Tour Code : DEK06SAPA Day 1: Singapore – Hanoi (NIL) Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our representative will meet you and then transfer to down town Hanoi – the city of Lakes. Overnight in Hanoi Day 2: Hanoi - Sapa (B/-/D) Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure. Late afternoon, meet at hotel lobby and transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. After dinner, proceed to Hanoi Railway station for your overnight journey to Sapa, which is located amongst the Hoang Lien Mountains, in Lao Cai Province, near the Chinese border. Overnight on train – 4-berths shared cabin, 1 pax per berth (Special note: 4 travelers will be sharing 1 cabin on board the overnight train. There are common toilet facilities on board the train but shower amenities are not available.) Overnight in train to Sapa Day 3: Sapa – Bac Ha Market (Sunday Market) (B/L/D) Upon arrival in Lao Cai early morning, you will be met by your local tour guide. Transfer to a day use hotel for refreshment & breakfast. Afterwards, We will spend this day to visit one of ethnic market before transfer to Sapa. It is Bac Ha Sunday market. This is the largest market in the region, a place where many ethnic groups gather to buy and sell, eat and drink together. There are 10 minority groups in the Bac Ha region. You can buy homemade handicrafts and clothes. In the afternoon we will have a 2 hour trek to Ban Pho village (Flower H’Mong people).In the village we visit their house to know more about their lifestyle and traditional customs. We also can try some wine made of corn. After that, transfer to Sapa for dinner & overnight. Day 4: Sapa tour – Night train to Hanoi (B/L/D) This morning take a light trek to the hill tribe villages of Lao Chai, Ta Van. Walking to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, you meet some of the local ethnic minority people on their way to and from Sapa. These minority people, including the Red Zao, Hmong and Tay people, walk to Sapa to trade at the markets. Tonight you spend the night at the hotel in Sapa town. DEKS AIR TRAVEL & TOURS PTE LTD 300 BEACH ROAD #13-05 THE CONCOURSE SINGAPORE 199555 TEL: (65) 6338 8188 FAX: (65) 6338 7810 Email: [email protected] website: www.deksair.com In the afternoon, we take a walk and hike to visit Ham Rong Mountain or Dragon Jaw Mountain which overlook the town of Sapa – just look to the northwest and you will see the peak forming the ‘dragon’s jaw’ rising impressively over the town. The route to the top begins with a walk through a beautiful orchid garden, and then on to a European style botanical garden where you will find a variety of colourful flowers and plants. By this time you will be at a good altitude to stop and appreciate the stunning views across the Muong Hoa valley to Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Vietnam, and over Sapa town itself. From here you will continue upwards to Heaven’s Gate where you can enjoy great views of the ‘dragon’s jaw’. Eventually you will reach the mountain peak where you will be treated to unrivalled views over the valley and a birds eye view of Sapa. Then we proceed to visit Silver waterfall. From the falls you can experience the stunning view of the surrounding mountains and the lush forest Return to Lao Cai railway station. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight on train – 4-berths shared cabin, 1 pax per berth Day 5: Hanoi - Good Morning tour & Bat Trang pottery village (B/L/D) Upon arrival early in the morning (around 05:00 am), you will be picked up to continue with your “Good morning tour” in Hanoi: First we visit to the famous flower market where hundreds of different kinds of flowers are being sold in bulk to the flower shop keepers. Transfer to Long Bien bridge where, underneath is one of the biggest and busiest fruit markets of Hanoi. Both of these markets are only seen in the early morning! Next we will travel on foot to visit the Old Quarter. You will see street side markets preparing for the morning. We then make our way to Hoan Kiem Lake to witness, and maybe even take part in, people, young and old, exercising, doing Tai Chi, and jogging. As the sun rises, and the light becomes perfect, take every opportunity to snap some of the best photos of your trip! Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. Transfer to Bat Trang village - Located on the outskirts of Hanoi by the banks of the Red River, Bat Trang is a traditional handicraft village specializing in ceramics. Discover the small, hidden alleys of this village and visit a local workshop to interact with the craftsmen and observe the complete production cycle, from preparing the clay to shaping the products, painting them and firing them in the kiln. Have some time wander to around the market and perhaps to buy some items of your choice. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to your hotel for check in Free at leisure the rest of the day till meet at hotel lobby for Christmas Eve Buffet dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 6: Hanoi - Singapore (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flight. Itinerary is subject to change depending on flights, road and weather conditions DEKS AIR TRAVEL & TOURS PTE LTD 300 BEACH ROAD #13-05 THE CONCOURSE SINGAPORE 199555 TEL: (65) 6338 8188 FAX: (65) 6338 7810 Email: [email protected] website: www.deksair.com Ref DEK06SAPA/030119 Package Price: Valid Departure date: 20 Dec 2019 6D5N Winter Christmas Sapa Tour (Minimum 16 persons travel together) Minimum 16 1Child with Bed Child with Bed Single Hotel (4star) Child No pax travel sharing room sharing room Supp Price per person in SGD Bed together with 1 adult with 2 adults (Top Up) La Suite hotel Hanoi or similar $ 759 $ 719 $ 629 $ 609 $ 149 Sapa Centre hotel or similar If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered. Special departure during Christmas Flight details: VN660 20DEC SINHAN 1325/1540 VN663 25DEC HANSIN 1040/1510 Package Includes: International air ticket on Vietnam Airlines (SIN/HAN/SIN) confirmed group seats 02 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast basic on Twin or Triple sharing 02 nights on cabin for 4 peoples on night train Hanoi-Lao Cai (Sapa)-Hanoi. For private cabin for 2 persons, please contact us 01 time use of room (3star) for refreshing: on day 3 after the night train Transfer, meals, sightseeing and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary Special buffet dinner at Christmas Eve 24Dec2019 Private transportation English speaking guide only Package Excludes: - Airport taxes (estimated $170 to $175/pax), fuel surcharge, Travel Insurance & other personal expenses. - Tips for guide (USD3/pax/day) and driver (USD1/pax/day) - Visa fee (if applicable) Conditions: Validity: departing on 20Dec 2019 and returning on 25Dec 2019 Sales period: Now till 10Oct 2019 Materialisation group size: 16 Adults All rates are subject to changes with or without prior notice All rates are subject to surcharges during Peak season and Holiday season if applicable. Please refer to Deks Air Travel & Tours booking terms and conditions Surcharge S$ 145 p/pax for 2 pax per Cabin (Overnight Train. Except Victoria Train) DEKS AIR TRAVEL & TOURS PTE LTD 300 BEACH ROAD #13-05 THE CONCOURSE SINGAPORE 199555 TEL: (65) 6338 8188 FAX: (65) 6338 7810 Email: [email protected] website: www.deksair.com .