North Vietnam Exclusive - 7 Days / 6 Nights
Exotissimo Travel was established in 1993 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We are now one of the longest established inbound tour operators in Indochina, Myanmar and Thailand and one of the best known.
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North Vietnam Exclusive - 7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1 - HanoiOn arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport an Exotissimo guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. |
Day 2 - Hanoi - Lao Cai (B,L)
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After breakfast depart for an insider's tour of the capital. Long hidden from the international community Hanoi's cultural scene is thriving. Visit the best galleries, pagodas, cultural sites, markets and other hidden gems with your specialist guide. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong. Listed in the travel book '500 places to see before you die' this specialty fish restaurant has been serving the same dish for the past 3 decades. Mid evening proceed to Hanoi Train Station for the night train to Lao Cai.
Day 3 - Lao Cai - Sapa (B,L)
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On arrival in the border town of Lao Cai transfer to the former hill station of Sapa.. Take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black, Tay, H'mong and other hill tribe people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their handicrafts and to buy provisions. Following take a light trek to discover Sapa's quaint hill tribe villages set against the stunning Honag Lien Son Mountain Range and Indochina's highest peak, Mt. Fansipan.
Day 4 - Sapa (B)
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This day is free to discover Sapa at your own pace. Options include a variety of short treks and excursions, enjoying a relaxing massage at the Victoria Resort's spa, or simply relaxing in the refreshing mountain air.
Day 5 - Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B)
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As an optional extra visit one of the areas exciting markets (ask you travel consultant for more info), explore the area on foot or drive back to Sapa for further exploration of the town. In the late afternoon depart for Lao Cai Town for your departure back to Hanoi by train.
Day 6 - Hanoi (B)
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Arrival at Hanoi Station in the early morning. Drive to your hotel then take the day to relax as you please. Enjoy the many charms that this city has to offer from the many boutique shops or simply taking a coffee at one of the charming street side coffee shop and watching the world go by.
Day 7 - Hanoi (B)Free at leisure until your transfer by private car to Hanoi Airport for international flight or domestic extension. |
Extend This Tour With...
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