7 DAYS FROM MOUNTAIN TO THE SEA IN THE NORTH OF VIETNAM TOUR

7h00: After breakfast in the hotel, you will be picked up for the ride to Sapa, driving on Noibai-Lao Cai Highway. This early start gives you a chance of enjoying the beauty of rice terraces in sunlight or in thick fog, which can only be found in Northwest Vietnam. There is a halfway 30-minute break to refresh yourself before heading for Sapa.

13h00: Upon your arrival in Sapa, our local guide will meet you up at the bus station for the hotel check-in and lunch.

14h30: We hit the road for Cat Cat village, one of the most attractive villages in Sapa. The 2-hour trek around this place enables you to take part in cultural exchanges with Black H’mong tribe who have settled here for a long time. Moreover, that is also the best way to soak up the delightful view of the French-built hydroelectric power station, the spectacularly natural waterfall and golden rice fields. At the end of the trek, you will take a walk uphill for the bus to get back to your hotel in Sapa town.

17h:00 Back in the hotel
At night, feel free to explore the charming Sapa by walking by the Old Church or the Black H’mong people who are selling hand-made goods, by enjoying streetside roasted corn and baked eggs, by taking herbal bath prepared by Red Dao ethic people and so on.

Overnight at your hotel in Sapa.
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch

We will spend almost the whole day hiking through some of the picturesque villages and breathtaking sceneries of Sapa.

8h00: From the town, we head to Y Linh Ho village, which is covered by Hoang Lien Son Mountain range, together with many terraced fields and streams. This spot was initially inhabited by the Dao group who then migrated to other places, giving home to the H’mong tribe.

The trek is then downhill to the valley, tracing the Muong Hoa river, leading you to Lao Chai village where most of Black Hmong people live. It is really enjoyable to have picnic lunch here while admiring the rustic beauty of ethnic houses along with green paddies of maize, cassava and rice. Lao Chai is adjacent to Ta Van Village where the Giay ethnic has inhabited for more than 300 years and also lived on rice growing on terraces. The hike ends at Ta Van Bridge for the drive back to Sapa town.

16h00: There will be a short break at the hotel for refreshing yourself and packing before our guide escorts you to the bus station to return to Hanoi.

21h00: Arrive in Hanoi. Stay overnight at the hotel in the Old Quarter.
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch

Halong Bay, Vietnam’s "Bay of Descending Dragons", is endowed with nearly 2000 stunning limestone islands and islets that come in all shapes and sizes, and various grottoes or lagoons. It catapulted to global fame following its recognition as a UNESCO natural world heritage in 1994. This must-see destination is so attractive that spending at least one night here might become one of your wonderful memories.

Leaving the bustling capital city behind, you are now escorted to Halong bay, one of the world heritage sites. The distance is roughly 200km, which is the reason why we need a mid-way rest to use the restroom and maybe refresh ourselves with a cup of coffee.

At the port, you will be transferred to the mainboat via a tender, and then cruise around the emerald green waters of Halong Bay. It seems beyond expectation to admire the beauty of vegetation-covered islets and limestone cliffs in this glamorous bay and enjoy a delicious lunch on the sundeck at the same time.

In the afternoon, you are provided with many off-boat outdoor activities namely caving, swimming, and kayaking which are totally optional because they can be replaced with just the relaxation on the boat or whatever you favor. Back to the cruise, there will be plenty of time for you to shower, enjoy snacks, take some drinks, or just chill out to view the sunset. At night, our Chef is supposed to show up to do a cooking demonstration of one of the most popular Vietnamese cuisines, before serving you a sumptuous dinner.

Meal: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Hotel: Overnight on Cruise

Start your day with a buffet-style breakfast, taking a sip of Vietnamese coffee and watching the sunrise in HaLong bay while the cruise is sailing again through thousands of limestone karsts, to reach the last stop for hiking to visit a cave or getting panoramic view of the bay

Back on the cruise for check-out and lunch before disembarking in the marina. During your last few hours, just feel free to soak up the outstanding scenic beauty. Farewell HaLong Bay and drive back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi

Meal: Breakfast,Lunch

You are free at leisure to explore Hanoi by your own expense.
Over night in Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast

Your driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.
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Meal: Breakfast