Itinerary
This is a seven-day tour introduction to northern Vietnam. It’s a busy tour, taking in the three main attractions – Hanoi, Sapa and Ha Long Bay. Even so, the itinerary only scratches the surface of the rich culture and natural environment of the area. Many of our clients extend the programme to delve deeper into the villages, forests and the local lifestyles.
Tour program
Hanoi
Hanoi Sightseeing - Overnight train to Sapa
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue on to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple and enjoy riding in a rickshaw for 1 hour in the old quater of Hanoi and its teeming streets filled with fascinating shops.
Transfer to the Ha Noi railway station to boarding the train depart for Sapa. Stay overnight in an air-conditioned soft sleeper cabin on train (2 pax/cabin, wooden cabin).
Sapa
Sapa
Halong Bay (Lunch, Dinner)
Halong Bay (Lunch)
Hanoi Departure
Cancellation Policy
Terms and Conditions Updated on August 26, 2022, and applicable to all bookings made on or after this date
New Cancellation and Refund policy
In the event that you need to cancel your tour, you must submit your cancellation request in writing. Charges will be calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation.
All payments for travel services that have not been provided to you will be refunded in accordance with following policy:
The cancellation fee will be imposed as shown below:
1) More than 45 days prior to departure: 10% of the full payment per person will be charged;
2) Between 45 and 16 days prior to departure: 20% of the full payment per person will be charged;
3) Between 15 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the full payment per person will be charged;
4) Between 7 and 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the full payment per person will be charged;
5) Additional cancellation fees, if applicable, imposed by the service providers other than Bravo Indochina Tours (which may include but not be limited to banks or other payment platforms, airlines, cruises, hotels, railway companies, etc.) will be deducted from the money to be refunded
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Terms and Conditions Prior to August 26, 2022
Cancellation Policy
We would feel sorry if you decided to cancel your trip; however we realize in most cases, it is out of necessity.
If you must cancel your trip, please submit your cancellation in written form. Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive your written cancellation.
All payments for travel services not provided to the client shall be refunded in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and in accordance with Bravo Indochina Tours’ cancellation policy.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
1) Free cancellation before 45 days
2) 45 to 30 days prior to scheduled departure date: 20% of the full payment per person.
3) 30 to 16 days prior to scheduled departure date: 50% of the full payment per person.
4) 15 to 0 days prior to scheduled departure date: 100% of the full payment per person.
Alteration of Itinerary
Alterations after you have received your booking confirmation letter will incur a fee of $25.00 per request, and changes to departure date or destination may incur cancellation fees. All changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Bravo Indochina Tours reserves the right to modify the itinerary of your tour if air schedule or surface transportation changes, and/or events beyond its control make such alterations necessary. In this event, any of the increase or reduction of the tour cost will be calculated and charged/ refunded accordingly. If it is you who request the changes to your tour, then you will be required to pay any additional cost in advance.
Tour Details
Accommodation
Superior 3 Stars Hotels
Hanoi : Golden Lotus Luxury Hotel (Superior), Aranya hotel (Superior)
Halong : Ha Long Bay: Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional junk [Unique] (Superior quality wooden junks modelled on Imperial Court vessels)
Sapa : Sapa Legend Hotel (Standard room) or similar
First Class 4 Stars Hotel
Hanoi: Lan Vien hotel – Superior room, Sunway Hotel (Superior), Silkpath Hanoi (superior)
Sapa : Sapa Highland Resort (Superior Mountain View)
Ha Long Bay: Indochina Sails (Traditional Junk)
Deluxe 5 stars hotels
Hanoi: Hotel de L’Opera - Deluxe , Pan Pacific Hotel (Deluxe)
Ha Long Bay: Paradise Cruise [Traditional Junk Cruise]
Sapa : Pao Sapa Resort (Deluxe Room)
Transport
Minibus 16 seater (FORD Transit, Toyota Hiace or similar) with air conditional
Additional Services
International flights
Travel Insurance
Personal entertainment expenses
Personal costs: telephone fee, laundry
Additional Services
Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.
Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
Return train tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai (air-conditioned soft four-berth cabin, good local standard in ‘Fanxipan/Sapaly’ carriage)
Boat cruise as programme. For Ha Long Bay, you’ll join other passengers on a high quality wooden boat with comfortable accommodation, good facilities and an experienced crew. The boat will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.
Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.
The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests’ return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available, and full board on the boat in Ha Long Bay.
Meals
Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Guide
English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
Good to know
Currency
Dong
Vietnam
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