A 5 days trip exploring the historical sites and lifestyle in Vietnam:
visit Bac Ha, Hanoi, Sapa through Lao Cai, Ta Van and Cat Cat. View
water puppet show, Bac Ha market, Tay Phuong, Thay pagoda, villages of
Cat Cat and Ta Phin. Meet diverse ethnic minorities like Montagnards,
Red Dzao and Hmong. This is the trip that will make you acquainted with
history and life of Vietnam.
Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai (Dinner)
Arrive
in Hanoi by morning flight. Pick up at the airport and make excursion
to home of water puppet art, Quoc Oai, 30km from Hanoi. Visit Tay
Phuong to sight the finest collection of wooden Buddha statues and Thay
Pagoda. Return Hanoi and have dinner at Hotel. Transfer to Hanoi train
station for night train to Lao Cai etd 22.00 hrs. Overnight on Victoria
carriage.
Day 2: Lao Cai – Bac Ha - Sapa (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Upon
arrival in Lao Cai (eta : 0530), transfer to Bac Ha. Simple breafast at
local restaurant. Visit the colourful Bac Ha Market full of montagnards
from surrounding villages. They dress their most colourful costumes and
head to the market to exchange goods or sell self-made souvenirs.
Walking tour at Ban Pho Village then drive to Sapa. Enjoy the
picturesque scenery along the way leading towards Sapa, a mountainous
area of stunning natural beauty and diverse ethnic minorities. Upon
arrival, check-in at hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the Victoria
Sapa Hotel. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 3: Sapa – Ta Van – Cat Cat – Sapa (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Breakfast
at hotel Fullday tour:A 8-km on the rim of a deep valley, followed by
30-minutes walk take you to so-called rattan bridge & the ethnic Ta
Van village which is dwelled by Dzay people followed by a walking visit
to Cat Cat village. Lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa (Breakfast)
Breakfast
at hotel a.m. Visit Ta Phin village. Lying in a hillside meadow, it is
home to Red Dzao and Hmong people. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer
to Lao Cai and board on the night train to Hanoi etd 18.45 hrs. Dinner
and overnight Victoria carriage.
Day 5: Hanoi (Breakfast)
Early
arrival in Hanoi eta 04.20 hrs. You can keep the cabin until 07.00
hours. Transfer to Hotel in Hanoi. Breakfast and half day use.
This tour can be customized as you wish!
¤ Accommodation with meals as specified
¤ Transfers and tours with English/German/French speaking local guide
¤ Train tickets Hanoi/Lao Cai/Hanoi on Victoria carriage (4-bed superior cabin)
¤ Entrance fees
¤ Service charges, room tax and baggage handling
¤ Other meals and services which are not mentioned in the programme
¤ International air tickets to and from Vietnam
¤ International departure airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.- nett per person
¤ Vietnamese visa fee ¤ Personal insurance
¤ Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry, etc