Minimal fee for change/ Cancellation with great flexibility.
Overview
DAY 1: HANOI
DAY 2: HA NOI - CITY TOUR
DAY 3: HANOI – HOA LU -TRANG AN - MUA CAVE - NINH BINH
DAY 4: NINH BINH - HA LONG
DAY 5: HA LONG - HA NOI
DAY 6: HA NOI - SAPA
DAY 7: SAPA
DAY 8: SAPA – HANOI
DAY 9: LEAVE HA NOI
Itinerary
HA NOI CITY - NINH BINH - LAN HA BAY - SAPA TREKKING 9D8N PACKAGE TOUR
DAY 1: HANOI
Arrive and be picked up by a private car to The Sono Hanoi hotel.
Enjoy the city
Accommodation: The Sono Hanoi hotel.
Meal: N/A
DAY 2: HA NOI - CITY TOUR
Tour guide will pick you up at The Sono Hanoi hotel between 7:45 am – 8.15 am
08h30:Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09h00 – 9h15: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world.
10h30-11h00: Visit one of 2 options below
• Option 1: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (Tusedays-Thursdays-Saturdays & Sundays)
• Option 2 : Visit Bat Trang ceramíc village where we can explore the daily life of the locals & learn about the process how to make a perfect product (on Mondays-Wenesdays – Fridays)
12h30: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
13h30 – 13h45: Continue visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15h45: Leave for Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors General Tran Hung Dao who defeated the invader in 13th certury.
16h15: Tour finishes. Back to the Sono Ha Noi hotel
Accommodation: The Sono Hanoi hotel.
Meal: B, L
DAY 3: HANOI – HOA LU -TRANG AN - MUA CAVE - NINH BINH
07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up for Ninh Binh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as AWorld Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15h00: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
15h45: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
Check in hotel in Ninh Binh - Enjoy free night there.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Meal: B, L
DAY 4: NINH BINH - HA LONG - LAN HA BAY
6:45 - 7:00 bus pick up to Ha long
12.15 – 13.00 From Tuan Chau wharf, we will be transfered to sleeping cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in
Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.
15.00 Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.
Return to sleeping cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.
17.00 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.
18.00 Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.
19.00 Join dinner at Cruises restaurant.
20.30 – 22.00 Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs.
Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Accommodation: on cruise
Meal: B, L, D
DAY 5: HA LONG - HA NOI
06.00 – 6.30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
06.30 – 7.30 Have a breakfast in the restaurant.
07.30 Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Trung Trang Grotto, a special place to save the significant of Karst in millions years. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.
8.45 – 9.00 Return to Cruises for shower.
9.30 Check out of your room.
9.30 – 10.30 An early lunch will be severd.
10.30 -10.45 After check out, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.
11.15 – 11.30 cruise end at Tuan Chau wharf. Get on bus back to Hanoi
15:00 -16:00 Arrive at the Sono Hanoi hotel. Tour ends
Accommodation: The Sono Hanoi hotel.
Meal: B, L
DAY 6: HA NOI - SAPA - FANSIPAN
06h30 : Our bus picks you up at the your hotel to depart for Sapa. After 05 hours on the highway, the bus will take you to Sapa
13h00 : Car to Sapa town. You go to the hotel, check-in procedures for the group at the hotel and have lunch at the restaurant
14h00: Tour guide will take you to Muong Hoa train station conquer go to Fansipan peak by the most modern cable car system in Southeast Asia or rent a motorbike by yourself to visit the remaining beautiful scenes in the dreamy town of Sapa.
18h30 : Enjoy dinner at the restaurant, then you are free to explore Sapa
Accommodation: hotel in Sapa
Meal: B, L, D
DAY 7 : CAT CAT VILLAGE - TREKKING - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI - TA VAN
07h00 – 08h00 : Having breakfast at the restaurant
8h30 : Tour guide and you 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…
12h30 : Have lunch at Hotel then check in and rest
14h00 : 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. The tour guide will take you to visit the villages of the local people with terraced fields and streams
17h00 : Arrive to homestay to rest, then prepare to learn how to cooking class with the locals. You can prepare and cook dishes
18h30: You enjoy dinner with dishes made by yourself
Overnight at homestay in Ta Van village.
Accommodation: homestay
Meal: B, L, D
DAY 8: TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI VILLAGE - SUPAN- SAPA- HANOI
07h00 – 08h00: Have breakfast at Homestay Giang Ta Chai Village and Supan Village will be 2 places that we will visit in the morning of the 2nd day. We have to walk 8 km to visit these 2 villages of Red Dao. Giang Ta Chai is one of the villages of Red Dao. It has become one of the attractive places for travelers who want to experience the colorful traditions and
customs
12h00 : Enjoy lunch then rest at the homestay
14h00: Car pick you up back to Sapa
15h30: You get on the bus back to Hanoi
20h30: Arrive in Hanoi at the bus stop. You will go to your hotel on your own. End tour.
Accommodation: The Sono Hanoi hotel
Meal: B, L
DAY 9: LEAVE HA NOI
Private transfer to airport
Inclusion
- 3 nights in The Sono Hanoi Hotel - a deluxe double room
- Group city tour
- Joining 1 day 1 night package tour in Ninh Binh
- Group 2 days 1 night package tour to Lan Ha Bay
- Joining 3 days 2 nights package group tour to villages in Sapa
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary ( B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Transfer between Hanoi - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh- Sapa- Hanoi
- Activities on cruise and in Sapa
- Private airport pick up and transfer
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Entrance fees for all package tours
- This tour rate is applied for group from 2 people upward
Exclusion
+ Drinks, Tips, Personal expenses, Single Supplement ( when you travel alone)
+ Early check in & late check out room (available upon request and depend on room availability)
+ Travel insurance
+ International or Domestic flight tickets, Visa
+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
+ All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New Year’s Eve.
Terms and Conditions
* Subject to availability and 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 3.5% 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).
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
Halong bay is a must thing to see in your trip to the Northern of Vietnam. This offer is one of the best option for travellers who do not have long time and the first visit to Halong Bay.
On this wonderful journey you will explore the highlights of the Northern of Vietnam, historical treasures of Hanoi, beautiful scenery Natural World, Heritage of Halong Bay and remarkable culture hilltribe of Sapa at budget price
Immerse yourself in hill tribe culture unique in the Northern Vietnam
Trek through rice terraces to remote villages
Discover unique tradition of minority ethnics
Spend time enjoying the charming of Hanoi Old Quarter
Admire the stunning mountain scenery.
