Day 1 Ha Long Bay, Junk overnight
A spectacular cruise through the limestone islets, enjoying a banquet lunch on the way, before an overnight stay on board junk boat There is an opportunity to explore caves filled with formations of stalagmites and stalactites and swim in the emerald waters.

Days 2-3 Cat Ba Island
Take your time to chill out and relax. A popular option is to hire a motorbike and take a photographic trip around the Island, visiting the national park, jumping on boat for a trip to Monkey island or simply lazing the day away on nearby beaches

Day 4 Hai Phong 
Many impressive examples of classic European colonial architecture in the town centre. A morning cyclo tour along the wide boulevards with a visit to Hang Kenh tapestry factory and the Du Hang Pagoda, founded over three centuries ago. There's also a great local market to explore. 

Days 5-7 Sapa, hilltribe trekking & homestay 
Located in the heart of Vietnam’s hilltribe country, stunning mountain backdrops and fascinating minorities are Sapa's trademark. The surrounding region is home to a multitude of ethnic groups, each with their own distinctive dress and customs. The Saturday market is a kaleidoscoper.... 

travel style: Independent
If you're looking for something different (perhaps group travel isn't for you) or you want an extension to your trip, an Independent adventure could be just the thing. These private itineraries will take you to a new level of personal experience and self discovery. Transport and accommodation are provided and to give you maximum flexibility, sightseeing and entrance fees are not included except those specified in the itinerary.
Group size
N/A as this trip is on a private basis.
accommodation & meal inclusions
2 nights hotel, 1 night homestay, 2 nights sleeper train, 1 night on board junk boat
Halong Bay: Junk boat
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Cat Ba Island: Holiday View Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Hai Phong: Huu Nghi Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Sapa Overnight train
Meals included: none
Sa Pa: Chau Long Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
Sa Pa homestay:Ta Van village
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
*Note: This trip operates on a twin share basis (two single beds in one room) except when we are in a home-stay where we are one big happy family. Single supplements are only applicable to single travellers who wish to have their own room and are not applicable on overnight boats and trains
transport
Ha Noi – Ha Long:                                                          car or minibus
Ha Long – Cat Ba island:                                               junk boat
Cat Ba island – Hai Phong:                                           hydrofoil
Ha Noi – Sa Pa and return:                                            night train
included activities
Entrance to Halong Bay caves, boat cruise, lunch on boat, city tour in Hai Phong, Sapa hilltribe trekking and homestay
physical rating: easy* to moderate**
You are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary includes an easy paced trekking of several hours in Sapa on hilly terrain, in conditions that are likely to be hot and muggy.

Tour includes:
* Local English speaking guide the whole trip 
*Accommodation with daily breakfast, Entrance fees, meals, transportation, and sightseeing excursions as itinerary. 
* Permits
Tour excludes:
* Visa costs 
* Pre/post trip arrangement
* Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature. 
* International flights 
* Arrival and Departure transfers 
* Meals other than those listed 
* Travel insurance 

Tour cost: US $399 per person in the party of 2

Extra accommodation 
Start and end of tour: Ha Noi
Single room:
Double\Twin room:
Arrival\Departure transfer
Ha Noi: 20 US$ for 1-2 passengers, 30 US$ for 3 or more 
Escort guide: US$ 15