Ha Noi: Located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake at its heart, Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade that used to take place there. Once visiting Hanoi, you have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where you can see his well-preserved mummy, one of the most favorite spots of Vietnamese people.

It’s a must to walk around in the old quarter to experience its hustle and bustle, the real life of Hanoi. It’s really fun to observe Hanoi people doing exercises around the Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn, take a trishaw(also called cyclo) ride through this chaotic old quarter during the day, and watch a unique water puppet show at night. Hanoi has many beautiful attractions such as the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, the West Lake and Tran Quoc pagoda, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple, the Ethnology museum of 54 ethnic groups, and more. Don’t miss Hanoi.
Halong Bay: Visiting Halong Bay - Natural World Heritage by a traditional Junk boat, discover caves & fishing villages, explore the lagoon.
Sapa: Located in the northwest of the country, Sapa is a mountainous district of Lao Cai province, a land of modest, quietly but many hidden wonders of the natural scene. The natural scenery of Sapa is combined with the creativity of human beings with the topography of the mountains, green forests, the paintings are arranged in a harmonious composition makes an excellent romantic landscape areas attractive.
     

Tour Details:
Day 1: HANOI  
Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi and then enjoy full day for exploring the fascinating city of Hanoi where old and new things blend together, Vietnamese, Chinese and French cultures mix together.
Activities: a pleasant walk around the peaceful Ho Chi Minh area, visit HCM Mausoleum, HCM’s stilt house and garden, the One Pillar pagoda. Take another pleasant walk at the beautiful Temple of Literature, Visit the Ethnology Museum. Finally take a fascinating walk through the famous 36 busy streets of the Old Quarter and shopping.
Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY(L-D)
Morning, transfer to Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage site. Upon arrival, check in aboard a deluxe junk and start cruising. Enjoy fabulous seafood, stunning sceneries, and water activities: swimming, kayaking (exclusive), and fishing
Overnight aboard
Note: In case of small parties from 2 pax to 6 pax, we will share a junk with other guests. For any parties from 7 pax up, we will charter a junk. More options can be discussed case by case.
Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI – LAO CAI BY NIGHT TRAIN (B)
Morning continue the cruise along simply gorgeous sceneries including a very delicious lunch on board.
Afternoon: drive back to Hanoi, boarding on Fanxipan (or Livitrain) nigh train Hanoi – Lao Cao – 4 persons in 1 air-conditioning cabin of 4 soft berths - no private guide on the train 
Overnight on train
Note: In case of small parties from 2 pax to 6 pax, we will not send a guide to go on the train with the groups. For any parties from 7 pax up, we will arrange a guide to go on the train with the groups. More options can be discussed case by case.
Day 4: LAO CAI – MOUNTAIN MARKET – SAPA (B)
Morning: early arrival at Lao Cai railway station, meet our guide and transfer for breakfast at local restaurant. And then take a scenic drive up the mountains to a colourful mountainous market of hill tribes in Muong Khuong/ Cao Son / Coc Ly etc. (depending on which date). Afternoon: drive back to Lao Cai and go on to Sapa, a tourist hub in North Vietnam.
Hotel check-in and overnight in Sapa  
Day 5: SAPA – NIGHT TRAIN TO HANOI (B)
8:00 after breakfast, start a nice trekking day to Y Lin Ho village and Lao Chai village of Black H’mong people and Ta Van village of Giay people. Then transfer back to Sapa by coach.
Check out and transfer to Ta Phin village of Red Dao people. Enjoy a nice walk here.
Then transfer to Lao Cai railway station take the Fanxipan (or Livitrain) nigh train Lao Cao - Hanoi – 4 persons in 1 air-conditioning cabin of 4 soft berths - no private guide on the train
Day 6: HANOI
5:00 Early morning, meet our driver (no guide) at the Hanoi train station and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi
End of services
Children policies:  applied for children from 5 to 10 yrs old
- Sharing bed with adult: 50% of tour cost
- Extra bed: 75% of tour cost
- Twin sharing: 100% of tour cost
Group price policies:
- 5% discount for any groups from 6 to 10 people
- 10% discount for any groups from 11 people or more
- Special promotion: 5% discount for all groups booking from 1 May to 30 September
All the prices are valid in 2011, subject to change without prior notices
(Except for Christmas from  24 to 26 Dec  2011 and New Year from 31 Dec  to 5 Jan 2012)
Hotel selection:

 Or similar hotel.
 Included
- Hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast (based on twin sharing)
- All meals indicated in the program and breakfast after train in Lao Cai
- All ground transport on tour with A/C vehicles, return train tickets, boat.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and shows
- Local English, French, Chinese speaking guide (other languages upon request)
- Daily cold bottles of water and towels
Excluded
- Hotel in Ha Noi
- Personal Insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, tips, etc.
- Tip for guide and driver
- All other accounts not mentioned in the above inclusions.