Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 Days Hanoi, Sapa Trekking, Halong Bay Cruise & Nha Trang Beach Escape

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (D)

Warmly welcome on arrival in Hanoi airport. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Welcome dinner at Wild Rice Restaurant. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/D)

Start your luxury adventure trip in Hanoi , Vietnam 's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's many galleries. Also visit Hanoi 's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Victoria night train to Lao Cai (B)

You will be able to enjoy a free day of leisure in the colonial city Hanoi . You may like to visit the bustling, narrow streets of the Old Quarter, or perhaps opt for some cultural sights by viewing some of Hanoi 's many museums, in particular the Museum of Ethnology dedicated to Vietnam 's 54 ethnic minority peoples. Perhaps you could visit Hoa Lo prison, formerly known by its inmates as 'The Hanoi Hilton'. Some of its more notable guests included Senator John McCain and Douglas Peterson, the first post-war US Ambassador to Vietnam . You could stroll around the French quarter where many of the Embassies are located. Maybe a shopping expedition in the old quarter or just relaxing around one of the many parks and lakes that helps to make Hanoi one of the greenest cities in Asia. Your trip to Sapa starts with an overnight train journey from Vietnam 's capital city to the border town of Lao Cai . The luxury Victoria Express departs at 22:00 p.m. Overnight on train.

Day 4: Lao Cai - Sapa (B)

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours. Once at Sapa, we will check into the Victoria Hotel in order to freshen up, and have breakfast at TaVan Restaurant in the hotel and then enjoy a free morning to explore around town. Aftert 10 a.m. pickup from the hotel, there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the Black H'mong minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel.

Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi (B/L)

Following breakfast, we explore the Sapa Sunday market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. We will stop for a picnic lunch on the way to Ta Van village. This afternoon we transfer back to Lao Cai for the Victoria Express train journey back to Hanoi . The train departs at 21:15. Overnight on train.

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L)

reakfast and morning coffee.

Your heavenly voyage across Halong Bay starts around noon on Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam’s most fascinating wonder. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard our luxury facilities in the stunning surroundings. Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of our Spa, Beauty & Massage services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you will attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.Defined to be one of the highlights of your Paradise stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.

Day 7: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)

Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some Paradise delights with a colourful buffet breakfast. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Your Paradise Cruise will come to an end on Tuan Chau Island between 10.30am and 11.00am. Rejoin your car for a private transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi - Nha Trang -Six Senses Ninh Van Bay (B)

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Noi Bai airport for your short flight to the the resort of Nha Trang to spend 3 nights in a secluded private Beach Pool Villa overlooking beautiful Ninh Van Bay at the Evason Hideaway Resort at Ana Mandara.

Day 10: Six Senses Ninh Van Bay (B)

Enjoy your time and facilities of the resort at your leisure.

Day 11: Nha Trang - HCMC (B)

Transfer to Nha Trang airport for your short flight to HCMC, the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace , the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If desired, also visit the moving War Remnants Museum . Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street , the city's main upscale shopping boulevard with boutiques selling clothes and accessories designed by new Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares. Try the south's strong Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi (baguette sandwich) and enjoy what HCMC nights have to offer. Overnight in Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel.

Day 12: Departure (B)

Tour ends after breakfast, followed by a transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your onward flight home

Services Included

• Accommodation in 4-star luxury hotels or 5-star prestige hotels according to the selected option, based on double or twin sharing.
• Best available boutique or luxury accommodation in Sapa according to the selected package and local availability.
• One overnight cruise in Halong Bay in a private cabin, with cruise category depending on the selected package.
• Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi in a comfortable shared cabin according to the program.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver for all transfers and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
• English-speaking local guide during sightseeing days and trekking sections as mentioned in the program.
• Airport transfers in Vietnam according to the itinerary.
• Meals mentioned in the itinerary: breakfasts, lunches and dinners as specified.
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing places mentioned in the program.
• Hanoi city tour including Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter, cyclo ride, Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, One Pillar Pagoda, Fine Arts Museum and Temple of Literature according to the final itinerary.
• Curated Hanoi dining experience in selected colonial villa restaurants or refined local restaurants according to the confirmed program.
• Sapa trekking experience including ethnic minority villages, rice terraces, mountain valleys and local cultural encounters according to the itinerary.
• Halong Bay overnight cruise with meals on board, limestone island scenery, kayaking, cave visit, Tai Chi, cooking demonstration or onboard activities according to the cruise program.
• Nha Trang / Ninh Van Bay beach escape with private resort transfers according to the program.
• Beach leisure time in Nha Trang with optional snorkeling, spa or wellness experiences depending on the selected package.
• Ho Chi Minh City tour including Chinatown, Thien Hau Pagoda, Reunification Palace, Opera House, Hotel de Ville, War Remnants Museum, Dong Khoi Street and local markets according to the itinerary.
• Private boat trip or local boat arrangement when mentioned in the confirmed program.
• Bottled water during private road transfers.
• Local taxes and service charges for included ground arrangements.
• 24/7 local support during the trip.

Services Not Included

• International flights to and from Vietnam.
• Domestic flights from Hanoi to Nha Trang / Cam Ranh and Nha Trang / Cam Ranh to Ho Chi Minh City, quoted separately according to availability.
• Vietnam visa stamping fee or e-visa fee, if applicable.
• Personal travel insurance, including medical, cancellation, baggage and adventure activity coverage.
• Drinks, minibar, laundry, spa treatments, wellness treatments and personal expenses.
• Meals not clearly mentioned in the itinerary.
• Optional snorkeling, scuba diving, private boat charter, spa package, wellness treatment or water sport activity in Nha Trang unless specifically included.
• Single room supplement.
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels unless specifically included.
• Hotel room upgrades, suites, private villas, premium resort villas or luxury train cabin upgrades if requested.
• Optional activities not mentioned in the confirmed program.
• Tips for guides, drivers, cruise crew, porters and local service staff.
• High-season, Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year or public holiday supplements, if applicable.
• Additional costs caused by weather, road conditions, flight schedule changes, train schedule changes, cruise operation changes or force majeure events.
• Any service not clearly listed under “Services Included”.