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6 Day 5 Night Hanoi - Ha Long - Sapa (Vietnam) Tour for AU$337, Single Traveler AU$405

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6 Day 5 Night Hanoi - Ha Long - Sapa (Vietnam) Tour for AU$337, Single Traveler AU$405
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Store Reporientalcolours on 12/01/2014 - 00:55 orientalcolours.com (358 clicks)
Last edited 12/01/2014 - 02:57

This 6 Day tour for group purchase price of AU$337

TOUR OVERVIEW

o Day 1 – Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight in Twins hotel
o Day 2 – Halong Bay visiting. Overnight on Oriental Sails cruise (B, L, D)
o Day 3 – Back to Hanoi. Take night train to Sapa. Overnight on train (B, L)
o Day 4 – Sapa trekking. Homestay overnight, dinning with ethnic family (B, L, D)
o Day 5 – Sapa trekking. Take night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train (B, L, D)
o Day 6 – Back to Hanoi in early morning. End of the tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1 night in a Deluxe room at Twins Hotel
  • 1 night in a Deluxe cabin on Oriental Sails Cruise
  • 2 nights in a Deluxe cabin on Orient Express Train to Sapa
  • 1 night homestay experience in Sapa, dinning with Zay ethnic family
  • All meals included as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= dinner
  • Welcome drink on boat
  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner with fresh seafood while cruising
  • Kayaking on Halong Bay
  • Cooking class on boat, Tai Chi in the morning
  • Visiting Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island
  • Transfer Hotel in Hanoi - Halong bay - Hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus
  • Short rest at Hanoi hotel for bath and breakfast before transferring to Hanoi train station
  • Pick up and transfer to Hanoi train station by tour guide
  • Pick up and transfer from Lao Cai train station to Sapa
  • All entrance fees
  • Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
  • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • English speaking guide
  • 2-way train tickets
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
TOUR ACCOMMODATION

Please find the full itinerary here:

http://orientalcolours.com/Season-Offers/Tours/6-Day-5-Night…

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  • slackme on 12/01/2014 - 01:11

    Really it is only 4 days and 4 nights. Last night is on the train. Once off the train, the tour finishes.

  • Store Reporientalcolours @ Oriental Colours on 12/01/2014 - 01:15
    +1

    yes, Slackme, it is clearly stated in the highlights:

    1 night in a Deluxe room at Twins Hotel
    1 night in a Deluxe cabin on Oriental Sails Cruise
    2 nights in a Deluxe cabin on Orient Express Train to Sapa
    1 night homestay in Sapa, dinning with Zay ethnic family

  • PlagueistheCheap on 12/01/2014 - 01:31
    -1

    going to cost alot more when you get rolled on the train

    • Store Reporientalcolours @ Oriental Colours on 12/01/2014 - 01:59

      Most certainly, but it rarely happens :-)

  • Hardstuck Silver 2 on 12/01/2014 - 01:31

    This fits almost perfectly into my plans.
    If I arrive evening 3rd Feb, depart afternoon 8th, I would be able to squeeze this in won't I?

  • Store Reporientalcolours @ Oriental Colours on 12/01/2014 - 01:56
    +1

    Hi williewuboy,

    This will be fine, we can arrange that for you.

    Please by return let me have your email or write us at [email protected]

    We look forward to hearing from you.

    Best regards,

    Christine

  • attfiecz2 on 12/01/2014 - 07:12

    No idea about the company of course but on face value this seems like a pretty good deal.
    Perhaps a bit rushed, I can promise you that you will want more time in Sapa, but value for money for sure.
    Yes you can backpack and book it yourself and get cheaper etc but if you are looking for a package, this isn't bad.
    But if you do want to book it yourself, most inexpensive hotels in Hanoi are extraordinary friendly and helpful and will manage the whole thing for you from the front desk so you can make decisions based on weather and your mood if you have time.

  • theworks on 12/01/2014 - 10:15
    +1

    Very rushed. You really need at least two nights in halong to justify the 6-8 hour round trip. I can assure you the last thing you really want to be doing after coming back from halong is getting on a train.

    • Store Reporientalcolours @ Oriental Colours on 12/01/2014 - 14:26
      +1

      Yes, theworks, this is very rushed, could only be an option for people with not much time spared in Vietnam and do wish to see terraces in Sapa.

      The extra night in Halong bay could be an option, however, according to our modest statistics, most tourist find the 1 night stay in Halong satisfactory.

      You may find some other idea in this travel forum:

      http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293923-i9984-k3562543-…

      Surchage for 1 night extra on Oriental Sails is:

      169 USD for Single cabin

      99 USD for shared cabin

      The bus will drop you off at hotel in Hanoi at around 5 p.m, you will then have a short rest stay at the hotel for bath and refreshing, having dinner before being picked up at around 8.30 for the 9 p.m departure train ride to Sapa in a Deluxe 4 berth cabin on Orient Express train.

      For those who want to include Sapa in their Vietnam experience, overnight train (9 hours) seems to be the only option, as not only you could save the time and money on overnight accommodation, but also the day train to sapa is slower, having hard seats only and mostly used by the local.

      Having more than 10 hours on hard seat is a very demanding trip as you may imagine, and also only suitable with those who love to interact and blend with local people.

  • cakesy on 12/01/2014 - 11:42

    This might be great for you if you like organised tours. Myself, i think it is very rushed, and while it might seem chaotic, it is very easy to organise tours in Vietnam with the local tourist agents, and they will get you there. And they are cheap.

    I would spend all that time in ha long bay,last time I was a week on Cat Ba island, fantastic place, incredibly beautiful, quiet, and so damn cheap.

    • Store Reporientalcolours @ Oriental Colours on 12/01/2014 - 14:50
      +4

      Thanks for your compliment on Cat Ba, Hai Phong, which is my hometown.

      When i was student, i used to spend my summer time at my sister's floating house in Cai Beo, rowing around on sampan and got excited when seeing tourist boats passing by.

      I also recommend that for those who really want to have an in-depth Vietnam experience and have quite some flexible time to spend in Vietnam, they should do a free and easy style.

      Having been working in tourism all along, i have traveled a lot, sometimes thanks to my former companies, sometimes, on my own.

      I hardly ever booked a full packaged tour, but would prefer a free and easy option, taking day trips to attractions i really want to see or most likely suit my budget then, but it might not be the most economical, efficient way sometimes.

      So for travelers, who would like a flexible holiday and not on a tight schedule, the option is not for you. Do some searching on travel forum, find a centrally located hotel, you will find many day tour providers just around the corner.

      And remember to bargain hard, never buy things at your first stop and walk-away tactics works. :-)

      If you need any urgent help, can always reach me at this hotline: +84984206985

      Tho Vu

  • baker bob on 12/01/2014 - 14:43

    I don't think there is anything wrong with the itenary, it is normal when you book a tour over there that Halong will be 2 days all up, 1 night on a junk. The overnight trip to Sapa is long enough that you will have a very good sleep.

    All there is to do in Halong is sit on a boat……depends what your interest are, I would be bored spending much more than a day there. As for Sapa, I could spend more time there Hiking, it was awesome.

    I actually think its pretty good that these 2 trips are combined, you don't waste any time going from 1 to the other.

    As for price, well I can't remember how much it cost me but do your own research, AUD 337 is a lot of money in Nam and everything is negotiable if you book there.

    • Store Reporientalcolours @ Oriental Colours on 12/01/2014 - 15:07
      +3

      Hi Robbiejuve,

      After further discussed with my team, as the tour rate is concerned,i can offer Ozbargainer airport pick-up and drop-off as well as a half day hotel stay when you get back from train station at around 4.30 a.m to hotel with breakfast inclusive at Twins hotel in this option.

      All pick-up and drop off is with private car. Train drop off and pick up by our local guide.

      That is our best effort for this package.

  • Brett308 on 13/01/2014 - 12:28
    +1

    +1 for the great rep replies.

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