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Hanoi: 1-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise w/ Titop Island & Luon Cave

1. Hanoi: 1-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise w/ Titop Island & Luon Cave

8:10-8:50 AM Shuttle bus & tour guide will pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Halong Bay by highway only 2,5 hours Enjoy a full-day trip to Ha Long Bay and get immersed in the beauty of the stone mountains, caves, sandy beach, and more. Board a vehicle from the hotel and enjoy a scenic drive through the green fields. Arrive at the Tuan Chau Habour and cruise through the turquoise waters and amazing rock formations. Soak in the beauty of the surroundings while enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch on board. Next, you will continue to explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave, known as the surprising cave. Admire the shimmering stalactites embodying countless strange and unique shapes. Take a kayak or bamboo boat to spend some time in the water and discover the stunning Luon Cave. Feel the warmth of the sunshine as you pass by Titop island. Take a refreshing dip in the water or trek to the Titop peak for photos with a panoramic view of the bay. Relax for a while before going back to the boat to enjoy a sunset party with red wine, french fries, cakes, and fruits. After reaching Ha Long harbor, the driver will transfer you back to Hanoi. 21:00 The end trip and drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter Note: We will send email confirmed booking and send details time pick-up after you booked, please check email before one day tour start.

From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa, Fansipan, and Muong Hoa Valley Tour

2. From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa, Fansipan, and Muong Hoa Valley Tour

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Fansipan peak via cable car Pick-up around 6:30 am from Hanoi to Sapa. You will arrive in Sapa around 12:30 am to begin your trip. Welcome by your local tour guide who will then take you to a local restaurant for lunch. After your lunch, check in the hotel for a hot shower or a short relaxation. Around 2:00 pm, head towards the cable car station where you will have 25 minutes to travel to Fansipan Mountain which is considered to be the most beautiful landscape in Vietnam now. Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time seeing the view and taking photos, visiting the pagoda the spiritual destinations and trekking up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. Day 2: Sapa – Muong Hoa valley – Hanoi After breakfast, you start your trek through Muong Hoa valley, visiting Lao Chai village of the Hmong, and Ta Van village of the Dzay people. Along the way, you will also drop in to visit local homes, local schools and enjoy interaction with local people. (You can choose to take a light or hard trek depending on your fitness level) Prepare your camera for fascinating photos along the way. Lunch at a local home in the Dzay village of Ta Van. Enjoy some time to wander around or take a swim in the Muong Hoa stream. Get picked up by van back to Sapa town and enjoy your time free to wander around exploring the town. 14:00 PM: Transfer back to Hanoi. 19:30 PM: Arrival at Hotel in Hanoi, check-in and relax. (Hotel on your own charge)

Sapa: Guided Half-Day Trek with Lunch and Drop-Off

3. Sapa: Guided Half-Day Trek with Lunch and Drop-Off

Join a local guide for a trek through the villages near Sapa. Learn about the ethnic minorities in the area as you explore the spectacular landscape. Enjoy a local lunch after the trek before being taken back to Sapa by car. Meet your guide at your hotel, then trek to Y Linh Ho village. Hike through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa stream to Lao Chai, the village of the Black H’mong minority. As you trek, marvel at the stunning scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Pass several tribal villages, including Ta Van, home to the Dzao and Dzay minority peoples. End your hike in Ta Van and enjoy some time to rest and restore your energy with lunch. After lunch, hop into a car and return to Sapa for drop-off at your hotel.

From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Cultural Exchange Tour with Homestay

4. From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Cultural Exchange Tour with Homestay

Day 1: Begin the day with pickup at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (or at the meeting point if you’re staying outside this area). Get on the sleeping bus and depart for Sapa. Make a couple of stops for comfort breaks before arriving in Sapa around lunchtime. After lunch, begin your hike to Y Linh Lo. Trek downhill through the Muong Hoa Valley, passing by rice paddies and small hamlets where you will learn more about the life of local tribes. Continue trekking through villages and rice terraced fields to Ta Van village, a place settled by the Dzay people and is commonly considered to be the most beautiful in the area. Whilst in Lao Chai village, you will also be able to exchange communication with the local villagers. overnight with a local family of the Dzay people in Ta Van. Stay with your family overnight for an evening of rest and relaxation.  Day 2: Commence your day of adventure with a nourishing breakfast prepared by the family you are staying with before setting off on your trek. The trekking distance for this part of the tour is 4 kms and lasts 2-hours. Start your scenic trek to the rice paddies, where upon arrival you will have a fantastic opportunity to take some unique holiday photos of the surrounding landscapes. Enjoy a walk through a bamboo forest and stop to have a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of the red Dzao People. Continue on your trek through the Ciang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, from here, a bus will pick you up to head back into Sapa town.  Upon your arrival in Sapa Town, you can shower in your hotel, check out, have a bite to eat, or relax until all group members are ready to depart. Board your bus back to Hanoi, with two comfort breaks along the way, and be dropped off on Tran Quang Khai street.

Pu Luong 2 days 1 night - sale off 20%

5. Pu Luong 2 days 1 night - sale off 20%

DAY 1: HA NOI - PU LUONG - CAVE TREKKING 7:00: Pick-up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve 10:00: Short break (Outside of Hanoi) 11:30: Arrival in Pu Luong and Check in at the accommodation 12:00: Taking a rest. Have lunch with local delicious food and enjoy some free time to acquaint yourself with nature. 1:00 : Trek 6 Kms (3 hours) inside the Pu Luong Nature Reserve ( Trails and trek is suitable for everyone) . Follow the small roads through the rice terraces to visit the remote rural villages of Black Thai Minorities to discover the local lifestyle and explore Kho Muong local Cave which is the largest natural unspoiled cave in Pu Luong. Definitely you will be surprised at its beauty 19:30: Enjoy dinner with new delicious dishes and cooking lession 21:00: Time to rest after an active day and do the overnight in Pu Luong DAY 2: PU LUONG - BAMBOO RAFTING - TREKKING - HA NOI 7: 30 : Have breakfast at Homestay. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge 8:30: Board the car to the trekking point and start a medium or easy trek. From there, follow the small road, trail through the rice fields and do bamboo rafting on the river and see local giant water wheels that will definitely be a feeling of enjoyment.Then enjoy lunch and free time relaxing in the swimming pool before going back to Hanoi 13:30 : Board the bus to go back to Hanoi 18:00- 18:30 : Arrive in Ha Noi. Drop tourists off at hotel, End 2 days of Pu Luong trip. Thank you and hope you feel enjoyable about the trip.

From Sa Pa: 5-Hour Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Ethnic Tribes

6. From Sa Pa: 5-Hour Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Ethnic Tribes

Depart from Sa Pa and walk for 20-minute along the stunning road heading to the Muong Hoa Valley to visit the Y Linh Ho village of the Black Hmong tribe. You will interact with the locals and experience their everyday life at the market. Arrive in the village of Lao Chai and get spectacular views of some of the most beautiful rice terraces in Vietnam. Enjoy lunch near the river and taste the local produce of the Black Hmong community. Next, trek to Ta Van village and visit the local houses to learn more about the traditional crafts of the minority people, such as weaving and rice cultivation. Learn more about rural life and meet members of the Dzay tribe to contrast their customs and costumes with the Black Mong people. Take the bus back to Sa Pa, where you will be dropped off at the local office on arrival.

One Day Conquering Fansipan - The Roof of Indochina

7. One Day Conquering Fansipan - The Roof of Indochina

This tour, the tour guide and driver will come to pick you up at your hotel in Sapa center or Sapa Church, the itinerary: At 6:00Am: Tour guide and driver will pick you up at your place or Sapa Church then move to starting point (Tram Ton pass. It will take about 30 minutes to there. 6:30Am: Arrive starting point then check the entry fee and permit at Ranger Station, then preparing for starting hiking. The distance of the route is 12km/per way and take about 6 hours to get the top. On the way, you will have opportunity to enjoy the amazing view, forest, trekking and hiking in the jungle until the altitude of 2200m. Then we will follow the trail on the mountain side to go up where you can enjoy the amazing view down of Muong Hoa valley and Lai Chau province. When you arrive the shack at altitude 2800m, we will enjoy the lunch to charge more energy and take a break at the shack for about 30 minutes. Then continuing for the hiking. After 6 hours, you will arrive the top where you can enjoy the awesome view of the Hoang Lien Range. Then take the photos, admire the nature view and back to Sapa (You can take cable car by yourself).

Ha Long Bay 3 Days 2 Nights 5-Star Cruise

8. Ha Long Bay 3 Days 2 Nights 5-Star Cruise

Enjoy a trip of a lifetime with a 2-night stay on board a cruise in Halong Bay to discover this natural World Heritage site. Start with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi's old quarter. Enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing before embarking onwards to Ha Long Wharf, tucking into a delicious lunch, while cruising to Ha Long Bay. Admire the fascinating rock formations in the bay, then transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave, with many interesting stalactites and stalagmites in different amazing shapes. Discover the Ha Long Bay landscape, the most mesmerizing moment in Ha Long Bay must be the sunset over the layered rock formations. Join the Chef for a cooking class, before enjoying a Vietnamese-style set dinner. Relax at the bar, or enjoy a spot of night fishing. Waking up on the second day, have some coffee and tea before a Tai Chi session, a kind of Chinese traditional material art. Refresh your day with this 30-minute physical and mental workout to improve health balance and relieve stress. Then, have something for breakfast at the buffet served in the dining hall. The first spot on this classic itinerary is Luon Cave, an open-air cave only accessible by boat. To enter the grotto, you have to take a rowing boat or kayak through a 100-meter-long and 3-meter-wide arch with heights of 2.5 – 4 meters. Once passing under the arch, you can feast your eye on sheer limestone cliffs rising up from the emerald water. Here, you can let your hair down and explore the diverse ecology system. You may spot brazen monkeys climbing the cliffs and fragrant orchids thriving in rocky outcrops. Next, you will visit Me Cung cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The afternoon excursion heads for Pearl Farm, which is located near the fishing village. Here, you will find how long it takes for pearls to grow, harvest, and extract. It is a distinctive experience to figure out that pearl farming is an extremely slow process. Transfer back to the main boat for the second night and have dinner. On the third day, after the Tai Chi lessons and breakfast, you will be transferred to Titop Island, a photogenic spot. After one hour of discovering the island, you can climb to the peak for a marvelous 360-degree view of the bay or relax on the beach. Returning to the boat, you will have half an hour to freshen up and finish packing. Afterward, During that time, the cruise will approach the pier, so you can sit back and relax for the rest of the time onboard. Finally, travel back to Hanoi in the afternoon.

Sapa: 3-Day, 3-Night Trek and Hotel with Overnight Train

9. Sapa: 3-Day, 3-Night Trek and Hotel with Overnight Train

Day 0: Transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai by overnight train Either enjoy pickup from your hotel or make your way to the Hanoi train station yourself by 9 PM. Board the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai at 10 PM. Enjoy the night on the train and reach your destination the next morning. Day 1: Sapa Center - Cat Cat village (L, D) Meet your tour guide at the train station and head to Sapa at 6 AM. Indulge in breakfast at your hotel before taking a walk around Sapa. Visit the market and old cathedral and meet people from the Black H’mong and Red Zao ethnic minorities who are selling handicrafts. Walk down to the southwest of Sapa to visit Cat Cat Village, where the Black H’mong live. At noon, have a nice lunch at a local restaurant and then have some free time to rest or to explore the area. After dinner, explore the charm of Sapa by night. Enjoy roasted corn and baked eggs beside a charcoal fire or go shopping. Spend the night in the 3-star Sapa Hotel. Day 2: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D) Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then walk down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of the Muong Hoa Valley to the Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Continue trekking down to the Lao Chai village of the H’mong. Enjoy lunch and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village of the Dzay minority people and stay overnight. Day 3: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa (B, L, D) After breakfast, continue on trekking to visit 2 villages of the Red Dzao and the H’mong. Visit a beautiful waterfall and Rattan Bridge. Take in views of the landscapes through the bamboo forest. Head to the main road to catch a car to return to Sapa. If any roads are too far or too difficult to trek, you can go by electric car or motorbikes. Around 2 PM, pack your things and prepare to leave Sapa. Hop in your limousine back to Hanoi at 2:30 PM. Enjoy drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi at around 9-10 PM.

From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong and Lan Ha Bay La Pandora Cruise

10. From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong and Lan Ha Bay La Pandora Cruise

La Pandora Cruise 2 Days/1 Night (Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay) (01 night on La Pandora cruise) Day 01: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (L/D) 08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way. 11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises. 12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. 13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit. 16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. 17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit. 19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board. Day 02: Dark & Bright Cave – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B, L) 06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck. 06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served. 07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. 09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out. 10:00: Lunch is served on board. 12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi 15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel or home. Included: •Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin. •Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water. •Hi – class A/C shuttle bus (round trip). •All meals on board (02 Lunches, 01dinner, 01 breakfast). •Complimentary morning tea and coffee. •Cooking demonstrations. •Entrance and sightseeing fees. •Kayaking, Tai chi exercise, Local rowing boat, swimming (if the weather permits), Squid fishing. •English speaking tour guide. Excluded: •Beverages, tips, and gratuities. •Personal expenses Note: •The itinerary may be changed upon the weather condition.

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Loved the experience! We went as a family - the trek was a little challenging for my mom, but our guide held my mom during the steeper sections, and my mom never felt that it was more than she could handle at any point. The waterfalls were awesome, and we loved the village and the trek as well. Our guide spoke wonderful English and showed us so much about the village, the people and the plants on our trek. It was also less touristy than other treks. Lunch was also great! We would recommend this tour to everyone

Great communication with our trip organizer. Our boat was by Theatre Cruises and we even got a room upgrade. Food and service on the cruise was really good. The mix between activities and spare time on the boat felt reasonable.

The trip was very well organised. We really enjoyed our trekking, the homestay, and the guide was great - very informative, helpful, nice and friendly personality. Thank you!

It was an amazing tour! The Tourguide was great! He explained everything very good. We had an amazing day and got a perfect impression of the Halong Bay.

Absolutely Amazing experience. Our tour guide was a local and she was Great.