SOUTH EAST ASIA - STA Travel Hub

SAPAADVENTUREHanoiHanoiFR$2494 DAYSCAT BAISLAND EXPERIENCEHanoiHanoiFR$3223 DAYSHighlights• Mountain trekking through lush vegetation and rice terraces• Meet indigenous hilltribe communities• Bed down on a Vietnamese sleeper trainWant to see the hilltribes but don’t have enough time to stay withthem too long? Then this brilliant four-day trip up to Sapa is justfor you. Take in all the awesome scenery whilst learning aboutthese friendly communities and experience the famous Vietnamesesleeper trains! Sapa is famous for both its fine, rugged sceneryand rich cultural diversity. It’s also host to many hilltribes, as wellas rice terraces, lush vegetation, and Fansipan, the highest peakin Vietnam. With two days of trekking, village visits and trip to awaterfall thrown in, you’ll really get to experience what the areahas to offer.Highlights• Action-packed rock climbing and kayaking• Half-day soft trek in Cat Ba Island National Park• Stunning, secluded sceneryGet out of hectic Hanoi and experience the natural beauty of CatBa Island, a reserve lying on the edge of Halong Bay, a UNESCOnatural World Heritage Site. Journey out of the city arriving at CatBa Island in the afternoon. On Day 2, board a traditional junk boatto cruise to unvisited parts of the bay. Kayak in secluded lagoons,explore a deserted beach or simply relax on the boat. Go on a rockclimbing adventure on a massive limestone cliff before reachingNam Cat Island, where you’ll stay in simple bamboo huts and enjoya local barbecue dinner on the beach. On Day 3 enjoy a half daysoft trek in the national park before returning to Hanoi.SOUTH EAST ASIADeparts: Daily Accommodation: Hotel on twin share basis (2 nts), sleeper train(1 nt) Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch,1 dinner Tour Code: HANSAPDeparts: Daily Accommodation: Basic hotel (1nt), non air con bamboo hut (1nt)Transport: Local buses and ferry Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 2 lunches TourCode: HANHOLHALONG BAYCRUISE 2 STARHanoiHanoiFR$2943 DAYSHALONG BAYCRUISE 4 STARHanoiHanoiFR$3572 DAYSHighlights• Kayak in the gorgeous ‘Bright and Dark Cave’ area• Visit Halong Bay’s largest floating fishing village• Vietnamese and western dinnerHighlights• Experience Halong Bay untouched on an exclusive route• Visit caves, go kayaking, fishing and meet the locals• Relax on the sun deck of your traditional yet luxurious junkSail away from the crowd on this lovely trip taking you aroundthe wonders of scenic Halong Bay. Departing from Hanoi, you willtravel to your home for the next two nights, a traditional, woodenjunk boat. Spend your days relaxing on the spacious sun deck,casting your eye over the views or jumping in the water - it looksso good you’ll find it hard not to! Explore Surprise Cave by foot,enjoy an hour’s kayaking or join in squid fishing from the boat.The junk has 5-8 roomy cabins, each with en suite facilities and awindow for taking in those stunning views. Included local meals areserved in the dining room with panoramic views out to the bay.To date, only about a quarter of the total area of World HeritageSite, Halong Bay, has been discovered. As part of this exclusivetour you’ll be privy to Bai Tu Long Bay, an area less travelled byother boats. Aboard the elegant Prince junk, limited to either threeor four cabins, you’ll cruise the magnificent, primitive bay withcountless small islets. Go kayaking and swimming, explore ThienCanh Son cave and relax on Hon Co Island’s white sandy beach.Visit a fishing village by rowing boat, check out the floating schooland fish farms and meet with local people to understand firsthandabout their fascinating culture.Departs: Daily Accommodation: Junk boat in air con twin/double cabin (2 nts).Can also be done as 4-star or as a 2 day tour Includes: Bus transfers to/fromHanoi, all fees Meals: All meals whilst onboard Tour Code: HANCRUDeparts: Daily Accommodation: Junk boat in deluxe air con twin cabins (1nt).Can also be done as 2-star or as a 3 day tour Includes: transfer to/from Hanoi,all fees Meals:1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner Tour Code: HANPJCCALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK111