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Moutain to the Sea

TRIP SUMMARY

Airport Pick up Noi Bai Airport - City center Hanoi

6:00 PM Real Hanoi Street Food Experience

Meals Included

Hotel suggestions for Hanoi

7:45 AM Athena Cruise | 2D1N Halong Bay

Athena Cruise 2D1N | DAY 1

Meals Included

Athena Cruise 2D1N | DAY 2

Pick up train Meeting Point Friends Travel Vietnam

9:40 PM Hanoi - Lao Cai [Violet Sleeper train] 22:00 PM

Pick up from Lao Cai Train station

9:40 PM Real Sapa Experience by Sleeper Train (Trip Information) - Real Sapa Experience 2 days & 1nights by Sleeper train.pdf

Real Sapa Experience 2D1N by Train [Day 1]

Real Sapa Experience 2D1N by Train [Day 2]

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

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Departure

6:00 PM

3 hr

DAY 1

Airport Pick up Noi Bai Airport - City center Hanoi

Please advise the following requested details:Flight No:Arrival Time:

Note:Our driver is waiting you at the airport with a signboard with your name on it. Noibaiairport is the biggest international airport in northern Vietnam, 35 kilometerstransfer to Hanoi City centre. The journey to Hanoi city centre will take up to 40minutes, where our driver wilbring you to your hotel.

Real Hanoi Street Food ExperienceTravel is all about the street food these days, and why not? It's fresh, fast, deliciousand a great way to crack into the local scene. Join this "Real Hanoi Street FoodExperience", an amazing adventure to source the best street eats from markets,food carts, street cafes and other hard-to-find-but-totally-worth-the-effort secretspots.

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You walk, we talk, we eat... but with this Real Hanoi Street Food Experience. Justgo with us an sample the 7 delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do —on the street. You'll definitely have some questions for us!

Learn more with our enthusiastic guides from Friends Travel Vietnam aboutHanoi’s unique food culture, try local specialties with influences from French andChinese cuisine.

We don't just take you around Ha Noi's hottest culinary spots - we delve deeper intoits historical past, revealing the hidden secrets and giving you the 'Insiders Guide'to life in our awe-inspiring city.

It's a feast for every sense - the sights, sounds & smells - and not forgetting thosetasty treats we have in store for you along the way.

We'd love to tell you more, but as this is "Real Hanoi Street Food Experience"only unscripted and interactive tour...you're just going to have to join us!

We will pick you up from your hotel at 6PM

Meals IncludedDinner

Hotel suggestions for HanoiWe would recommend 2 hotels to stay as option:O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa

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7:45 AM

Departure

located on the egde of Hanoi's Old Quarter (10 min walk to city center)MK Premier Boutique Hotel (our first choice)located in the center of Hanoi's Old Quarter

DAY 2

Athena Cruise | 2D1N Halong Bay

Friends Travel Vietnam’s - premium selected cruise trips combine the meaningfulsmall-group travel experiences we’ve made famous with a little more polish. Startcruising and enjoy the romantic waves of Halong Bay with Athena Cruise

Explore & overnight in your own private cozy luxury cabin with a fascinating andbreathtaking peaceful view on this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site,surrounded with thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various shapes andsizes.

We know our stuff over the years and we don’t mince our words.And if a cruise in Halong Bay isn’t up to scratch you won’t find it on our selectionslist, you're just going to have to join us & enjoy!

Are you ready for a unique & unforgettable experience and memories you willtreasure forever?

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Athena Cruise 2D1N | DAY 1Place to visit : Starts from Hanoi - Hong Gai Pier - Bai Tu Long Bay - Lunch - VungVieng fishing village by bammboo boat or Kayaking - Happy Hour - CookingDemonstration - Dinner - Cruise overnight.

07:30 – 08:00

Our shuttle bus will pick you up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you book our shuttle busto Hong Gai pier.

10.00

Breaking time will be arranged for your best comfortable at Hai Duong fo 25minutes

12:00 – 12:30

Your cruise will begin with a transfer from the mainland on our excursion boatwhich will transport you to our main vessel, Athena Luxury Cruise. Uponboarding you will be greeted by our friendly Crews and enjoy a complimentarywelcome drink. After a brief introduction and safety procedures overview, youwill be checked into your cabin and have some free time to relax and explorethe craft.

13:15

A delicious lunch will be served in our main dining room as we slowly cruisethrough the magnificent limestone formations which make up Halong Bay.Feast on delicious seafood and range of other delicious dishes as we makeour way deeper inside Halong Bay.

15:30:Head to Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boats or kayaks to explore theinteresting daily lives of its inhabitants. You can choose one of these options.

16:30

Back onboard Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay’s main craft we will dropanchor for our overnight stay surrounded by incredible landscape.

17:30-18:30

Happy hour with special drink menu (Buy one get another one for free).

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We will conduct a Vietnamese cuisine cooking demonstration and invites youall to participate in the preparation of these mouth-watering delights.

19:15

Your dinner this evening will be served in our main dinner.

21.00 – 00:00

Evenings are beautiful on Halong Bay, and just because the sun goes downdoesn’t mean the night is over. Take advantage of our onboard facilities or justrelax to your heart’s content. Relax at our fully stocked bar with an assortmentof local and international favorites. Try your luck at night squid fishing, watch adocumentary film or simply relax on our roof top deck.

Meals IncludedLunchDinner

DAY 3

Athena Cruise 2D1N | DAY 2Activities: Thien Canh Son Cave - Bai Tu Long - Hanoi

06:30: The best time to observe Halong Bay is in the early morning and wesuggest that if you didn’t get to witness it yesterday that now is your last chance. TaiChi will be conducted again today on our upper deck and is a terrific way to feel asone with the peaceful surroundings.

07:00-07.30

Light breakfast will be served this morning.

07:30-08:30

Enjoy the last stage of your trip in Thien Canh Son cave and islets, which is awild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.

09:30: Check out of your cabin and enjoy the last stage of your trip with a deliciousbrunch as we continue to cruise back towards harbor through scenery.

11:00: After a final farewell from our staff, you will be transported back to Halong

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City wharf via our Tender for your transfer back to Hanoi. We trust you had apleasant journey on Halong Athena Cruise and hope to have the pleasure of yourcompany with us again.

12:00 – 12:30: Disembark, get on shuttle mini bus and get back to Hanoi.

16:00 – 16:30: Drop off back to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter with person havingtransfer.

INCLUSIONS

Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot waterAll meals on board (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabinComplimentary morning tea and coffeeWelcome drinkTai ChiCookery demonstrationEntrance and sightseeing feesKayakingLocal rowing boatShuttle bus (from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return)Fruits and local wine partyInternet wifi on dining roomFishing equipmentEnglish speaking guideOn board insurance and service charges

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BeveragesTips and other personal expensesAll other services not clearly mentioned above

Pick up train Meeting Point Friends Travel VietnamTonight we are departing from Hanoi, by overnight sleeper train. You will have somehours relaxing & shower, before 6:30PM get instructions about your Sapa trekking.We will pick you up at our discussed meeting point for your train departure, ourguide will guide you to the train station all the way to your cabin, you will be requiredto be on time at the meeting point.

It’s possible to leave & store your luggage not needed for your Sapa trekking at ouroffice and before your departure. You can use our lounge area to refresh yourself.You will receive from us a train ticket or voucher for Hanoi to Sapa and return.

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9:40 PM

Departure

9 hr

Hanoi - Lao Cai [Violet Sleeper train] 22:00 PM

TRANSPORTATION OVERNIGHT SLEEPER TRAIN FROM HANOI TO SAPATOWN & RETURN HANOIYou booked the overnight sleeper train journey from Hanoi to Sapa town our guidewill guide you to the train station into your cabin, on arrival in Lao Cai (Sapa) ourdriver is waiting you for your +/- 1 hour drive to Sapa town on your return we willdrive you from Sapa town to Lao Cai train station, upon your arrival in Hanoi you willbe required finding on your own the way to our office as this is quite easy to do byfoot or by taxi.

For a cozy & relaxed way of travelling many trains operated on the same routegoing to Sapa and return is one of the most popular choices of passengers withthis luxurious train carrier when it comes to traveling to Sapa.

Not only do we offer normal 4-berth cabins but also VIP 2-berth cabins for couple orfriends who value more privacy and space, is not only fully-equipped with modernand comfort facilities but also positively reviewed by our customers thanks toexcellent service and professional staff.

All cabins are wooden paneled, equipped with air-conditional and soft linens andbasic necessities like individual reading light with the aim of making your stay themost enjoyable. The presence of large window allows passengers to be immersedin breathtaking view of the outside landscape if travelling on the day. Thoughrestaurant carriage is not available. Each carriage also includes one toilet at theendTrain ScheduleSP1: Depart Hanoi – Lao Cai: (21:40 - 05:45) # SP2: Depart Lao Cai - Hanoi(20:35 - 4:45)SP3: Depart Hanoi – Lao Cai: (22:00 - 06:30) # SP4: Depart Lao Cai - Hanoi(21:05 - 5:30)

Important: The bunk berths are pretty comfortable, but if you’re over 6 foot(1.83cm) you won’t be able to fully stretch out, if you are over 6 foot or (1.85cm) youmight pull your legs a bit, however the ride is comfortable but it can be noisy of thetrain track is a bit bumpy ride.

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Pick-up

9:40 PM

2 d 9 hr

DAY 4

Pick up from Lao Cai Train stationAfter arriving at Lao Cai train station in the early morning around 6 AM, our driver iswaiting you a signboard with your name on it and will pick you up from Lao Cai trainstation for a +/- 1 hour drive to Sapa town by join in bus.

Real Sapa Experience by Sleeper Train (Trip Information)

We know our stuff over the years and we don’t mince our words.Going by sleeping train to Lao Cai Sapa in a relaxed way with your own softsleeper berth in cabin of 4 pax. Travel in a relax way going by luxury sleepertrain to Sapa!Designed with great variety, these trekking experience are geared towardstravellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes,non-touristic trekking and local cultures.

Are you ready for the "Real Sapa Experience"?

After a pretty comfortable drive by train from Hanoi we arrive in the early morning inSapa. Such a colorful town thanks to the H’mong and Dzao people from the local

PRICE

$185.00

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hill tribes who head into the town’s market every day to trade their produce. Theregion as also known as “the Tonkinese Alps”, Sapa is just a lovely hill station townin Northern Vietnam near the Chinese border.

Enjoy a very warm welcome from our local (Hmong or Red Dzao) tour guide whowill guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced ricepaddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure tofall in love with! Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmongpopulate this richly cultural northern territory.

You’ll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village, trek 2 daysand overnight with the local Hmong minority in an traditional homestay, enjoycooking with locals & lovely 30 min herbal foot massage.We hope you are ready for our unique non-touristic trekking.

This is a trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life...

Real Sapa Experience 2D1N by Train [Day 1]Route 1st Day trekking: Lai Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai, uniqueroute less-non touristic on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks, 17KM+/-

After arriving at Lao Cai train station in the early morning around 6 AM, our driver iswaiting you a signboard with your name on it and will pick you up from Lao Cai trainstation for a +/- 1 hour drive to Sapa town by join in bus.

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On arrival at our hotel you'll be offered a refreshing shower and enjoy breakfast onthe top floor with stunning views of Sapa town and the Muong Hoa valley. Our localHmong or Red Dzao tour guide is waiting you, who will guide you through thisstunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charmof the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure to fall in love with!

Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate thisrichly cultural northern territory. You’ll sample their unique delights as you passthrough each village where we trek on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks on aless-non touristic unique. Traditional meals with a local family. Cook & prepare thefood with the family on the traditional way, enjoy 30 min foot massage.

Overnight at our local homestay with the family the accommodation for the eveningis clean, basic bedding and mosquito nets are provided, western toilet & shower,just a great place to be. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-genderdormitory style and there a few ways to better understand a country and its people.

Note: Your local guide will meet you at Sapa Eden Hotel. Be ready as your tourstarts at +/- 7:30 AM.Today we trek 17KM

DAY 5

Real Sapa Experience 2D1N by Train [Day 2]Route 2nd Day trekking: Lao Chai - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa, unique route nontouristic on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks, 12KM+/-

On day 3, after a traditional breakfast we leave the homestay and continue our trekto visit the minorities in Giang Ta Chai village. We pass bamboo forest andstunning scenery and a lovely waterfall along our route. The terrain can be steep attimes and slightly challenging.

However, passengers with a moderate fitness level should be fine. Our journeyleads us along the small paths edging the rice fields, across the Muong Hoa Riverand lunch will be on the way at a fantastic spot. We’ll head back after our secondamazing trekking in the afternoon where we enjoy our lunch before slowly headingback to Sapa town, we arrive around +/-4PM.

You have free time to discover Sapa town on your own if you like, shower serviceavailable and dinner will offered around 6PM at our hotel. Your train is departingbetween 9-10 PM our driver will pick you up from our hotel, it's +/- 1 hour drive toLao Cai station, please ask our staff on this day of arrival what time dinner will be

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served and what time your departure is to Lao Cai station for your depart to Hanoi. Please note to present at the registration desk to exchange your train voucher intotrain ticket.

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