Itinerary
Gather at Narita Airport.
09:30：We will take an airplane (Vietnam Airlines flight VN311) to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport: arrival at 13:10).
Upon arrival in Hanoi, a local representative will meet you and take you on a tour of Hanoi in a private vehicle.
[◎ Hanoi city tour]
We will introduce you to the streets and highlights of Hanoi, where history and scenery remain.
[Dinner]Enjoy dinner at a restaurant in the city.
After dinner, we will move to Hanoi Station with our luggage loaded.
From Hanoi Station, take the sleeper train "Chapa Express (SP3 flight/compartment)" and head straight to Lao Cai (departs at 22:00 and arrives at 05:55 the next day).
Enjoy the beginning of a journey away from everyday life while watching the city lights flowing through the windows on a gently swaying sleeper train journey.
Overnight stay on Chapa Express Train
Around 05:55:After arriving at Lao Cai Station, drive to Plateau Resort Sapa (about 1 hour).
[◎ Stroll through Cat Cat village to capture the lives of ethnic minorities]
Visit a Hmong village that has cultivated a unique culture surrounded by rich nature and mountains. Please enjoy photographing and interacting with traditional houses and ethnic costumes while respecting the way people live.
[Lunch]Enjoy local cuisine from ethnic minorities at a local restaurant.
[◎ To Vietnam's highest peak, Fansipan Mountain, 3,143m above sea level]
Afternoon: Board the state-of-the-art ropeway and enjoy an aerial walk overlooking the Muong Hoa Valley and the mountain range below.
The summit area, which is over 3,100m above sea level, is dotted with many temples and giant Buddha statues, and you can photograph and appreciate the fantastic scenery (a sea of clouds if the conditions are good) that harmonizes the magnificent nature and the world of prayer.
After sightseeing, check in to the hotel.
Stay at PISTACHIO HOTEL SAPA or equivalent class (4 stars)
Morning:Breakfast at the hotel.
[◯ Free walk around Sapa]
Morning: Free time to explore around Sapa Church, the plaza, and Sapa Market, where colorful embroidered accessories are lined up. Enjoy a peaceful time in the mountain town while enjoying Vietnamese coffee at a stylish cafe.
[Lunch]Lunch at a restaurant in the city.
After lunch, drive to the rice terraces of Mu Kanchai, a national cultural heritage site (about 4-5 hours / enjoy the view of the dynamic mountain pass from the train window).
[◎ Sunset photo of the golden Mu Kanchai rice terraces]
We took our time to take photos at sunset, when the sunlight shining down on the mountain surface brings out the beautiful curves of the rice terraces. It captures the dramatic gradation of light and shadow that changes every moment.
After shooting, we will head to the hot spring resort hotel and check in.
Overnight stay at LE CHAMP TU LE RESORT HOTSPRING & SPA
[◎ Early morning photography of rice terraces surrounded by morning mist]
Early morning:Enjoy taking photos of the fantastic scenery of the mountains shrouded in morning mist and water-filled rice fields reflecting the morning sun and sky at the rice terraces around the hotel (*adjusted according to weather and sunrise time).
After breakfast, take a break at the hotel.
[Lunch]Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will head to Yen Bai Station by car.
Take the train (SP8) from Yen Bai Station (departing at 15:40) and return to Hanoi Station (arriving at 19:00).
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel by car and checked in.
[Dinner] Dinner at a restaurant in the city.
Stay at LA CASA HANOI HOTEL or equivalent class
Early morning: [◯ Morning Hanoi lively local scenery shooting]
Photographing the people passing through the morning market and the daily life of the city as it wakes up.
After shooting, please return to the hotel and enjoy breakfast. You can relax in your room until your departure time.
After lunch, check out (*Dinner is free depending on your budget and preferences).
We will transfer you to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport by car according to your flight.
Late night:Headed back home by plane (Vietnam Airlines).
(Overnight stay on board)
Morning:Arrived at Narita Airport.
After arrival, the group will be disbanded. thank you for your hard work!
Included items/information
1st night: Overnight stay on Chapa Express
2nd night:Overnight at Pistachio Hotel
3rd night:Le Champ Touré Resort Hot Springs & Spa Overnight
4th night:Overnight stay at La Casa Hanoi Hotel
Air ticket price, vehicle, Japanese guide, meal price, hotel price, entrance fee
Drinks at meals, personal expenses
Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.
- ◆・Although it is possible for one person to participate, the price is for two people. In addition, if you apply for one person, there will be no refund even if there are other participants on the day.
- ◆・Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your luggage.
- ◆・During Vietnam holidays and year-end and New Year holidays, additional hotel charges and gala dinners may be charged depending on the hotel.
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Prices are in Japanese yen (JPY). You will continue to the existing official booking and payment system, which may display Japanese. Guide languages and departure points remain as stated in each tour.