Hanoi

The day before departure, the travel agency and the tour guide contacted each other via WhatsApp to confirm the boarding location and time. The tour guide also came to pick us up at about the same time on the day. The luxury bus was comfortable and easy to sit in. Before boarding the cruise, we went to an additional pearl factory that was not in the itinerary. The lunch on the cruise was enough for us to eat. We stayed at each of the three attractions for about 40-50 minutes, which was more than enough time. It was easy to get wet when canoeing, so it was better to wear quick-drying clothes and slippers. We returned to Hanoi at about 8 pm. The overall itinerary experience was good. When in Hanoi, you must visit Halong Bay.

I was able to enter the country in no time! As soon as I got off the plane, an attendant was waiting for me, and as I was about sixth in line, it only took about five minutes. (Departing Narita → Arriving at Innovai around 13:00) However! I thought I would be able to leave smoothly, but my suitcase took a long time to arrive, so it ended up taking about 50 minutes.

It was a great experience. The bed was comfortable to sleep on. Unfortunately, the air conditioner suddenly stopped cooling at night. Fortunately, it recovered after I reported it. There was no water in the toilet in the morning, as if it had run out.

We took an 11-passenger limousine bus directly from Sapa to our Hanoi hotel. There are night trains and buses, but since we had a small child and luggage, we immediately booked a car to take us from our Sapa hotel to Hanoi. The 11-passenger limousine bus had very comfortable, individual seats, which was nice. However, the four seats (excluding the VIP seats in the middle and the two seats next to the driver) were standard, which was uncomfortable. While the price is reasonable, it's probably worth spending an extra 10,000-20,000 won for the VIP seats if possible. The back seats were really bumpy, so I didn't experience any motion sickness, but those who do might find it difficult, even with medication. The two seats next to the driver were particularly cramped. Since it wasn't a private space, it was fine for my child and me, but it was too cramped for two adults. The front seats, however, didn't rattle at all. And I didn't know Hanoi drove so slowly.. They drive at 70-80 km/h on the highway.. I was surprised.

The tour guide and driver were very professional. The scenic spots were well arranged. Due to the continuous rain, the water level in Chang'an rose and we could not pass the rock cave. The travel agency helped us adjust the route to Sangu. There were fewer people and the environment was very helpful.