7-Day Trek & Cruise Through Vietnam's Countryside from Hanoi
Highlights
Cát Bà Island, Danang, Hanoi, Hoi An, Sa Pa
Locations Covered
Cát Bà Island, Danang, Hanoi, Hoi An, Sa Pa
nature, trekking, Shore Excursion
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark from Hanoi, reach Sapa by train and trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Cai, and the rice fields to Ta Van village. Go to Cat Cat village of the H'mong people and Sin Chai. Cruise on the Bai Tu Bay with a stop at the Thien Canh Son Cave and Ha Long Bay with stops at Vung Vieng Fishing Village and a Pearl Farm. Visit Cham Island for relaxing and taking part in swimming and snorkelling.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Sapa by night train
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport; meet and greet your Hanoi city tour operator/driver.
- Transfer to a 3-star hotel for check-in.
- 20:45: The driver will transfer you to the train station for the night train to Lao Cai – Sapa.
Overnight stay in a private cabin on the train.
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Day 2: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Cai – Ta Van
- 6:00 – 6:30 am: You will be picked up from the train station and transferred to Sapa.
- Have breakfast at your hotel.
- 9:30 am: Our city tour guide and driver will take you to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Trek from Y Linh Ho to Lao Cai village and through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Trek 2 KM to the bus stop in Tavan and then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.
- After a short trek back to your hotel, have your dinner.
Overnight stay in Sapa.
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Day 3: Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Hanoi by bus
- Visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong.
- Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
- Enjoy the 3 km bus ride to Sin Chai village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain.
- 15:00 - 15:15: Our bus driver will pick you up and head back to Hanoi.
- 21:00 - 21:30: Arrive in Hanoi and check-in at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
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Day 4: Hanoi – Halong – Cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay
- 7:30 - 8:00: Our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel.
- 12:30: Arrive at the cruise office in Halong city. Get on the boat and check into your private cabin.
- 13:30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay. We start sailing among the famous Islets of Bai Tu Long Bay.
- Visit and explore the Thien Canh Son Cave and go kayaking.
- Enjoy the sunset party on the top deck.
- 19:00: Have dinner.
- Join squid fishing with the crew or simply relax.
Overnight stay on the cruise.
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Day 5: Ha Long – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An
- Begin a new day with a yoga session or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window.
- 07:00: Have breakfast.
- 07:45 - 09:00 am: Explore Vung Vieng Fishing Village to discover the daily life of the fisher communities on a bamboo boat.
- Visit the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown.
- 10:00: Add more feathers to your hat after indulging in Vietnamese cooking class.
- 11.45: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour and get on the bus to Hanoi.
- Board your flight to Danang.
- Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, you will be picked up by our Da Nang tour operator and transferred to Hoi An.
- Check-in to your hotel and spend the evening around the Hoi An Old Town.
Overnight stay in Hoi An.
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Day 6: Hoi An
- Explore the beautiful Hoi An at your own pace.
- 7:00: Get ready for pick up at the meeting point.
- 8:10: Enjoy a 50 minutes boat trip on a traditional Vietnamese boat to Cham Island.
- 9:10: Arrive at Hon Nhon beach to take part in the 'Walking Underwater', swimming and snorkelling.
- 10:30: Lunch at a local restaurant in the unique ecological area of Cham Island.
- After lunch, swim in the waters or relax in the hammocks.
- 14:00: Return to the boat for the journey back to Hoi An.
Overnight stay in Da Nang.
*Meals: Breakfast (Lunch on tour only) -
Day 7: Departure
- Be ready for your airport pickup.
- End the tour here.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |