Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel with a local driver (no guide). Check-in as per standard hotel policy. Later, begin your city tour with visits to the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum outside only), Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to Hanoi Train Street to witness the train passing through narrow residential lanes (coffee optional, at own expense). Conclude with a guided walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, exploring traditional shops, local streets, and colonial architecture.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Travel to Ninh Binh Province. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and explore the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Enjoy cycling through local villages (non-cyclists will be transferred by bus). After lunch, proceed to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a scenic boat ride through limestone caves and river landscapes featured in Kong: Skull Island. Return to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Depart Hanoi for Sapa by sleeper bus, enjoying scenic mountain views along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy lunch. Later, take a guided trek to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic community. Visit a waterfall, a historic hydroelectric station, and enjoy panoramic valley views. Evening at leisure to explore local markets.
Overnight in Sapa.
After breakfast, transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station and ride to the “Roof of Indochina.” Visit spiritual pagodas and trek to Fansipan Peak for breathtaking views. Return to Sapa town, check out, and travel back to Hanoi by bus.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Travel to Ha Long Bay and board a day cruise. Enjoy a buffet lunch onboard and explore highlights including Surprising Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat. Relax during the sunset party on deck before returning to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Cruise activities are subject to weather and operational conditions.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time at leisure until transfer to the airport with a driver (no guide) for your onward journey.
Note: This is a suggested itinerary and is indicative of what is possible. We customize holidays to suit your specific needs. Contact us for modifications and personalized planning to create an unforgettable international travel experience.
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