Morning
Have a full breakfast at the hotel and get ready to cycle around Hanoi. You'll be picked up by our tour guide from the hotel around 07:30 then go to the bike shop to choose your bike for the tour.
First, you will take an excursion through the crowded streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarters to admire the beauty in the architecture, peaceful lifestyle, and culture of the people here.
Then, pass by the Red River on Long Bien Bridge, the historic bridge has witnessed many ups and downs of the capital in the Vietnam War.
After that, visit the Ancient House in Bat Trang Pottery Village where you can learn the process of making a pottery product and create your own during the workshop.
Refill your energy by having lunch at a local restaurant in a new urban area of Eco Park.
Afternoon
Continue the trip and pay a visit to an interesting and unique Bonsai Garden and witness the art of sophisticated tree sculpting.
At last, you will stop by the Red River Pottery Market of Quang Ba, where ceramics are stacked waiting to be taken into Hanoi by bicycle.
Get back to the bike shop, our tour guide will get a taxi and escort you to the hotel. Time to take a rest before the night train to Sapa.
20:00: Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Hanoi train station for the night train to Lao Cai. The train departs at approximately 21:15.
NOTE:
- The overnight train has shared sleeping compartments (sharing with other passengers in 2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). Private compartments are on request with a surcharge.
- Our tour guide will not accompany you during the train trip. Train schedules are subject to change. Restrooms at either end of the carriages.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Night train to Lao Cai