Sapa

Day 01

Hanoi

Xin Chao and welcome to Vietnam. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel.

Day 02

Hanoi > Ninh Binh > Lao Cai

After checking out of your hotel, begin your full day tour to Ninh Binh visiting the ancient former capital city, Hao Lu with its enchanting tombs and ruins, and Trang An, an area often referred to as the ‘dry Halong Bay’ thanks to its stunning geologic landscape. Return to Hanoi for dinner before transferring to Hanoi train station to board your overnight two berth deluxe sleeper train to Lao Cai

Meals: B.L.D

Day 03

Lao Cai > Sapa

Upon arrival early morning at Lao Cai station, you will be transferred to Sapa. Enjoy breakfast at Silk Path Grand Hotel, your home for the next two nights. Visit the colourful Cat Cat village and get to know the Blue and Black Hmong people. This afternoon is at your leisure to explore Sapa town.

Meals: B

Day 04 Sapa

After breakfast, visit Muong Hoa Valley, pass through the Black Hmong minority village of Lao Chai and discover the secrets of textile production with a visit to a Hmong family. After lunch, drive out of Sapa for a comfortable walk from the village of Suoi to Ma Tra offering breathtaking views of the beautiful valley with its terraced rice paddies. Transfer back to Sapa.

Meals: B.L

Day 05 Sapa > Hanoi

Drive back to Hanoi and check into the luxurious Sofitel Metropole Hotel and relax before gathering to meet your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for your tour welcome and briefing.

Meals: B

This itinerary can be operated before your Scenic cruise and tour as a 5 day extension.

Independent extension, not escorted by a Scenic Tour Director. Guests must be capable of walking moderate distances over walking tracks to undertake this extension.

Sapa and Ninh Binh

Sapa is a charming mountain town and home to a number of local minority tribes. Marvel at the stunning vistas of this former hill station; dramatic landscapes, picturesque villages and rice terraces. Interact with the friendly hill tribe locals, many whom still practice their traditions and customs. Ninh Binh has many fascinating sites to explore, from the ancient former capital city, Hao Lu, with its enchanting tombs and ruins to Trang An.

Departure Dates

2024/2025# 5 Day Pre Land Journey Twin share Single Pan Pacific Hanoi / Silk Path Grand Hotel $1,640 $2,145

Inclusions: 3 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night on board a soft sleeper train in a two berth compartment from Hanoi to Lao Cai, transfers and all touring will be conducted by local expert guides for Scenic guests including entrance fees and meals as listed. The extension is NOT escorted by a Scenic Tour Director but will operate either as an independent extension or as a small group of Scenic guests with local guide depending on numbers. Daily treks are subject to weather and safety conditions prevalent at the time of the tour. A good level of fitness is required to undertake the daily treks to the villages. Prices are based on low season, per person. # Shoulder and high season, Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinner surcharges apply.