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Sapa adventure & Halong Bay cruiseDestinations: Hanoi-Lao Cai/Sapa-Halong Bay Meet the local Vietnamese minorities, drive through an amazing mountain scenery and marvel at the beauty of Halong Bay. Fly from Shanghai to Hanoi and spend a day in this beautiful city with its old streets, colonial quarter and green paddy fields around. Drive to Sapa a small market town situated on the western edge of a high plateau facing the Fan Si Pan Mountain. Enjoy the Alpine landscape and visit the lively markets. Trek to CatCat Village and meet with the local minorities. Explore their culture and traditions and experience their way of life. Visit the Ham Rong Mountain and enjoy the beautiful view over the village and the orchid gardens. Talk to the locals and have dinner together with them. Drive through the mountains to Bac Ha and bargain over local goods on the market and visit the old palace of H’mong King. Continue your journey to Halong Bay and spend your last two days in this beautiful area with hundreds of small limestone islands and crystal clear blue water. |
Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi Day 2 Hanoi-Lao Cai/Sapa Day 3 Lao Cai-Sapa Day 4 Sapa Day 5 Sapa-Bac Ha-Lao Cai Day 6 Arrive at Hanoi Railway Station-Halong Bay/Hailong Junk Day 7 Hailong Junk/Halong Bay-Hanoi departure, trip ends Highlights Duration: 7 daysTour valid: 15/04/2011-30/09/2011Private departure: dailyActivities level: Moderate to difficult Accommodation: Superior Hotels or First Class Hotels or Deluxe Hotels Transport: Private air-conditions vehicle, rickshaw, boat, overnight train in air-conditions superior cabin with 4-6 soft berths, cruising tour by wooden junkMeals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner Size of group: min. 2 persons |