Hanoi – Halong – Sapa with Homestay 5 Days

Day 1 :  Hanoi – City tour – Night train to Sapa (L)
At 08:30, our tour guide and driver will meet us at the lobby of the hotel; we visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, One Pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature in the morning. The rest of the day we will visit the museum of Ethnic Minority, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Tour ends at hotel arround 17:00, we have a shower at hotel. 21:00 picked up and transfer to train station for our night train to Sapa.

Overnight on train.

Day 2: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D)
We will pick you up at Lao Cai railway station by bus, to take you up to the township of Sapa which takes approx one hour arriving at.
08:00am – After breakfast and a morning shower, we will walk from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificient landscape. Here you will discover the wonderful scenery of Hoang Lien moutain ranges amd meet Black H’mong tribes. Trek through terraced rice paddies and minority villages along the Muong Hoa River, where we can here a nice swim.
We then cross the suspension bridge towards the Zay village, arriving at Ta Van, where we have dinner cooked on a wood fire enjoying the company and hospitality of our Zay family and homestay overnight.

Overnight in local house

Day 3: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sa pa (B, L, D)
Enjoy mountainous landscape with your sunrise coffee, then enjoy a delicious breakfast ready to trek through bamboo forests towards Giang Ta Chai waterfall, cross over a rattan suspension bridge and enter into Giang Ta Chai village which is inhabited by the Red Zao minorities.
Here we will experience their daily life then cross over the Muong Hoa River up the mountain to visit Supan village of the H’mong people. We then take the bus back to Sapa. Take a fresh shower in the hotel before heading to Lao Cai train station for the night train back to Ha Noi.

Overnight on train.

Day 4 :  Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Around 5:30am, you arrive in Hanoi station, then we will pick you up and transfer to hotel for shower breakfast
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay.
12h30 – 13h00: Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.
15h30 – 16h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave - the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
16h30 – 17h30: Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quite area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00: Cooking class and sunset party on sundeck
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board.

Day 5: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06h30 - 07h30: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.vspirit-classic cruise
08h30 - 09h30: Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fisherman who live there…
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 - 10h30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30: While heading back to the habor, watch the fruit carving demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 – 12h30: Disembark V’Spirit Classic
12h30 – 13h00: Transfer back to Hanoi.  Arrive Hanoi around at 17h00. Tour ends

What's Included ?
Sapa homestay
Meals as itinerary: B_Breakfast, L_Lunch, D_Dinner
Pick-up/ Drop off at Lao Cai Train station.
Pick up/drop off at Hanoi Hotel to Hanoi Train Station.
Return train tickets: Hanoi - Lao Cai – Hanoi (4 soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin - Sharing cabin)
Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver.
Kayak and gears (halong bay cruise)
02 bottles of water in cabin (halong bay cruise)
Experienced English-speaking guides.
Entrances Fees

What's Excluded ?
Early check in & Late check out
International flight tickets and airport tax.
Visa services.
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Insurance