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Day 1 – Mar 22. Hanoi (Arrival)
Arrival airport in Hanoi at 11:30AM, our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel for your stay. Your leisure time in the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 2 – Mar 23. 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 cruise in Halong Bay.
- B,L,D
Day 3 – Mar 24. 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 at hotel in Hanoi.
- B,L
Day 4 – Mar 25. Hanoi → Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave)
Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave constitute a captivating trifecta in northern Vietnam. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, boasts historic temples amid picturesque karst landscapes. Tam Coc offers a “Halong Bay on Land” experience with its scenic river, limestone formations, and tranquil boat rides. Adjacent to Tam Coc, Mua Cave provides a hilltop vantage point, offering panoramic views of the stunning landscape. Together, these destinations weave a tapestry of natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance in the Ninh Binh province.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
- B,L
Day 5 – Mar 26. Hanoi → Sapa
After breakfast, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Sapa. Arrival in Sapa around 13:00, take a little time for refreshment. Enjoy a tasty lunch of local Vietnamese dishes.
Then, we embark on a short trek to Cat Cat village. This village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, is nestled in a deep valley near the base of Fansipan Peak. With a knowledgeable guide, we explore the village, witness daily life, and visit the picturesque waterfall that once powered a French-built Hydraulic Power Station. We capture memorable photos before hiking uphill to meet our return bus to Sapa town. The trek covers 3.5 km and lasts about 2 hours. We return to Sapa Town by 17:00.
- Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
- B,L,D
Day 6 – Mar 27. Sapa (FANSIPAN CABLE CAR)
Have breakfast at hotel
– Go to Fansipan Cable Car Station and take the cable car for 20 minutes to appreciate the stunning view beneath your feet when sitting in the cabin.
– Behold the scenery, take photos, and visit pagodas once you have ascended to an altitude of 2,800 meters.
– Walk up 600 stairs to Fansipan peak, also referred to as the Roof of Indochina (You may spend around 1.5 hours hiking and shooting pictures)
– Return to Fansipan Cable Car Station and continue to go back to Sapa town
- Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
- B,L
Day 7 – Mar 28. Sapa → Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel, then check out the hotel.
8:00AM: Our driver will pick you up at hotel to join the tour group.
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way a jeep to return to Sapa.
Get on bus to back to Hanoi by Bus
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
- B,L
Day 8 – Mar 29: Hanoi (City tour)
Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
- B,L
Day 9 – Mar 30: Hanoi → Dong Hoi
In the morning, take some time to leisurely explore the vibrant city of Hanoi. You can visit some famous attractions on your own or indulging in a shopping spree.
Later in the afternoon, board a flight to Dong Hoi, rest of day is your leisure time in Dong Hoi.
- Overnight at hotel in Dong Hoi.
- B,L
Day 10 – Mar 31. Dong Hoi (Visit Paradise cave & Phong Nha cave)
Breakfast at hotel.
07:45 – 08:00 AM, you will be picked up at hotel in Dong Hoi or in Phong Nha.
08:45 – 09:00, you will explore the most impressive Paradise cave – the longest dry cave in Asia.
12:45 Lunch at local restaurant. Vegetarian option available.
13:30 Visit Phong Nha cave (50 km about the city, 45 minutes driving). After 25 minutes on boat, visitors will arrive Phong Nha cave, take a couple hours to see the cave. This cave is called as water cave, is famous for its rock formation which has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”.
16:00 – 17:30 Tour ends and gets visitors back to hotel.
- Overnight at hotel in Dong Hoi.
- B,L
Day 11 – Apr 1. Dong Hoi → Hoian
Breakfast at hotel.
At….., our driver will transfer you to train station in Dong Hoi to Da Nang. Arrival in Da Nang station, our diver pick you up and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Day 12 – Apr 2. Hoi An (Visit Bana Hill & Golden Bridge)
After breakfast at hotel, we will have a visit to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car, which gains 5 world scores, to Ba Na hills station. We will have some stops to visit some famous places: Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French, Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden. Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.
After lunch at a restaurant, explore the French village or join games at Fantasy Park, which is the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam. Afterwards, return to Da Nang city with a stop at Central Specialties Super Market for shopping.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
- B,L
Day 13 – Apr 3 Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh
Morning, breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Rest of the day is your leisure time to discover the city on your own.
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