as over viewing spectacular landscapes of the whole area, stretching endlessly. Then get back to Sapa for lunch and check-in hotel.
In the afternoon there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H'mong hill tribe minority peoples. As you walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, you will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here you will have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Accommodation at hotel in Sapa.
Day 3: Ham Rong Mountain – Night train to Hanoi (B/L/-)
After breakfast at hotel, you climb up to Ham Rong Mountain, which gives you a great panoramic view over Sapa and its surrounding areas, visit the orchid gardens with beautiful and colorful flowers, enjoy ethnic traditional show by local ethnic boys and girls. Lunch at local restaurant then board on night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train in a superior 4-berth compartment sharing with other passengers.
*Train from Lao Cai to Hanoi without tour guide accompany
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, cruise shuttle bus picks you up and travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours). Arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight on board in Halong Bay.
Note:
- 2 days cruise itinerary is subject to change bases on each cruise company, transfer by cruise’s shuttle bus (driver pick-up, there is no tour guide on the bus), English speaking guide is available on board.
- Sightseeing ticket in Halong Bay night cruise is tentative to increase 18 USD/person. We will inform you if there is official announcement.
Day 5: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (B/L/-)
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer by the cruise shuttle bus back to Hanoi. Check-in hotel. Free at leisure and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi Departure (B)
There is no activity planned for today. Enjoy your free time for souvenir shopping or relax until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Option |
Selected Hotels or similar |
Room Type |
Website |
Economy/ 3* Hotel |
Hanoi |
Santa Barbara |
Superior |
www.santabarbara.com.vn |
Sapa |
Sapa Panorama Hotel |
Superior |
www.sapapanoramahotel.com |
Halong |
V’spirit Cruise |
Deluxe cabin |
www.vspiritcruises.com |
Superior/ 4* Hotel |
Hanoi |
Thien Thai Hotel |
Deluxe |
www.thienthaihotel.com |
Sapa |
Sapa Legend Hotel |
Superior |
www.sapalegendhotel.com |
Halong |
Glory Cruise |
Deluxe |
www.glorylegendcruises.net |
Deluxe/ Good 4* Hotel |
Hanoi |
Lan Vien Hotel |
Deluxe |
www.lanvienhotel.com.vn |
Sapa |
Sapa Highland Resort |
Deluxe |
www.sapahighland.com |
Halong |
Pelican Cruise |
Deluxe |
www.pelicancruise.com |
First Class/ 5* Hotel |
Hanoi |
Pan Pacific Hotel |
Deluxe |
www.panpacific.com |
Sapa |
Victoria Sapa Resort |
Superior |
www.victoriahotels.asia |
Halong |
Alisa Cruise |
Deluxe |
www.alisacruise.com |
Luxury/ Luxury 5* Hotel |
Hanoi |
Sofitel Metropole Hanoi |
Grand Luxury |
www.sofitel.com |
Sapa |
Victoria Sapa Resort |
Deluxe |
www.victoriahotels.asia |
Halong |
Paradise Luxury |
Deluxe balcony |
www.paradisevietnam.com |
Prices are quoted in US dollars per person base on minimum two travelers
Group Size |
Valid until 30 Oct 2019. Price per person in USD for private party of |
2 |
3 – 4 |
5 – 6 |
7 – 10 |
11 – 14 |
Single Supplement |
Economy |
400 |
370 |
335 |
315 |
310 |
70 |
Superior |
470 |
420 |
385 |
370 |
360 |
110 |
Deluxe |
500 |
450 |
420 |
400 |
395 |
140 |
First Class |
605 |
565 |
530 |
510 |
505 |
240 |
Luxury |
On Request! |
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
+ 02 nights hotel accommodation in double sharing basic with daily breakfast
+ 01 night cruise accommodation (shared boat with private cabin,
in-house English speaking guide)
+ Round-trip ticket on the train shared in Superior 4-berth cabin (4 perons/cabin)
+ Transfers and transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary
+ Boat trip as mentioned in the itinerary.
+ All sightseeing tickets
+ Local
English speaking guides
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
+ Mineral water available on the vehicles
+ Services charges and government tax.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
+ International flights & departure taxes
+ Tipping to guide & driver (Minimum 5$/pax/day)
+ Travel insurance; Personal expenses (Beverages, Laundry,…)
+ Optional tours, surcharges for other language guides
+ Visa to Vietnam (if required)
+ Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program
+ Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and Peak Season Surcharges for the following periods:
- New Year & Holiday: 24 December 2018 to 10 January 2019
- Lunar New Year from 30 Jan 2019 to 10 February 2019
- Victory Day & Labor Day from 29 April 2019 to 02 May 2019
- Independent Day from 02 September to 03 September 2019
- Christmas Eve gala dinner (December 24, 2019)
- New Year’s Eve gala dinner (December 31, 2019)
+ Other services not mentioned above.
Remarks:
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Rates are applicable for Asian passport holder only.
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The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
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Ho Chi Minh mausoleum close on Monday, Friday & from 15h Jun to 15th Aug for maintenance. Most of museums close on Monday.