Vietnam Tours | Vietnam Stopover Tours and Short Trips

Capture the Warm Hospitality, Rich Culture
& Unique Flavors of Vietnam 8 days
Tripcode: VSTHCU8

Day 1. Arrive Hanoi (D)

Upon arrival at Hanoi 's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Evening enjoy a performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Overnight in Hanoi .

Day 2. Hanoi City Tour - Lao Cai by night train(B/L)

Vietnam 's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy people-watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's myriad galleries. Also visit Hanoi 's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. In the evening you take an overnight train to Lao Cai and Sapa. Overnight on train.

Day 3. Lao Cai - Sapa (B)

Early arrive in Lao Cai Station at around 6.30 am. Meet our driver and transfer to Sapa. It will take approximately 2 hours to reach the town. You will first have breakfast. Then, free time in the morning to stroll around town or enjoy the comfort of your hotel. In the afternoon takea trek to Cat Cat village, home of black H'mong, and a waterfall nearby. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 4. Sapa Villages Walk (B/L)

Following breakfast, we explore Sapa market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way to Ta Van village. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 5. Sapa - Lao Cai for train to Hanoi (B/L)

This morning we climb up to Ham Rong Mountain, which gives you a great panoramic view over Sapa and its surrounding areas, and you can explore two orchid gardens. Hotel check-out. Then we travel to Ta Phin valley, where the Red Dao and H'mong minorities live. Drive back to Lao Cai Station for night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Day 6. Lao Cai - Hanoi - Halong Bay with night on Junk (B/L/D)

Early arrive in Hanoi station at around 5 am. Pick up and transfer to local restaurant for breakfast and morning coffee. Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay via Red River Delta. Transfer to our boat for a cruise in the crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. While on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim. We will also have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves in this area. Overnight on a junk.

Day 7. Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)

Rising to the sound of lapping waters of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emeraude water of the bay. Cruise around Bai Tu Long bay, passing by Bai Tho Mountain. Sail back to harbor at noon where our car will be waiting to transfer us back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8. Depart Vietnam (B)

There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until transfer to airport for your onward flight. Cam on va chao tam biet.

Tour price includes:

• Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
• All private transfer and transportation
• Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
• Experienced English or French speaking guide.
• All In-tour flights as per itinerary.
• Private boat trip as per tour.
• Halong Bay Cruise program shared in Twin/Double cabin as per tour.
• Train Hanoi – Lao Cai - Hanoi shared in 4-berth cabin.
• Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
• All sightseeing tickets.
• Seasonal fruits, tissues and water on coach.
• Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter.
• Services charges and government tax.
• Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
• No extra charge after confirmation
• 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour price excludes:

• International flights & departures taxes
• Beverage
• Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 02 passport photos per person)
• Other servives not mentioned above.

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