Tour from Saigon to Phu Quoc Island on Mekong Eyes Cruise

This Mekong cruise tour from Saigon to Phu Quoc on Mekong Eyes Cruise is made for those who like to enjoy the Mekong delta and river, combined with the visit and relax time at Phu Quoc Island - a most beautiful one in Vietnam. Welcome and let's enjoy your holiday with Sinhcafe Travel Vietnam...

ITINERARY:
Day 01:		Saigon - Panorama Cruise (Lunch, Dinner)
Pick-up at the hotel in Saigon Boarding of the cruise vessel and check-in Panorama cruise and lunch on board Guided land excursion – walk in orchards and small villages Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck Dinner on board, night on board Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise.
Day 02:		Life on the water and floating markets (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30 Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Be floating market, explore the surroundings of Cai Be by bicycle or foot Panorama cruise and lunch on board Guided land excursion Dinner on board, night on board Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and cabin on Cruise.
Day 03:		Cai Rang Floating Market and Transfer to Phu Quoc (Breakfast)
Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30 Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang floating market Drive to Rach Gia, lunch box Departure of ferry to Phu Quoc in Rach Gia Arrival at Phu Quoc Duong Dong Pier Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and ferry. + Alternatively, transfer to airport Can Tho and air tickets Can Tho to Phu Quoc
Tour Cost		420.00 USD/ person (Based on twin shared) - Single suplement: 190.00 USD Applied up to 31 Oct 2012
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Included:
+ Road transfer from Saigon + Accommodation in cozy double or twin bedded cabins + Guided walk and side trip on sampan as mentioned in the itinerary + English speaking guide on board + Private transportation (car with driver) from Can Tho / Cai Be to Rach Gia and public speed boat from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc + Meals as mentioned in the itinerary + Mineral water placed in your cabin on board + Tax and service charge
Excluded:
+ Private shuttle bus back Saigon: 70.00 USD/ person + Visas, airfare + Beauty services and massage, Beverages + Dinner on Day 2 + Travel insurance + Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer (+3%)
Trip Note:
+ One Child under 6 years old sharing a cabin with two adults is FOC + One child from 6 to 12 years sharing a cabin with two adults receives a 50 % discount. + Acceptance of additional bookings for children are subject to discretion + Programs are subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations.

The 7 days Mekong cruise tour cruise tour on Mekong Le Cochinchine Cruise

The 7 days Mekong cruise tour cruise tour on Mekong Le Cochinchine Cruise will bring you a chance to discover the Mekong delta areas and river. With the visit local visit during the time, we will learn a lot of the daily life and tradition. Moreover, we also spend time for visit the famous sites of Phnom Penh and Siemreap Cities, special the Angkor Temple - Champa King palace found in 12th century... Welcome and let Vietnam Sinhcafe Travel will operate a great holiday time for you.

ITINERARY: SAIGON - CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH - SIEMREAP - ANGKOR WAT or VICE VERSA
Day 01:		Sai Gon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra On (Lunch, Dinner)
From 07h100 - 07h30am, we will depart for Mekong Delta Arrival Mekong Delta we will board our sampan for an exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong Delta and the lively Cai Be floating market. Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. Return to our boat. Our boat sets sail and cruise through zizag cannales and river heading out to Cantho via Cho Lach while we enjoy lunch on board. Arrival Cho Lach village we will go for a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities,especially some orchards (orange grove) with its farmer. Interaction with friendly people and meet with a host of smiling children. Our cruise continue to Traon. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enjoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise. A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and night e on board Le Cochinchine in Tra On. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise
Day 02:		Tra On - Cai Rang - Can Tho (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day we breakfast and set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on Bassac river. A small boat will take you to CaiRang floating market. One of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats bargaining and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek local houses and green orchards comes into your view. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong River while enjoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise on board Le Cochinchine. Dinner and overnight on board. . Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and shared cabin on Cruise.
Day 03:		Long Xuyen - Cho Moi - Hoa Hoa - Chau Doc (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board. Visit Longxuyen floating market by small boats Intermingled through the water as vendors buy and sell their fruit. Visit a crocodile farm and promenade on OngHo island, see daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong (Bassac river), and small arroyos on the island. Noon approaching we return to Le Cochinchine boat and carry on our journey to HoaHao village. Lunch on board. Disembark and head to Chaudoc. Tonight we stay overnight at Victoria Chau Doc hotel in Chaudoc. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 04:		Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing at 8am. The boat takes us along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. Arrival transfer our hotel in Phnompenh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit to Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Night in Phnom Penh. . Services included: Transport, Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 05:		Phnom Penh - Cruise to Seam Reap (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This morning there will be a transfer to Phompenh port for the boat ride to Siemriep. The boat winding our way on Tonlesap river, taking in such spectacular view of rural life on water. Arrival Siemriep, transfer to the hotel .Visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm. One of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. Dinner and overnight at Prince D'Angkor hotel. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 06:		Seam Reap - Angkor Wat Temple (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at hotel. Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.Overnight at Prince D'Angkor hotel in Seam reap. . Services included: Transport, Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 07:		Seam Reap - Departure (Breakfast)
At leisure to visit the market or "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination. End services Services included: Transportation.
Tour Cost		In USD/ person - Based on the category below - (Applied up to 31 Oct 2014)
Group Quantity 2 Pax 3-7 Pax 8-12 Pax Single Supp Twin Shared cabin 1,490.00 1,365.00 1,271.00 510.00
Included:
+ All boat cruise Lecochinchine with meals, + Boat ride from Chaudoc to Phnompenh-Phnompenh -Siemreap. + All accommodation on the Le Cochinchine boat and at the hotels ( Victoria Chaudoc Hotel; Sunway hotel, Prince d'Angkor hotel), + Meals as indicated ( B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Diner, + Admission fees and permits where applicable , + Land transportation ; Airport transfers, + Service of crew and English speaking guide on board. + Car transfer from Hochiminh City to Le Cochinchine
Excluded:
+ Pre/post trip arrangement, Airfares personal expenses + Beverages, Travel insurance, drink, laundry.. + Visa fee (Visa fee on arrival at Cambodia border: 25-30USD, 1 photo 3x4cm) + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer (+4%)
Trip Note:
+ Surcharge 20% of tour cost for 24th and 31st December + Infants under 6 years old are free of charge (Maximum 01 kid). + Children between 6 and 11 years old sharing cabin with their parents get a 50% discount. + Program are subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations..

Mekong delta and river tours 2 and 3 days on Le Cochinchine Cruise

The traditional style Le Cochinchine Cruise measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines, one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel... Welcome and enjoy the Mekong delta and river Cruise tours with Sinhcafe travel in Vietnam.

 

MEKONG RIVER LE COCHINCHINE CRUISE TOUR 2 DAYS 

ITINERARY: SAI GON - CAI BE - CAN THO - CHO LACH SA DEC - SAIGON or VICE VERSA
Day 01:		Sai Gon - Cai be - Can tho - Cho Lach (Lunch, Dinner)
From 07h100 - 07h30am SInhcafe travel we will depart for Cai Be. 12.00-12h30 Late morning you reach the banks of the Mekong Delta in Can Tho City. You embark onboard and start a Le Cochinchone Cruies tour at around noon and enjoy a welcome drink. Lunch served on board. The river barge continues towards Tra On. Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and local daily activities. It gives you a good opportunity to meet with local people. Boarding back at dusk, enjoy a pre-dinner drink together with a magnificent sunset on Mang Thit River. Enjoy the foot massage on board. Dinner and night on board off Cho lach. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise
Day 02:		Cho Lach - Sa Dec (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast on board. then we will enjoy a walk in Cholach across orchards and gardens amongst the lush vegetation. Opportunity to have pleasant encounter with local people. Our boat continue our scenic cruise to Sa Dec browsing Vinhlong and Mythuan Lunch taken on board as the river barge sails towards Sa Dec. Visit brick factories on the banks of Sa Dec surroundings. In Sa Dec, we walk/ cycle to see Cao Dai Temple and local market, the school founded in the early Twentieth century by the mother of French writer Marguerite Duras and a stunning Chinese pagoda and lovely bonsais and flower gardens. Dinner and night on board. Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and shared cabin on Cruise
Day 03:		Cai Be - Sai Gon (Breakfast)
Breakfast on board, then we will set sails again and cruises along the Mekong while taking in orchards and gardens toward Cai Be. Explore Cai Be floating market on a local boat then visit local coconut and rice sweet factories, colonial houses and fruit gardens. Sample local sweets and fruits during the trip. The local boat sails through tiny canals and arroyos before bringing you back to the shore. Get off in Cai Be harbour around 11.00 AM. Rest before drive back Saigon. End services Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise
Tour Cost		In USD/ person - Based on the category below - (Applied up to 31 Oct 2014)
Group Quantity 2 Pax 3-7 Pax 8-12 Pax Single Supp Twin Shared cabin 375.00 345.00 335.00 184.00
Included:
+ 3-day cruise with stops and visits as stated* accompanied by English and or/ French speaking guide + 2-night en-suited cabin with A/C on board. + Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) + Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program* + Biking and sampan boat rides + Services of crews during the cruise on board + 1 Complimentary foot massage + Pre-dinner drink.
Excluded:
+ + Land transportation from/back HCM City: 40.00 USD/person/ shuttle bus + Visas, airfare + Travel insurance + Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips + Payment service charge + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer (+3%)
Trip Note:
+ Surcharge of 20% tour cost on 24 and 31 December + Infants under 6 years old are free of charge (Limited with 1 kid) + Children between 6 and 11 years old sharing cabin with their parents will be 50% of adult cost + Programs are subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations.

MEKONG RIVER LE COCHINCHINE CRUISE TOUR 3 DAYS 

ITINERARY: SAI GON - CAI BE - CAN THO - CHO LACH SA DEC - SAIGON or VICE VERSA
Day 01:		Sai Gon - Cai be - Can tho - Cho Lach (Lunch, Dinner)
From 07h100 - 07h30am we will depart for Cai Be. 12.00-12h30 Late morning you reach the banks of the Mekong Delta in Can Tho City. You embark onboard Le Cochinchine around noon and enjoy a welcome drink. Lunch served on board. The river barge continues towards Tra On. Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and local daily activities. It gives you a good opportunity to meet with local people. Boarding back at dusk, enjoy a pre-dinner drink together with a magnificent sunset on Mang Thit River. Enjoy the foot massage on board. Dinner and night on board off Cholach. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise
Day 02:		Cho Lach - Sa Dec (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast on board. then we will enjoy a walk in Cholach across orchards and gardens amongst the lush vegetation. Opportunity to have pleasant encounter with local people. Our boat continue our scenic cruise to Sa Dec browsing Vinhlong and Mythuan Lunch taken on board as the river barge sails towards Sa Dec. Visit brick factories on the banks of Sa Dec surroundings. In Sa Dec, we walk/ cycle to see Cao Dai Temple and local market, the school founded in the early Twentieth century by the mother of French writer Marguerite Duras and a stunning Chinese pagoda and lovely bonsais and flower gardens. Dinner and night on board. Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and shared cabin on Cruise
Day 03:		Cai Be - Sai Gon (Breakfast)
Breakfast on board, then we will set sails again and cruises along the Mekong while taking in orchards and gardens toward Cai Be. Explore Cai Be floating market on a local boat then visit local coconut and rice sweet factories, colonial houses and fruit gardens. Sample local sweets and fruits during the trip. The local boat sails through tiny canals and arroyos before bringing you back to the shore. Get off in Cai Be harbour around 11.00 AM. Rest before drive back Saigon. End services Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise
Tour Cost		In USD/ person - Based on the category below - (Applied up to 31 Oct 2014)
Group Quantity 2 Pax 3-7 Pax 8-12 Pax Single Supp Twin Shared cabin 375.00 345.00 335.00 184.00
Included:
+ 3-day cruise with stops and visits as stated* accompanied by English and or/ French speaking guide + 2-night en-suited cabin with A/C on board. + Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) + Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program* + Biking and sampan boat rides + Services of crews during the cruise on board + 1 Complimentary foot massage + Pre-dinner drink.
Excluded:
+ + Land transportation from/back HCM City: 40.00 USD/person/ shuttle bus + Visas, airfare + Travel insurance + Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips + Payment service charge + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer (+3%)
Trip Note:
+ Surcharge of 20% tour cost on 24 and 31 December + Infants under 6 years old are free of charge (Limited with 1 kid) + Children between 6 and 11 years old sharing cabin with their parents will be 50% of adult cost + Programs are subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations.

Vietnam Opened Buses from Saigon City

Daily Sinhcafe Open Bus trips from Saigon City with seating or sleeping will meet your need to travel step by steps. The tickets are opened and you can easy reconfirm the travel dates for next destination at the office/ branches of bus company. Hereinafter is the category for the Open Bus trips from Saigon City to other cities and sites through out Vietnam:

DAILY OPEN BUS FROM SAIGON CITY
(Applied up to 30 September 2014)

DAILY SINHCAFE TRAVEL OPEN BUS TIME TABLE:

BUS ROUTES	DEPARTURE - ARRIVAL	STOP OVER
Saigon - Da Lat	Every 2 hours till 23h00	Di Linh Pass
Saigon - Mui Ne	Dep: 08h00 - Arr: 13h30 Dep: 15h00 - Arr: 20h00 Dep: 20h00 - Arr: 01h30	Hung Loc Gas station
Saigon - Nha Trang	Dep: 08h00 - Arr: 17h30 Dep: 20h00 - Arr: 06h00 Dep: 21h00 - Arr: 06h30	Muine Beach for lunch Cana Beach
Mui Ne - Nha Trang	Dep: 13h30 - Arr: 18h00 Dep: 01h30 - Arr: 06h00	Cana Beach
Mui Ne - Da Lat	Dep: 07h30 - Arr: 12h30 Dep: 00h00 - Arr: 05h00	Cham Tower
Mui Ne - Saigon	Dep: 08h00 - Arr: 13h30 Dep: 15h00 - Arr: 20h00 Dep: 01h00 - Arr: 06h00	Hung Loc Gas station
Da Lat - Nha Trang	Dep: 07h30 - Arr: 13h30	Cham Tower Ngoan Muc Pass
Da Lat - Mui Ne	Dep: 07h30 - Arr: 13h00	Cham Tower Ngoan Muc Pass
Da Lat - Saigon	Every 2 hours till 23h00	Di Linh Pass
Nha Trang - Hoian	Dep: 19h00 - Arr: 06h00	Song Cau Bay
Hoian - Hue	Dep: 07h30 - Arr: 12h00 Dep: 13h30 - Arr: 17h30	Marble Mountain Lang Co Beach
Hue - Hanoi	Dep: 17h30 - Arr: 06h00	Dong Ha for dinner

TICKET'S COST: IN USD/ PER PERSON

OPEN BUS ROUTES	RATE IN USD (Seating Bus)	RATE IN USD (Sleeping Bus)
- Saigon - Da Lat	15.00	18.00
- Saigon - Da Lat - Nha Trang	NA	28.00
- Saigon - Da Lat - Nha Trang - Hoian	NA	39.00
- Saigon - Da Lat - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue	NA	48.00
- Saigon - Da Lat - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue - Hanoi	NA	55.00
- Saigon - Muine	9.00	13.00
- Saigon - Muine - Nha Trang	18.00	21.00
- Saigon - Muine - Nha Trang - Hoian	NA	36.00
- Saigon - Muine - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue	NA	42.00
- Saigon - Muine - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue - Hanoi	NA	54.00
- Saigon - Muine - Dalat	22.00	26.00
- Saigon - Muine - Dalat - Nha Trang	NA	30.00
- Saigon - Muine - Dalat - Nha Trang - Hoian	NA	44.00
- Saigon - Muine - Dalat - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue	NA	49.00
- Saigon - Muine - Dalat - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue - Hanoi	NA	59.00
- Saigon - Nha Trang	15.00	18.00
- Saigon - Nha Trang - Hoian	NA	31.00
- Saigon - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue	NA	36.00
- Saigon - Nha Trang - Hoian - Hue - Hanoi	NA	49.00
- Dalat - Muine	13.00	NA
- Dalat - Nha Trang	13.00	NA

Note:
- The price is subject to change without prior notice based on the Public holiday time

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Fansipan Summit Climbing tours

The Fansipan Summit Climbing tours are will meet the travelers need with the conquering the challenge after getting the peak of Fansipan mountain called "the Roof of Indochina" (3143m); it is to be approved as one of the very few Eco-tourist spots of Vietnam, with about 2,024 floral varieties and 327 fauna species. Welcoem and enjoy a best time with Sinhcafe travel to conquer the peak...

ITINERARY:
Night 01:		Ha Noi - Lao Cai - Night on train
At 20h15, our guide will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. Transfer to railway station for a night train at 21h15 to Sapa (Soft sleeper with A/C - Shared 4 bed cabin). Spend a night on train. Services included: Transport, guide and train ticket.
Day 01:		Lao Cai - Sapa - 2,800 Metre Of Altitude (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Upon arrival in Lao Cai Station, welcome by our guide holding a board with your name on, then start a drive up hill to Sapa for breakfast and rest before drive to silver waterfall, Tram Ton pass - from this highest pass in Vietnam, starts the strenuous climb to the peak. 8 hours through primitive forest, many small streams and bamboo forests…reach the top of 2,800m, make tents, and prepare for dinner. This is the 1st night for travelers, guide and porters to seat friendly close to each others beside the fire to enjoy the tasty moment that all have once in the life of experience. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, Climbing permission, poters and camp/ sleeping bags.
Day 02:		From 2,800 Metre - Fansipan Peak Summit - Sapa - Lao Cai - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)
A hard climb heads up to the top the summit. At the top you will be the vanquisher. Take your time to enjoy yourself, take pictures and your lunch then descend the same way or take another way to go down to the foot of the mountain and take a jeep back to Sapa. Rest before trasnfer to Lao Cai station for a night train back Hanoi. Night on train. At 05h00am next morning, arrive Hanoi and end services. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and train ticket.
Tour Cost		In USD/ Person based on the categories below: (Applied up to 30 Mar 2014)
Services 01 Pax 2 - 3 Pax 4 - 6 Pax 7 - 9 Pax Joined transport 253 202 176 168 Private transport 321 245 216 202
Included:
+ Transportation for Lao Cai - Sapa - lao cai, English speaking guide on tour; Meals mentioned above; Entrance fee for sites visited; Climbing permission, Climbing insurance, Poters taking camp and furniture (not your own bags), Train tickets - shared 4 soft sleepers cabin with A/C (private cabin base on request!)
Excluded:
+ Drinks, telephone , laundry, personal expense, Airfare, Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer or other services not mentioned in the itinerary

FANSIPAN CLIMBING - CHALLENGE FOR CONQUERERS 3 DAYS (CODE: SPF2) (Sapa - Fasipan Peak) Departure: Daily
ITINERARY:
Night 01:		Ha Noi - Lao Cai - Night on train - Saturday
At 20h15, Sunshine travel's guide will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. Transfer to railway station for a night train at 21h15 to Sapa (Soft sleeper with A/C - Shared 4 bed cabin). Spend a night on train. Services included: Transport, guide and train ticket.
Day 01:		Lao Cai - Sapa - 2,100m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Upon arrival in Lao Cai Station, welcome by our guide holding a board with your name on, then drive up hill to Sapa, enjoy breakfast before start a jeep to Shin Chai village, start trekking down hills then up to 2100 m high. You and your guide, porter put together camping and prepare for dinner. Sitting around the campfire is friendly and adventurous. This may be once in a lifetime experience. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, climbing permission, porters and camp.
Day 02:		Experience Indochina Roof At 3,143m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This day is just for you and tour guide. The porter is required to stay at the camp to look after all your gears. A hard trek heads up to the top, but ropes are unnecessary. At the top you will be the vanquisher. Take your time to enjoy yourself, take pictures and your lunch then descend to the same camp for dinner and overnight. Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee and camp.
Day 03:		Get Down - Sapa Leisure - Lao Cai - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Head down hillsides to the Heavenly Gate that is famous for its stunning universal view then a jeep to return you to Sa Pa after seeing the Silver waterfall halfway along. Having shower, time to discover Sapa town on your own. Finally transfer to Lao Cai for a night train back Hanoi. Night on train. At 05h00am in next day, Tour ends. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and train ticket.
Tour Cost		In USD/ Person based on the categories below: (Applied up to 33 Mar 2014)
Services 01 Pax 2 - 3 Pax 4 - 6 Pax 7 - 9 Pax Joined transport 306 247 217 203 Private transport 385 306 269 256
Included:
+ Transportation for Lao Cai - Sapa - lao cai, English speaking guide on tour; Meals mentioned above; Entrance fee for sites visited; Climbing permission, Climbing insurance, Poters taking camp and furniture (not your own bags), Train tickets - shared 4 soft sleepers cabin with A/C (private cabin base on request!)
Excluded:
+ Drinks, telephone , laundry, personal expense, Airfare, Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer or other services not mentioned in the itinerary

FANSIPAN MOUNT - CHALLENGE CAT CAT ROUTE WITH REAL TREKKER 4 DAYS (CODE: SPF3) (Sapa - Cat Cat - Fasipan Peak) Departure: Daily
ITINERARY:
Night 01:		Ha Noi - Lao Cai - Night on train
At 20h15, Sunshine travel's guide will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. Transfer to railway station for a night train at 21h15 to Sapa (Soft sleeper with A/C - Shared 4 bed cabin). Spend a night on train. Services included: Transport, guide and train ticket.
Day 01:		Lao Cai - Sa Pa - Cat Cat - First Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Upon arrival in Lao Cai Station, welcome by our guide holding a board with your name on, then start drive up hill to Sapa. After breakfast in the hotel we will meet our support crew, who will carry all equipment, foods and all the needed thing we provide for the trip. We will carry our day pack with water, jacket and camera only. Today we will begin the first part of our ascent with a trek through terraced rice paddies and some of the hilltribe villages. Setting out from Sapa we descend into the nearby village of Cat Cat and cross Muong Hoa River. Past the river we start our upward trek to reach an elevation of 1,700m where we will have lunch break. In the afternoon we will continue trek to the first base camp at an elevation of 2,300 m. The terrain in the afternoon becomes steeper and more difficult as we trek through massive Arrowroot plantations and up steeper slopes surrounded by bamboo. Our camp for the evening will be in a very small clearing on the mountain enclosed by bamboo. Sleep in bamboo hut or tent. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and camp.
Day 02:		Catching The Second Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today we set out for a full day trek to the second base camp. As we continue on we will pass through primary forest containing giant, century old pine trees and expanses of bamboo. Our trek will take us to an altitude of 2,900m from this elevation we have a spectacular view across to the peak of Mt. Fansipan. After lunch we start climb down to an elevation of 2,700m. Our decent will be over large boulders, down a fairly steep slope. Our camp is on the mountain slope facing west, near a mountain stream. Dinner and overnight at the base camp. Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee and camp.
Day 03:		Trek to Summit - Descend The Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today is the summit day, we climb to the roof of Indochina: the peak of Mt. Fansipan. The final climb will takes around three hours though dense bamboo forest. Once at the summit we will spend sometime soaking up the best panorama in Vietnam. We then descend 2,700m for lunch. In the afternoon we will descend to the third base camp where we spend the last night on mountain Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee and camp.
Day 04:		Down to Sapa - Lao Cai - Ha Noi (Breakfast)
Today we trek downhill all the way. We will reach Sapa around lunch time. In the afternoon we will then be free to take shower and relax after the climb before taking a night train back Hanoi. Night on train. At 05h00am next morning, arrive Hanoi and end services. Services included: Transport, guide, meal and train ticket.
Tour Cost		In USD/ Person based on the categories below: (Applied up to 30 Sept 2014)
Quantity 01 Pax 2 - 3 Pax 4 - 6 Pax 7 - 9 Pax Private transport 535 399 337 322
Included:
+ Transportation with A/C; English speaking guide on tour; Meals mentioned above; Entrance fee for sites visited; Climbing permission, Climbing insurance, Poters taking camp and furniture (not your own bags), Train tickets - shared 4 soft sleepers cabin with A/C (private cabin base on request!)
Excluded:
+ Drinks, telephone , laundry, personal expense, Airfare, Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer or other services not mentioned in the itinerary
Trip Note:
+ What to bring with:  - Good hiking shoes (should be soft, well fitted and anti-slippery), thick socks. - Warm jacket and pullover (air expected to be very cold), preferable with head cover - Rain coat (big enough to cover you backpack as well), cap, glasses - Flash light - Well-fitted gloves to help grab while trekking. - First aid kit (aspirin, anti-biotic, salon pas, healing tape, energy pills...) - Personal hygiene stuffs Optional: - Sleeping bag (otherwise will be provided on spot) - Insect spray (not really necessary in this season) - Protectors for knees and ankles- Whistle (to alert in case of emergencies) Additional tips: - All belongings should be compact, light and just sufficient for the trek, avoid getting yourself suffering from the unnecessary burden - Trousers dressing should be loose to make it easy for long treks - Always stick to the group or local porters in case of assistance, don't deviate. - Keep a good stable pace, no need to rush in any case. If you are ahead of the group, slow down and wait for the company. - Always get yourself enough energy from the meals, particularly breakfast..