8DAYS HONEYMOON IN VIETNAM (CUSTOMISED)
Day 1: Singapore - Hanoi (Dinner)
Depart from Singapore by Vietnam Airline. Upon arrival at Hanoi airport meet & transfer for dinner. After dinner, transfers to Hanoi Railway station for your overnight journey to Sapa, located among the Hoang Lien Mountains, in Lao Cai Province, near the China border. Overnight onboard train.
Accommodation: Shared cabin (Fansifan train)
Day 2: LaoCai – Sapa – Tavan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Upon arrival at Lao Cai at around 6a.m., you will have breakfast at local restaurant then journey up the terraced hillsides to Sapa, a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam's most vibrant ethnic groups. Take a jeep ride for the first part and go down hill to the valley. On arrival, start trekking crossing Muong Hoa River to get to the other mountainside for 3 villages of the H'mong and the Dzay. Stay the night at a local family in Ta Van village. Dinner and home stay in the village..
Notes: 5 hours trekking, 14 km
Day 3: Tavan – Bac Ha Market (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Leaving Sapa early in the morning, travel by car to Bac Ha Market (approximately 2.5 hours). Arrivinig at Bac Ha, visit the big outdoor market with its colorful ethnic minority people, such as Flower Hmong, Phu La and Dao Tuyen, who gather here to buy and sell their handicraft products. After visit the market, you will enjoy lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, return back to Sapa and check in hotel to relax. The rest of the day will be free at you own leisure.
Day 4: Tavan - BanHo – Sapa – Lao Cai (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, we'll leave the family for the next village. Visit the Red Dzao in Giang Ta Chai village by way of terraced paddy fields and bamboo forests. Enjoy the natural beauty of Silver Waterfall and Rattan Bridge. Cross the river and continue going to Ban Ho village where the Tay people settle down. On the way to Ban Ho, there are more chances to see the Red Dzao and the Black H'mong in Su Pan village. Say goodbye to the family and get up to the main road where a jeep will bring you back to Sapa for overnight.
Notes: (7 hours trekking, 18 km)
Accommodation: Shared cabin (Fansifan train)
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive Hanoi in the early morning and you will be picked up and transferred to Halong Bay.
Itinerary
- 11.30 – 12.15 Welcome guest at Victory Café – Hon Gai International Tourism Port and prepare for check-in
- 12.30 Check in on board of Victory, enjoy seasonal fruits while the captain introduce the programme of journey
- 13.00 – 14.30 Start the journey. Lunch served with local cuisines menu while enjoying the paramount view at Ha Long
- 15.00 Visit Cua Van Fishing village – see the actual daily life of fising village people
- 16.00 Explore Surprise Cave – one of the most famous caves on the Ha Long Bay
- 17.00 Stop at this place Free to swim and take kayak if desire
- 18.00 Return to your cruise or relaxation or enjoy sunset on the bay
- 19.30 – 21.00 Dinner at the restaurant with prepared menu
- 21.00 Watch Ha Long bay video
- 21.30 Free at your leisure like lying on deck or going to catch squid...
Day 6: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch)
- 06.30 See sunrise on the Ha Long Bay or swim on the beach ]
- 07.00 Continue cruising. Enjoy breakfast with cakes & coffee...
- 08.00 – 09.00 Visit Titop seaside or Soi Sim. You can swim or climb to the mountain
- 09.30 Check out time
- 10.00 Enjoy brunch on the way back to the port
- 11.00 Arrive the port and end of the journey
Day 7: Hanoi (Breakfast)
Morning, have breakfast at hotel then full day free and easy time in Hanoi .
Day 8: Hanoi – Singapore (Breakfast)
Morning will be free at your own leisure for any last minute shopping. Thereafter, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore with fond memories of a wonderful holiday.
Finally, home sweet home...