HANOI’S OLD QUARTER – SAPA TOWN
4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS
HANOI’S OLD QUARTER – SAPA TOWN
Spend 4 days relaxing on this Hanoi based tour. You will have chances to visit Hanoi city for one day then transferring to “the mist city” - Sapa. Thanks to the favor of Mother Nature, the year-round climate is always cool and many beautiful landscapes are attracting tourist sites. Trekking in the Northwest of Vietnam to experience ethnic minority lifestyle and enjoy the Sapa area’s real charm.
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS Visiting Hanoi’s landmark sites: Temple of Literature, Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake Enjoying the traditional and signature Water Puppet Show Having a glimpse into the daily life of Cat Cat Village Cycling three-kilometer along winding mountainous roads to Lech Village of the Red Dao minority Experiencing herbal bathing of Red Dao ethnic people Encountering the ethnic communities and unique cultures of Black H’Mong in Ma Tra Village |
TOUR INCLUSION Luxury train and private transportation with air-conditioned Carefully selected cozy and comfortable accommodation Expert English-speaking tour guide Entrance fees at sightseeing points Meals listed in the itinerary Service charges
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Itinerary
Pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport and show you around Vietnam 1000-year-old capital.
Start our journey with a visit to The Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, which is a perfect example of ancient architecture built in homage to Chinese scholar Confucius.
Stop a few moments to admire the design of Hanoi Opera House, which was influenced by the French architecture style originated from 19th century.
Your lunch will be served with authentic traditional dishes at Ngon Villa. Take a slow walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoy its tranquil scenery as well as engage deeper in the local life.
In the late afternoon, you will have chance to enjoy the beauty of this unique Vietnamese art through a water puppet show mentions daily life of Vietnamese farmers or historical legends.
Have dinner with Hanoi local cuisines. Enjoy your leisure time exploring Hanoi nightlife at your own pace before getting on Victoria Train heading up to Lao Cai Province.
We will reach Lao Cai in the early morning and then transfer to Sapa – the small and magnificent mountainous town of Lao Cao Province.
As arriving in Sapa town, we will stop over Cat Cat Village to have a glimpse into the daily life of local ethnic people as well as take part in traditional activities such as weaving fabric.
Transfer you back to Sapa town center to have lunch at Sapa Sky View and check in Topas Ecolodge.
Start the afternoon cycling trip by following the main road for three kilometers to Lech Village of the Red Dao minority, contemplating the magnificent valley view on the way and experiencing the traditional culture of the minority villagers.
Head back to the Lodge and enjoy your free time relaxing. Highly recommend trying a traditional Red Dao herbal bath (booking at the spa), which is believed to be good for your health and refresh your mind.
Without TV and internet connection, the Lodge allows you to completely escape from everyday worries and reconnect with Mother Nature.
Enjoy the tranquil experience with an infinity pool combined with breathtaking view of the mountains and valleys.
One-day relaxing at Topas Ecolodge with rustic experience, on which you can take in charming views of towering peaks and endless valley dotted with ethnic minority villages.
You can also explore the surrounding area on foot or bike or relaxing far away from the busy urban areas with the Lodge-based.
Check out after lunch at Topas Ecolodge.
Start going on off-the-beaten-track to H’Mong hill tribe of Ma Tra Village. Along the way, you can enjoy the panorama view of the whole valley with beautiful orchids garden and pine forest. Not only take in its stunning scenery highlighted with impressive terraced rice fields, but also engage in deeper in the village traditional way of life.
After dinner at Sapa Sky view, we will transfer to Lao Cai Train Station, hop on Victoria Train returning to Hanoi.