Highlights

• Discover Halong Bay – the Heritage of the world by Violet Cruise 

• You can fishing, kayaking or swim from the vessel’s stern deck

• Sleep on the boat one night.

• Discover sapa and Surrounding hill tribe villages Sapa

• Walk to Cat Cat village, set in a beautiful valley just outside Sapa. Cat Cat is home to the H’mong people who originated from China, where they emigrated from about 300 years ago.

• Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat discover Mekong River 

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1. Arriver hanoi Old Quarter ( L, D)

Pick you up at  Noi Bai Airport then Transfer to Hanoi Hotel, tasting Hanoi Pho – traditional Vietnamese food that make you up to the life of Hanoi. 

Drive to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where The Late President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnams Independence on 2 September 1945, President HoChiMinh's Mausoleum, Uncle Ho's House on-stills, HoChiMinh Museum. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, the must- see monument in Hanoi. It is an ancient Buddhist pagoda, built in the early 11th century in the reign of King Ly Thai Tong, all construction supported by only one pillar, resembling a Buddhist lotus.

Proceed to visit the Museum of Fine Arts. Lunch with Vietnamese specialities.

Afternoon drive to Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature- Imperial school) built in 1070 during the dynasty of King Ly. Then visit The old Quarter and enjoy shopping. Dinner  at restaurant then visit water puppet show. O/n in Hotel.

Day 2. Discover Halong Bay ( Violet cruise – B/L/D)

After breakfast depart to Halong Bay for  four-hour drive through the Red River Deltal. On the way we will stop for refreshments. Enjoya warm welcome aboard the Halong Violet, and sit back and drink in the spectacular vista during our passage into this magical bay. Once lunch has been served and taste buds and tummies thoroughly satisfied,

we weigh anchor near a secluded beach. Take a short trek to a nearby summit to enjoy the panoramic view of the bay with Violet’s golden sails arcing elegantly against the skyline before splashing down for a swim,or recline o¬n Violet’s wicker sun loungers o¬n our expensive wooden sundeck. Later that afternoon, we visit a local fishing village where you have the opportunity to interact with some of the more colorful locals who have lived and fished in the bay for almost three generations. At sunset, slip into a kayak or board a bamboo row boat to explore water tunnels and discover pristine coral reef in a scenic

lagoon setting. o¬nce back o¬n board the ship, watch the shimmering sun slip down the sky as you sip expertly-blended cocktails as an aperitif for Violet’s extravagant evening meal.

Day 3. Halong Bay Cruise & Kayaking ( B,L,D)

After breakfast, transfer with a private crew and a support boat to our day-trip cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas for kayaking.

Enjoy swimming in deliciously cool, emerald-green water; basking o¬n quiet beaches; and exploring tunnels and caves cut into the rock. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as we cruise around fishing villages, or take in things at your own pace in a kayak.

Lunch will be prepared by a private chef and served o¬n board. Late afternoon return to the Ginger Cruise for Sunset and Dinner.

Evening, Relax and stay on Violet Cruise.

 

Day 4. Halong Bay – Hanoi – Sapa ( B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer with a private crew and a support boat to our day-trip cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas for kayacking.

Enjoy swimming in deliciously cool, emerald-green water; basking o¬n quiet beaches; and exploring tunnels and caves cut into the rock. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as we cruise around fishing villages, or take in things at your own pace in a kayak.

after lunch back to Halong Bay then transfer to Hanoi.

Haft day free time warking on the old quarter.

Everning after dinner go to train station and transfer to Sapa (Victoria train ). Railway station to take night train to Lao Cai. Train arrives in Lao Cai at 5.00 am.

 

Day 5. Sapa and Surrounding hill tribe villages Sapa ( B/L/D) 

Transfer you to Sapa by car. Today we start by getting some exercise with a walk to Cat Cat village, set in a beautiful valley just outside Sapa. Cat Cat is home to the H’mong people who originated from China, where they emigrated from about 300 years ago. The H’mong people are also easily recognizable due to their dark clothing, usually blue or black. The dye is fashioned from the indigo or hemp plant that is native to the area. H’mong women wear long aprons with embroidered waistcoats and have their hair rolled up into a turban-like hat, whilst the men wear a black skullcap, long waistcoat and loose trousers.  As we walk to the village nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. These minority people walk to Sapa to trade at the markets. Sapa market is always an exciting place as several, different ethnic minorities congregate here. As well as the H’mong you will also see the Dao (pronounced Zao). Dao women are particularly striking as they wear a large red turban often covered with old coins or jewelry. They also shave their hair and eyebrows. In the afternoon there will be free time to explore the town. Tonight we spend a night in our hotel at Sapa town.

 

Price for per person: Tour price includes: 

- Welcome drink, free fresh fruit, free tea  and coffee on the Violet cruise  in Halong.

All rooms are equipped with: Personal butler, LCD TV and DVD player, Jacuzzi tub,Air - conditioner ,In house phone,Deluxe amenities, Private balcony, Linen bedding, Glass standing shower, Mini bar, Wardrobe, Cotton bath robe.

- Entrance fee. 

- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin. 

- Vietnamese lunch and dinner and European breakfast buffet. 

- All private car transfers and transportation on tour

- English speaking guide

- Accommodation in double room

- Train tickets Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi

- Airport transfer in Vietnamese 

Tour price excludes:

- International air ticket and airport taxe

- Vietnam Visa 

- Personal expenses 

- Tips and Gratuities

- Drink on the tour 

- Travel insurances

- Early check in and late check out 

- Other service not mentioned.