Evergreen South East Asia

Sapa 5 Day / 4 Night Package Day 1: Hanoi (D) You will be met by an Emerald Waterways / Evergreen representative and transferred to your hotel. Soak up the sights of Hanoi before dinner at your hotel. Overnight Stay: Silk Path Hotel. Day 2: Hanoi – Lao Cai (FB) This morning, embark on a markets and street food tour. Taste "pho", Vietnam's national dish, visit a local market and sample some street food. Finish at the Old Quarter with a cup of Vietnamese coffee or tea. After a late checkout from your hotel, transfer to the station for your overnight train to Lao Cai. Overnight Stay: Fanxipan Express Train. Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa (FB,L,D) On arrival in Lao Cai, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to Sapa. Known for colourful and traditional hill tribes, breathtaking scenery and cultural diversity this is a magical part of Vietnam. After breakfast, journey to Ma Tra village, home to local Hmong and Red Zao people. Learn about the fascinating lives of these communities and soak up the picturesque scenery. Visit the bustling Sapa market then return to your hotel. Overnight Stay: Amazing Sapa Hotel. Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi (FB,L,D) Visit Sa Seng and Sau Chua villages set in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains. These are Black Hmong villages where the people still live traditional lifestyles. Explore these charming villages and learn about the life and rich culture of the Hmong. Return to Sapa for lunch and time to explore at your leisure. After a late checkout from your hotel, transfer to the station for your overnight train back to Hanoi. Overnight Stay: Fanxipan Express Train. Day 5: Hanoi (FB) Early morning arrival back into Hanoi. Transfer to your hotel or to the airport depending on your itinerary. Twin Share from $1,375pp Single Room from $1,730pp Luang Prabang 4 Day / 3 Night Extension Day 1: Luang Prabang (D) You will be met by an Emerald Waterways / Evergreen representative and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is an ancient capital filled with glistening temples, saffron robed monks and French Colonial architecture. Surrounded by lush vegetation, it is a tranquil and beautiful town with UNESCO World Heritage status. Soak up the sights of Luang Prabang before dinner at your hotel. Three Night Stay: Villa Maly Hotel. Day 2: Luang Prabang (FB) Explore the rich culture and history of Luang Prabang as you visit temples, museums, arts centres and hidden laneways. Visit the gilded halls of temples such as Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Visoun, walk through the historic former Royal Palace and uncover the diverse cultures and traditions of Laos' hill tribes at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center. Experience one of Laos' oldest traditions, the Baci ceremony and finish watching the sun set over the town from Mt. Phousi. Day 3: Luang Prabang (FB,D) Rise early to observe the humbling spectacle of monks moving silently through the streets collecting alms. Board your boat and witness river life as you cruise up the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves. Filled with thousands of Buddha statues the caves are a curious sight. The afternoon is free to explore this picturesque town. Day 4: Depart Luang Prabang (FB) Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for your onward flight. Twin Share from $965pp Single Room from $1,335pp Please note: The above packages are not escorted by an Evergreen Tour Director, but are escorted by local guides and representatives only. evergreentours.com.au 47

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