Vietnam, Hanoi - Sapa

4 days / 3 nights

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Overview

Experience the best of northern Vietnam with our "Hanoi to Sapa Adventure" tour. Over four days, delve into Hanoi’s rich history and vibrant culture, then journey to the picturesque town of Sapa. Begin your adventure in Hanoi with visits to key landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. Transfer to Sapa, where you'll trek through the scenic landscapes of Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, meet local ethnic groups, and explore the town. Ascend to the peak of Fansipan, the "Roof of Indochina," via a thrilling cable car ride, and soak in breathtaking views. Return to Hanoi for a final exploration of its bustling Old Quarter and a traditional Water Puppet show. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty.

Trip code: ADV0012VN4D

Destination: Vietnam

Itinerary

Arrive in Hanoi - Noi Bai International Airport. You will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in downtown Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Distance: Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 30 km - 50 minute transfer

After breakfast at the hotel, depart by car from Hanoi to Sapa. After about 5 hours, you will arrive at Sapa for check-in hotel. 
Then we will trek around Sapa, about 12 km, to Lao Chai and Ta Van. These are Black H’Mong and Dzay ethnic villages. We will visit the people in their homes, visit schools and observe how they work the terraced rice fields surrounding the villages. The afternoon will be at leisure so you can explore Sapa for yourself the church of the Madonna del Rosario, the Sapa market, a lively meeting place for the various ethnic groups in the area and where the red Dzao and the black H'mong and the Kinh sell their products. Overnight in a hotel in Sapa.

8:00: After breakfast in the hotel, the driver and tour guide take you to Cable Car Station in Muong Hoa Valley and spend 20 minutes with a cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
9:00: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations, and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. You will spend half of a day enjoying all the beauty of Fansipan Legend with Bamboo Garden, Bao An Thien Tu, Bich Van Thien……From the cable car, you can see it is the primitive forest Hoang Lien Son, poetic Muong Hoa, the magnificent Hoang Lien Son mountain range, etc. The higher you go, the more clouds you see, the temperature will also decrease and the wind can make your cable swing a little. Do not fear. It is just a little challenge for your courage!
12:30: Lunch in the restaurant in Fansipan
13:30: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town,
14:30 - 15.45: Relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs, Meet all group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi by your vehicle.
Dinner in local restaurant in Ha Noi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
08:00A.m: We will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the French colonial Styled Presidential Palace, and the historical Temple of Literature, the first university of VietNam, built-in 1070 in honor of Confucius.
In the afternoon we will see the Museum of Ethnology and then attend a traditional Water Puppet show. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists – men and women – stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. The audience is meant to experience the atmosphere of a village festival. Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake. We will enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The Old Quarter includes 36 old streets with each name representative of the type of merchandise sold in it.
Free time at leisure for last-minute shopping before transferring to the airport for departure home
End of the tour.

Reviews

"Our 4-day Hanoi to Sapa tour was spectacular! Hanoi’s rich history and vibrant streets provided a great start, but Sapa was the highlight. The trek through Lao Chai and Ta Van villages was breathtaking, and the Fansipan cable car ride was unforgettable. The Water Puppet show in Hanoi was a delightful finale. Our guide was excellent, and the whole experience was seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore northern Vietnam!"

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability) based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
  • Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
  • Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. Mineral Water (01 bottle/pax/day)
  • 01 FOC in ½ Twin room for group of 16pax onward (excluding internal airfares and visas). Maximum 02 FOC per group.
  • Insurance during tour in Vietnam

Exclusions

  • Late check out or Early check in
  • Visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam (25 USD for one 1 month or 3 month single entry visa). International flight/ Domestic flight tickets and airport taxes.
    All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class with/without departure tax
  • Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.

Accommodation

3* First Class : 3-Star Hotel

4* Superior : 4-Star Hotel

5* Deluxe : 5-Star Hotel

Important Info

From

$347/Pax

Applied for group 16-20 persons