This is our best selling tour to explore must see places in the North of Vietnam in LUXURY STYLE.  You still enjoy discover " off the beaten tracks " but stay in comfort with our premium services. Tour starts from beautiful Hanoi in which its Old Quarter and  sophisticated colonial architecture is till be preserved. Then remote Sapa  hill tribes would attract you by breathtaking scenery from height of 1500m above the sea level. Colorful H'mong ethnic minorities nestles downstream Muong Hoa river is very friendly. Soft trek to hill tribes along the valley, soak in nature: forests, mountain, water in the untouched area is Marcello's. Next, cruise on stunning Halong bay, have a great fun to climb to the top of limestone karsts or swimming, kayaking. You may forget your daily busy life at home and would love to return Vietnam to discover another world.

Overview Itineraries:

Day 1: Ha Noi arrival (D)
Day 2: Ha Noi free- Overnight train to Sapa (B, L)
Day 3: Sapa trekking (B, L)            
Day 4: Sapa trekking- Ha Noi (B, L)
Day 5: Ha Noi- Ha Long bay kayaking (B, L, D)
Day 6: Ha Long bay Cat Ba island (B, L)
Day 7: Cycling Cat Ba island- Ha Noi (B, L)
Day 8: Ha Noi Departure (B)

Details Itineraries:

• Private tour, daily departure with English/ French Speaking Guide

Day 01: Ha Noi Arrival (D)

Our guide and driver will pick you up at Ha Noi airport and transfer to your hotel in town. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.  Welcome dinner at Ly Club, one of the most super restaurants in Ha Noi.

Day 02: Ha Noi free- Overnight train Luxury Victoria Express to Sapa (B,L)

Free at leisure to explore Ha Noi charming and colonial city. Ha Noi, the most charming city in Vietnam is worthy to visit. It is famous for old aged history, rich culture, architecture and friendly people French buildings, Old quarter, Ho Guom, tree-lined boulevards with historical sites makes your trip memorable for many years coming.

Here they are some famous spots recommended for your day. Ho Chi Minh complex is one of must see place in Ha Noi. The huge complex including Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Then Temple of Literature is next stop. This is the first University of Vietnam built in 1076 under Ly dynasty and Vietnam's principal Confucian sanctuary as well.  Ethnology or History Museum is recommended. They are both finest ones in Vietnam especially Museum of Ethnology in down town far from central 12 km. Then come back to enjoy 1 hour cyclo around Old quarter with great fun. The Old Quarter's street names date back fine centuries to when the area was divided among 36 artisan's guilds patron spirit. Even today many streets specialize so some degree and a surprising number are still dedicated to the original craft or its mordent equivalent.

At 8.00 pm, our guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to railway station. Luxury Victoria Express trains leave at 22.00 pm.

Day 3: Sapa Walking (B,L)
Our guide and driver are waiting for you at Lao Cai railway station. Your train comes to Lao Cai approximately at 6.00 am. They will accompany you to Sapa far from Lao Cai 34km along the steep, terraced hillsides of the Hoang Lien son mountain range; the breathtaking view on the way is fantastic. You will have breakfast at Ta van restaurant at Victoria Sapa hotel then free at leisure to freshen up. Then at 10.00 am we take walking tour around the town. Visit Stone Cathedral built by French, which has over 100 years old. The other interesting place is Sapa market where local ethnic minorities walk over mountains and forest to exchange handmade products. Then trek down to Cat Cat village, directly below Sapa and in the Muong Hoa Valley, home of H'mong people. This is also good chance to communicate with local ethnic minorities and understand their culture and daily life and have a great fun with these people by their honest and friendliness.  Look out for tubs of indigo dye, used to color the hemp cloth typical of H' mong dress. Cat Cat waterfall is just below the village, site of hydroelectric station and now pleasant place to rest before tackling the homeward back Sapa. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Resort.

Day 4: Sapa Soft Trekking-Ha Noi (B,L)
This morning, at 9.00 am we leave Sapa town for Lao Chai and Tavan village. One of the most enjoyable is follow the main tracks from the Auberge Southdown the Muong Hoa valley for 9 km to a wooden suspension bridge, Tavern village on the opposite of the river. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Ta van actually consists of 2 villages: immediately across the bridge is Giay community while further uphill to the left is a Dao village. From here, going to west to reach Lao Chai. Enjoy picnic on the way then in the afternoon our chauffer will take us back Sapa for Victoria Express train journey back Ha Noi at 21.15pm. Roughly you arrive in Ha Noi at 5.30 am in the following morning.
                                                                                                                                                                 
Day 5: Ha Noi - Ha Long Kayaking (L,D)
Pick up from your hotel in Ha Noi at 8:30 am for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City.  Arrive in Ha Long City; we transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and opportunity to explore some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun come down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island.
12h30: Board Huong Hai Junk, check-in registration
13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay
15h00: Visit to Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave, round over Tuan Chau island, or Sungsot cave
Swim at lovely beaches or kayaking when the cruise anchors. Afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant and drink before dinner
18h00: Junk cruise ankor by the lagoon
19h00: Enjoy 4 course diner and overnight on Junk.

Day 6: Ha Long-Cat Ba Swimming (B,L)
Rise to the sound of the ocean welcoming another lovely day. We enjoy breakfast over sunrise:
 07h30: Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Ha Long bay
 08h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising
 09h00: Visit Bai Tu Long Bay, Teapot island, Chopsticks island, Bai Tho mountain.
 11h00: Have lunch on board. Then we our transfer boat take us through Ha Long bay to Cat Ba Island. It takes you around 2 hours on boat cruise. At around 4.00 pm you will arrive in the island and free at leisure on beach to go swimming on beautiful beaches.

Day 7: Cat Ba cycling- Ha Noi (B,L) 
Today at 8.00 am we cycle 12kms from your hotel to Cat Ba National Park. It was recognized as The World's Biosphere Reserve Center. It is great to walk in the Park and climb to the Ngu Lam peak. Come back hotel at 11.30 am for checking out and refresh on beautiful beach. In the afternoon take 1-hour speedboat from Cat Ba Island to Hai Phong where our driver is awaiting transferring back Ha Noi. You will arrive in Ha Noi at 7.00 pm.

Day 8:  Ha Noi Departure (B)
Free at leisure until be transfer to airport flying back home. Tam biet va hen gap lai.

Remark:
P = Person
B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)

Tour Package Includes:
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (base on twin-sharing)
- Private air-conditioning transportation
- Private Roundtrip airport transfer
- Boat trip where indicated in the program, Private cabin, sharing cruise
- Sightseeing tours with English/French speaking guide as stated in itinerary (except on Ha Long bay 2 days due to Valentine Cruise)
- All entrance fees to tour sites throughout
- Meal as stated in program (breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local restaurants)

Tour Package Excludes:
- International flights and domestic flights
- Vietnam Visa beforehand
- International departure taxes
- Personal expenses such as drinks at meals, camera fee to tour sites
- Meals not mentioned
- Travel Insurance