VIETNAM
North Vietnam Modules
EMERAUDE CLASSIC CRUISES - HALONG BAY - 2
days/1 night
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Hanoi - Halong
Bay - Emeraude Cruise
Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay.
Enjoy the journey through the rich
farmlands of the Red River Delta and
the scenery of rice fields, water
buffalo and everyday Vietnamese
village life. Arrive in Halong and
board the Emeraude, a wonderful
replica of one of the classic
steamships of the colonial era of
French Indochina. A welcome drink
will be served on the sundeck. With
37 luxurious air - conditioned
cabins, a restaurant, two bars and a
sundeck this is the ultimate Halong
Bay experience. Lunch is served on
board at 13:00. Whilst cruising on
the emerald green waters of the bay
try a traditional Vietnamese or foot
massage as an optional extra.
Another optional extra is high tea
served on the sundeck in the late
afternoon. A sunset cocktail is
served on the sundeck at 18:30
followed by a buffet dinner between
20:00 and 23:00. Overnight on board
the Emeraude. (L,D)
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| Day 2 |
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Emeraude Cruise
- Halong Bay - Hanoi
Wake up to fresh coffee and a
wholesome breakfast before cruising
back to Halong City. Early morning
Tai Chi is an optional extra on the
sundeck from 06:00 to 07:00 before
breakfast. Arrive back at Emeraude's
private pier at 09:30 for
disembarkation. Drive back to Hanoi.
(B) |
HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT JUNK CRUISE - 2 days/1
night
| Day 1 |
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Hanoi - Halong
Bay
Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay.
Enjoy the journey through the rich
farmlands of the Red River Delta and
the scenery of rice fields, water
buffalo and everyday Vietnamese
village life. Arrive in Halong and
board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho
traditional sailing junk. Whilst
cruising the exquisite waters sample
the regions fresh seafood. Visit the
recently discovered Surprise Grotto
with its great views, and on the
next island see the yawning mouth of
Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey
to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the
famous stalagmites and stalactites
of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in
the emerald waters of Halong Bay at
any spot that you wish to visit.
Watch the sun set over the bay
whilst enjoying a delicious dinner.
Overnight on board junk. (L,D)
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| Day 2 |
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Halong Bay -
Hanoi
Wake up to fresh coffee and a
wholesome breakfast before cruising
back to Halong City. En route the
junk weaves through strange - shaped
rock formations that invite
comparisons from fighting cocks to
dragons and even General de Gaulle's
nose! After another wonderful fresh
seafood lunch on board disembark at
the dock at Halong City. Transfer
back to Hanoi by road and transfer
to hotel on arrival. (B,L) |
HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT HALONG CITY - 2 days/1
night
| Day 1 |
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Hanoi - Halong
Bay
Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay.
Enjoy the journey through the rich
farmlands of the Red River Delta and
the scenery of rice fields, water
buffalo and everyday Vietnamese
village life. Arrive in Halong and
board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho
traditional sailing junk. Whilst
cruising the exquisite waters sample
the regions fresh seafood. Visit the
famous stalagmites and stalactites
of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in
the emerald waters of Halong Bay at
any spot that you wish to visit.
Disembark at the dock at Halong
City. Overnight in Halong. (L) |
| Day 2 |
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Halong Bay -
Hanoi
Drive back to Hanoi with a stop en
route at But Thap Pagoda in Thuan
Thanh Province, known for its four -
storey stone stupa and referred to
as Vietnam's first Buddhist centre.
The pagoda, built in the 13th
century and rebuilt in 1647 by a the
Buddhist monk Chuyet Chuyet, is a
complex of ten buildings over an
area of 100 metres that houses
ancient statues and artefacts.
Arrival in Hanoi at noon. (B) |
HANOI
STOPOVER - 2 nights
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Welcome at the
airport and transfer to hotel. Two
overnights at your selected hotel,
breakfast included.
Optional visa on arrival:
Day trips available on request |
SAPA MOUNTAIN RETREAT & ETHNIC MARKET
| Day 1 |
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Hanoi - Lao Cai
Take the night train to Lao Cai.
Overnight on the train. |
| Day 2 |
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Lao Cai - Sapa
Transfer to Sapa. In the terraced
hills and mountains of Sapa, the
monotony of the expansive green
landscape is enlivened by the
colours of its hill tribe population
. the rainbow colours of the Flower
H'mong, flashes of the shining
silver jewellery from the necks and
wrists of indigo - clad H'mong and
the scarlet hues of the turbans worn
by the Red Dao. It is where you will
find hands stained with colour from
fabric dyes and shades of blue, red
and green intricately embroidered
and stitched into jackets,
waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps
purses and leggings. Take a morning
walking tour of Sapa for a visit to
the busy market where Red Dao, Black
H'mong and other ethnic minority
people converge from the surrounding
countryside to sell their
embroidery, silverware and
handicrafts, and to buy provisions.
In the afternoon visit the Cat Cat
hill tribe village. Overnight in
Sapa. (B) |
| Day 3 |
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Sapa
In the morning enjoy a trek to the
Red Dao village of Tha Phin, and in
the afternoon trek through the green
Sapa Valley to visit the Black Hmong
minority of Lao Chai Village and
Giay minority of Ta Van. Overnight
in Sapa. (B) |
| Day 4 |
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Sapa - Ethnic
Market - Lao Cai - Hanoi
In the early morning, depart for a
visit to a local colourful market.
The afternoon involves a trek to the
surrounding village, then back to
Lao Cai to catch the night train to
Hanoi. Overnight on the train. (B) |
| Day 5 |
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Hanoi
Early arrival in Hanoi.
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