Half-day Tour To Craft Villages Around Hanoi
                                                 TRIP CODE: LNHN 01

For centuries, villages around Hanoi have specialised in single-commodity production, each
family sharing their knowledge only within their village, therefore restricting the product’s
production to the one community. This tour takes you to some of the best of these villages,
which specialize in the following products: pottery, painting, silk, lacquer and rattan.

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 8.30 in the morning, we leave for Bat Trang Ceramic Village. Here you can wander freely
into any of the workshops or galleries inside the village. See the ceramics being made whilst
you watch. Following drive to Dong Ho folk painting village where for 300 years, people
have been making “Dzo” paintings (the printing paper is made of bark of a tree called ‘Dzo’
which is make from completely natural materials). After visiting Dong Ho, return to Hanoi at
12.00 at noon.



                                           
  Hanoi City Tour (Half-day)
                                                   TRIP CODE: LNHN 02

Ha Noi is the capital of Socialist Republic of Vietnam since the 11th Century. Ha Noi lies in
Red River Delta and is situated in a tropical area having a strong monsoon influence. Hanoi
dazzles visitors with its unique blend of oriental lifestyle, French colonial architecture, tree-
lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. Visitors are often impressed with the quietness and
subtle beauty of Hanoi.

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 8.00 AM, pick you  up from your hotel, then start the half-day tour to visit the most
interesting places in Hanoi, first we will visit the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum where the remain of
The Ho Chi Minh President is kept, then visit the house on stilts. Next is Presidential Palace,
the one pillar pagoda, the temple of literature (the first university of Vietnam) and we will
head for the fine art museum to see the paintings of Vietnamese well-known artists. Drive
back to the hotel at 11.30 at noon.


     
                 Daily Tour To Craft Villages Around Hanoi
                                          TRIP CODE: LNHN 03

Many villages are famous for keeping their tradition of making handicrafts like ceramics, silk,
folk paintings... The technique is passed down from generation to generation; therefore,
their products gain the reputation domestically or abroad. Taking this one-day tour to these
villages, you will have opportunity to see how the products are made.

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 8.30 in the morning, pick you up at the Hotel to commence the journey to Bat Trang
Ceramic Village. Following drive to Dong Ho folk painting village then return to Hanoi for
lunch. Travel south to Van Phuc Silk Village in Ha Tay Province. After journey, south to
Duyen Thai lacquer village where the whole process of lacquer production can be seen
from start to finish. Nearby is Xam Duong Village where rattan products are made, following
drive back to Hanoi admiring the charming scenery of the Red River Delta. At 4.30 PM, back
to your hotel.


                    
                   Hanoi City Tour Daily Trip
                                               TRIP CODE: LNHN 04

Ha Noi Capital lies in Red River Delta and is situated in a tropical area having a strong
monsoon influence. The name of Ha Noi has been derived from an ancient language, which
is literally known as a land area located in the inner side of Red River. Hanoi dazzles visitors
with its unique blend of oriental lifestyle. Visitors are often impressed with the quietness and
subtle beauty of Hanoi.

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 8.00 AM, pick you up the hotel, our city tour including visit Hochiminh mausoleum, the
house on stilts, presidential palace, the one pillar pagoda, the temple of literature, the fine
art museum.   
Your lunch will be served at one of the best local restaurant with special of Hanoi cuisine.
After lunch, continue our visit to museum of ethnology and one hour of cycling trip for
sightseeing Hanoi old quarters. At late afternoon, you will see the show of water puppet.
Transfer back to your hotel at 4.30 in the after noon. (L)
L=Lunch


                    
Cookery Class & Meet Madam Anh Tuyet (Daily Trip)
                                                 TRIP CODE: LNHN 05

Visiting Vietnam, travelers can enjoy various specialties from different areas nationwide and
it is more interesting when you can make these delicious cuisines by yourselves. This
cookery -class tour offers you a world-experience in exploring the culinary art of Vietnam.
Under the guide of the famous chef Anh Tuyet, you are likely to make tasteful dishes such
as Pho (rice noodle), Nem (spring roll)...

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 8.30 AM, join a special cooking class at the well-known Anh Tuyet restaurant. This
restaurant still keeps original characteristics of traditional dishes, including Pho (rice
noodle) and Nem (rolls), the morning course starts with a walk, accompanied by the chef
Madam Anh Tuyet to the local market where participants get a chance to learn all about
Vietnamese ingredients. A cooking demonstration follows in the kitchen and everyone has
the opportunity to play an active part.
After the class, lunch is served in the restaurant to sample all the different dishes prepared
during the demonstration. Next is our walking tour to visit the 36 streets of Hanoi’s famous
old quarter and temples, pagodas. End our trip at around 4.30 in the afternoon. (L)
L=Lunch


                                      
Halong Bay Cruise (daily trip)
                                                TRIP CODE: LNHN06
Halong which means "The descending dragon" is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given
names. There are two kinds of islands, limestone and schist, which are concentrated in two
main zones: the southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to
Halong Bay).This tour offers you the chance to take many photos of landscapes, kayak or
cruise on the bay,...

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 7.30 in the morning, we leave Hanoi. It takes about 3 and half an hour to get there. On
arrival, embark on our wooden boat for an exploration of the Bay. Join 4- hour cruise on the
bay. Along the way, we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable
visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs.
After seafood, lunch on board we return back to the dock, car pick up and drive for Ha Noi,
you will be arrival Hanoi at 7.00 PM (L)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner


                                         
The Perfume Pagoda (Daily Trip)
                                                    TRIP CODE: LNHN 07

The Huong Pagoda (Perfume Pagoda) is a complex of pagodas set amidst mountains,
forests, lakes and caves, surrounded by vast green rice-growing plains; about 75 km form
Southwest of Hanoi. During the trip, enjoy the leisurely 3 -hour sampan boat cruising on the
Yen. Trek up to the 'temple leading the heaven" and enjoy the surroundings.

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 8.00 AM, pick you up at your Hotel and depart for the perfume pagoda.
On arrival at Yen stream you will join our sampan trip for one and half hour, along the way
stop at the Taoist temple of Den Trinh, continue our journey further down the river and
arrive at the foot of Huong tich mountain. A stone-flagged path takes you to Thien tru. Next
will be a longer trekking to  Huong tich pagoda.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Next is returned by sampan trip on the same way back
up to our waiting vehicle. At very late afternoon will be arrival Hanoi. (L)
L=Lunch


            Hoa lu Ancient Capital & Tam Coc Sampan Trip (Daily Trip)
                                                    TRIP CODE: LNHN08

Far away from south of Hanoi 100 km is  Hoa Lu, site of the tenth-century capital of an early
,independent Vietnamese kingdom called Dai Co Viet. Vibrant green rice fields dotted with
limestone outcrops will impress every visitor to the area. Enjoy the leisurely 3-hour sampan
cruise through the caves of Tam Coc, a photographer's dream with photo opportunities at
every turn.

DETAILED ITINERARY:
At 8.00 AM, pick you up at the Hotel then drive to Hoalu. On arrival, we will visit 2 temples
dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh.
From here, we continue our journey to Tam Coc “Halong bay on land”. Have lunch in a local
restaurant before joining our sampan. Next is returned by sampan trip on the same way
back up to our waiting vehicle. At very late afternoon will arrive in Hanoi. End of services. (L)
L=Lunch


                    The National Park Of Cuc Phuong 2Days/1Night
                                                      TRIP CODE: LNHN09

Cuc Phuong is situated in the foothills of the northern Annamite Mountain. The park
consists of verdant karts mountains and lush valleys. Elevation varies from 150 meters to
656 meters at the summit of May bac Mountain, or Silver Cloud Mountain. The Limestone
Mountains house numerous caves, many of which are accessible for exploration.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-HOA LU ANCIENT –CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
At 8.30 in the morning, we drive south to Hoa Lu, we will visit 2 temples dedicated to King
Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, continue our journey to Cuc Phuong National Park,
visit the Endangered Primate Rescue centre and spend the night at the Cuc Phuong
national park guesthouse. (L/D)

DAY2: CUC PHUONG- HANOI
This morning, we take a drive to the center of the park, where we commence our today’s
trek through the lush rainforest,  At early this afternoon head back Hanoi. (B/L)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner



                            Mai Chau Homestay 2Days/1Night
                                                  TRIP CODE: LNHN 10

Located just 140 km to the South west of Hanoi, Mai Chau Valley has spectacular
mountainous landscape dotted with house-on-stilts villages of the Thai ethnic minority. This
2-day trip offers a real insight in to the life of Thai, Dao, H'mong ethnic minorities in Vietnam.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-MAICHAU –POONG COONG VILLAGE
At 8.30 in the morning, leave Hanoi, Heading west to Hoa Binh town where famous with the
biggest hydropower plan. On arrival, check in a house on stilt of a White Thai family, lunch
will be served with some traditional Thai foods. Having lunch, trek to neighbouring villages.
After dinner, we join with music and dancing show of the village band. You will also be
entertained with their home cooked rice wine. Stay overnight in poong coong village. (L/D)

DAY2: POONG COONG-HANG KIA VILLAGE-HANOI
After breakfast, we drive for another 35km further to the north. On arrival, Hang kia village
of the H’mong ethnic people, start our walking around this beautiful village, stop over at
some H’mong family houses.  At end of the village, drive picks you up and continue our trip
onwards Hoa Binh town for lunch. From here, we go straight to Hanoi. Arrival at mid- after
noon. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Accommodation Information
Homestay in the while Thai village of poongcoong


                      The Remote Villages Of Sapa 3Days/3Nights
                                             TRIP CODE: LNHN 11


DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-SAPA (BY TRAIN)
Leave at 9.15 PM tonight for Sapa Mountain.

DAY2: SAPA FREE SIGHTSEEING DAY
At 6.30 AM, the train will arrive at Lao Cai trains station. Transfer by Hotel bus for one hour
to Sapa town. Check in hotel for fresh up. After breakfast, you have your own time of
exploration of the black H’mong tribal village in Cat Cat or simply just walking for sightseeing
around Sapa town and the market. (B)

DAY3: TAVAN VILLAGE TREKS (6HOURS-guided)
At 9.00 AM, after breakfast, our guide will meet you at your hotel, check out the hotel before
departing our trekking day on foot from Sapa heading towards Lao chai. Soon after
ascending the mountain, you will arrive in the village of Sa seng then Hao Thau. After Lunch
in a local family, we will go back Tavan village for return back to Sapa town, driver pick up
for a transfer back to Laocai for the night train leaves at 8.45 PM.(B/L)

DAY4: ARRIVAL HANOI
The train will arrive at 6.00 AM this morning.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner


                         Ba Be National Park Cruises 3Days/2Nights
                                                        TRIP CODE: LNHN12

Babe national park belongs to Babe district, Bac kan province, 250 km from Hanoi.  It is
natural heritage with primitive forest system on the limestone, embracing the green lake.
Babe Lake has area of 23.340 ha where about 417 kinds of plants and 300 animals live.
Besides cruising on the lake, watching the real wildlife in the forest, visitors can explore the
daily of the ethnic minority there.

DETAILED ITNERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-BABE NATIONAL PARK
At 8.00 AM, we head north towards Ba Be Lake. Arrive in Ba Be town by mid afternoon,
check into our guest house and then head out for a bit of exploration before the sun sets.
(L/D)

DAY2: BABE NATIONAL PARK CRUISES
After breakfasting, we visit the Bat Caves, Dong Dang waterfall. If the Weather permitting we
can have a swim in crystal clear waters. Following lunch we visit the Tay village of Pac Ngoi .
We will be the guests of the Tay people tonight. (B/L/D)

DAY3: BABE- HANOI
This morning we will return to Hanoi. En route, we stop at the interesting Thai Nguyen
Ethnology Museum. Arrival in Hanoi will be approximately mid afternoon. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner


         The Weekend Ethnic Markets In Sapa & Bacha 5Days/4Nights
                                                  TRIP CODE: LNHN 14

Sapa is one of the most beautiful and appealing destinations in Vietnam. Home to   
numerous ethnic hill tribes and boasting the highest mountain in Indochina. Journey to Sapa
and experience a unique" off -beaten track" trip on horse back, bicycle or trek to discover
the unique customs and activities of local residents.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-BACHA WEEKEND MARKET (DEPART FRIDAY ONLY)
Free for your own exploration the city until transfer to Hanoi train station for your overnight
train to Lao cai border town.

DAY2: LAOCAI-CANCAU MARKET-BACHA TOWN
At 6.30 in the morning, you will arrive at Laocai station. Our driver will pick you up.  Have
breakfast en route to Bao Nhai. Visit Can Cau  market. Then Bac Ha town for lunch, take a
walk to Ban Pho village. Return to our hotel for fresh up before joining dinner in local
restaurant. Overnight in guesthouse. (B, L, D)

DAY3: BACHA-TRUNGDO-COCLY BOATTRIP- SAPA
After having a morning coffee, you take a short walk to visit the old castle of the former H’
mong King, visit  market of Bac Ha.Then, you drive downhill, walk to Trung Do village, cruise
upstream the Chay River. The boat ride ends at Coc Ly Market. At very late afternoon will
be arrival at Sapa. Transfer to hotel for check in. (B, L)

DAY4: CATCAT-TAPHIN VILLAGES
After breakfast, we depart our walking tour to visit the colourful market of Sapa; from here, it
is all the way down hill for 3km to a black H’mong village of cat and waterfall. After lunch,
visit Ta phin. Then drive back Sapa for fresh up and check out the hotel, transfer back to
Lao cai train station for the return overnight train journey to Hanoi .(B, L, D)

DAY5: DEPARTURE HANOI
Pick you up at Hanoi railway station, transfer to a restaurant for breakfast while waiting for
onward flight, end of services.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner


                     
Adventure The North-West Mountains 6Days/5Nights
                                                      TRIP CODE: LNHN 15

North-west of Vietnam includes famous provinces such as, Loci, Lai Chau, Dien Bien Phu.,
Son la; this area is rugged but very beautiful with terraced rice field, mighty mountains. This
tour takes you through many interesting spots in the several provinces including, SAPI town,
Bache Market, Former Battle field in Dien Bien Phu.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-BAC HA TOWN
At 8.00 am on Friday, head out of Ha Noi towards Bac Ha town. Stop for lunch at Yen Bai
town, after lunch, we drive through stunning mountainous landscape. Stop over at H'mong
village. At late afternoon will be arrival the town of Bac Ha, check in Hotel. (D)

DAY2: BAC HA MARKET- SAPA TOWN
After breakfast visits Bac Ha market.  After lunch, we will start our trekking to visit H'mong
people at Ban Phi. Then return to the Hotel, this afternoon we will drive for 100km to Sapa
town for the night. (B/D)

DAY3: SAPA- PASO- LAICHAU TOWN
We will depart for Lai chau, but first will pass the Heavens Gate, reach to Lai Chau at very
late afternoon. Overnight in Lai chau Hotel. (B/D)

DAY4: LAI CHAU- DIEN BIEN PHU CITY
This morning we check out the Hotel, drive to Dien Bien Phu. Upon arrival in early
afternoon, check in hotel and have lunch, next will be visiting this historical battlefield. After
that, visit the museum, A1 hill, De Castries' bunker. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu. (B/D)

DAY5: DIEN BIEN PHU-SON LA TOWN
Depart Dien Bien Phu for Tuan Giao town for our lunch then drive up the Pha din Pass, visit
a White H’mong village. At early this afternoon will be arriving Son La town, check in Hotel;
next you will be free on your own of exploring the town and a local Thai’s Market. (B/D)

DAY6: SON LA-HANOI
Start with a visit to the Son La prison, Moc Chau driving back to Hanoi. Upon arrival Hanoi,
transfer to Hotel for check in. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner


                          
  The North-East Mountain Loops  4Days/3Nights
                                                     TRIP CODE: LNHN 16
                                     
In the North-East, there are famous destinations for trekking and landscape sightseeing.
Among the places you will stop at is Babe. Babe is one of the largest lakes in the world, it
nestles in the Babe national park, an eco-tourism area in Vietnam. Only with 3 days, you
can join the boat cruise, trek to villages of ethnic minority, see waterfall, watch wild life in
Babe Park.. .Passing different provinces en route brings you the real look in to the simple
life and daily activities of people in the country.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-BABE NATIONAL PARK
08.30 in the morning, pick you up at your hotel early in the morning and depart for Babe. At
early afternoon we will be arrived Babe. (L, D)

DAY2: BABE LAKE
Boat trip to visit The Puong cave, the Dong Dang waterfall, the Tay minority village. After
lunch go upstream back to the Lake. Then visit Village of Pac Ngoi. Overnight in a local
family. (B, L, D)

DAY3: BABE –CAO BANG BORDER TOWN
After breakfast, depart for Caobang. On arrival, check in a local hotel, next is your own free
time visit the local market. Overnight in Cao Bang Town this night. (B, D)

DAY4: CAOBANG- DONG KHUE-THAT KHUE-LANG SON-HANOI
After breakfast. Check out the hotel and depart for lang Son Border city for lunch and from
here go straight back to Hanoi. (B)


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