Salute Vietnam Travel International

Hanoi - Halong- Sapa
(6d/5n)
Day 1Arrive Ha Noi
You are met on arrival in Ha Noi. Following by a water puppet show in the evening.

Day 2Ha Long full day trip – train to Sa Pa hillstation
Enjoy the 170km journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Ha Long. A cruise in a private junk on the emerald green waters among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands starts with fresh seafood lunch on board. Return to Ha Noi by road in the late afternoon with stop at Dong Trieu ceramic village famous for ceramic products, and see how villagers make their beautiful wares in traditional ways. Upon arrival in Ha Noi you spend time for dinner before getting the overnight train to Sa Pa hillstation. Overnight on board the train.

Day 3 Sa Pa
This morning you are picked up at Lao Cai railways station then driving 40km mountain road to Sapa hillstation. After hotel breakfast you spend the whole day visit Sa Pa, enjoy the bustling market filled with hill tribe people gathered from different parts of the region to sell their produce. You then climb Ham Rong Mountain to view the magnificent panorama of the town from beneath the clouds, followed by a leisurely walk through some Hamlets of Man people before visiting Cat Cat waterfall and other scenic spots.

Day 4 Sa Pa Hillstation – Ha Noi city
Today you take a short drive to Thac Bac waterfall, walking up the mountain for a panorama of nature. You then continue our exploration by trekking deeper into this mountainous territory to experience the living style of the H'Mong and Red Dzao people in Ta Van or Ta Phin village, admiring the green valleys and impressive scenery before returning to Lao Cai railway station for your train back to Hanoi. Overnight on board the train.

Day 5Ha Noi city tour
Upon arrival in Ha Noi railway station you are picking up then transfer to hotel for breakfast. A full day city tour of Viet Nam's capital - Ha Noi - is a city of lake, shaded boulevards, verdant public parks and French colonial architecture. The city tour includes such sight as Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, the one pillar pagoda, historic museum, the temple of literature, the lake of Restored Sword and Old quarter. Free time this evening for some last minute sightseeing or shopping before a final night dinner to celebrate the end of a memorable journey.

Day 6 Depart Ha Noi
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.
Tour cost per person in the group in U.S. dollars.
Validity until 31 Dec 2007
Highlight of the North inclusions
* 3 nights hotel accommodation in twin / double share room,
* 2 nights on board the train,
* 5 hotel breakfasts,
* All transfers and transport by private air.con vehicle,
* Return solf sleeper train ticket to Sa Pa Hillstation by Tulico Train (for standard and superior
option) or Victoria Sapa train (for delux option).
* Private boat cruise in Halong Bay with 1 seafood lunch served on board,
* Entrance fee and sightseeing as specified,
* 1st class water puppet show ticket,
* Local English/Chinese speaking guide throughout.

Extra charge for:
* Vietnamese set menu lunch or dinner at local restaurant US$ 7 / pax for the group of 2 pax up.
* Surcharge for weekend rate in Sapa (on Saturday & Sunday) in Victoria Sapa for
delux option US $ 43/ pax.
* Peak season surcharge is applied.

Hotel classification

OptionalHanoi hotelSapa hotel
Standard 3*Galaxy, Thien ThaiBamboo Green
Superior 4* Sunny, ZephyrChau Long new wing
Delux 5*Hanoi Horison, Sheraton, MeliaVictoria Sapa
*** Special rates for group 10 pax up are available on request.