Private Tour
Upon arrival in Ha Noi, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, take a Cyclo tour through Ha Noi's Downtown to see the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets, the Trang Tien Plaza Shopping Centre, the Colonial French built Opera House, an elegant architectural landmark of Ha Noi modeled after the Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris and visit, Hoan Kiem Lake (The Returned Sword Lake whose name comes from a legend of a sacred sword) at sunset. Enjoy tasty foods at the local restaurant before boarding an overnight train from Ha Noi to the border town of Lao Cai. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
This morning, transfer through a scenic landscape to Lao Chải Village, a settlement of the Black Hmong ethnic minority people. From a vantage point on the main road, you can catch a panoramic view of the village located right in the Muong Hoa Valley at one of its ends and backed by mountains. Enjoy sighting fields, streams and interact with hospitable villagers. Continue by trekking about 4 kms to Ta Van Village, which is clusters of rural houses embraced by the wavy curves of the terraced paddy fields. Villagers here are the Giay ethnic minority people, a small group only inhabiting Northern highlands of Vietnam. Take a break and have a fine lunch in a local household. After lunch, hike for 3 kms over hills and through a bamboo forest. Stop at a waterfall to rest before entering Giàng Tả Chải Village, home to the Red Dao ethnic minority people. Explore the village and observe villagers in their daily life activities. Afterwards, you will be picked up and returned to Sa Pa by car. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a well known local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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After breakfast, start your half day walking tour by visiting the rustic village of Sin Suối Hồ. Take a stroll through its sleepy streets and get a glimpse of village life. Later, enjoy views of the stunning countryside as you walk along the Sin Suối Hồ River, en route to the second village of Ma Tra. Soak in its vibrant culture and visit its quaint Christian Church before being picked up by car and returning to Sa Pa Town. Take some time to relax before transferring to Lao Cai to board the overnight train to Ha Noi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting to transfer you to a hotel where you will have breakfast before continuing on to Hạ Long Bay. Transfer to Tuan Chau Island to board the beautiful boat, a beautifully restored traditional wooden junk with a colourful, modern design. Settle in to your stylish cabin or on the sundeck and enjoy the view from the water. Set sail to Sung Sot Cave, aptly, known as Surprise Cave, this is a highlight of Hạ Long Bay, reached via a small opening in the rock. Next, cruise to Lom Bo Canal to visit a floating pearl farm to learn how these precious 'stones' are created and harvested. Here, you are welcome to kayak or walk about the floating village and do some shopping for the freshest pearls in the bay. Continue floating through the towering, jungle clad islands before mooring for the evening and take part in a Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration from the on board chefs! Learn firsthand the art of rolling fresh pho cuon (rice rolls) and elegant fruit carving, with a recipe card provided after to help you recollect and recreate these recipes back home! Enjoy dinner on the deck and wrap up your day with a cocktail or try your hand at squid fishing under the stars of the bay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise early to catch the impressive sunrise over the karsts and find some serenity in a private Tai Chi class on the sundeck. Sink your teeth into some breakfast before setting sail for Ti Tov Island, where you can relax and swim at the picturesque beach or hike up the mountain for stunning panoramic views of the bay. Continue your cruise through some of the most iconic sites of Hạ Long Bay, seeing some of the most unique inlets and enjoying the natural splendour that makes this World Heritage Site so special. After checking out, enjoy a snack on board before saying goodbye to the crew at the main harbour. Transfer back to Ha Noi, arriving late in the afternoon for check-in. Meals: Breakfast
Begin the morning with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and hear about the man who led Vietnam's campaign for independence from French Colonial Rule. After dedicating his life to the liberation of his country from foreign rule, Ho Chi Minh died in 1969 and his body was preserved for posterity. Then, wander the grounds to see the One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. Next, visit the 11th Century relic, the Temple of Literature, which was built in homage to the Chinese scholar Confucius. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ics)
