Hanoi – Sapa – Topas Ecolodge & Halong Bay 7 Days

For many travelers, the Northwest of Vietnam is a real feast for the eyes, not only for its awe-inspiring nature, but also for its colorful ethnic culture. This beautiful region is a superb mosaic painting of vibrant colors. Impressive mountains, amazing terraced rice fields, agricultural activity in rhythm with the seasons and fascinating ethnic markets, all with capture your heart.

This package has been designed to give you a great relaxing stay at Topas Ecolodge as well as the opportunity to experience the best highlights of northern Vietnam; the ethnic communities with their unique cultures, the deep valleys covered by terraced rice fields, accommodation in the middle of the breathtaking mountains… Give it a try, you will love it!

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Night train to Lao Cai (/).
Day 2: Sapa – Silver Waterfall – Love Waterfall – Heaven gate – Sapa (Meals: B, L)
Day 3: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Topas Ecolodge (Meals: B, L).
Day 4: Topas Ecolodge – Cat Cat village – Lao Cai – Night train to Hanoi (Meals: B, L).
Day 5: Arrival Hanoi – Halong Bay – Luon Cave – Titop Island (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 6: Sung Sot Cave – Halong Bay – Hanoi (Meals: B, L)
Day 7: Hanoi departure (Meals: B).

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Night train to Lao Cai – Sapa (/).

Arrive in Hanoi. Vietnam Typical Tours’ driver will wait and pick you up to our office in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter. He will hold the meeting board with your full name, with this signal, he will be easy to pick you up.

You are free for visitting & shopping around Hanoi Old Quarter: Hang Gai, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao streets, Trang Tien Plaza. Right here, you can fine many kind of Vietnam traditional products like: silk, ceramic, lacquer wares…etc.

20:00 : Our staff & driver will pick you up from our office and transfer to Tran Quy Cap train station.
22:00 : Train departs and overnight on the train.

4 soft berth sharing cabin (Wooden air conditioner cabin)
Train: Dream express train

Day 2: Sapa – Silver Waterfall – Love Waterfall – Tram Ton pass – Heaven gate – Sapa (B, L)

6:30: Arrival in Lao Cai train station, our driver pick you up and transfer you to Sapa Town. Arrive in Sapa in the mid-morning, then have breakfast and relax at hotel.

09:30: We begin by driving  to Love Waterfall and on the way you see the great  views of Hoang Lien Mountain Range and some plantations of roses and vegetables in the valley. The car will stop at the Tram Ton Pass which at 2,047 meters is the highest road in Vietnam, then you will walk about 1.1 km along the Golden Stream to see the Love Waterfall. After this walk the car will drive you to Silver Waterfall. You have 30 minutes to walk around this area and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains and the valley. The rest will be your free time to visit Sapa town.

Overnight at Diamond hotel in Sapa or similar.

Day 3: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Topas Ecolodge (B, L)

After having breakfast, we have a short walk of 5km along mountain trail to visit Y Linh Ho village which is inhabited by black Hmong tribe and completely secluded from tourists, especially you are able to embrace raw Sapa culture and community by coming into some native houses to discover their own culture and custom as well as study how the local tribe make handicraft from natural materials such as: hemp, indigo…ect. Continuing to walk down Muong Hoa River where you can take a rest or swim before trekking uphill to Lao Chai village where your picnic lunch will be served. After lunch, you will visit the Day and Red Dzao tribes of Tavan village, which lies in the middle of Muong Hoa valley where excellent panoramas of rice terraced fields. Climbing to the main road, you are pick up and transfer to Topas Ecolodge at 14:00 PM. Arrive in Topas Ecolodge at 15:00 , check in and free time to relax and discover the beautiful Landscapes in Topas Ecolodge by yourself. Have dinner at Topas Ecolodge restaurant.

Overnight at Topas Ecolodge (Deluxe double / Twin bungalow )

Day 4: Topas Ecolodge – Cat Cat Village – Night train to Hanoi (B, L,D)

After breakfast at Topas Ecolodge, you have free time to enjoy this unique environment of rice fields and fresh air here. Theo resort’s policy, need check out at 11:00 AM, at this moment considering, our tour guide and driver are ready to pick you up down to Sapa town.

We have lunch at the local restaurant is before visiting Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. You come back to Sapa town in the afternoon, take a shower then have dinner all before taking you to Lao Cai train station to take a night train to Hanoi.

4 soft berth sharing cabin (Wooden air conditioner cabin)
Train: Dream express train

Day 5 : HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (B,L,D)

07.50-08.00: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long.

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.

14.00: You return to your cabin for a short rest and prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.

Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousandyear-old rock formations.

16.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE

19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

Overnight on Amanda Halong Cruise.

Day 6: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.

07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.

09.30 Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina.
The get transfer back Hanoi, arrive Hanoi about 3h30 Pm.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter .

Day 7: Hanoi departure (B)

After breakfast, you have free time off until transferred to Hanoi airport.

Note:
– This is a typical tour made by VIETNAM TYPICAL TOURS. In any case, please contact us for details in accordance with your departure date or customized itinerary.
– Itinerary of Halong bay cruise depends on each cruises.
– The above prices are for private tour, except Halong bay cruise, you will join with a big boat and its van from Hanoi.

Included:
Meals indicated in itinerary. (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner).
Transfer and transportation in Hanoi, Sapa & Halong bay.
Train tickets Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (4 soft berth/cabin shared).
Accommodation (2 people/twin or double room at hotel)
Entrance fees & permits
English speaking guide

Excluded:
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses: Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills

Children policy:
From 1 to 4 years old: Free of Charge and share services with parents
From 5 – 9 years old: 75% and share services with parents
From 10 years old: Charged as adult