Sorry for the very very late replay, i was soo busy at work.
Once again thank you very much for take care of us and we had a very good experience in Vietnam and
we really appreciated the effort that you and your company put for give us a fantastic trip.
I will reccomend you and your company to all my friends.
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Day 01. 26 Sep 2015 : Hanoi arrival
Upon arrival in Hanoi at 10.25 pm with Jetstar flight BL679, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own exploration. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 02. 27 Sep 2015 : Hanoi- Halong (B,L,D) (200km, 4-4.5h driving). No guide, with shuttles bus
07.40 – 08.00 : Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi by shuttle bus.
10.20 – 10.30: Arrive at Yen Duc village
10.30 – 11.45: Relax and enjoy water puppet show. Have lunch in Yen Duc village.
12:00: Transfer from Yen Duc village to Halong Bay
13: 15 – 13:30: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
13:45 – 14:00: Check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing.
14:00 – 16:45: Cruise to Cap La
17:00 – 18:00: Enjoy paddling around Cap La and Tra San by kayak.
18:00 – 18:15: Back to junk for relaxing.
19:00 – 21:00: Have dinner and overnight on board in Cong Do.
Note: - The visit program may change contingent on the junk
- There’s an english speaking guide on board who assists all the guests.
Day 03. 28 Sep 2015 : Bai Tu Long- Dinner in Thien Canh Son Cave (B,L,D)
07.30 – 08.00: Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08.30 – 09.00: Start cruising to Cong Dam while discovering geological values of Bai Tu Long Bay.
09.00 – 11.00: Enjoy kayaking through the hidden lagoons and geological park in Cong Dam. Go swimming in the crystal water.
11.30 – 14.00: Back to junk for lunch and relaxing.
14.00 – 19.00: Cruise to Hon Co Island for swimming or kayaking to discover the stunning scenery of the Bay.
19.00 – 21.00: Explore the well- hidden and have a deluxe dinner in Thien Canh Son cave. Overnight in Cong Do area.
Day 04. 29 Sep 2015 : Bai Tu Long- Hanoi (B,L). No guide, with shuttles bus
07.30: Enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of the bay in morning. Have breakfast on board.
07.30 – 08.45: Cruise to Vung Vieng fishing village.
09:00: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat, meet the local people and visit fish farms.
10.15: Check out of the cabin, start cruising towards the harbor.
11:00: Have lunch on board.
12:30 – 13.00: Disembark at Hon Gai habor.
13:15 – 13.30: Drive back to Hanoi
17:00 – 17.30: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.
Pick-up at your address around 20h00 in your Old Quarter then transfer to the train station for you night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train, in 4-berth airconditioned sharing cabin.
Day 05. 30 Sep 2015 : Lao Cai arrival- Sapa- Ban Khoang- Ta Giang Phinh (B,L)
We arrive at about 5.30 am at Lao Cai train station. Pick-up by our local guide and driver then transfer to Sapa. Breakfast at the local restaurant. After a rest, we will leave our luggages at hotel then begin to discover Ban Khoang village, a still authentic and isolated region. This village is inhabited by Black Hmong and Red Dzao. Tour around the village and continue through the tropical forest and the valley to the village of Ta Giang Phinh. This is where you will have a unique opportunity to experience the authentic culture and daily life of local communities and enjoy amazing landscapes, waterfall, terraced rice fields... Overnight in hotel in Sapa.
Note: ~3h walk
Day 06. 01 Oct 2015 : Sapa- Y Linh Ho- Lao Chai- Ta Van (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. Then, we will continue to visit the surrounding villages of Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai inhabited by Black Hmong and Ta Van village, home to the Dzay (Giay) ethnic people, located at the heart of the Muong Hoa valley. You can admire fabulous views of the valley, terraced fields and winding streams. Ovenight in homestay in Ta Van village.
Note: ~4h walk
Day 07. 02 Oct 2015 : Ta Van- Giang Ta Chai- Night train to Hanoi (B,L)
After having breakfast in the homestay, continue your walking through lush paddy fields and bamboo forests. You can admire a beautiful waterfall. Visit Giang Ta Chai village by Red Dao and Black H’mong. Transfer then to Lao Cai, stopping on the way to Ma Tra village inhabited by Black H’mong people. Take the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on board of a four-berth airconditioned sharing cabin.
Note: ~2-3h walk
Upon arrival in Hanoi in the next early morning, you will take tare of your hotel in Hanoi and the transfer to your hotel.
Day 08. 03 Oct 2015 : Hanoi free day- No service from Asiatica.
Day 09. 04 Oct 2015 : Hanoi departure
Free time until being picked up at your address (Twin hotel-246 Hang Bong) at 3pm then transferred to the airport to take your departure flight from Hanoi at 6.10 pm (BL 678).
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