Sapa Trekking And Halong Bay By Bus 5 Days

After breakfast at hotel, start the trip at 9:30

First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Coninue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Enjoy the landscapes on the way. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Last trek is about 2km to the bus stop in Ta Van then get back to Sapa by car or jeep.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Activities: Starting from Sapa with your guide, trek down to villages of people from ethnic minority groups. First is Y Linh Ho Village then Lao Chai village of Black H’mong ethnic people. After Lao Chai we walk to Ta Van village of Dzay people. Transfer back to Sapa by car or jeep.

Trekking level: 6/10. 10 km trekking, 8 km driving from Ta Van Village to Sapa

In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel and then check out.

Take a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 3 km) to visit Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong, one of the more well-known ethnic village of Sapa. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam.

Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then continue trekking to 3 km to Sin Chai Village, located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain - “the Roof of Indochina”, where you enjoy a stunning landscapes of the mountain.

Then come back to the main road to be transferred to Sapa town on a jeep for 3km.

At 15:00 - 15:30 You will be picked up at the pick up point to get back to Hanoi

21:15 - 21:30: Arrive in Hanoi, check-in at your hotel and relax after a long drive.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities: Visit Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong, one of the more well-known ethnic village of Sapa.

Transfer back to Hanoi by bus.

Arrive in the evening, drop off at hotel.

Around 7:30 - 8:00, the bus will pick you up at your hotel lobby and transfer you to Halong Bay

Upon arrival at the wharf in Halong, you will be welcomed by the staff on board. Lunch is served while cruising slowly into the bay.

After lunch, time for enjoying a panoramic view of the bay, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. There is an opportunity to communicate with local people, who have been living in the bay for almost three generations, when you visit a fishing village.

Late afternoon, we will take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel. Back on board your cruise, enjoy the glorious sunset while dinner is being served.

Stay overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise

Activities: After breakfast at hotel, relax for awhile before departure for Halong.

Ready for a fascinating trip to Halong Bay. On arrival at the wharf in Halong, embark on a stylish junk. Enjoy lunch on board while the junk cruising leisurely through the magical bay. Participate in the activities that the cruise company offers (visit floating village/ enjoy the beach...). Overnight on board.

Distance: Hanoi - Halong: 180 km (3,5 ~ 4 hour drive)