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Sat, 5 Jul – Day 1. Hanoi (Arrival)
Arrive in Hanoi our driver welcome and transfer you to hotel. Your leisure time in the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
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Sun, 6 Jul – Day 2. Hanoi → Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave)
Our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter Area, Hanoi. Head the south of Hanoi for 110 km. After 2 hours, you will arrive in Ninh Binh. First stop at Hoa Lu, you will have quick visit two temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Le, their sons, and the Queen… to know why Hoa Lu was built as the capital of Vietnam in ending of nine century. Second stop at Mua Cave – the highlight attraction in Ninh Binh, challenge yourself for 500 steps up Cave mountain where you will have a great panorama view of Tam Coc and rice field.
After that, the bus will head to Tam Coc at noontime. Enjoy delicious set menu lunch cooked by the local chef at quite a bungalow. At 2:00 pm you will have around 1.5 hours of a boat trip on Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc famous for karst water caves and beautiful water rice field.).
- Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.
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Mon, 7 Jul – Day 3. Ninh Binh (Tam Coc – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An ) → Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Bai Dinh – Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in a local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel.
13:00 Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take a boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see the scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on the land of Ninh Binh.
After the trip return to Hanoi
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
- B,L
Tue, 8 Jul – Day 4. Hanoi → Halong bay
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.
- Overnight on boat in Halong bay
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Wed, 9 Jul – Day 5. Halong bay → Hanoi
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.
During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
- B,L
Thu, 10 Jul – Day 6. Hanoi → Sapa (By Limousine Bus)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for Sapa.
At 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, our driver will pick you up from your Hanoi hotel and transfer you to your hotel in Sapa. The journey will take approximately 5-6 hours.
Upon arrival in Sapa, you will have leisure time to relax and explore at your own pace.
- Overnight at hotel in Sapa
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Fri, 11 Jul – Day 7. Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
12 km of trekking with our guide, visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H’mong minority. After lunch at a local family in Lao Chai or in a drinking shop nearby the river bank, we keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay where we stay overnight in a local family. Here you have opportunity
to experience their daily life, work and original custom.
- Overnight at bungalow.
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Sat, 12 Jul – Day 8. Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa
08 km walking with our guide to visit 2 villages of the red Dzao, the H’mong (Giang Ta Chai & Su Pan). Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy landscapes… through bamboo forest on the way to the main road to get the Car to return to Sapa.
- Overnight at hotel in Sapa
- B,L,D
Sun, 13 Jul – Day 9. Bac Ha market (on Sunday only) → Hanoi (By train)
Located at 110 km from Sapa, Bac Ha mountain town is well-known by travelers with the most colorful market of the hill tribes in the North of Vietnam. This every-Sunday-market attended by at least 8 ethnic groups and last from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It is also chance for tourists to discover the H’mong King’s palace (old building built by the French & Chinese).
In the afternoon, we go for a light trek to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. We are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on a
roundabout way to Bac Ha for get back to Lao Cai to catch the train.
- Overnight at train.
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Mon, 14 Jul – Day 10. Hanoi (City tour) → Hoi An
Early morning arrival at Hanoi Train Station (around 5:00 – 6:00 AM). Our driver will transfer you to your hotel for a short rest and refreshment.
After a refreshment, take a city tour, visit the most famous places in Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum & Ngoc Son Temple.
After that, we transfer you to airport for flight to Da Nang. Once arrived in Da Nang airport, you’ll be taken to Hoi An hotel for your stay.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Tue, 15 Jul – Day 11. Hoi An (Memories Show at Night)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, followed by leisure time to explore Hoi An at your own pace.
In the evening, at 17:00, you and your family will self-transfer to Hoi An Impression Park. The park operates from 16:00 to 22:00, and the Hoi An Memories Show runs from 20:00 to 21:00.
Notes:
There will be no guide or driver on this day.
The park is very close to your hotel, and you can ask the hotel to arrange a taxi for convenience.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
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Web, 16 Jul – Day 12. Hoi An → Da Nang
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. it’s your leisure time for walking around the Old Town for shopping and relax in Hoi An.
Afternoon, we transfer you Da Nang. Rest of the day is your leisure time at beach in Da Nang.
Da Nang, one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, is a vibrant coastal city in central Vietnam, known for its beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, delicious local cuisine, and friendly locals. The coastal area offers breathtaking views, beautiful landscapes and stunning beaches, which can be explored by bike or on foot.
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.
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Thu, 17 Jul – Day 13. Da Nang (Visit Marble Mountain – Am Phu Cave – Monkey Mountains)
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and depart from Da Nang to visit Marble Mountain- also known as Ngu Hanh Son, is the group of five hills, made of limestone and marble. There are many beautiful caves, pagodas, temples,…. All of the mountains have cave entrances and numeros tunnels. Several Buddhist sanctuaries can also be found within the mountains.
The Marble Mountain has become one of the must-see destinations for those who enjoy the beauty of nature and want a respite from the busy urban areas.
And then we will come back local family for Vietnamese lunch.
After lunch, we continue to visit Am Phu Cave. We will learn many interesting philosophies of buddhism. The scenes of horror mentioned- above intend to educate human beings about doing good deeds in life and to “turn over a new leaf” to stop a bad habit or make a positive change to their characters.
Next stop Monkey Mountains, we will enjoy panorama view of Da Nang from high position. You will visit Linh Ung Pagoda, one of the biggest pagoda in Da Nang city and the highest Lady Buddha statue in Vietnam. End tour and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang.
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
- B,L
Fri, 18 Jul – Day 14. Da Nang (Departure)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to the airport for departure flight.
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