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NXaqua
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Nov 27 2019, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(nanakofukada @ Jul 16 2019, 10:14 PM) Just got back from Sapa. Took the overnight train to Sapa because is easier to sleep with a flat bed. The track will have quite some bends because of the mountainous terrain. So you will rock left to right during the train ride. But took the bus back to Hanoi cause the bus will reach Hanoi at night and don’t have to spend a night on train or on bus. But if you want to save a night hotel then better choose overnight transport. The weekends at the lake is definitely quite enjoyable. Seeing all the locals enjoying themselves with many street arts and performances. The water puppet is quite good. The puppet masters can really bring life to the puppet. The IO show in Saigon is also good. Hi, Can share some information about your trip to Sapa. I plan to spend 2d 1 night there this coming 12th Dec. Thanks
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nanakofukada
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Nov 30 2019, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(NXaqua @ Nov 27 2019, 11:01 PM) Hi, Can share some information about your trip to Sapa. I plan to spend 2d 1 night there this coming 12th Dec. Thanks Generally booking through a tour operator will make your life easier. There are many operators for Sapa trekking, so you just need to find the package you are interested with. As for the transport, you can ask the tour operator to arrange for you, either travel through bus or train. You can choose either depending on your time constraint. Maybe choose both for go and return just to complete the whole experience. Once there, take the time to learn about the local communities as they have a different culture and history when compare to Vietnamese.
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NXaqua
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Nov 30 2019, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(nanakofukada @ Nov 30 2019, 01:50 PM) Generally booking through a tour operator will make your life easier. There are many operators for Sapa trekking, so you just need to find the package you are interested with. As for the transport, you can ask the tour operator to arrange for you, either travel through bus or train. You can choose either depending on your time constraint. Maybe choose both for go and return just to complete the whole experience. Once there, take the time to learn about the local communities as they have a different culture and history when compare to Vietnamese. Thank you. I intend to book the local tour operator for van to Sapa & return. And include hotel at Sapa and sightseeing. I have checked with klook but not sure it is good.
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nanakofukada
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Nov 30 2019, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(NXaqua @ Nov 30 2019, 04:52 PM) Thank you. I intend to book the local tour operator for van to Sapa & return. And include hotel at Sapa and sightseeing. I have checked with klook but not sure it is good. I chose Ethos Travel Sapa. They are more into social enterprise and you got to experience staying in the guide house for a night. There are quite a number of operators, so you just see which one suits you the most cause some provide housing in big hostel and some have local experience. And if you are into trekking, just make sure you have proper shoes cause the trek can get very slippery during raining.
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NXaqua
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Dec 2 2019, 12:15 PM
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QUOTE(nanakofukada @ Nov 30 2019, 05:02 PM) I chose Ethos Travel Sapa. They are more into social enterprise and you got to experience staying in the guide house for a night. There are quite a number of operators, so you just see which one suits you the most cause some provide housing in big hostel and some have local experience. And if you are into trekking, just make sure you have proper shoes cause the trek can get very slippery during raining. Thanks and appreciated your info.
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NXaqua
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Dec 8 2019, 09:26 AM
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Hi again guys,
Need some information on airport transfer to hotel at Old Quarter areas. Is there any Grab available at the airport? There are 2 of us only. Our hotel have offer us 22USD for 16 seater transportation.
Thank you
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raymondwong1808
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Dec 8 2019, 08:38 PM
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QUOTE(NXaqua @ Dec 8 2019, 09:26 AM) Hi again guys, Need some information on airport transfer to hotel at Old Quarter areas. Is there any Grab available at the airport? There are 2 of us only. Our hotel have offer us 22USD for 16 seater transportation. Thank you 2 years back i went there. I used UBER. I believe grab should be available. Perhaps using grab would be more economical compare using your hotel transport. I am going Hanoi tomorrow. Have fun guys!!!
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MR_alien
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Dec 8 2019, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(NXaqua @ Dec 8 2019, 09:26 AM) Hi again guys, Need some information on airport transfer to hotel at Old Quarter areas. Is there any Grab available at the airport? There are 2 of us only. Our hotel have offer us 22USD for 16 seater transportation. Thank you actually there are airport shuttle operated by airlines that takes u to old quarter but u need to do abit of research on how to do it(identify the airport shuttle) https://hanoiairportshuttle.com/transportat...ttle-bus-hanoi/This post has been edited by MR_alien: Dec 8 2019, 09:29 PM
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NXaqua
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Dec 8 2019, 09:37 PM
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QUOTE(raymondwong1808 @ Dec 8 2019, 08:38 PM) 2 years back i went there. I used UBER. I believe grab should be available. Perhaps using grab would be more economical compare using your hotel transport. I am going Hanoi tomorrow. Have fun guys!!! Ok. Do keep us posted of your itinerary. If you happen to be in Sapa, do share your program especially the cable car ride. Thanks.
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NXaqua
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Dec 8 2019, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 8 2019, 09:27 PM) actually there are airport shuttle operated by airlines that takes u to old quarter but u need to do abit of research on how to do it(identify the airport shuttle) https://hanoiairportshuttle.com/transportat...ttle-bus-hanoi/Thanks for the info. We will consider it as we are not rushing and have not book any tour package yet.
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MR_alien
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Dec 8 2019, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(NXaqua @ Dec 8 2019, 09:39 PM) Thanks for the info. We will consider it as we are not rushing and have not book any tour package yet. i don't think u will have any tour package at all unless u reach hanoi airport 5AM or earlier else u won't made it to any package like halong bay or ninh binh which depart from hotel @ 8AM This post has been edited by MR_alien: Dec 11 2019, 06:42 PM
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NXaqua
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Dec 11 2019, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 8 2019, 09:42 PM) i don't think u will have any tour package at all unless u reach hanoi airport 5AM or earlier else u won't made it to any package like halong bay or ninh binh which depart from airport @ 8AM Hi, Just sharing to those coming to Hanoi. Managed to get my hotel to book for 2D & 1N Sapa tour, start tomorrow morning. Weather cooling and sunny. Took Grab from airport to hotel. Airport taxi quoted double the Grab fare.
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NXaqua
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Dec 12 2019, 02:12 PM
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Hi guys,
Just reached Sapa. Very sunny but freezing cold. 15 degree C.
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kevintth
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Jan 20 2020, 10:31 AM
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Hey guys, for those who went to Hanoi before please share your experience how many days are sufficient to travel there coz' first time plan to Vietnam.
Wish to go Ha long Bay and Ninh Binh and other sightseeing.
Will 5D4N sufficient? Will one day for sightseeing in Hanoi itself sufficient also or need 2 days?
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MR_alien
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Jan 20 2020, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(kevintth @ Jan 20 2020, 10:31 AM) Hey guys, for those who went to Hanoi before please share your experience how many days are sufficient to travel there coz' first time plan to Vietnam. Wish to go Ha long Bay and Ninh Binh and other sightseeing. Will 5D4N sufficient? Will one day for sightseeing in Hanoi itself sufficient also or need 2 days? that depends where u wanna go if u plan to go to sapa..that is minimum 3D2N ha long bay/bai tu long bay 2D1N ninh binh all 3 can be done day trip hanoi city better spend 2 days to explore
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KcX35
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Jan 20 2020, 01:45 PM
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going hanoi for 8 days, do i buy their local sim or get a portable wifi? need it for work and video
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ascension278
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Jan 20 2020, 01:50 PM
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SaPa is nice and cold...its definitely more for chilling while drinking coffee, enjoying the cold atmosphere
One of the more popular activities there to do is trek through the village where you can see real hillside living culture and villages. I went there in September for their annual Vietnam Mountain Marathon - you guys should try it too
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MR_alien
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Jan 20 2020, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(KcX35 @ Jan 20 2020, 01:45 PM) going hanoi for 8 days, do i buy their local sim or get a portable wifi? need it for work and video alone then sim card
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kevintth
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Jan 21 2020, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(ascension278 @ Jan 20 2020, 01:50 PM) SaPa is nice and cold...its definitely more for chilling while drinking coffee, enjoying the cold atmosphere One of the more popular activities there to do is trek through the village where you can see real hillside living culture and villages. I went there in September for their annual Vietnam Mountain Marathon - you guys should try it too How about Da Lat? The place is cooling isn't it? Or boring place compare to Hanoi?
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MR_alien
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Jan 21 2020, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(kevintth @ Jan 21 2020, 01:36 PM) How about Da Lat? The place is cooling isn't it? Or boring place compare to Hanoi? da lat is a southern city, way more south than da nang which is a beach city...it's not gonna be cooling and define boring for hanoi? all the places u go to in vietnam, u don't just stay there in the city alone...the good stuff are all outside of where u land
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