Vietnam : Northern Areas
Travel to Sapa
The best time to witness the scenic beauty of Sapa is in April and May. Before that period, the weather might be cold and foggy; after that period is the rainy season. In April and May, Sapa is blooming with flowers and green pastures. The clouds that settle in the valley in early morning quickly disappear into thin air.
Located at 1,500m above sea level, Sapa lies on the side of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains, 333 km northwest of Hanoi. Sapa's flora is diverse, ranging from flowers to tropical fruits; among the most popular fruits produced in Sapa are apples, pears, peaches, and plums. Sapa has many natural sites such as Thac Bac, Thuy Cung Grotto, Gio Cave, Troi Gate, and Truc Forest. Sapa is also the starting point for many climbers and scientists who want to reach the top of Fansipan Mountain, the highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,143m. Hoang Lien Son Mountains is also called the Alps of the North Sea area since Fansipan Mountain is not only the highest peak in Vietnam, but also in the Indochina Peninsula. The pyramid-shaped mountain is covered with clouds all year round and temperatures often drop below zero, especially at high elevations. To reach Sapa, one can take a train to Lao Cai and then a bus to Sapa from Lao Cai. On Sundays, Nung, Dao, Tay, Cao Lan, Paxi, and Xa Phong minorities ride down the mountain in their colorful clothes to take part in the Sunday market at the foot of Fansipan Mountain.
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 Travel to Ha Long Bay
Situated in the North-East region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin comprised of regions of Halong City, the township of Cam Pha, and a part of the island district of Van Don. Halong Bay borders Cat Ba Island in the southwest, the East Sea in the east, and the mainland, creating a 120 km coastline. Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. There are two kinds of islands, limestone and schist, which are concentrated in two main zones: the southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Halong Bay). This densely concentrated zone of stone islands, world famous for its spectacular scenery of grottoes and caves, forms the central zone of Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The bay itself has an area of 43,400 ha, consists of 775 islands, and forms a triangle with the island of Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto) to the west, the lake of Ba Ham (Three Shelter Lake) to the south, and the island of Cong Tay to the east.Viewed from above, Halong Bay resembles a geographic work of art. While exploring the bay, you feel lost in a legendary world of stone islands. There is Man's Head Island, which resembles a man standing and looking towards the mainland. Dragon Island looks like a dragon hovering above the turquoise water. La Vong Island resembles an old man fishing. There are also the islands of the Sail, the Pair of Roosters, and the Incense Burner, which all astonishingly resemble their namesakes. The forms of the islands change depending on the angle of the light and from where the islands are viewed. At the core of the islands, there are wonderful caves and grottoes, such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Residence Grotto), Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto), Sung Sot (Surprise Grotto), and Tam Cung (Three Palace Grotto). Halong Bay has many links to the history of Vietnam. For example, there are such famous geographical sites as Van Don (site of an ancient commercial port), Poem Mountain (with engravings of many poems about emperors and other famous historical figures), and Bach Dang River (the location of two fierce naval battles fought against foreign aggressors).It has been proven by scientists that Halong was one of the first cradles of human existence in the area at such archeological sites as Dong Mang, Xich Tho, Soi Nhu, and Thoi Gieng. It is also a region of highly-concentrated biological diversity with many ecosystems of salt water-flooded forests, coral reefs, and tropical forests featuring thousands of species of animal and plant life.With all this in mind, the 18th meeting of the Committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO (in Thailand on December 17th, 1994), officially recognized Halong Bay as a natural heritage site of worldwide importance.
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$75 Daily trip to Sapa (2 days / 3 nights)
$95 Daily trip to Sapa (3 days / 4 nights)
$132 Sapa - Bac Ha - Coc Ly ( 3 days / 4 nights )  |
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$18 Daily trip to the Ha Long (1 day)
Trip Description : Departure. Enjoy the 3 hours drive to Ha Long city. Arrive in Ha Long. Arrive in Ha Long city. The seafood lunch will be served at the local restaurant. You then board the boat to enjoy a four hour cruise on the bay to visit the Thien Cung cave....
$170 Halong - Emeraude Classic Cruises (2 days / 1 night)
Trip Description : One of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers an area of 1,500 km over which are scattered thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Bac Bo. The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only fully appreciated while meandering among the islands, fjords and inlets....
$39 Daily trip to Ha Long (2 days / 1 night)
Trip Description : Carried out the same as the "Daily trip to the Ha Long (1 day)".... Then boat ride back to Ha long city. Check in. Free at leisure in the evening. Overnight in hotel....
$90 Daily trip to Ha Long - Overnight in Huong Hai Junk boat (2 days / 1 night)
Trip Description : The junks of the name Huong Hai ( Ocean Flavors ) are the only kind could bring wonderful night on the bay with luxury and antique accommodations with perfect crew. Spending time on the junk, you'll not only savor a unique feeling in a world of enjoy and joy into various of interesting activities as: going fishing on the bay at watching sunrise and sunset....
$198 Daily trip to Ha Long - Overnight in Huong Hai Junk boat (3 days / 2 nights)
Trip Description : Carried out the same as the "Daily trip to Ha Long - Overnight in Huong Hai Junk boat (2 days / 1 night)". Then Have breakfast, visit Bai Tu Long Bay, Teapot island, Chopsticks island. Have lunch on junk. Back to Ha Long wharf. Coach trip back back to Ha Noi....
$75 Daily trip to Ha long & Cat Ba island (3 days / 2 nights)
Trip Description : AM : 7h00 depart to Ha Long Bay. Arrive at 11h30, lunch at restaurant.
PM : Boat trip to Cat Ba, on the way visits THIEN CUNG & DAU GO caves. Stop on the sea for swimming. Check in the hotel. Free time walk around Cat Ba town (as Hong Kong at night) sightseeing floating village on the sea. Have dinner. Overnight in Cat Ba....
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