Vietnam Adventures Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Day 1: Arrival in Ha Noi
You'll be greeted at the Airport and transferred downtown to check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake.
At night: Overnight in hotel .

Day 2: City tour of Ha Noi  
AM: On this insightful day through Ha Nois busy tree lined boulevards, you'll explore such interesting and historic sites as The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature.
PM: Following lunch, you will visit the Ethnology museum which will give you an overview of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam including the Thai people who you will meet in Mai Chau and Hmong, Dzao, Dzay… people who you will meeting in Sapa. After that, you will take a fascinating 1 hour tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter by Cyclo. The history of the Old Quarter dates back some 2000 years with it’s 36 narrow streets each named after the trade or merchandise made and sold there. Free evening at your leisure.
At night: Night train to Lao Cai Departs Ha Noi Station at 9:20pm and arrives in Lao Cai at 5:30am. Your sleeping berth has 4 beds and air-con.

Day 3: Sa Pa Intermediate Trek and Home Stay
AM: Board the Bus or Van for a 1.5 hour drive up the stunning mountain range sculpted with tiered rice terraces to the town of Sa Pa nestled at 1632 meters. Lots of sight seeing en route. Free time to explore the town and its great market.
PM: After lunch, you'll take a 3 hour easy trek down the stunning valley to Ta Van Village (Dzay hill tribe).
At night: Home stay in Ta Van Village with your Dzay hosts.

Day 4: Sa Pa Trekking
Am/Pm: A good day trekking with visits to local villages especially getting to see the colourful Dzao hill tribe, through a bamboo forest. Picnic lunch by the stream.
At night: Overnight in Ban Ho Village in the home of Tay hill tribe family.

Day 5: Sa Pa Trekking
AM: Short trek to the dirt road for the jeep ride back to Sa Pa. Check into your hotel
PM: Free afternoon to explore Sa Pa town, great shopping in the market. At Night: Have a good nights sleep before embarking on your mountain biking adventure.
 
Day 6: Mountain Jeep Bac Ha-Can Cau Grading: Beginner
AM: Depart from Sa Pa at 4.30 to Lao Cai, breakfast. Drive through the steep Bac Ha mountains to Can Cau. Take in this remote market.
PM: Drive10km to a Hmong village where you will start with Jeep thru local villages along a high country plateau. The last 10km is an easy down hill on tar road back to Bac Ha town.
At night: Overnight in Hotel in Bac Ha.

Day 7: Mountain Jeep and the Famous Bac Ha Market
AM: Get your camera ready for the famous Bac Ha market, The sights, sounds and smells in this bustling hill tribe market are a barrage for the senses! Be sure to try the local corn whiskey!
PM: After lunch at the hotel, you will go 12km of a loop thru the neighborhoods of the town. The ride starts with a climb on tar road, then hit a single track and dirt road winding thru plum gardens, rice fields, past local home and inhabitants. Ride back to the hotel for a quick shower then transfer to Lao Cai.
At Night: Catch Night Train back to Ha Noi.
 
Day 8: Ha Noi
AM: Arrive in Hanoi 4.30 am. Check in the hotel. You'll welcome this free day to relax and recover from you journey north. Lots of time to explore more of Hanoi and pick up some of those last minute souvenirs.
At Night: Overnight in hotel.

Day 9: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay
AM: 8.00 - Depart Ha Noi by private coach from your Hotel for a 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long City through the Red River Delta.
PM: You’ll be served a savoury lunch aboard the boat as you embark on a 4 hour cruise of the bay. The calm emerald water and towering karst islands create a mystical maze as you cruise past Tam Cung Cave and Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islet, and visit Sung Sot (Amazing) cave. There will be lots of time for swimming and taking pictures. Cruise to a quiet firth and enjoy a great sunset dinner.  Relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
At Night: Overnight on the boat.

Day 10: Sea Kayaking Ha Long Bay
AM: After breakfast, cruise further to Lan Ha Bay to get the kayak gear. You’ll receive a lesson on paddling and safety from our experience guide before heading to some hidden lagoons. Stop for a swim on Van Boi Beach.
After lunch on the boat, relaxing on boat with sun desk or swimming.
At night: Overnight on Boat.
 
Day 11: Return To Ha Noi
AM/PM: After breakfast, Boat continue your cruise around the Bay, passing Cua Van floating village to witness this unique way of life.  Eat lunch on the boat on the way to the pier in Ha Long City. The bus back to Ha Noi, drop you at Hotel around 4.30pm.
At Night: Overnight in Hotel.

Day 12: Departure Ha Noi

- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin/double sharing.
- All transportations in new modern car/mini van, Train tickets
- All entrance fees to indicate sign-seeing.
- English or French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
- All meals as per program mentioned.

- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned.
- International flight and international airport tax on departure, Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips.

Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 to 30 December 2008 by Vietnam Adventures Travel. All rates are quoted per person in US dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT. Rates are subject to change according to market fluctuation if necessary.