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Vietnam Multisport Tour Trek Pu Luong Nature Reserve Bike Tam Coc and Kayak Paddle Halong Bay

Vietnam Multisport Tour Trek Pu Luong Nature Reserve Bike Tam Coc and Kayak Paddle Halong Bay

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. Pickup at Noi Bai airport & transfer to hotel in town.
Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau - Pu Luong Nature Reserve.Trekking to Hang village (B,L,D)
Day 3: Trekking from Hang village to Kho Muong village (B,L,D)
Day 4: Trekking to Pho Doan. Travel to Tam Coc (B,L,D)
Day 5: Tam Coc river boat trip. Easy road cycling. Return to Hanoi. Spa package (B,L)
Day 6: Travel to Halong bay. Boat cruise (B,L,D)

Day 7: Return to Hanoi. Watch water puppet show (B)

Day 8: Cyclo excursion. Departure (B)

TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. Pickup at Noi Bai airport & transfer to hotel in town.
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by The B Tourist Travel guide, driver and escorted to your hotel in town. Check-in hotel and stay free at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau - Pu Luong Nature Reserve.Trekking to Hang village (B,L,D)

After breakfast, depart for Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This scenic drive takes around four hours. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. Following lunch in Poom Coong village we drive further into the reserve where we begin our trek. We trek for approximately three hours before arriving at the Thai village of Hang.
We spend the night with a local Thai family who will be our host in a traditional house on stilts. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we will discover a little more about their lives and culture.
Day 3: Trekking from Hang village to Kho Muong village (B,L,D)
Today we will walk for about six hours. Along the way we pass through several Thai villages and hamlets before arriving at the village of Kho Muong. As the name suggests this is a Muong minority village and we will be their guests for the night.
Day 4: Trekking to Pho Doan. Travel to Tam Coc (B,L,D)
This morning we set out from Kho Muong and trek for roughly three hours and a half before arriving in Pho Doan townlet where your lunch will be provided in a local house.
After breakfast, we will catch a motorbike-taxi to La Han ferry where our car will be waiting for us for our journey to Tam Coc (“Halong bay in-land”).
Dinner & overnight in Tamcoc.

Day 5: Tam Coc river boat trip. Easy road cycling. Return to Hanoi. Spa package (B,L)
After breakfast, take a two-hour boat trip along the Boi river. The river trip in Tam coc is wonderful for photo hunters, especially when local people come to harvest the water rice planted along the river, or when they transplant some seedling for the next crops. The tourists often compare the place with Guilin - China, or more closely, to the limestone islets of Halong Bay in the Tonkin Gulf for their similar geological structures and shapes.
Then enjoy one-hour bicycle trip through rural villages before arriving Hoalu ancient capital. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
Return to Hanoi.
Enjoy one-hour massage package in one of most finest spa salon in town - A full body massage both invigorating and relaxing. This massage helps to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles and increase circulation.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Travel to Halong bay. Boat cruise (B,L,D)
Join our shuttle bus and enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong around noon and board the Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner.
Overnight on board junk.
Day 7: Return to Hanoi. Watch water puppet show (B)

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. Disembark at the dock at Halong City at 11:00 and transfer back to Hanoi.
In the evening, attend to the water puppet show, one of famous Vietnamese traditional art.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8: Cyclo excursion. Departure (B)
Free time in the morning.
In the afternoon, enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sales at these places. Then transfer to Noibai airport for onward flight back home. The end of The B Tourist Travel services.

Tour Guides
Our experienced and friendly Tour Guide(s) speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Tour price includes
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services.
+ All private transfer and transportation
+ Experienced English or French speaking guide.
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary
+ All sightseeing tickets.
+ Tissues and water on coach.
+ Services charges and government tax.
+ Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
+ No extra charge after confirmation
+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour price excludes
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverage
+ Other servives not mentioned above. What to bring
+ Original passport
+ Water, favorite snacks
+ Sunglasses, swimming suite and towel for a quick swim (warm clothes in winter)
+ Money for drinks on boat (beer, wine)
+ It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: sun cream, sun hat...

for more information please contact us at

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

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North-Vietnam Active Holidays Travel Hanoi Perfume Pagoda Cao Son Sapa Lao Cai Halong Bay

North-Vietnam Active Holidays Travel Hanoi Perfume Pagoda Cao Son Sapa Lao Cai Halong Bay

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. Pickup airport & transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda - Hanoi. Overnight train to Lao Cai (B,L).
Day 3: Arrive Lao Cai early this morning. Drive to Cao Son (B,L,D).
Day 4: Visit Cao Son Wednsday market. Travel to Sapa (B,L)
Day 5: Sapa Trekking l Sapa - Cat Cat village - Y Linh Ho village – Tavan village (B,L,D)
Day 6: Sapa Trekking l Tavan village – Seomity village (B,L,D)
Day 7: Sapa Trekking l Seomity village – Den Thang village - Ta Trung Ho village (B,L,D
Day 8: Sapa Trekking l Ta Trung Ho village - Nam Toong village – My Son village – Thanh Phu village (B,L,D)
Day 9: Sapa Trekking l Thanh Phu village – Ban Ho village – Su Pan village - Sapa - Laocai. Overnight train to Hanoi (B,L).
Day 10: Arrive Hanoi early this morning. Travel to Halong bay. Halong Bay Junkk Cruise (B,L,D).
Day 11: Halong bay – Hanoi (B).
Day 12: Hanoi sightseeing tour (B).
Day 13: Departure (B)

TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. Pickup airport & transfer to hotel.
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, flight ?, you will be greeted by The B Tourist Travel local team then escorted to your hotel in town. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda - Hanoi. Overnight train to Lao Cai (B,L).
Leaving Hanoi we have a two hour drive through the picturesque countryside and back roads to the village of Duc for some refreshments before boarding our boats for a 1.5 hour ride along the scenic Yen River.

After this we walk to the Thien Tru Pagoda (Heavens Kitchen) and the Perfume Cave and Pagoda – one hour walking in total. On our return, we visit Giai Oan and Tuyet Son Pagodas. Lunch will be at one of the little food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda. After lunch the boat will take us back to our bus for the drive back to Hanoi.
In the evening, transfer to Hanoi Railways Station for overnight train to Laocai. Train? Departure at ? (to be advised).
Overnight on board train.
Day 3: Arrive Lao Cai early this morning. Drive to Cao Son (B,L,D).
Arrive Lao Cai Railway Station early this morning. You will be greeted by The B Tourist Travel local team and transferred to a local restaurant for breakfast.
After few minutes resting, the driver will take you to Muong Khuong district, via tea plantation and forest of pine. You might encounter Giay tribe in their traditional dress in Ban Lau or Thanh Binh. Reaching Cao Son about 10.am. Check in Cao Son lodge and relax.
In the afternoon you will commence your walk to the most secluded yet peaceful village - Tin Thang. In this village, people still distill the wine from corn, making bacon in the most basic way and offering special corn cake to anyone who drop by their house. Back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Visit Cao Son Wednsday market. Travel to Sapa (B,L)

After having breakfast in the Cao son lodge , you will walk on a good paved road with local ethnic minority people to go to Cao Son market. Pine trees forests and villages surround the tinny market. Flower H’mong, Tu Di, Tay, Giay ethnic minorities come to buy and sell local products such as food and material for agriculture and fabric. People coming to the market not only for selling or buying something but also importantly to meet friends, relative and to sip some cups of wine until the dawn comes. No where else but here, Flower H’mong people greet you with a temptation of corn wine and endless hospitality. After exploring the market, you will be able to visit a village of Flower H’mong or a village of Tay people.
You will then head back to Muong Khuong and have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you get on the car for journey to Sapa.
Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5: Sapa Trekking l Sapa - Cat Cat village - Y Linh Ho village – Tavan village (B,L,D)
After breakfast, start your trek through the market and leave the busy town behind. After a couple of minutes, you follow a road going downhill to Cat Cat village. You will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before you trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. You also will enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. You eventually arrive in Y Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest while you are served lunch nearby the river.
After lunch, you head Muong Hoa valley. You will pass through Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority and then Tavan village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route. You will spend the night in local house of Giay minority. You will be able to take a walk to enjoy the valley view as well as swim in the river nearby.

Day 6: Sapa Trekking l Tavan village – Seomity village (B,L,D)
After having breakfast, you start today’s trek, which is mostly uphill until lunchtime. Whenever you stop for a rest, you will be able to enjoy valley view. Before noon, you stop again at a nice spot for lunch.
The trek will be softer in the afternoon. But the scenery becomes even more beautiful. You pass by Seomity village of Black Hmong minority before you arrive in a campsite, which locates nearby a river outside the village. While porters put up tents and cook dinner, you can take a walk to stretch the legs.
Day 7: Sapa Trekking l Seomity village – Den Thang village - Ta Trung Ho village (B,L,D)
The trek today takes you through beautiful rice paddies and over old suspension bridges. You will trek on small trail sneaking through rainforest. You arrive in Den Thang village of Black Hmong by noon. Here you stop for lunch either nearby a river or in a local school according to the weather.
After lunch, the trek will becomes tough on tinny footpath going up and down, which requires a lot of concentration. You will reach to Ta Trung Ho village of Red Dao minority where you spend the night in local house. Both the valley and the village have just received foreign visitors. The night will be even more interesting when you are in the wonderful hospitable atmosphere of the Red Dao.
Day 8: Sapa Trekking l Ta Trung Ho village - Nam Toong village – My Son village – Thanh Phu village (B,L,D)
You are now at the fringe of the rain forest by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina with its 3143 m, is located in this mountain range. You will start the trek today by ascending to Nam Toong village of Red Dao minority. Here your lunch will be prepared in a local school.
After lunchtime, you descend to the valley where locates My Son village of Xa Pho minority, one of the smallest groups ethnic in Northern Vietnam. From there you take a short walk to Thanh Phu village of Tay minority. Here you spend the night in traditional house of the Tay. You can take a walk to explore local daily life while your dinner will be served with Vietnamese dishes.
Day 9: Sapa Trekking l Thanh Phu village – Ban Ho village – Su Pan village - Sapa - Laocai. Overnight train to Hanoi (B,L).

Today’s trek is relatively short compared to other days. On the last day of the trek you will cross several suspension bridges. You will be able to stop by a waterfall and have time to swim in the river before arriving in Ban Ho village of Tay minority. Here you stop for lunch in a traditional Tay house.
In the afternoon, you start climbing uphill. On the last hours you can enjoy the valley one final time while heading to Su Pan. Here your car takes you on the journey back to Sapa where you can have a short rest before travelling to Laocai to take night train back to Hanoi.
Day 10: Arrive Hanoi early this morning. Travel to Halong bay. Halong Bay Junkk Cruise (B,L,D).
Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning, transfer to a local restaurant in town for breakfast.
Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board a traditional-style sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit or take a kayaking trip to explore the Bay. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk.
Day 11: Halong bay – Hanoi (B).
Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons. Disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi.
Enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sales at these places.
In the evening, join a traditional folk performanes - Ca trù singing, Intangible Cultural Heritage, a popular folk music which is said to have begun with Ả Đào, a female singer who charmed the enemy with her voice.
Overnight in Hanoi at hotel.
Day 12: Hanoi sightseeing tour (B).

Breakfast at hotel, then we will have a half day tour of Vietnam's capital, Hanoi. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as the Ho Chi Minh stilts house, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature – The first National University of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, continue to visit the Ethnology museum where you can find the biggest object collection of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups.
In the evening, attend to the water puppet show, one of famous Vietnamese traditional art.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 13: Departure (B)
Transfer to Noibai airport for onward flight back home. Flight?. The end of The B Tourist Travel services.

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Vietnam Multi-Activity Holidays Biking Bac Ha Trekking Sapa Kayaking Diving Halong Bay and Rock Climbing Cat Ba Island

Vietnam Multi-Activity Holidays Biking Bac Ha Trekking Sapa Kayaking Diving Halong Bay and Rock Climbing Cat Ba Island

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight train to Laocai.
Day 2: Arrive Laocai early this morning. River boat trip. Biking to Bac Ha (B,L,D)
Day 3: Visit Bac Ha Sunday market. Biking to Sapa (B,L)
Day 4: Trekking l Sapa – Tavan village – Seomity village (B,L,D)
Day 5: Trekking Sapa l Seomity village – Den Thang village – Ta Trung Ho village (B,L,D)
Day 6: Continue Hiking Sapa l Ta Trung Ho village – Sapa. Travel to Laocai. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L)
Day 7: Arrive Hanoi early this morning. Travel to Halong bay. Cruise. Sea kayaking (B,L,D)
Day 8: Scuba Dive Halong Bay. Travel to Cat Ba Island (B,L,D)
Day 9: Cat Ba Island Rock Climbing. Return to Hanoi (B,L)
Day 10: Departure (B)

TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight train to Laocai.
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by The B Tourist Travel guide, driver then escorted to Hanoi city center.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hanoi capital with the most important city’s highlights including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the impressive Ethnology Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.

Transfer to Hanoi Railways Station for overnight train to Laocai. Train??? Departure at 20:30 (TBA).
Overnight on board train.
Day 2: Arrive Laocai early this morning. River boat trip. Biking to Bac Ha (B,L,D)
Arrive Lao Cai early in the morning. You will be greeted by The B Tourist Travel local team & transferred to a local restaurant in town for early breakfast.
Travel by car or cycle from Lao Cai town to Coc Ly. The ride is relatively flat from Lao Cai. It will take you through rural area. The road is rougher for the last 16 km. Upon arrval in Coc Ly, take a boat cruise downstream Chay River. Along the ride, you can enjoy magnificent sight of the beautiful caves and life on the riverbank. Lunch will be provided in a Tay village.
After lunch, you first cycle on the dirt trail through the village and cross a narrow stream. Your ride will be then on a good road, which goes uphill towards Bac Ha town.
Diner in a local restaurant & overnight in Bac Ha at hotel.
Day 3: Visit Bac Ha Sunday market. Biking to Sapa (B,L)
After breakfast, take a short walk to visit the old castle of the former H’Mong King. From there you can have a view over the town. You will then visit this huge market with its colorful array of ethnic minority people such as Flower Hmong, Phu La, Black Dao, Tay, Nung who gather to buy and sell. After spending the whole morning exploring the market, your lunch will be served in a local restaurant. After lunch you will be able to take a nice ride around nearby beautiful Ban Pho village of Flower Hmong and Nung minorities. After visit Ban Pho village your start heading back towards Lao Cai by cycle (or by car). The ride will be

mostly downhill and flat through rural area, which is home to Phu La, Nung and Tay minorities. Before you arrive in Lao Cai, you will be able to stop by china – Vietnamese border, where the Red River flows into Viet Nam territory. Then travel uphill to Sapa.
Free dinner. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 4: Trekking l Sapa – Tavan village – Seomity village (B,L,D)
After breakfast, travel by car toward Muong Hoa valley. Your trek will begin from Tavan village of Giay minority. The first day trek will be mostly uphill. Whenever you stop for a rest, you will be able to enjoy valley view. Before noon, you stop again at a nice spot for lunch.
The trek will be softer in the afternoon. But the scenery becomes even more beautiful. You pass by Seomity village of Black Hmong minority before you arrive in a campsite, which locates nearby a river outside the village. While porters put up tents and cook dinner, you can take a walk to stretch the legs.

Day 5: Trekking Sapa l Seomity village – Den Thang village – Ta Trung Ho village (B,L,D)
The trek today takes you through beautiful rice paddies and over old suspension bridges. You will trek on small trail sneaking through rainforest. You arrive in Den Thang village of Black Hmong by noon. Here you stop for lunch either nearby a river or in a local school according to the weather.

After lunch, the trek wills becomes tough on tinny footpath going up and down, which requires some concentration. You will reach to Ta Trung Ho village of Red Dao minority where you spend the night in local house. Both the valley and the village have just received foreign visitors. The night will be even more interesting when you are in the wonderful hospitable atmosphere of the Red Dao.

Day 6: Continue Hiking Sapa l Ta Trung Ho village – Sapa. Travel to Laocai. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L)
You are now at the fringe of the rain forest by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina with its 3143 m, is located in this mountain range. You will start the trek today by ascending to Nam Toong village of Red Dao minority. Here your lunch will be prepared in a local school.
In the afternoon, before descending to Ban Ho, you can make a stop by a waterfall to refresh. On the last hours you can enjoy the valley one final time whilst trekking up to Su Pan, where your car takes you on the journey back to Sapa.
After a short rest in a local guesthouse/hotel (for shower), transfer to Lao Cai Railways station for the night train back to Hanoi.

Day 7: Arrive Hanoi early this morning. Travel to Halong bay. Cruise. Sea kayaking (B,L,D)
Arrive in Hanoi early this morning, you will be greeted by The B Tourist Travel guide, driver and transferred to a local restaurant in town for early breakfast.
Travel to Halong bay, enjoying the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board a wooden sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy two-hour kayak paddling. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner.

Overnight on board junk.
Day 8: Scuba Dive Halong Bay. Travel to Cat Ba Island (B,L,D)
Breakfast on board. At 9h00, will will be picked up at the boat/junk by our Diving Team and transferred by another wooden boat to the first divesite – Chim Island. Enjoy 01 dive before having lunch on board.
In the afternoon, we will move to another divesite – Me Cung Island. There we will enjoy one more hour diving before being dropped off in a simple eco-resort for overnight.
Dinner and overnight by the beach.

Day 9: Cat Ba Island Rock Climbing. Return to Hanoi (B,L)
Climbing in Cat Ba Island is one of the most personally rewarding and exhilarating activities. Meet up with our team and transfer to the small farming village of Lien Minh. Our expert will give Basic instruction and introduction to Rock Climbing. Then start your adventure experience in Butterfly Valley for about three hours before enjoying lunch on a bee farm with fresh local foods. Return to Cat Ba Town and take speed boat to Haiphong. Join our vehicle again and drive back to Hanoi.
In the evening, attend to the water puppet show, one of famous Vietnamese traditional art.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free time till transfer to Noi Bai international airport for your onward flight back home. The end of The B Tourist Travel service.

Luong Quoc Chien Mr | The B Tourist sale manager

P: (+84) 1695435091 | Sky: chien tourguide

E: tours@thebtourist.com

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Vietnam Community Tour Travel Hanoi Dong Hoi Chay Lap Quang Binh

Vietnam Community Tour Travel Hanoi Dong Hoi Chay Lap Quang Binh

ITINERARY
Day 1: Ha Noi - Dong Hoi - Chay Lap (L,D).
Day 2: Chay Lap - Phong Nha - Chay Lap (B,L,D).
Day 3: Phong Nha - Dong Hoi - Hanoi (B)

TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Ha Noi - Dong Hoi - Chay Lap (L,D).
You will be met up with The B Tourist Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi and transferred to Noi Bai airport for short flight to Dong Hoi, Quang Binh. Flight ???. Departure at ??? (please advise).
Arrive Dong Hoi, Quang Binh at ?h (please advise). You will be greeted by our local driver and transferred to
Chay Lap village (without guide).

Arrival in Chay Lap, check-in the homestay. Start for biking tour to Phong Nha Ke Bang National park. Hear the call of the wild and the roar of your hamstrings as you either take your time or destroy yourself and your big-city living on the Ho Chi Minh Road West branch. The sounds of primates bounce off the stunning limestone cliffs as the newly paved single lane road snakes through one of Vietnam’s most important conservation areas and most important historic trail during the war.
Pedal around the National Park to admire the fresh air and the biodiversity eco-system of Phong Nha Ke Bang Park.
Picnic lunch is served in the Park.
Later, on arrival at the boat landing, you are transferred on the wooden boat on Son River to return the homestay at Chay Lap village.
Free at leisure to explore the village. You are invited to prepare the dinner with the host.
Night at Chay Lap.
Day 2: Chay Lap - Phong Nha - Chay Lap (B,L,D).

Breakfast at the house, depart for a kayaking on Chay River to Dark Cave, Nuoc Mooc Springs.
Trekking through the Park, learn the codes of conservation environment with the local guide’s suppport.
Picnic lunch on the paths in forest, free swimming at Nuoc Mooc Springs till the time to return Chay Lap.
Rest of the day is optional (not included in the tour cost): touring by boat to Phong Nha cave - the Natural World Heritage site or discovering the life of Chay Lap by bicycle and experiencing with the local field works on farm or join an English class at local schools.
Dinner and night at Chay Lap homestay.
Day 3: Phong Nha - Dong Hoi - Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at the house.
Free until the time to say goodbye to the host and transfer to Dong Hoi town for your onward flight back to Hanoi. End the tour.

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Vietnam Multisport Trip Travel Hanoi Mai Chau Tam Coc Kenh Ga Halong Bay Saigon Cu Chi Tunnels

Vietnam Multisport Trip Travel Hanoi Mai Chau Tam Coc Kenh Ga Halong Bay Saigon Cu Chi Tunnels

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi half day sightseeing tour. Travel to Mai Chau valley (B,L,D).
Day 3: Half day hiking. Travel to Tam Coc (B,L,D)
Day 4: River boat trip. Countryside cycle. Return to Hanoi. Hanoi - Laocai (B,L).
Day 5: Arrive Laocai early this morning. Travel to Sapa. Full day hiking (B,L,D).
Day 6: Continue hiking. Transfer Sapa - Laocai. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L).
Day 7: Arrive Hanoi. Travel to Halong bay. Boat cruise. Return to Hanoi (B,L).
Day 8: Fly to Ho Chi Minh city. Half day city tour. Excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels (B,L).
Day 9: Departure (B).

TOUR DETAIL
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi.
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport via flight ??? at ???h, you’ll be greeted by The B Tourist local guide and driver then escorted to your hotel in town.
Check-in hotel (*) and stay free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi half day sightseeing tour. Travel to Mai Chau valley (B,L,D).
Breakfast at hotel.

We will have a half day city tour of Vietnam’s capital. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature – The first National University of Vietnam and the Ethlology museum where you can find the biggest object collection of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
After lunch, we will leave Hanoi for Hoa Binh province and up then to Mai Chau valley. This scenic drive takes around four hours. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. Upon arriving in Mai Chau valley, we take a short walk around Lac & Poom Coong villages to have the first experience of the White Thai community local life and their culture.
In the evening, assist to the traditional music and dance show which is performed by the Thai young girls and boys who all come from the village. We will try some rice wine made of traditional plants and local sticky rice.
Overnight in a stilt-house.
Day 3: Half day hiking. Travel to Tam Coc (B,L,D).
Breakfast at the Thai stilt house then we leave the village for a half day hiking around. We will pass different Thai hamlets, through rice fields, hill sides…Stop sometimes to visit local houses and talk with local people. The highlight of this walk is to experience the everyday life and the culture of the Thai ethnic group.
We will arrive back to the village around noon.
Have lunch then travel to Tam Coc.
Arrive in Tam Coc about late afternoon. Check-in hotel.

Dinner is provided either in the hotel or in a local restaurant in Tam Coc. Overnight in Tam Coc.
Day 4: River boat trip. Countryside cycle. Return to Hanoi. Hanoi - Laocai (B,L).
Enjoy a boat trip cruising through limonestome mountains of Tam Coc. The river trip in Tam coc is wonderful for photo hunters, especially when local people come to harvest the water rice planted along the river, or when they transplant some seedling for the next crops. The tourists often compare the place with Guilin – China, or more closely, to the limestone islets of Halong Bay in the Tonkin Gulf for their similar geological structures and shapes. Thus Tam Coc is also called Halong-Bay-On-Land.
After the boat trip (1.5h), we will get on our vehicle and move to Kenh Ga (“Chicken Canal”). Set on the banks of the Hoang Long River, Kenh Ga is a remarkable place, not only because it is surrounded by the same massive rocks that dominate Hoa Lu, but also because for most of the year the entire community lives on the water itself.
Upon our arrival in Kenh Ga, we begin our 2-hour cycling along the Hoang Long river. We will cycle through typical Vietnamese rural villages.
We will arrive in Van Long around noon.
We have lunch in a local restaurant in Van Long then travel back to Hanoi.
Enjoy one-hour body massage in one of the most finest spa salon in town - A full body massage both invigorating and relaxing. This massage helps to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles and increase circulation.
In the evening, transfer to Hanoi Railway station for overnight train to Laocai. Train ??? departure at ???(to be advised).
Overnight on the train.
Day 5: Arrive Laocai early this morning. Travel to Sapa. Full day hiking (B,L,D).
Arrive Laocai Railway station early this morning, at about 5:30am (to be advised). You will be greeted by The B Tourist local team and transferred uphill to Sapa.
Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
9.00: Transfer to the Mong Sen Bridge with stops along the way for enjoying spectacular landscapes. Trekking uphill along large dirt road for nearly an hour, then following a narrow dirt trail winding its way on steep hill-sides along the western bank of the upstream part of Ngoi Dum River for 2 hours to an isolated hamlet of the Black H’mong people, explore these isolated hamlets of the Black H’mong, then lunch break.
After lunch, we continue trekking along the same trail for nearly 1,5 hours up and downhill towards Ta Phin Valley and arrive at the center of Ta Phin Commune in mid afternoon. Take a walk around this stunning valley, paying visit to some Red Zao families, then picked up for a road ride back to Sapa.
Day 6: Continue hiking. Transfer Sapa - Laocai. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L).
Breakfast and leave Ta Phin at 09.00. We will walk for 2 hours through several hamlets of the H’mong scattering on hill-sides. Continue gradually uphill 1 hour to Ma Cha, another village of the H’mong and then trek through the Ma Cha Valley. This valley is close to Sapa Town but very quiet and the peoples here are still living their own way without influence of tourism. After lunch, the trail gets larger and gradually uphill through the Suoi Ho Valley featered with narrow terraced paddies and later pine plantation, fruit, vegetable & artichoke gardens.

We will be picked up again by our vehicle and transferred to Sapa.
Two-hour day use will be provided in mini/standard hotel for quick shower.
Transfer to Laocai Railway station for overnight train back to Hanoi. Train??? Departure at ??? (to be advised). Overnight on the train.
Day 7: Arrive Hanoi. Travel to Halong bay. Boat cruise. Return to Hanoi (B,L).
We will arrive in Hanoi in the early morning. Met up again by The B Tourist local guide and driver and transferred to a local restaurant for early breakfast then depart to Halong.
Enjoy 3.5 hour drive through the fertile flood plains of the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Once at Ha Long City we board our private boat for a five-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the bay. There will also be time for a swim in the bay’s emerald waters (if weather permits). Whilst on board, you will be served a delicious local seafood lunch. Return to shore and back to Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon.
In the evening, attend to the water puppet show, one of famous Vietnamese traditional art.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8: Fly to Ho Chi Minh city. Half day city tour. Excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels (B,L).
Transfer to Hanoi airport for the morning flight to Saigon (the first flight in the morning. Departure at 6:00 (to be advised).
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh city airport, you will be met by The B Tourist local team and transferred to the city center.
Enjoy a half day city tour with Ho Chi Minh City highlights including the Post Office, cathedral, Reunification palace, centre town, then continuation towards Cholon, visit Thien Hau temple and Binh Tay market.
Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
In the afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Drive back to Ho Chi Minh city around late afternoon. Check-in hotel for overnight.
Day 9: Departure (B).
Breakfast at hotel.
Free time till transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home. End.

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North Vietnam Multisport Holidays Travel Hanoi Tam Coc Kenh Ga Mai Chau Sapa Cao Son Halong Bay Cat Ba

North Vietnam Multisport Holidays Travel Hanoi Tam Coc Kenh Ga Mai Chau Sapa Cao Son Halong Bay Cat Ba

ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh (L,D).
Day 2: Ninh Binh – Kenh Ga - Mai Chau (B,L,D).
Day 3: Mai Chau - Hanoi – Laocai (B,L).
Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa. Trek Mong Sen, Ta Phin villages (B,L,D).
Day 5: Continue trekking. Return Sapa town (B,L).
Day 6: Travel to Cao Son. Visit Cao Son market. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L).
Day 7: Arrive Hanoi. Travel to Halong bay. Cruise. Kayaking (B,L,D).
Day 8: Transfer Halong bay – Cat Ba island. Visit Cat Ba National Park (B,L).
Day 9: Free morning. Cat Ba island - Hai Phong by speed boat. Return to Hanoi (B)

TOUR DETAIL

Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh (L,D).
8:00: You will be met up with The B Tourist Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi (Please advise your hotel).
Depart for Ninh Binh. Enjoy beautiful landscape of the Red River Delta and firstly visit Hoa Lu old capital (968-1009) with two temples of two Kings. After visiting these two temples, you start cycling to Tam Coc through the beautiful villages and landscapes.
You will arrive in Tam Coc around noon. Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant in Tam Coc.

After lunch take the boat trip to see Tam Coc that means ”three lakes” and is called ” Halong Bay on land ”, really amazing with the rocky mountains, and you will be completely dazzle when paddling through the green paddy fields on two sides of the lakes and more interesting to go through three caves. It takes about 2 and a half hour to discover the beauty of the nature here before getting off boat to visit an old temple (Thaivi Temples), That is located on a nice scenery and more interesting to know about its history.
Check in hotel. Take the rest before cycling through the rice fields and beautiful rocky mountains to visit Bich Dong pagoda and a cave.
Overnight in Tam Coc in a hotel.
Day 2: Ninh Binh – Kenh Ga - Mai Chau (B,L,D).
Transfer to Kenh Ga – “The Chicken Canal” for another boat trip along the Hoang Long river to experience the real life of a Vietnamese catholic community. Set on the banks of the Hoang Long River, Kenh Ga is a remarkable place, not only because it is surrounded by the same massive rocks that dominate Hoa Lu, but also because for most of the year the entire community lives on the water itself. The floating village of Kenh Ga receives relatively few visitors compared to nearby Hoa Lu and the peoples' aquatic way of life has changed little over the centuries.
After the boat trip, you have lunch in a local restaurant. Then continue the journey to Mai Chau valley where you stop for overnight.

In the evening, assist to the traditional music and dance show which is performed by the Thai young girls and boys who all come from the village. Try also some rice alcohol which is made of traditional plants and local sticky rice.
Overnight in a house on stilts.
Day 3: Mai Chau - Hanoi – Laocai (B,L).
Breakfast at the Thai stilt house then you leave the village for a half day walking around. You pass by different Thai hamlets, through rice fields, hill sides…You will stop by some local houses to talk with local people to understand their customs and culture. Walk back to Mai Chau around noon for lunch.
After lunch, drive back to Hanoi. Stay free at leisure until taking the overnight train to Lao Cai. Train??? Departure at ??? Overnight on board train.
Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa. Trek Mong Sen, Ta Phin villages (B,L,D).
Arrive Laocai train station early this morning. You will be greeted by The B Tourist local team and transferred to Sapa. Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant in town.
After breakfast and a short rest, you will be transferred downhill to Mong Sen village, where you start trekking uphill through mountainous area. Enjoy while walking the spectacular view over rice paddy terraces, corn fields.
Your picnic lunch will be provided on the spot.
After lunch, we continue our trek downhill towards Taphin village where you will meet Red Dao and Black Hmong minorities, two largest ethnic groups in Sapa area. Stop by a house to talk with local people to know a bit more about their daily life, their customs and tradition. Have dinner and overnight in the village.
Day 5: Continue trekking. Return Sapa town (B,L).
After breakfast, we start our trek towards Sapa. We will pass through several minority villages, rice paddy terraces along the way. Upon arriving in Matra village inhabited by Black Hmong people, we will stop for our lunch. Then, we continue our walk to Sapa.
Arrive back in Sapa town in the afternoon. Check into a local hotel for overnight (free dinner).
Day 6: Travel to Cao Son. Visit Cao Son market. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L).
Depart for Muong Khuong district. We will travel via tea plantation and forest of pine. You might encounter Giay tribe in their traditional dress in Ban Lau or Thanh Binh. Reaching Cao Son about 10.am, enjoy the excitement of this weekly market. The shining dress of colorful Hmong girls attracts you much as you fall down to a new world, a world of interest and fun. Having lunch in Cao Son lodge.
In the afternoon, commence your walk to the most secluded yet peaceful village - Tin Thang. In this village, people still distill the wine from corn, making bacon in the most basic way and offering special corn
cake to anyone who drop by their house.
Transfer to Laocai train station for taking the overnight train back to Hanoi. Train??? Departure at ???? (to be advised). Overnight on the train.

Day 7: Arrive Hanoi. Travel to Halong bay. Cruise. Kayaking (B,L,D).
Arrive Hanoi Train Station early this morning at ??? (to be advised). You will be greeted again by The B Tourist Travel team and transferred to a local restaurant for breakfast.
At 8:30: Depart for Halong bay. Enjoy the journey through the scenery of rice fields and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong around noon and board the Bai Tho traditional sailing junk (or similar junk). Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Round over Thien Cung cave (palace of heaven), Dau Go ( grotto of wood ), Tuan Chau island, Dog island, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi (fighting cock mountain), Turtle island.
Enjoy a two-hour kayak paddling on the emerald waters of Halong bay.
Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk.
Day 8: Transfer Halong bay – Cat Ba island. Visit Cat Ba National Park (B,L).
After breakfast, we leave the boat-house joining a small wooden boat for another cruise towards Catba island.
Upon arrival in Catba island pier, you will be picked up by local motor-taxi (“xe om”) and transferred to Cat Ba town.
In the afternoon, enjoy a half day trekking to Cat Ba national park. We will trek through jungle and have a chance to see the panorama of Halong Bay from one of the mountain summits we would conquer during the trek.
Return Catba town. Check into a local hotel for overnight (free dinner).
Day 9: Free morning. Cat Ba island - Hai Phong by speed boat. Return to Hanoi (B).
The whole morning will be let free at leisure. Free lunch in town.
In the afternoon, take a speed boat to travel to Haiphong where our vehicle will wait for us for the drive back to Hanoi. End trip.

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