Experience The Treasures Of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay 7-Day (PKHAN074302)

Small Group Tour
  • Explore the highlights of Hanoi on a full day city tour, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature.
  • Trek through the scenic rice paddies and visit the traditional villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van.
  • Discover the rich cultural heritage of the ethnic minority groups in Cat Cat Village.
  • Indulge in a night of enchantment aboard a traditional cruise in Halong Bay, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
  • Marvel at the limestone cliffs and hidden caves during your Halong Bay cruise.
  • Experience the warm hospitality of the locals and the delicious cuisine of Northern Vietnam.

Tour Itinerary

Itinerary briefing:
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 2: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Sapa (B, L)
Day 3: Trek to Lao Chai - Ta Van Villages | Back to Hanoi (B, L)
Day 4: Hanoi City Tour full day (B, L)
Day 5: Halong Bay with overnight on a cruise (B, L, D)
Day 6: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)
Day 7: Departure from Hanoi (B)
 
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam
On your first day, you have the flexibility to arrive in Hanoi at any time as the only scheduled activity is airport pick-up. Our car driver will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. 
Once you have checked in, the day is free for you to take a rest or discover Ha Noi City and form your own first impressions of Vietnam. You might have a sleep to recover, or wander around for some own exploration, or consider taking part in one of our suggested such as:
- Water Puppet Performance: Watch the interesting traditional water puppet show which will tell you some Vietnamese fairy tales or historical stories. 
- Vietnamese Cooking Class / Food Tours: Explore the Vietnamese cuisine world in Hanoi by joining a cooking class and learning how to cook some basic but tasty traditional foods or taste the street flavors with a food tour in the capital
Spend the night in Hanoi and prepare yourself for an exciting adventure on the next day!
Day 2: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Sapa (B, L)
06:45 - 07:00: Pickup from your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and depart for Sapa.
9:30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city where you will make your first stop for breakfast.
11:00: Stop off at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa. 
12:30: Arrive at Sapa Town, where you'll see the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao and Tay People. Here enjoy a lunch of local Vietnamese dishes. 
14:30: Take a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village, home of the Black H’mong ethnic people and located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. A local guide will give you insight into daily life of the locals. Trek down to the bottom of the valley to the waterfall, where the French built a hydraulic power station. Stop to take photos before walking back uphill to meet the bus. The trek is approximately 2.5 kilometers and lasts for 2 hours. 
17:00: Return to Sapa Town. You'll be recommended good local restaurants for your dinner and will stay overnight in a 4-star hotel located in Sapa Centre.
Day 3: Trek to Lao Chai - Ta Van Villages. Back to Hanoi (B, L)
08:30 – 09:30: Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare a light pack for trekking. You can keep your luggage at the storage at the reception. 
09:45: Take a Trek to Y Linh Ho through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Streams to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai.  See the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain before heading to Ta Van village, home of the Dzay People. The trek takes around 3.5 hours and covers about 12 kilometers. 
Tour guide will make the best itinerary for the trek depending on your ability of trekking. 
11:30: The bus will pick you up at Ta Van Bridge to take you back to Sapa center. 
12:00 – 13:00: Have a rest and have lunch, before enjoying some time to explore at your own leisure. 
14:00: Meet the rest of your group at the hotel to prepare for your return to Hanoi. 
14:30: Get back on the bus to go back to Hanoi. During the journey you will stop for a break. 
21:00: Arrive back at your accommodation in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi City Tour full day (B, L)
Highlight: 
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Ho Chi Minh Complex
Vietnam Ethnology Museum / Women’s Museum 
Temple of Literature
Hoa Lo Prison
 
8:00- 8:30: After the delicious breakfast, our friendly tour guide picks you up from the hotel.
08:45: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda which is situated on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. This pagoda, constructed in the 6th century, is the oldest in Hanoi
09.30: Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, where you will have the opportunity to view the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh. Then, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which worships the Goddess of Mercy and is considered the most unique pagoda in the world.
Please note that Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. If your tour falls on either of these days, an alternative itinerary will be arranged.
11:15: Head to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of the 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam. If your tour takes place on a Monday, the museum will be closed, and a visit to the Women's Museum will be substituted.
12:45: Indulge in a delicious lunch at our restaurant
14:00-14:10: Visit to the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam established in the 11th century. This is a great place to learn about the education system of Vietnam in ancient times.
15:15: The trip ends to visit Hoa Lo Prison, originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton."
After an exciting day of exploring Hanoi City, you will be transferred back to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy your free time at leisure and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Halong Bay with overnight on a cruise (B, L, D)
08:00-08:30. Our air-conditioned transfer vehicle will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to bring you to Tuan Chau Pier.
11:45. Our crew will welcome you at the office of the pier.
12:00. You will be transferred to Cruises by tender boats, welcome drinks and cold towels will be served at first. The cruise manager will share common safety rules before check-in. A special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served.
15:00. We will visit the Frog Pond area - famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy kayaking - which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the limestone mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
17:30. Return to Cruises. Enjoy sunset party on Ha Long Bay. It is a ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.
19:30 - Midnight. Enjoy a romantic dinner at the restaurant.
Enjoy the nightlife of HaLong Bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music, enjoy a glass of cocktail from the bar, sing karaoke and relax on the cruise. Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch HaLong Bay from the balcony.
Day 6: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)
7:00: Greet your new day with the soft movement of Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck. Enjoy breakfast served on the boat 
7:30: You will visit Amazing Cave, a famous beautiful area of Lan Ha Bay with the pristine natural scenery, charming emerald sea. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery here on the bamboo boat (indigenous people rowing boat) to mingle with nature.
9:30: Lunch will be served on the boat as we cruise back to the Halong pier. 
11:30. Disembark and move back to the port.
11:45-12:00: Our bus drives you back to Hanoi.
15:00. Arrive Hanoi. Check in at your hotel and take advantage of some free time to explore the fascinating Old Quarter of Hanoi on your own. Take the opportunity to indulge in some delicious local street food or browse the shops for souvenirs. You will spend the night in Hanoi.
Day 7: Departure from Hanoi (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for the airport for your international flight home or to your next destination. We hope you've had an incredible time exploring Vietnam with us and have made unforgettable memories!
Please note that airport transfer is included in your itinerary. Our team will ensure that your departure from Ha Noi City is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
Included
Accommodation
Accommodations based on single/twin/double/triple sharing with daily buffet breakfast. All taxes and service charges included.
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Hanoi: Anatole Hotel or similar
Sapa: Sapa Charm Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: La Regina Cruises or similar
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"All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. The final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalized travel documents.
"Subject to change" means that we may use an alternative hotel if the hotel listed in the tour package is fully booked or not available during your stay period. The alternative hotel must be of the same quality as the indicated hotel or better than the indicated hotel in the package."
 
Flights
Included: No flight services
 
Guide
Professional tour guides with excellent English skills in every destination.
 
Meals
Meals mentioned in the program include Vietnamese cuisine, Asian cuisine, and Western cuisine. The meals are categorized as B (breakfast), L (lunch), or D (dinner). The program includes 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner.
Additional Services
Entrance and Sightseeing fees
Free Wifi in the property
Boat trips in Halong Bay
Kayaking activity if complimentary
All transports and transfers
All taxes and services charge
 
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for transportation during the tour. This includes pick-up and drop-off at airports, hotels, and all other tour destinations.
For any flights included in the itinerary, plane transportation will be arranged with reputable airlines to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
For boat trips, comfortable and secure vessels will be used to take you to your destinations. Our boats are equipped with life jackets and other necessary safety equipment, and operated by experienced and licensed captains.
We take your safety and comfort seriously and strive to provide the best transportation options for your travel needs.
Excluded
Additional Services:
International airfare and airport tax in Vietnam
Pre and post tour accommodation
Beverages and other meals that are not indicated in the program
Visa to Vietnam if applicable
Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
Massage services on board
Travel insurance
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, shopping, etc.
Tipping/Gratuities
Single supplement fees
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.

In case, you request the other activities:
Fansipan Peak
Glass Bridge.
Please inform us in advance for the best arrangement and fees caculation.

Insurance
Insurance is not covered


Cancellation policy
60 days or more prior to departure 5% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
30-59 days prior departure: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
15-29 days prior to departure: 20% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
7-14 days prior to departure: 50% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
Within 6 days prior to departure: 90 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
Children policy
Child under 5 years old is = 50% Adult`s cost.. Sharing the same existing bed with parents
Children from 5 - 11 years old = 75% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
Child from 12 - up = 100% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
Triple room = 3 Persons sharing one room (01 Double Bed + 01 Single Bed)
What to bring
Original passport
Sunscreen
Wide-brimmed hat
Swimsuit
Insect repellent
Sunglasses (especially from April to October)
Light jacket (from November to March)
Camera with sufficient battery and memory card capacity
How to book and payment
Dragonfly Cruise - Charming Vietnam Travel offers you a “Instalment Payment Plan”, you will be required to settle instalments when you select to book your departure tour.
 
Flexible Cancellation
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.
 
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to info@charmingvietnamtravel.com, including the reason for cancellation.
Flight information
In this packages, we will use some different airlines such as: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air or similar airlines (20kg for checked baggage per passenger and 7kg hand luggage per passenger, 01-piece check-in baggage).
Some flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).
All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees.
Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.
Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.
Any airline ‘extras’ such as pre-allocated seating is at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)
Important information
Physical Requirements
A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
 
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is AU$10/person per day. Tipping is collected by agent before travelling or the day of your arrival.
 
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
 
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $540 per person in addition to the twin share price.
 
Paired Solo Traveler
Not available.
 
Triple Share
Upon your request except for cruises, hotels
 
Group Size
15-30 people
 
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
 
We have partnered with NibTravel Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi-trip journeys simply with us.
 
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.
 
A visa is required for travel to Vietnam. The visa is easiest to complete with Asia Vacation Group and just need to pay $160 for single entry (30-day-stay-limited)
 
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
 
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
 
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
How to extend your stay
If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:
 
Follow the “Book Now” prompts, until you reach the “Anything else we need to know?” field
Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
After finalizing your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our Reservation team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.
You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can pay extra for arriving early or extension your trip.
Pre-tour night: Depend on the hotel standard and availability
Post-tour night: Depend on the hotel standard and availability

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