Halong Bay Cruise and Sapa Trekking Topas Eco Lodge 8 Days
In just 8 days, you can take a greatest-hits tour of North Vietnam, seeing the country's biggest attractions. The best of the remote and off-the-beaten-path region of Sapa may be experienced by setting out from Hanoi and sailing the seas of Halong Bay. Highlights include lodging at the unusual Nam Cang Riverside House, secluded walks over lovely terraced rice fields with breathtaking views of Hoang Lien Son, a section of the Himalayan mountain range, visits to ethnic minority communities, and exploration of Sapa town, the former French Hill Station.
Highlights
Taking in the atmosphere of Hanoi's Old Quarter
Spending time aboard a junk in Halong Bay is a romantic experience.
Visiting communities that are off-the-beaten-path
Hiking to a neighboring secluded valley to learn about ethnic minority people's daily lives
Visiting the relaxed Topas Ecolodge, which has a beautiful view of Sapa Valley.
Enjoy the most colorful and distinctive outfits of all the ethnic groups in Vietnam.
Tour Summary
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | Hanoi Arrival | Explore Hanoi through many activities | ||
| Day 2 | Hanoi Half day City tour - Street food tour in the late afternoon | Visit most of the must-see places in the city, Taste Vietnamese cuisine by street food tour. | L, D, B | |
| Day 3 | Hanoi - From Red River Delta to the remote Topas Riverside Lodge | Go to the Red Dao minority village, Stay in Topas Riverside Lodge. | B, L, D | |
| Day 4 | Walk along the river and into the jungle. Transfer to Topas Ecolodge | Experience walking in the natural forest | B, L | |
| Day 5 | Topas Ecolodge - Sapa – Hanoi | Discover Sapa on your own. | B | |
| Day 6 | Hanoi – Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise | Board on Halong Bay, Do Kayak, Explore caverns | B, L, D | |
| Day 7 | Halong Bay – Hanoi | Join in a Tai-chi lesson, View the morning dawn on the bay | B, B | |
| Day 8 | Hanoi – Departure | Hanoi – Departure | B |
Inclusions
Meals
7 Breakfasts 1 Brunch 4 Lunches 1 DinnersTransport
Walk, Car, CruiseIncluded Services
- 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 3 Dinner
- Car, Train, Cruise, Trekking, Shuttle Bus
- Hotel (4 nights), Topas Riverside Lodge (1 night), Topas Ecolodge (1 night), On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay (1 night), N/A (1 night)
- All transport in tour - transfer by new modern vehicle
- Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with air-condition (AC) at hotel.
- Overnight at local homestay in a shared room, private blanket and mosquito net (if any)
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the program
Exclusions
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
- International flight to or from Vietnam with taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 70% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults
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Day 1:Hanoi Arrival
Vietnamese Water Puppet Show is a traditional folk art which dates back several centuries. Watching the exceptional show with the puppet moving through water by the skillful puppeters will be a special way to discover the ancient art and the countryside stories in your holiday in Hanoi. The authentic Vietnamese Water Puppet Show will take you through Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture, a good insight to farming and historical legends with colorful animated puppet and rhythmic melody from traditional instruments.
Day 2:Hanoi Half day City tour - Street food tour in the late afternoon
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
Day 3:Hanoi - From Red River Delta to the remote Topas Riverside Lodge
Day 4:Walk along the river and into the jungle. Transfer to Topas Ecolodge
Topas Ecolodge is a small lodge situated on a beautiful hilltop deep in the mountains of Hoang Lien National Park only 45 min outside Sapa town in North Vietnam. 41 mountain bungalows are all built as rustic chalet-style single bedroom houses from local white granite. Each bungalows presents a casual style with a private balcony, from there you can enjoy the magnificent view of the towering peaks and endless valleys dotted with ethnic minorities’ villages. A perfect place for touring in the surrounding area hiking or biking or just relaxing from the noisy and busy city life.
Day 5:Topas Ecolodge - Sapa – Hanoi
Get on the night train from Hanoi and welcome to Sapa – a beautiful northern mountainous highland surrounding by magnificent nature and authentic ethnic minority lives. In Sapa, we will pass by magnificent nature scene and go trekking to remote villages where ethnic minorities live to understand their local real life & custom. The trekking route is pleasant and it is great to capture wonderful photos of fogs, rice terraces, beautiful scenery and daily residents’ life on the way.
Day 6:Hanoi – Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
Day 7:Halong Bay – Hanoi
Referring to Hanoi, many people will think of the ancient features of the old town and historical sites in many feudal eras. But not stopping there, Hanoi also has the rhythm of a city that is developing day by day. Cultural beauty, combined with youthful features and rhythm, contribute to creating a colorful Hanoi, enough to attract any location. With a history of more than 1000 years, these tourist attractions will bring you many interesting experiences. Hanoi's delicious dishes will be one of the things that you cannot miss when coming to Hanoi. Because, each land has its own culinary beauty and unique flavor that creates the soul of that place. Hanoi is the same, here there are many delicious and unique dishes that create the unique beauty of Ha Thanh that cannot be confused.
Day 8:Hanoi – Departure
When you arrive at the airport, our tour guide will be there to meet you and take you to your hotel in the heart of the city.
Check-in the hotel
You have time to explore Hanoi on your own, and you may select from a variety of extra trips:
Hanoi Street Food Tour
Hanoi Cooking Class Half Day
Another option for you is watching the Water Puppet Show and My Village Show. If you're interested in these services, please contact our travel consultant.
Watching authentic Water Puppet Show in Hanoi
Vietnamese Water Puppet Show is a traditional folk art which dates back several centuries. Watching the exceptional show with the puppet moving through water by the skillful puppeters will be a special way to discover the ancient art and the countryside stories in your holiday in Hanoi. The authentic Vietnamese Water Puppet Show will take you through Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture, a good insight to farming and historical legends with colorful animated puppet and rhythmic melody from traditional instruments.
More Less- Meals:
- Transfer:
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Activities:
Visit most of the must-see places in the city, Taste Vietnamese cuisine by street food tour.
Morning or afternoon depending on the availability:
Visit the earliest university in Vietnam, the Temple of Literature.
Then head to One Pillar Pagoda and the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh
After that, you may visit West Lake and the Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda.
You will eat in a traditional Vietnamese restaurant.
Evening
For the Hanoi street cuisine trip, gather at the meeting area near Hoan Kiem Lake.
Travel through the narrow lanes and alleys of Hanoi's Old Quarter. The tour guide will show you the real Hanoi, including how the Vietnamese live, work and dine. Learn more about the famed "Hanoi of 36 guild streets," where traders and artisans from all over the country exchanged products and crafts in specialized streets.
You will get the chance to taste a variety of delectable dishes, from the most well-liked to the lesser-known local cuisine such as Pho Bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup), Banh Cuon (steamed rice buns), and Banh Mi (Vietnamese Baguette)...
The trip concludes with the distinctive Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee), which you should never skip. It features local life, local history, local cuisine, and local beverage sampling. Your trip experience in Hanoi will change depending on the small things!
Great time to exploring the rich history and culture of Capital Hanoi
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
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Meals:
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Morning
You will be picked up by the Topas Mountain Express at your hotel in Hanoi before embarking on roughly five-hour travel to Thanh Phu Bridge and a subsequent brief drive to Nam Cang Village.
Check in the Topas Riverside Lodge and your lunch is served
Afternoon:
Visit the Red Dao minority village
Discover the village and see how the locals produce silver jewelry, needlework, and writing paper from rice.
Evening:
Back at the lodge, have a nice beer or simply cool off in the river in front of the lodge
Dinner is served at the Lodge with a cozy atmosphere
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning:
Get up and discover the jungle by walking barefoot.
Explore nature, plants, and animals
The same trail will take you back to the settlement by midday when you leave the mountain. When you return to Topas Riverside Lodge, you might wish to go swimming in the river if the weather is nice.
Afternoon:
You will be transported privately to the Topas Ecolodge. The balcony of your bungalow allows you to take in the aerial perspective of the hilly region you were just in.
Topas Ecologe - our sister lodge on a silent hilltop
Topas Ecolodge is a small lodge situated on a beautiful hilltop deep in the mountains of Hoang Lien National Park only 45 min outside Sapa town in North Vietnam. 41 mountain bungalows are all built as rustic chalet-style single bedroom houses from local white granite. Each bungalows presents a casual style with a private balcony, from there you can enjoy the magnificent view of the towering peaks and endless valleys dotted with ethnic minorities’ villages. A perfect place for touring in the surrounding area hiking or biking or just relaxing from the noisy and busy city life.
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Morning:
Unwind or explore the region by renting one of the lodge's top-quality mountain bikes for free.
Alternatively, you may reserve a half-day excursion to go by cable car to the highest mountain in Indochina, Mt. Fansipan, or go to the lodge's hilltop spa for a treatment. You can also board a scheduled shuttle bus to Sapa to view the town.
Afternoon:
The Topas Mountain Express leaves from Topas Ecolodge and arrives at your hotel in Hanoi.
Trekking in magnificent scenery of Sapa
Get on the night train from Hanoi and welcome to Sapa – a beautiful northern mountainous highland surrounding by magnificent nature and authentic ethnic minority lives. In Sapa, we will pass by magnificent nature scene and go trekking to remote villages where ethnic minorities live to understand their local real life & custom. The trekking route is pleasant and it is great to capture wonderful photos of fogs, rice terraces, beautiful scenery and daily residents’ life on the way.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel.
8.15 – 8.30: Pick up by mini-van at the hotel and begin our journey to Halong city. After 3 hours driving and viewing simple, countryside, rice paddy life, we arrive at the at port. Take break, welcome drink and receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Lunch is served on board, a selection of the freshest seafood.
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Moving to Titop island, visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
Have dinner on cruise then you will be free at your leisure or you may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat
Ovenight on cruise in the bay.
Enjoy the night in Ha Long Bay
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
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Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast served on boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs. Brunch on boat before cruising back to the harbour.
11.00 – 11.30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
15h30: Arrival Hanoi. Free to explore the city Overnight in Hanoi
Spend the whole day to visit the iconic spots in Hanoi
Referring to Hanoi, many people will think of the ancient features of the old town and historical sites in many feudal eras. But not stopping there, Hanoi also has the rhythm of a city that is developing day by day. Cultural beauty, combined with youthful features and rhythm, contribute to creating a colorful Hanoi, enough to attract any location. With a history of more than 1000 years, these tourist attractions will bring you many interesting experiences. Hanoi's delicious dishes will be one of the things that you cannot miss when coming to Hanoi. Because, each land has its own culinary beauty and unique flavor that creates the soul of that place. Hanoi is the same, here there are many delicious and unique dishes that create the unique beauty of Ha Thanh that cannot be confused.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Brunch
- Transfer:
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Activities:
Hanoi – Departure
The driver will come to the hotel to pick up you for the transfer to the airport. The tour ends at the airport.
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Meals:
Breakfast
Day 1:Hanoi Arrival
Day 2:Hanoi Half day City tour - Street food tour in the late afternoon
Day 3:Hanoi - From Red River Delta to the remote Topas Riverside Lodge
Day 4:Walk along the river and into the jungle. Transfer to Topas Ecolodge
Day 5:Topas Ecolodge - Sapa – Hanoi
Day 6:Hanoi – Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise
Day 7:Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 8:Hanoi – Departure
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