Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival (D)
Pick up and tranfer to the Sofitel Metropole hotel for check in. Rest of the day is free time. Private table dinner at the Le Tonkin restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi - Halong (B,L,D)
A private car will take you to the famous Halong Bay where you will take a cruising boat trip to view Halong Bay from a Bai Tho Luxury Junk. Lovely private dinner on board and overnight on your Bai Tho luxury room while the Junk is anchored on the bay.

Day 3 : Halong Cruise (B,L,D)
Full day cruising on Halong Bay to view other parts. Overnight on the Bai Tho Junk boat.

Day 4 : Halong - Hanoi - Overnight train to Sapa (B,L,D)
More cruising on Halong Bay in the morning before heading back to Hanoi. A day room will be available for relaxation before dinner and tranfer to the Hanoi railway station to catch the Victoria Express overnight train to Sapa. Overnight on the train

Day 5 : Sapa (D)
Arrive early at Lao Cai station where you will meet your car to take you to the Sapa hill station. Check in at Victoria Hotel. After breakfast, free time to make your own exploration of this little lovely town. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6 : Sapa (B,L,D)
Free day with some otional tours around Sapa region. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 7 : Sapa - Hanoi (B,L,D)
Morning free, with time for an optional visit to the hill tribe villages around Sapa. Later in the afternoon you transfer down to Lao Cai again to take your Victoria Express back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.

Day 8 : Hanoi Departure
Free time upon arrival and transfer to the airport for your flight home. ( B )