Routes: Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Hue - Hoian
We designed this tour – Vietnam North and Centre - to show you the must see destinations in the North and the Centre. In the North: the charm of Hanoi, the colourful land of hill tribes Sapa and the scenic impressive sights of Halong Bay. In the Centre: The ancient capital of Hue, the charming Hoi An ancient town and the Holly land My Son.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Style Travel representative will greet and pick you at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel for check in. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Full Day city tour & Night train to Laocai (B, L, D)
Take a full day city tour including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, His house on stilt, One pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda and the Temple of Literature. After lunch continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison and Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy two hours cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. In the evening, take dinner before transfer to Hanoi station for night train to Laocai.
Day 3: Sapa (B)
Upon arrival, transfer to Sapa for breakfast then enjoy a light trek to Cat Cat village of Black Mong minority. In the afternoon, free for leisure. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa – Lao Cai & Night train to Hanoi (B)
Have a 4 hours 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 station for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Arrive in Hanoi in early morning, enjoy breakfast 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. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue (B)
Join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or freshen up with a good swimming before breakfast while the boat cruises among hundreds of islands and islets back to the pier. Return to Hanoi for flight to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hue
Day 7: Hue Full Day City Tour (B, L)
Take a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda, then visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the tombs of Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue – Hoian (B, L)
Leave Hue for Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries. After lunch, a walking tour through the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants’ homes, the old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. In the late afternoon, enjoy beach at Cua Dai beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoian - My Son – Da Nang Departure (B, L)
In the Morning, drive 1 hour to My Son, Unesco World Heritage and the Hinduism Sanctuary of Champa kingdom built from VII to XIII centuries. The complex of brick towers, decorated with statues, sculptures divided in many groups and located in the mysterious forest look up to Cat Tooth Holly Mountain. Drive back to Hoian town for lunch then transfer to Da Nang airport for departure flight.

Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)

Accommodation

Inclusions: Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner; Private transfer with air-con, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel and at the airport; English speaking guide (other languages on request); Hotel accommodation as mentioned; Overnight Cruise; Flight ticket: Ho Chi Minh City – Hue; Night Train: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi; Mineral water and wet towel; All entrance and sightseeing fees; All taxes and service charges.
Exclusions: Visa free to Vietnam; International airfare and airport taxes in Vietnam; 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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