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⛴🚒💞Embark on an unforgetable journey in the Northern Trip in Vietnam! 🇻🇳
🍀🍀TRAVEL DATES
🌿7 June 2025🌿
🌿14 June 2025🌿
🌿22 June 2025🌿
🌿30 June 2025🌿
🌿7 July 2025🌿
🌿14 July 2025🌿
🌿22 July 2025🌿
🌿30 July 2025🌿
🌿7 Aug 2025🌿
🌿14 Aug 2025🌿
🌿22 Aug 2025🌿
🌿30 Aug 2025🌿
🌿7 Sep 2025🌿
🌿14 Sep 2025🌿
🌿22 Sep 2025🌿
🌿30 Sep 2025🌿
🌿7 Oct 2025🌿
🌿19 Oct 2025🌿
🌿10 Nov 2025🌿
🌿10 Dec 2025🌿
🌿20 Dec 2025🌿
🎈🎈HIGHLIGHT
Hanoi: Located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake at its heart, Hanoi is the capital of the Vietnam. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade that used to take place there.
Halong Bay: Visiting Halong Bay - Natural World Heritage by a traditional Junk boat, discover caves & fishing villages, explore the lagoon. Stay overnight on Board with amazing time & unforgettable experience! Kayaking & visiting fishing villages!
Sapa: Experience stay overnight on the train. Trek through a village meeting hill tribes. Learn about the minority culture, life style of ethnic minorities and admire the scenery beauty of mountain. Experience an overnight train.
🎈Briefed Itinerary
• Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam (L, D)
• Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (B, L, D)
• Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Sapa stay on Train (B, L, D)
• Day 4: Sapa (B, D)
• Day 5: Sapa (B, L)
• Day 6: Sapa to Hanoi by Bus (B)
• Day 7: Hanoi departure (B)
🎈Detailed itinerary
📍Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam (L / D)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport. You are warmly welcome by Tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown, heading to local Restaurant for lunch then check in Hotel.
An essential stop on your city tour is the Hanoi Cathedral which is nestled in the chaotic Old Quarter. Stroll through the windy streets; visit Hoan Kiem Lake, a peaceful escape from the frenetic city. Walk the gorgeous grounds and learn about the legend of the Hoan Kiem Lake, which means “Lake of the Returned Sword”.
Make your way to a handful of temples scattered throughout the city. First up is Quan Thanh, a beautiful Taoist temple honouring ‘Tran Vo’ the ‘God of the North’. Another great hop-off choice is Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Surrounded by lush greenery the main pagoda is quite an impressive sight standing at 15 metres above the ground.
Car transfers to a Dinner at Local Restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
📍Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (B / L / D)
Early this morning, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than
3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see.
Experience the stunning world heritage listed Ha long land and seascapes, the unique lifestyle of its traditional people and their way of life, and some of its lesser known secrets in true style and elegance on our luxury 3 day escape. Take a brief look into the life styles and cultures of the traditional floating fishing villages, venture to the far reaches of Ha long Bay. Discover the hidden lagoons, grottos and crystal waters then relax cocktails and fresh fruit platters on secluded beaches.
Structure: Private Junk & small group
Activities level: Moderate to active
Start / Finish: Tuan Chau pier at 12.15 p.m/ Tuan Chau pier at 10.45 a.m
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY
7:45-8:15: Get picked up from your hotel (In Hanoi Old Quarter area and not included in cabin rate).
8:15-11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.
Upon arrival at Station number 17 - OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge.
11:30-12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).
Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.
After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant.
Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise starts to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.
15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay - this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.
(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Light cave - famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat.
- This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).
17:30-18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke…Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.
Day 2: LAN HA BAY - HANOI
6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00:
● Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
● Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.
10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.
11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.
📍INCLUSION:
● One night aboard La Casta Cruise
● Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return
● Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking, bamboo boat
● English/ Vietnamese speaking tour guide
● Luxury accommodation with shower & bathtub
● Welcome drink
● Meals onboard: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast and 01 brunch
● Insurance on-board
● Free WIFI, Satellite - HD LED Television in the cabin
● fishing equipment
● Outdoor whirlpool bath
❌EXCLUSION
● Beverages
● Spa treatment services
● Personal expenses
● Other services and items not mentioned in the “INCLUSION”
📍IMPORTANT NOTES
● Program & activities:
o The itinerary can be changed without prior notice
o The time line of this itinerary is not exact, actual timeline will be informed on
Cruise before departure
o All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.
● Food & beverage on board:
o All meals on board are included as clearly stated in the program
o Standard menus onboard are served for all customers. If there is a special food request, please inform us at least 24 hours before departure.
● Personal documents and belongings:
- Not to be missed: Valid ID card/Passport (necessary for check-in).
📍POLICY
- Please be on time (La Casta is not responsible for any delays). If you are late, you have to pay for the extra fee to transfer to the location on our cruise (especially if you are late the pickup time of the cruise, you have to pay for the private high speed canoe to our cruise)
- Full payment 14 days before the check-in date.
- We charge 100% for the cancellation which is canceled 14 days before the check-in date.
📍Day 3: Halong - Ha Noi - Sapa on train (B / L )
Transfer back to Hanoi, go for Dinner. 20:45 car transfer to Hanoi Railways Station, take a train to Sapa by night. Overnight on the train.
📍Day 4: Lao Cai to Sapa Town (B)
5:30 - 6:00: Our Private car and will pick you up at Lao Cai Railways station, have breakfast and departure to Sapa.
Along the way, you will enjoy by the beauty of northwest mountains, terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog.
7:30: Arrive in Sapa, you will have breakfast and check in hotel (if available)
9:00 - 9:30: You start trekking
12:00: Enjoy local food (Lunch).
Start by private van from Sapa on the main road to go down to Muong Hoa valley to the Black H’mong Village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape and admire the panorama view of Hoang Lien Sơn Mountain. Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and keep their traditional and way of living. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing. The H’mong people have just recently changed their living from sifting style to sedentary one. So there are still a lot traces of the past time can be seen; rudimentary house, stone wall around home. After that, continue to Ta Van Village to visit Zay people. Zay is fairly small minority group of about 38,000 who live mainly in the mountain in the Northwest Vietnam.
18:00 - 19:30: Enjoy your dinner in Red Dao House Sapa in Sapa town. After that you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping.
Overnight at Paos Leisure Hotel.
📍Day 5: Muong Hoa Valley - Fansipan Mountain (B / L)
Coming to Muong Hoa Sapa valley, visitors will explore a complex of ancient stone beaches about 4km long and about 2km wide. This place also leaves an impression on friends from all over because of the ancient stone slabs interspersed among the plants. With cascading terraced fields in a very unique way of the Muong Hoa region. On it are engraved many drawings and strange symbols such as human figures, writing, sun images, stairs, roads...
Travel by Muong Hoa Train from Sa Pa Station (At Sun Plaza) to Muong Hoa Station within the tourist area. Here, visitors can roam in Vietnam's largest Rose Valley, worship at Bao An Thien Tu (Trinh Pagoda), visit the ancient Black Tung Garden and the Northwest Highlands cultural market.
Next, you travel by cable car from Hoang Lien Station to Fansipan Station. Arriving at San May, you will begin your journey to the Spiritual Cultural Complex in the Arrivals area. You have 2 options: walk more than 600 steps to reach Fansipan peak or use the Fansipan mountain climbing train.
Fansipan mountain climbing train departs from Do Quyen Station to Truc May Station. From Truc May Station, there are only a few dozen more steps to reach the legendary Roof of Indochina.
After checking in at the Flagpole Deck and Indochina Rooftop area, visitors choose to walk down to continue sightseeing and worshiping the Spiritual Cultural Complex with the Great Buddha Statue, Buddha Relics, and the Path. Arhat, Statue of Avalokiteśvara, Kim Son Bao Thang Temple...
Muong Hoa Valley - The magical beauty of Sapa
Muong Hoa Valley - one of the places to go in Sapa. The valley belongs to Hau Thao commune. About 10km from Sapa town going Southeast. This is where the Black H'Mong, Red Dao, Giay...Overnight in Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel.
📍Day 6: Sapa - Cat Cat village - take a bus to Hanoi (B)
Wake up and enjoy the fresh air and atmosphere of Sapa. Breakfast at hotel.
We start walking downhill to Cat Cat village, which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Enjoy beautiful landscape and scenery along the road. We reach Cat Cat village, trek down to the valley bottom to the beautiful waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall and take a short break.
Arrive Hanoi around 20:00~21:00. Overnight in Hotel in Hanoi.
📍Day 7: Hanoi (include departure) (B)
Having breakfast, departure to Noi Bai International Airport.
Tour finish!
👉Price: USD 725 per person (min 2 persons) per FIT Group
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