Located about 160 kilometers from Hanoi, magnificent Halong Bay, with its 3000 islands rising from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, is one of the natural marvels of Vietnam. The islands of this mysterious, beautiful, and unique bay are full of caves, coves, and tunnels, built by wind and tide.

DAY 01 ARRIVAL HANOI:
Arrive at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport where you are met and transferred to the Intercontinental Hotel. Relax at the hotel until about 8 PM when you are picked up and taken to the Hanoi Train station, where you will board the comfortable, air conditioned Victoria Carriage for your overnight trip to Lao Cai. The intercontinental Hotel will store your extra luggage and bicycle.

DAY 02 LAOCAI - SAPA:
Arrive in Lao Cai at about 6 AM, where you are welcomed by the friendly staff of the Victoria Sapa Hotel, who will take you on an exiting journey up a curvy road, surrounded by steep mountains and terraced rice fields, to the Victoria Sapa Hotel for a buffet breakfast. Relax and enjoy the hotel facilities in the morning. In the afternoon the Victoria Sapa Hotel van will drive you to Tavan Village, where you will see the H’mong and Dzao minority people, and observe their culture and customs. In the evening the Victoria Sapa restaurant is waiting to serve you dinner from a four-course menu.

DAY 03 SAPA - HILLTRIBE VILLGAE - HANOI:
You have a free morning in Sapa to explore the town and shop for souvenirs that are handcrafted by the minority tribes. Or visit Cat Cat Valley, the Orchid Garden, and the Thac Bac 50 meter water fall. Or just relax at the indoor swimming pool at the hotel. Lunch is on your own. Later in the afternoon you will taken to Lao Cai train station for the overnight train to Hanoi. Dinner is served in the Victoria Carriage Restaurant car.

DAY 04 HANOI AT LEISURE
You arrive at the Hanoi train station early in the morning. The Victoria Express Train staff, will let you sleep until about 6:30 AM. You will depart the train by 7 AM and will be met by our staff. Because check-in time at the Intercontinental is not until 12 AM, our guide will take you on a walking tour through the Hanoi Old Quarter. Or you can stay at the Hotel and have breakfast at the hotel coffee shop. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner is on your own.

DAY 05 HANOI - HALONG - CATBA
After breakfast at the Hotel, your tour guide will pick you up for the 3 hour trip to Halong City. There you will board a private boat for your voyage through Halong Bay. Your boat trip is very scenic as the captain navigates the boat through the emerald waters of the bay that is dotted with thousands of small islands. Lunch is served on the boat and will consist of the fresh catch of the day and vegetarian dishes. On your way to Cat Ba Island you will stop at the Hang Sung Sot cave, one of the most popular caves, which consists of three vast and beautiful chambers. Arriving in Cat Ba Town, you will check in to the newest resort on the island, the Sunrise Resort, that is nestled in a cove with a complete view of the bay. You can take a stroll through Cat Ba town, until it is time to have dinner at the resort restaurant.

DAY 06 CATBA -HAIPHONG - HANOI
When you have finished breakfast at the Sunrise Resort, you will begin your return trip to Hanoi. Before leaving Cat Ba Island you will visit the Cat Ba National Park. The park is the home of many different types of mammals, numerous species of birds and plants. Free time at leisure until the transfer to Catba port for the speed boat to Haiphong city at 14h45 PM. Return to Hanoi by the highway No 5 . Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 07 DEPART - HANOI
Following breakfast at hotel. Free time at leisure until the transfer to airport for your flight. End of our services

Tour cost:
Price in USD per person: $996
Single Room Supplement: $297

Remark: Tour prices are based on double occupancy, with the superior sleeping compartment(sleeps four) on the Victoria Express Train. It is $40 extra, per person, for the deluxe sleeping compartment (sleeps two)