Sapa Cultural Exchange Tour 2 Days from Hanoi - Overnight in Homestay
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Sapa Cultural Exchange Tour 2 Days from Hanoi - Overnight in Homestay
By Halong Sapphire Cruise
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If you’re tired of the frantic rhythms of Vietnam’s big cities, take a breather in the country with this overnight stay in Sa Pa. Spend the night at a homestay run by a local Dzay family, with dinner and breakfast provided. Get in tune with life in rural Vietnam and make the most of scenic walks through the rice terraces, bamboo forests and tiny minority villages dotted around the picturesque Hoang Lien Son Mountains.
- Relax at the end of your tour with some free time in Sa Pa town
- Door-to-door service: get picked up from your Old Quarter hotel by your coach
- Learn more about Sa Pa and the surrounding villages from your group’s guide
- All meals provided on this tour: all sorts of dietary needs can be accommodated
Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
- 2 bottles of water, tissues / 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
- English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi
- Local English Speaking tour guide escorted in Sapa
- Meals as 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast with local dishes
- Single basic bed with mosquito net at homestay
- Public bathroom with hot water in homestay
- Entry/Admission - Sapa Market
- Entry/Admission - Sapa Market
What's not included- Beverages in meals, travel insurance, Personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
- Surcharge 10usd/pax if you travel from 23rd-31st Dec 2019, 1st-3rd Jan 2020 and 23-30 Jan 2020
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, VietnamPick up and drop off is offerred at Old Quarter of Hanoi. Please advise us your hotel address. Otherwise pick up at: Vietnam Open Tour, 9 Hàng Hương. Pick up time at: 6:45am
Pickup details- Pick up and drop off is offered at Old Quarter of Hanoi. Please advise us your hotel address. Otherwise pick up at: Vietnam Open Tour, 9 Hàng Hương, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam. The pick up time starts at 6:40am
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165078P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Pick up and drop off in the Old Quarter area, Hoan Kiem disitrct only
- The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
- Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
- Sharing Homestay is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities
- Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
- Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
- Trekking shoes, sunglasses, suncream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australian Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
- Surcharge 15usd/pax if you travel from 23rd-31st Dec 2019, 1st-3rd Jan 2020 and 23-30 Jan 2020. Plz pay in CASH on travel date. our tour guide will collect it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165078P6
Itinerary
Overview
Full Map
3 stops
Day 1
Hanoi - Sapa - long trek Y Linh...
Day 2
Medium trek Ta Van - Giang Ta...
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- 392sanjeevp0 contributionsExcellent and unforgettableExcellent and very well managed cruise . We had leasure time. The host and our tour guide Mr. Tony was very helpful and supportive and was always available to support. We recommend everyone for Halong sapphire cruises !Written August 20, 2024
- georgiaj7810 contributionsUnforgettableThis was a fantastic tour! Tony was very friendly and informative, he takes his job very seriously and he is a fantastic guide. The boat was a great size and had great amenities, all the staff were lovely. Shout out to James Bond for the cocktails! The food was fantastic, meals were multiple courses and they catered to allergies and preferences really well! A big thankyou to Tony for looking after us so well, such a gentle kind man with our happiness and safety being his priority. Will be back again for a longer stay next time! Thanks so much! Georgia, Luci, Nicole, Craig, Kristy and OscarWritten May 12, 2024
- T4838KFmiguelc0 contributionsFood, activities, scheduleIt was a excelent trip.. Our guide Tony it was EXCELENT make a good tour one excelent experience. We need to come back again....Written May 11, 2024
- umyoh0 contributionsI would highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable experienceOur guide, Tony was incredibly friendly, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. He greeted us warmly and created a welcoming atmosphere from the start. His ability to arrange the plan properly was impressive. He had a well-thought-out itinerary that ensured we made the most of our time and didn't miss any important sights or experiences. His organization skills made the tour run smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the experience. I was particularly impressed by our guide's patience throughout the tour.Written April 21, 2024
- G1502OBjudithh0 contributionsGreat shipGreat cruise, only on it for one night but very enjoyable, good food, and service room very comfortable, staff lovely, would recomend.Written March 26, 2024
- sinaf8990 contributionsWe enjoyed it!We were very satisfied with our cruise. Our guide Power was very funny and made every effort to ensure we had a good stay. Overall, the whole staff was very nice and everything was extremely well organized. The rooms were clean and very well equipped. There was never a dull moment and the time passed very quickly. If you have more time I would recommend a 3 day cruise. For the price, the cruise was perfect. We would recommend the Sapphire Cruise.Written March 25, 2024
- Paradise532905060280 contributionsA must do tour in north Vietnam!It was a fantastic experience. The boat, the activities and food very good. Special mention for the guide Tony. He was very informative and proactive. He planned everything well in advance and helped with any questions or queries we had. We would definitely recommend this tour.Written March 24, 2024
- fofi0100 contributionsAmazing experienceHalong Bay 1 night: It was such an amazing trip. Everything exceeded my expectations. Tony thank you for your enthusiasm on this tour, definitely makes the trip worth a second visit. The room from the cruise is spacious and luxury. The food was amazing and also, other options in case of vegan/ allergies. Super flexible with times when it comes to activities like kayaking. Loved this experience!Written March 9, 2024
- 980ver_nicab0 contributionsTwo amazing days on the cruiseWe were with Sapphire Cruise for a 2 days 1 night trip and it was perfect! Tony was our guide, he told us about everything that we need to know (out and in the boat) we started and finished our trip with his service, very recommended! All the staff were attentive, they give us a room upgrade with better view! The activities were fun. The food was delicious and varied and catered for all requirements! Thank you to the team!Written January 23, 2024
- PriscilliaP340 contributionsWoW 🤩Very good Cruise! Hoang King thank you so much!!! Love the Cruise, food and activities. I recommend to take the premium room. ❤️Written January 21, 2024
- neeravv20240 contributionsOverhyped Cruise and Dishonest StaffThis was our first experience in a cruise and to be honest it was not one that we would like to remember. The staff tried to trick us into getting an inferior room from what we paid which was a bummer. Due to that they gave us a smaller and cheaper room for one day and shifted us to the suite on the top floor on the second day which was after the party, who they had wrongly promised to give our room, checked out. Throughout the cruise the person responsible was trying to apologies after we caught them which is fine, but it ended up spoiling our whole experience in a honeymoon. Overall, I felt this cruise was overhyped and is not worth the money they charge. You don't even get free water to drink during the cruise. Activities like swimming and visiting the beach were rushed and we barely got to experience them properly.Written January 11, 2024
- Jeff Z0 contributionsNot worth it and could have done a better job organizing a trip to ha long/cat ba by myselfIt was an okay experience but not worth it in my opinion. We did the 2 day 1 night trip and was disappointed overall. The bay is beautiful so at least I enjoyed that but there was much to be desired by the cruise itself. To start the food was not very tasty and there was no selection for what you wanted to eat during meals. It was bland and honestly any street food anywhere else in Vietnam is miles better in terms of taste. It’s like they combined the worst of western and Vietnamese food for their fusion fare. It felt like they were trying to push guests to buy overpriced drinks all the time. Water was not complimentary so you were essentially held hostage to buy their overpriced bottles of water (so many small plastic bottles are probably why ha long bay is so polluted) The excursions were okay but not great. We were dropped off at a dirty looking bay with some plastic floating around and put in old dingy kayaks. They told us to explore but offered no guide or even told us when to return. On their schedule it said it was between 3-5pm for this activity but when we got back at 4:30 they staff were quite rude about how we took too long and they wanted to get going (despite their own schedule saying it was until 5 and tons of other boats in the area still kayaking and swimming) The boat also advertised wifi access but it barely worked. The jets in the bath also did not work. The bed was simply two twin mattresses pushed together so it was not comfortable. At night they blasted loud music whicu made it hard for guests who wanted to sleep earlier for the very early morning excursion. For the price spent I easily could have had a better experience just booking day trips and staying in a nice hotel.Written November 13, 2023
- Getaway7350080 contributionsMixed experienceA mixed experience. Some positives: -Staff were really friendly and the room was nice and clean with a good balcony and view. -Plenty of food (perhaps too much!) and catered for dietary requirements. -Tour on Cat Ba island and the kayaking on the second day was a great experience and well organised. - sunrise was exceptional (but we could have just been lucky) Some negatives: - Drinks were hugely overpriced and we had to pay for water (small bottle 4x price in Hanoi). We were also advised from the staff on the boat not to buy drinks from local vendors which meant we had no option but to buy from the boat. We would recommend stocking on water before boarding. - Bright and dark cave tour was disappointing - not really a cave - Boat not as modern as some of the others in the bay - squid fishing offered as activity but on board the boat we were informed due to the number of boats in the bay there aren’t very many squid around….Written November 12, 2023
- A1046ABemmaa0 contributionsGreat views all roundI was with sapphire for a 3day/2night trip with two friends and it was perfect. All the staff were exceptionally attentive and the activities were fun. The food was lovely and varied and catered for all requirements! Thank you to the team!Written October 28, 2023
- Christina A0 contributionsHighly recommend Halong Sapphire CruiseStayed with my friends for 3 days and 2 nights - beautiful scenery, attentive and kind crew, and brilliantly planned day trips. Highly recommend to anyone - thank you to all the crew :)Written October 28, 2023
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ozcakir
Istanbul, Türkiye17 contributions
It was quite an experience. The rooms were very good , even there was a hot tub. The biggest surprise was the food it was far beyond our expectations. The crew was so friendly and helpful , thanks to Nhat :)
We strongly recommend this .
Don’t miss the happy hour on the roof :)
We strongly recommend this .
Don’t miss the happy hour on the roof :)
Written February 2, 2023
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jasmintuyet
Munich, Germany3 contributions
The trip was a lot of fun even though the weather was not the best, Luc “lucced” after us 😂 good trip to do when your in Vietnam.
Written March 27, 2023
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Riatz99
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Nov 2022 • Friends
One star because you can't put zero.
The worst experience in Vietnam, the Cruise member named "James Bond" is a scoundrel in that he tries to screw people over. Beware of drinks as you pay for everything at the end and he often adds drinks.
The worst experience in Vietnam, the Cruise member named "James Bond" is a scoundrel in that he tries to screw people over. Beware of drinks as you pay for everything at the end and he often adds drinks.
Written December 8, 2022
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