10 Day Group Tour (Large or Small) - We can take care of Everything

10 Day Group Tour (Large or Small) - We can take care of Everything

You will have unforgettable moments on the stunning mountain roads & passes. You will see awesome views with rock, waterfalls, and rivers. You will be surprised to see the ethnic groups’ lifestyle. Eating, staying & chatting with locals is the best way to see the real Vietnam.

Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI- HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY ON ALISA CRUISE

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
07:30– 08:20 Our tour guide and bus pick you up at your hotels in Hanoi old quarter upon your requirement.
08:30 Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 Hours and on the way you can enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side
10:00- 10.20 Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 20 – 30 minutes
12:00- 12h30 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, take break and welcome drink at Alisa Cruise Lounge before boarding to Alisa Cruise
12:30 Welcome to Alisa Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink while our cruise manager gives a brief introduction, safety guidelines bout Alisa Cruise. Check-in your cabin and start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
12:40-14.00 Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese and International dishes served while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
14.00 After Lunch continues to cruising exploration in HALONG BAY passing by Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, Trong Cave, the Ho-dong Tien cave, Luon cave… Customers also have chance to experience how beautiful are for Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
14:30 Arrival in Lan Ha Bay in Tung Gau Area- The most beautiful area in Halong Bay with wild natural beauty.
15:00 Continued exploration the Lan Ha bay. Depend on a specific day and season only 1 option will be chosen
KAYAKING OR BAMBOO BOAT ROWING IN LUON CAVE AREA
15.10- 16.00 Visiting Luon cave, the perfect combination of limestone mountains and jade-green sea by bamboo boat with local people. Enjoy quiet space and pure air, you will feel relaxed truly. If you are lucky, you will see monkeys on islands.
After Kayaking we will have 2 options to visit because we can not visit both places as it is not enough time and it is also depending on specific date, weather conditions and seasons ( Summer or Winter)
VISITING PEARL FARM VILLAGE IF YOU DO NOT LIKE GO KAYAKING
16:00 Visiting Halong Pearl Farm Village. Travelers will have a chance to visit Floating Pearl Farm and see how local people produce the great pearls. This Pearl Farm Village was established in 1995 by a Japanese organization, after years run by Japanese experts, it was transferred for Vietnamese. Our guide will show you around the farm and the museum there and explained how the process is done. You will pass a floating raft where some kinds of oyster pearls are grown and transplanted such as South Sea pearl, Tahitian Black Pearl,…etc. After that, you will see a processing room where workers transplanting oysters and understand some precious species of pearl. The last, you could see one of the workers here opening an alive oyster in front of your eyes to see pearl inside and then have to look their achievement in the showroom!
VISITING TITOP ISLAND FOR SWIMMING
16.00: 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 the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
17:30 Come back to our Alisa Cruise and relax by enjoying Sun Set party with Juices, Cocktails, Red Vine and fruits on Alisa Sky Bar.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
18:00- 18: 30 Join the cooking class guided directly by Chef of Alisa Cruise. on sundeck – Our Chef will guides how to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy 2 drinks get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxes. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
DINNER
19:30 Time for dinner enjoying special food on the cruise at Alisa Restaurant.
21:00 Evening entertainments:
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sorts of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Alisa Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
23.00: End of Program for Day One.
Duration: 21 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Cruise based on Private room

Day 2: HALONG BAY – FULL DAY KAYAKING- OVERNIGHT ON ALISA CRUISE

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
06:30 Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi le session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Coffee, tea, and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with a morning view of bay’s landscape.
07:00 Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and breakfast.
08:30 – 10:00 Transfer to Alisa Day Boat for Exploring Luon Cave where you can enjoy KAYAKING or rowing BAMBOO BOATS with local people or by yourself.
10:30 Continue cruising and passing through the Stone Dog Island. This Island is another fascinatingly shaped limestone rock in the bay.
11:30 Arriving Cua Van Fishing Village where you can doing kayaking around
12:30 Back to day boat and enjoy excellent lunch there
13.30 13:30 – 14:30: Cruising on boat to visiting Ho Dong Tien areaKeep cruising on the bay
16:30: Return to Alisa Cruise and relax on Sundeck and you can enjoy Sun Set Party with Juices, Cocktails, Red Vine and fruits…
16:30 Return to Alisa Cruise and relax on Sundeck and you can enjoy Sun Set Party with Juices, Cocktails, Red Vine and fruits.
19:30 Under the magnificent night sky, in the magic atmosphere in Ha long Bay, Our luxury set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.
17:30 Come back to our Alisa Cruise and relax by enjoying Sun Set party with Juices, Cocktails, Red Vine and fruits on Alisa Sky Bar. (Buy 2 drinks get one free).
18:00- 18: 30 Join the cooking class guided directly by Chef of Alisa Cruise. You have a chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
21:00 Evening activities include:
Join the squid fishing on the boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.
Leisure yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.
22:00 Overnight on Alisa Cruise near Surprising Cave, the quietest sleeping area permitted by Halong Governmental Authority.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on the Cruise

Day 3: ALISA CRUISE- HANOI

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
06:30 Early morning sunrise to enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:00 Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and Enjoy breakfast.
08:30 -10:00 Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave ( Amazing 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 biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
10: 00 Back to Alisa CruiseCheck-out and settle bills at reception
10:30 Enjoy the lunch on cruise
11:30-12:00 Alisa Cruise is landing Tuan Chau harbor, tourists say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:30: Get on Air-con shuttle bus back Hanoi
14:30 Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax and visit a ceramics workshop.
16:00- 16:30 Arriving in Hanoi, end your trip.See you on the next trip.

HIGHLIGHTS
Driving to the Halong Bay through the lush, scenic Red River Delta

Cruising overnight on a modern steel junk, the charming replica paddle steamer, on tranquil UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay

Savouring the best cuisine onboard and highlights of a cooking demonstration

Taking the time to soak up the beauty of Halong Bay – thousands of limestone islands scattered amidst the clear, turquoise waters

Exploring the limestone islands and turquoise waters of UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay.

PLAN
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Morning Bus Hanoi – Ha Giang

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
Deprt at 6:00AM from your hotel in Hanoi, take you 7 hours to Ha Giang city, have pick up by our guide go to our Homestay for lunch, free and easy.
Duration: 21 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Homestay based on Private Room.



Day 5: Ha Giang- Heaven Gate- Quan Ba pass-yen Minh – Vuong palace – Dong Van

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
On this day we will drive 155km and have to walk around 1 hour.At the whole trip you can meet Mong people atnd see their lifestyle. On the way we have enough time to stop on wonderful places to take a photo or just enjoy the landscape.
The heavens Gate is 1500m high and over the clouds. The view is amazing. In Quan Ba you can see the famous twin mountains. After that we will have lunch in a small restaurant in Yen Minh.
Drive down Ha Giang stop 15km west from Dong Van to visit the Vuong palace which the Mong people built for their own King.
At least we will reach Dong Van at 5pm. You will stay in a Hotel and have dinner. Dong Van is a quiet village which is nice to walk around, go on the small market in the old quarter.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Dong Van

Day 6: Dong Van -Chinese border- flag tower – Ma Pi Leng pass- Meo Vac.

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
After breakfast we going to visit flag tower and Chinese border
Today we will drive through the Dong Van Geopark The view is more better drive to the best pass you can visit in Vietnam. The Ma Pi Leng Pass is considered as the “king” of Vietnam’s pass. On the top of this pass begins the 20km long happiness road, which is handmade by the local people and has a romantic atmosphere.
In Meo Vac you can see one of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. Arrive at 05 PM we will stay in the town of Meo vac.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Meo Vac

Day 7: Meo Vac – Lung phin – Mau Due -Du Gia.

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
Today we drive for 100km to Mau Due and Du Gia !but we see a lot of terrace rice fields. Local people! A round 1 PM we arrive in Du Gia have luch in the family of tay minority’s people! After that we trekking 2-3 hours to see Vilages and beautiful view! Overnight with homstay.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay

Day 8: Du Gia – Bac me – Ha Giang

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
here the place only rices terrace you can visit and take a shot trekking!visit local white Mong family and see a lot of different views!
At 03:30pm we will be back in Ha Giang.We will drop you off in Our Homestay in Hagiang where you can take a rest, then we take a Bus Limousine to come back Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi same evening at 22:00PM.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai Ta Van

Stop At: Sapa Market, Dien Bien Phu Road, Sapa Vietnam
06h00 – 06h30: Pick up at hotel or at the meeting point and then start departure to Sapa by Limousine Bus, following Noi Bai – Lao Cai high-way.

Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains that terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a short break for 30 minutes then continue the trip to Sapa.

13h00: Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel and have lunch.

After lunch, our tour guide will pick you up from our hotel and joinining trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the Tay and Dzay tribes, keep going along the bottom of Muong Hoa valley to visit Ta Van village where is home to the Dzay minority. This is the most beautiful ethnic village in the area

Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay. Overnight at our local homestay with the family the accommodation for the evening is clean, basic bedding and mosquito nets are provided, western toilet & shower, just a great place to be. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style and there a few ways to better understand a country and its people.
Duration: 21 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at bungalow

Day 10: Giang Ta Chai villages – Sapa – Hanoi

Stop At: Sapa Market, Dien Bien Phu Road, Sapa Vietnam
Rise and shine…Enjoy our breakfast at our homestay today we start early at 8 AM.

After breakfast, we start the day with an easy trek of 5 km to visit villages of the H’mong ). The trekking will take you along local paths, up and down rice terraces and into the villages and home of local hill tribes. Enjoy a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge with picturesque landscapes… through bamboo forest on the way to the main road to get the jeep to return to Sapa.

2h00 PM:The bus will pick you up from Ta Van village to Sapa Town.

Enjoy your free time in Sapa for refreshment.

Around 3:00 PM as our driver is waiting you for you short drive to Sapa town, where our staff prepared a take away sandwich for on the way to Hanoi.

21h30: We arrive in Ha Noi.
Duration: 21 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.