Explore off the beaten track 6D5N

EXPLORE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – SAPA REMOTED VILLAGE TREK 6D5N

On this wonderful journey you will explore the highlights of the Northern of Vietnam, historical treasures of Hanoi, beautiful scenery of Bai Tu Long bay and terraced rice paddies in remoted villages of Sapa

 ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Hanoi
Arrive & be picked up to The Sono Hanoi Hotel. Relax

DAY 2: Hanoi –  Bai Tu Long
Joining 2 days 1 night tour to Bai Tu Long Bay. Sleep on cruise

DAY 3: Bai Tu Long - Hanoi
Back from Halong Bay to Hanoi. Sleep in The Sono Hanoi Hotel. Relax


DAY 4: Hanoi – Sapa - villages
Early leaving for Sapa trip. Trekking and sleep in homestay

DAY 5: Sapa - Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi in the late evening. Trip finishes
Sleep in The Sono Hanoi Hotel

DAY 6: Say good bye Hanoi

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi, be picked up to the Sono Hanoi Hotel.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Port– Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do– Cap La island (B, L, D)

07.45 – 8:30: The bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

12.30: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son cave – Halong Port  - Ha Noi (B, L)

06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfil your strength and ready for another exploring day.

08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port

12.30: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.

15.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.
Sleep in Ha Noi.

*Note: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level, and operating conditions without prior notice.

Day 4: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat  ( B, L, D)
06h30 – 06h45    Sleeping bus will pick you up at the meeting point. After 05 hours on the highway, the bus will take you to Sapa

12h30 – 13h00    You go to the hotel and have lunch at the restaurant. ( if the room is available, we will check in before having lunch)

14h00    Tour guide and guests walk to visit Cat Cat village, start the journey to discover the village Visit Cat Cat village of the H'mong. Visitors will be able to visit and learn about the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat waterfall and hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early 20th century, have fun and take souvenir photos…

19h00    Have dinner at the restaurant with specialties bearing bold features of the Northwest mountains: forest vegetables, stream fish, Ban pig... and enjoy the apple cider in the cold air. wonderful romantic feelings. After dinner, the group is free to visit (Sapa night market meets daily) with local products: Brocade, white silver. You are free to explore Sapa, Sapa Church (Saturday night at the Church area often takes place the Love Market session - is an attractive tourist destination for both domestic and foreign tourists when participating in Sapa tours. )

Day 5: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van ( B, L, )
08h00    Following breakfast at your hotel, Tour guide pick you up at your hotel and start to trekking to Y Linh Ho village and then start hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the    village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges.
Pass several tribal villages, including Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Black H'mong, Dzao and Dzay minority peoples.

11h30 – 12h00    Having lunch at Ta Van village and rest

13h00 – 15h00    Tour guide will take you to visit the villages of the local people with erraced fields and streams.

15h00 – 15h30    Come back Sapa Town by car.

Delegation get on the bus back to Hanoi.

21h00    Arrive in Hanoi. End tour
Sleep in The Sono Hanoi Hotel

D6: Say good bye Hanoi ( B)

INCLUSIONS:
- 3 nights in The Sono Hanoi Hotel - a deluxe double room
- 2 days 1 night package group tour to Bai Tu Long Bay
- 2 days 1 night package group tour to villages in Sapa
- Included all meals on cruise and during tour in sapa + breakfast at The Sono Hanoi ( B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Transfer between Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Sapa- Hanoi
- Activities on cruise and in Sapa
- Private airport pick up

EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks, personal expenses and things not mentioned above

Terms & conditions
* Subject to availability & in advance confirmation via email
* The rate is inclusive hotel's discount
* Booking must be made via official website: www.thesonohanoi.com or by email: info@thesonohanoi.com
* Deposit of 30% is required.
* Extending your stay or upgrading accommodation will be charged in addition
* We accept payment made by Master or Visa, JCB Cards and  surcharged 3.9% of payment  for merchant fee.
* Special Package: apply for 2 persons upward
* This offer is valid for new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.
    
To get this hotel offer or our tour package deals, please contact us via email: info@thesonohanoi.com or phone number: + 84 911 646478

Cancellation/Modification Policies
* This booking can be changed for the date ( depend on availability) - must be confirmed via email
* Cancellation made more than 30 days prior to departure date: free of charge
* Cancellation made from 30 to 16 days prior to departure date:  charged 5% of total rates
* Cancellation made from 15  to 7 days prior to departure date: charged 50% of total rates.
* Cancellation made less than 7 days prior to departure date: charged 100% of total rates.
* No-Show: 100% of total rates

Cancellation notice must be sent to us via email. Refunds will be processed in between 72 hours or directly at our hotel during opening hours ( from 10 AM - 4 PM).