6 Days 5 Nights Hanoi – Sapa – Coc Ly Market – Halong Tour (17-22 Dec 2009)

Below is the itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Hanoi (D)
Upon arrival at NoiBai International airport, our representative will meet you and transfer to Hanoi for sightseeing. Dinner at local restaurant. Then transfer to Hanoi Railway station for your night train to Sapa – 380 km Northwest of Hanoi, among the Hoang Lien Mountains, in Lao Cai Province, near the Chinese border. 1,650 meters above sea level, famous for its pristine environment, unparalleled scenery and cool climate, Sapa is home to more than 30 colourful hill tribes and Vietnam’s highest peak, the 3,143 meters Mount Fansipan. Tonight, you will be traveling on the train with sleeping berth journeying to Lao Cai.
Day 02: Lao Cai – Sapa (B/L/D)
0600hrs: Arrive at Lao Cai. Have breakfast at local restaurant, From Lao Cai the road winds up the terraced hillsides to Sapa, a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colourful ethnic groups. There are many photo opportunities along the way. Transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit some of nearby hill tribe villages Cat Cat. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 03: Sapa – Sin Chai/ Ta Van – Hanoi (B/L/D)
A morning walking tour of Sapa visits the busy market where Red Dao, Black H’mong and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware and handicrafts. Today is the summit day as you trek up to the villages to see the colourful Dzao hill tribe. We will have a little picnic lunch by the stream and simply enjoy life! It is time to enjoy the fresh air and the nocturnal sounds of nature. Transfer you back to Lao Cai to take train back to Hanoi. Dinner at Lao Cai restaurant.
Day 04: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Arrival Hanoi in the morning. Have breakfast, then enjoy sightseeing tour featuring both cultural and historical highlights, comprising Ba Dinh Square , Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum , Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts , Ho Chi Minh Museum and One-Pillar Pagoda , Temple of Literature. Lunch, then depart to Halong Bay. Arrive Halong, check in hotel (Welcome drink). The rest of the day is at leisure. Have dinner at Seafood Restaurant. Overnight in Halong.
Day05 : Halong Bay–Hanoi (B/L/D)
After breakfast, Board a private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay, a world heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1994. Explore Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Grotto, round over Tuan Chau Island, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.  Lunch of fresh seafood is served on board. Return to Hanoi with stop-overs at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops en-route. Arrive Hanoi. Visit Kiem Lake , Ngoc Son Temple.18h30: Enjoy Water Puppet Show, a theatrical genre reflecting the agricultural civilisation of thousands of years ago. Then, enjoy one hour Cyclo tour around Hanoi old quarters. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day06 : Hanoi Departure (B)
Breakfast in hotel. Proceed to airport for departure flight.
Tour fare
Adult : Twin Sharing  $990 Per Adult
Child : No Bed   $890  Per Child
Fare includes:
·         Return air-ticket SIN-HAN-SIN by Singapore Airlines (SQ)
FLIGHT DETAILS –  Singapore Airlines (SQ)   SQ176 SIN-HAN 1005-1230       SQ175 HAN-SIN 1330-1755
·         Round trip airport taxes & fuel surcharges
·         Tour guide & driver’s tips
·         Entrance fees mentioned as per itinerary
·         Group travel insurance coverage : Accident SGD 10,000 & Medical SGD 500

If you are interested, do register here.  My email is caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg.  Required particulars will be sent to you.  This trip is organised by Kembangan CC.

Registration List:

1. Caroline Loh
2. Gabriella Chua
3. Irene Poh
4. Tiang Ho (and wife)

Author: Caroline Loh

Updated: 27 Sep 2021 Age: 50+ Working full-time Attends Bethesda Chapel (Lorong Melayu). Manage church library. Chairperson of Kg Kembangan CC Women's Executive Committee. Active in community service. Likes outdoor activities such as walks, jogs, travelling and trying out good makan outlets. View all posts by Caroline Loh