(B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner)

Day 1: Hanoi on Arrival – Welcome Dinner.

You'll be greeted at the Airport and transferred downtown to check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake. Visit the Water Puppet Theatre at around 4.15 Pm. After showing finish, enjoy our welcome dinner in the restaurant then Overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)

Day 2: Halong Bay On Arrival - Ha Long Bay Cruise – Junk Boat Overnight (B,L,D)

AM: 8.30 - Depart Ha Noi by Mini-van from your hotel for a 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long City through the Red River Delta. PM: You’ll be served a savoury lunch aboard the boat as you embark on a 4 hour cruise of the bay. The calm emerald water and towering karst islands create a mystical maze as you cruise past Tam Cung Cave and Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islet, and visit Sung Sot (Amazing) cave. There will be lots of time for swimming and taking pictures. Cruise to a quiet firth and enjoy a great sunset dinner. Relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin. At Night: Overnight on Junk Boat basing in Deluxe Private Cabin with A/C, private bath.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay Sea Kayaking – Cat Ba Island – Hotel Overnight (B,L,D)

AM: After breakfast, cruise further to Lan Ha Bay to get the kayak gear. You’ll receive a lesson on paddling and safety from our experience guide before heading to some hidden lagoons. Stop for a swim on Van Boi Beach. After lunch on the boat, paddle to Beo floating village. At Beo Pier, transfer to a hotel on Cat Ba Island.
PM: After lunch on the boat, paddle to Beo floating village. At Beo Pier, transfer to a hotel on Cat Ba Island. At Night: Overnight in hotel in Cat Ba island (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Room)

Day 4: Cat Ba Island - Ha Long - Ha Noi (B,L)

AM/PM: After breakfast at the hotel, return to the boat to continue your cruise around the Bay, passing Cua Van floating village to witness this unique way of life. Eat lunch on the boat on the way to the pier in Ha Long City. The bus back to Ha Noi to your Hotel around 4.30pm. At Night: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 5: Ha Noi – Full Day City Tour – Lao Cai (Sapa) By Night Train – OverNight on the Train (B,L)

AM: On this insightful day through Ha Nois busy tree lined boulevards, youll explore such interesting and historic sites as The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature.
PM: Following lunch, you will visit the Ethnology museum which will give you an overview of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam including the Thai people who you will meet in Mai Chau and Hmong, Dzao, Dzay… people who you will meeting in Sapa. After that, you will take a fascinating 1 hour tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter by Cyclo. The history of the Old Quarter dates back some 2000 years with it’s 36 narrow streets each named after the trade or merchandise made and sold there. Free evening at your leisure.
At Night: 8:00pm Depart by private car to Hanoi Rail way station for the night train to Lao Cai (9:20pm-5:30am). Overnight on train (Basing in First Class Soft Sleeper beds Wooden Cabin with A/C).

Day 6: Welcome To Lao Cai - Sa Pa Hiking Tour with Land Cruise Car (B,L,D)

AM: Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Meet your tour guide at Vietnam Adventures’s Sa Pa office. After the guide takes you on a walk around Sa Pa town, trek 4 hours down the valley along local trails and across rice paddies to visit Black H’Mong and Dzay ethnic minority communities. Have a picnic lunch along the way.PM: Jeep pick up back to Sa Pa. Shower and rest before heading out for dinner. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Sapa (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room).

Day 7: Sa Pa Hiking Tour with Land Cruise Car (B,L,D)

AM: In the morning, start trekking (4 hours) to the village of Red Dzao ethnic minority community on a beautiful trail across rice terraces. You can visit Ta Phin cave that is not far from the village. B pm Picnic lunch here then jeep pick up back to Sa Pa. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Sapa (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room).

Day 8: Bac Ha Sunday Hill Tribe Markets – Sapa – Hanoi by Night Train – Overnight on Train (B,L,D)

AM: We will leave Sapa early in the morning at 7h00 and drive about 2.5 hours to the colourful Bac Ha market of the Flower H’mong, Tay, Nung, Pa dzi and Phu La ethnic minority groups. The biggest and most famous market, also known as “urban” market, Bac Ha attracts people selling a wide variety of products. Bac Ha is the center of the Flower H'mong people who are the most colorful ethnic group with elaborately embroidered spirals and geometric figures on their clothes and colorful bands for leg wrappings. pm In the afternoon, we will take a small trekking tour to the H’mong villages of Ban Pho or Na Hoi. we will leave Bac Ha about 4h00PM to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi night Drive back to Lao Cai for the Night train back to Ha Noi. Overnight on train (Base in First Class Soft Sleeper beds Wooden cabin, A/C)

Pls note: Bac Ha Market only open on Every Sunday Morning (but can be easily reversed due to your detailed flights)

Day 9: Hanoi - Flight to Siem Reap (B)

AM: Arrive in Ha Noi train station at around 4.30 am then you will be transferred by our guide direct to Vietnam Adventures Travel Office. Have a rest and we'll take you to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap. At Night: Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 10: Siem Reap (B,L)

Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor , the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. A tour of the temples includes the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. Return to hotel after watching the sunset at Phnom Bakheng. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Siem Riep (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 11: Siem Reap (B,L)

An early start to catch the sunrise (optional). Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit to Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei andfabulous Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. In the afternoon continue to Neak Peanand Preah Khan, the "Holy Sword" temple which is also one of the largest temple compounds in Angkor. At Night Overnight in Hotel in Siem Riep (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 12: Siem Reap (B,L)

Heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei . Along the way, we make stopoverat the Preah Dark village and the River of 1000 Lingas, locally named Kbal Spean. On the way back,you will visit the enchanting Banteay Srei whichwas designed to leave no spaceundecorated, and the fine carvings in pink sandstone areveryunique. In the afternoon, we continue totake animpressive tour withother attractions: Rolous Groupof temples including Preah Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei. At Night: Overnight in Hotel in Siem Riep (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 13: Siem Reap (B)

After breakfast visit the workshops of Artisans d'Angkor to see wood and stone carving or shop for souvenirs or take a boat trip on the great lake, Tonle Sap (July-February only). At Night Overnight in Hotel in Siem Riep (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 14: Departure Siem Reap (B)

We'll take you from your hotel out to the Siem Riep Int'l Airport to see you off on your journey back home or more visit other countries. End of your journey.

Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if that itinerary above does not match your expectations!

All Inclusive Package Cost:

Note: Rates are valid until December 30th, 2011 by MinMax Travel Co., Ltd. All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT.

* The prices above are based on the hotels on the MinMaxTravel.com 'Accommodation' page. If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant 'Hotels' page, tell us, and we'll send you a modified price within 24 hrs at the latest.

* At the time of quotation, MinMax Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices are available as listed above.

THE SPECIFIC HOTELS & JUNK CRUISES WILL BE USED IN THIS PACKAGE TOUR: 

TOUR PRICES INCLUDES:

* 10-nights accommodation in hotels, basing on Deluxe Double / Twin with daily Buffet BKF.
* 2-nights accommodation on the train, basing on First Class Train of Four-bed cabin with A/C.
* 1 night on Junk Boat with Private Cabin, A/C & private bath
* Transfer by air-conditioned car, van or boat as itinerary
* International Flight: Hanoi ~ Siem Riep.
* Train tickets Hanoi ~ Lao Kai ~ Hanoi (Soft – sleeper First Class 4 Beds cabin with A/C)
* Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee
* Local English-speaking experience guides in different parts of the country
* Welcome Dinner in Hanoi.
* All Meals as per program mentioned as: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
* Water Puppet Tickets in Hanoi – First Class.

TOUR PRICES EXCLUDES:

* Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program
* Visa to Cambodia, international flights with airport taxes.
* Personal insurance and personal expenses.

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:

* Sun Gears, Camera + Film, Sandal, Rain gear, Flash Light, Insect Repellent...

HOW TO START:

* MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

* If you don't have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).