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Brief Itinerary<\/span><\/h2>\n

Day 1:<\/strong> Hanoi arrives in the afternoon \u2013 Evening try street food and famous train street (D)
\nDay 2:<\/strong> Hanoi \u2013 Ninh Binh (B, L)
\nDay 3:<\/strong> Hanoi \u2013 drive to Sapa (approx. 7 hours) \u2013 Discover Sapa Town (B, L)
\nDay 4:<\/strong> Sapa \u2013 Fansipan Peak with cable car \u2013 Walking discover Cat Cat Village & Y Linh Ho Village (B, L)
\nDay 5:<\/strong> Morning join Alpine Coaster \u2013 drive back to Hanoi (approx. 7 hours) (B, L)
\nDay 6:<\/strong> Hanoi \u2013 drive to Halong Bay \u2013 overnight on the cruise (B, L, D)
\nDay 7:<\/strong> Halong Bay \u2013 drive to Noi Bai Airport \u2013 fly to Danang (B, Br)
\nDay 8:<\/strong> Full-day Discover Danang \u2013 Coconut Forest \u2013 Hoi An Ancient Town (B, L)
\nDay 9:<\/strong> Danang \u2013 fly to Ho Chi Minh City \u2013 Evening Saigon Skydeck (B, D)
\nDay 10:<\/strong> Day trip to Mui Ne with Quad bike (ATV) (B, L)
\nDay 11:<\/strong> Full-day Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L)
\nDay 12:<\/strong> Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)<\/p>\n

Full Itinerary<\/span><\/h2>\n

Day 1: Hanoi arrives in the afternoon \u2013 Evening try street food and famous train street<\/h3>\n

Xin ch\u00e0o! Welcome to Hanoi, the vibrant capital of Vietnam!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On arrival at the airport, we will be welcomed by our local guide and driver then transfer to our city hotel for check-in and relaxation.<\/p>\n

(Note: Hotel\u2019s check-in is at 14.00, early check-in is not included)<\/em><\/p>\n

Have a rest then at 07:00 PM, meet with a Hanoi food expert for a mouthwatering tour of the capital this evening. Start with a trip to\u00a0Thanh Ha Market<\/strong>, where you’ll browse food stalls, try local delicacies, and uncover Vietnamese culinary culture. Then, head to\u00a0Dong Xuan Market<\/strong>, famed for its noodle shops, and sample treats such as\u00a0pho sot vang<\/em>\u00a0(noodle soup with pork and herbs) and\u00a0bun dau<\/em>\u00a0(tofu served in soup with rice noodles and fermented shrimp paste).<\/p>\n

After the street food, your adventure continues as you head to Hanoi\u2019s famous Train Street,<\/strong> a narrow residential street where a train passes just inches from the homes and cafes. The train will run through this area while we enjoy our coffee here. Enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a local cafe, and if you’re lucky, you might witness the thrilling sight of a train passing through this unique neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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Day 2: Hanoi \u2013 Ninh Binh<\/h3>\n

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel then be picked up at 8AM by your guide and driver. We will depart for Ninh Binh province (approx. 2 \u2013 2.5 hours driving<\/em>). Our schedule for the day will go as follows:<\/p>\n

10:30 We arrive in Ninh Binh and proceed to visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel<\/strong> \u2013 the historic capital of Vietnam where you can visit the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties.<\/p>\n

Along the tour, sit down to enjoy a lunch with delicious local dishes at a restaurant in town.<\/p>\n

13:00 Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism complex,<\/strong> take a boat trip to visit the impressive cave complex consisting of Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in the mysterious wilderness, see the scenery of mountains and rivers of the \u201cHalong Bay on land\u201d.<\/p>\n

15:30 We arrive at Hang Mua \u2013 Dancing Cave,<\/strong> where you can get the impressive panoramic views of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city, see the amazing scenery of rice fields and river canals when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long Mountain (about 500 stone steps<\/em>).<\/p>\n

After the tour, we will leave Ninh Binh and be escorted safely back to your hotel stay in Hanoi.<\/p>\n

Day 3: Hanoi \u2013 drive to Sapa (approx. 7 hours) \u2013 Discover Sapa Town<\/h3>\n

Early morning, at 07:00 AM, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Sapa (approx. 7 hours).<\/p>\n

(Note: Check-out before 12:00 PM, late check-out is not included)<\/em><\/p>\n

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On your arrival in Sapa, meet our tour guide then transfer to the restaurant to have lunch.<\/p>\n

After the lunch, your exploration with a visit to the Sapa Stone Church<\/strong>, a French-built Gothic structure in the heart of town. It is also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and become a suitable colocation for the traditional cultural practices of Christianity of ethnic minority groups there.<\/p>\n

Head to Sapa Market<\/strong>, where you can see the vibrant morning activities of the local ethnic minorities. The local market is a selling place for people here, every weekend ethnic minorities come to gather and sell their agricultural products. The market is divided into 3 zones, the first zone is the place for fresh products, the second zone is the place for local food and the final zone is the place for stuff, souvenirs, brocade,\u2026<\/p>\n

Visit Mat Ngoc Lake<\/strong> is the name of Sapa Lake, this is the most convenient place to go around and enjoy the sunset, the sunrise, or the air in Sapa.<\/p>\n

Day 4: Sapa \u2013 Fansipan Peak with cable car \u2013 Walking discover Cat Cat Village & Y Linh Ho Village<\/h3>\n

After you have breakfast at your hotel, we take a 4-minute Mountain Train through valleys, viaducts, and tunnels offering beautiful views of surrounding villages as well as nature. Reaching the Cable Car<\/strong> station, we get off the train and enjoy another 20-minute cable car<\/strong> ride up to the top. Normally, it takes at least two or three days to reach the Peak of Fansipan Mountain on foot. However, with the new three-rope cable car system, we can see the peak and spectacular surroundings from the peak within half a day.<\/p>\n

After a 20-minute ride, we start challenging ourselves with 636 high steps up to Fansipan Summit \u2013 which is considered \u2018The Roof of Indochina\u2019<\/strong> with a 3,143-meter height.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Hoang Lien Mountain and lush forest, we walk down to the cable car station and ride back.<\/p>\n

Have a buffet lunch at the Fansipan Lounge.<\/p>\n

Take the mountain train back to town.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, we will explore Cat Cat Village & Y Linh Ho Village<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/p>\n