Sapa hilltop halong bay 6 days

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Sapa Hiltop & Halong Bay cruises

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.

Day 1 : Sat: Hanoi - Sapa
Our trip starts with an overnight train journey from Vietnams capital city to the border town of Lao Cai. The luxury Victoria Express departs at 22:00 pm

Day 2 : Sun: BachHa Market
The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. We will have a breakfast at Lacai before we head out for a stunning spectacular of bobbling bazaar. Bac Ha is considered one of the most wonderful and colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attires busily buy and sell the local produces. Dog, cat, pig, horse... are all on sales. This is golden opportunity to take best shots! Afternoon we will have a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to flower H'mong people. Opportunity to interact with friendly local people and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Transfer to Sapa. Diner and overnight Victoria Sapa hotel .(Breakfast, lunch and diner included)

Day 3 : Mon: Sapa Villages
Buffet breakfast at the hotel Embark on a lovely walk that will take us along small paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is a absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village. Opportunity to meet with local people and study the art of making batik and local weaving villages - study textile tradition of craft women o Black H'mong and Red Dzao. Overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel .(Breakfast and lunch included)

Day 4: Tue: Sapa - Hanoi
Buffet Breakfast at the hotelToday there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, and Sansaho village home to the H'mong hill tribes minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Return to Sapa. Later in the afternoon there will be at transfer to Laocai station for overnight train back to Hanoi.(Breakfast included)

Day 5 : Wed: Hanoi - Halong bay Junk cruise
We arrive back to Hanoi station at 0600 am Pick up from station for a 3 hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Breakfast served en route. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Halong City We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island.

12h30: Board Huong Hai Junk, check-in registration
13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay
15h00. Optional visit to Thien Cung cave , Dau Go cave, round over Tuan Chau island, or Sungsot cave
Swim at lovely beaches.
18h00: Junk cruise anchors by the lagoon
19h00: Enjoy 4 course diner and overnight on Junk (Breakfast lunch and diner included)

Day 6 : Thu: Halong bay Junk cruise - Hanoi

07h30 : Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Halong bay
08h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising
9h00 : Visit Bai tu long Bay , Teapot island , Chopsticks island , Bai tho mountain.
11h00 : Return to Halong city and have lunch on board.
12h00 : Back to Halong wharf and disembarkTransfer back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi by 5pm. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. The trip concludes (Breakfast and lunch included)

Package price: In USD and per person

Price valid till 31 Oct,06 . Contact us