DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
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- Pick up from Noi Bai Airport
- Check in hotel in Hanoi
- Overnight at the 5-star Apricot Hotel Hanoi
DAY 2: HANOI – TOPAS ECOLODGE – LECH VILLAGE HIKE
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- From 6:30 – 7:00 AM, depart from your Hanoi hotel via Topas Mountain Express for a 5-hour transfer to Topas Ecolodge. After check-in, relax and enjoy panoramic mountain views from your private balcony
- In the afternoon, embark on a scenic hike to Lech Village, home to the Red Dao people. Visit a traditional wooden house, meet the locals, and learn about their unique customs, including intricate handmade embroidery. The return route takes you through rice terraces, a suspension bridge, and stunning landscapes, with insights into local farming practices from your guide
- Overnight at Topas Ecolodge
DAY 3: EXPLORE THE MOST REMOTE AREA OF SAPA
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- After breakfast, depart at 8:30 AM for a trek deep into Hoang Lien National Park near Sin Chai Village. Enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, waterfalls, and valleys before reaching Nam Nhiu Village, home to the Red Dao people. Visit local houses and learn about their daily life
- Continue along a scenic trail through rice terraces and bamboo huts to Nam Cang Village, the most remote area of Sapa. Discover traditional Red Dao crafts such as paper-making, jewelry, and embroidery. After lunch in a local house, return to Topas Ecolodge at 2:15 PM. Optional Red Dao herbal bath available at the lodge’s spa (self-paid).
- Overnight at Topas Ecolodge
DAY 4: LEAVING THE MOUNTAIN & RETURN TO HANOI
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- Enjoy a leisurely morning at Topas Ecolodge relax, explore by mountain bike, or take a shuttle bus to Sapa town. Optional activities include a cable car ride to Mt. Fansipan (3,143m)
- At 2:30 PM, depart from Topas Ecolodge (or 1:15 PM from Sapa) via Topas Mountain Express, arriving in Hanoi around 7:30 PM
- Overnight at the 5-star Apricot Hotel Hanoi
DAY 5: HANOI – HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE WITH AMBASSADOR CRUISE I
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- Transfer to Halong Bay – the World Heritage Site
- Board Ambassador Cruise I and enjoy a welcome briefing before savoring a buffet lunch with stunning views of Halong Bay. Explore Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, then visit Titov Island for swimming or a panoramic hike.
- Relax onboard with afternoon tea, the spa, or the Jacuzzi pool. In the evening, enjoy a cooking class, Happy Hour, and a Michelin-standard dinner with live music. End the day with squid fishing, spa treatments, or a movie night in your cabin.
- Overnight on the cruise
DAY 6: HALONG BAY – HANOI
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- Start the morning with a Tai Chi session and light breakfast, then explore the breathtaking Sung Sot Cave. After a full breakfast, check out and disembark at Halong International Cruise Port, returning to Hanoi
INCLUSIONS
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- A private 16-seater car for airport pickup, participation in the Hanoi City Tour and transfer between Hanoi and Ha Long
- Transfer by Topas Mountain Express Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi (SIC)
- English-speaking guide on activity days
- 2 nights at the 5-star Apricot Hotel Hanoi (shared room)
- 2 nights at Topas Ecolodge (shared room)
- 1 night on the luxury Ambassador Cruise 1 (shared room), the largest 5-star overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay
- All breakfasts during the itinerary
- 2 lunches on day 3, day 5
- Complimentary mineral water provided daily
- Snack during walking trips in Sapa
- Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
CONTACT US
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- Phone: +84988402008
- Email: maoluong@gmail.com
- Address: 91 Tho Nhuom
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