Routes: Siem Reap – Hanoi – Sapa - Halong Bay

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival
You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you head to the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom City then continue to visit the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper Kings and the Ta Prohm Temple. After lunch, continue to visit magnificent Angkor Wat. You will have most of the afternoon here before heading back to hotel for refreshing and then enjoy dinner with traditional dance show.
Day 3: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake - Hanoi (B, L)
Sunrise at Sra Srang Royal pond (optional).
After breakfast, you head to the exquisite Banteay Srey (“Citadel of the women”). The visit will be combined with the discovery of Banteay Samre. After lunch, you will visit Chong Kneas Village and take 2 hours cruise to visit Tonle Sap Lake and the floating village there. in the early everning, transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi Full Day City Tour – Night train to Lao Cai (B, L)
Pick up at your hotel to visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October-November) and His Residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Ethnology museum, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, explore Old Quarter during a 1-hour cyclo ride. In the evening, take the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.
Day 5: Lao Cai – Sapa (B)
Upon arrival, transferred to Sapa for breakfast and enjoy light trek to Cat Cat village of Black Mong minority. In the afternoon, free for leisure. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 6: Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B, L)
Have a 4 hour trek to Lao Chai village of Black Mong minority and Ta Van Village of Dzay people then drive to the Ta Phin village of Red Dzao people. In the evening, go back to Lao Cai Railway Station for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 7: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Try our traditional food for breakfast “Pho” then depart for Halong Bay, enjoying the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields. Upon arrival, board a traditional wooden Junk to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor and outdoor activities. Overnight onboard.
Day 8: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)
Start with a Tai Chi session, swimming or kayaking followed by breakfast. Cruise back to the jetty while seeing more of the fascinating formations. Disembark and drive back to Hanoi. Check in hotel & free at leisure to explore more the city by yourself. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 9: Hanoi Departure (B)
Free until transfer to the airport for your own departure flight.

Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)

Accommodation

Inclusions: Hotel accommodation as mentioned; Overnight Cruise in Halong Bay; Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner; All transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle; English speaking guide (other languages on request); Boat trip; Flight ticket: Siem Reap – Hanoi; Night train Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi; Mineral water and wet towel; All entrance and sightseeing fees; All taxes and service charges.
Exclusions: Visa frees; International airfare and airport taxes; Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels; Other Drinks; Insurance; Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Surcharge on special days; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.

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