Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Discovery - 9 Days

Día a día

1. Day 1

   Hanoi Arrival + Mega Grand World Full Day

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   Upon arrival to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by our representative holding a sign with your name on it. After you collect your luggage , please go to 10 Pillar Our driver will wait you there will lead the way to your awaiting vehicle. The distance is about 35km far from Hanoi city centre and it’s approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour for transfer. Arrival hotel, check in and we transfer to visit Mega Grand World Hanoi. Located just a short drive of approximately 30-45 minutes from Hanoi city center, this is an immersive zone that blends Asian-European architecture with vibrant entertainment. Stroll through the charming streets of The Venice, enjoy gondola rides (optional with extra cost), and enjoy lively street performances. Capture memorable photos at iconic spots like the Amore Fountain and antique clock tower. The area also offers a shopping paradise, featuring renowned international brands. In the evening, experience the breathtaking Grand Voyage show, Asia’s largest outdoor boat show, featuring stunning 3D mapping, lighting effects, and over 62 performers.

   Qué incluye

   • ✓Transportation by private transfer
   • ✓Mineral water (2 bottle/pax/full day tour)

   No incluye

   • —Personal Expenses: Any purchases, tips, or additional costs outside the official itinerary.

2. Day 2

   Hanoi 1 Day Tour

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   Morning, start a full day city tour beginning with visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum with Ba Dinh square where all important events of the country will be taken place here, opposite Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is Vietnam Parliament House, and beside is President Palace. Next stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda - is the oldest temple in Hanoi and dates back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty. Afternoon, visit Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Afterwards, visit Hoan Kiem Lake or “Returned Sword Lake” which originated from a legend of a sacred sword. Touring through the Old Quarter, famous for its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past by walking. Overnight in Hanoi City.

   Qué incluye

   • ✓Transportation by private air-conditioned transport.
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (2 bottle/pax/full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature

   No incluye

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE

3. Day 3

   Special Full Day City

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   7.30 : Get picked up by our guide from the hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter / Opera House then start for 1,5 hour drive journey to the craft villages 9.30 : Visit Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense at an artisanal, family scale . Learn the process how incense is made from scratch and more about the lives of manual workers. Meet a family who specializes in dyeing incense sticks and admire the outdoor showroom with a thousands of the colorful bundles of incense. Here, our guide will taken the best photos for you 10.15 : Leave for Chuong Village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Meet the local artisans and observe how conical hats are made. You will have a chance to draw by your own on hats then take home for souvenir 12.45 : Rest time to have lunch by your own 13.30-13.45 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 15.00:Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the ""Hanoi Hilton 16.00 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel or you can get off at Train Street

   Qué incluye

   • ✓Private AC car
   • ✓Experienced Tour guide
   • ✓2 bottle/pax/full day tour
   • ✓Entrance tickets

   No incluye

   • —Tips for tour guide & driver
   • —Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above

4. Day 4

   Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village

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   Morning, our car will pick you up at hotel then transfer (about 5.5hour driving) to Lao Cai via Hanoi Lao Cai Highways – the Vietnam’s longest expressway, cutting travel time in half to Sa Pa. 14:30: Meet our guide, after that take a short walking to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up back to Sapa. Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours 16:30: Come back to Sapa Town. Say goodbye to the guide for the day.

   Qué incluye

   • ✓Private A/C car
   • ✓English speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa
   • ✓All entrance tickets to indicated sites

   No incluye

   • —Tips for guide + driver
   • —Beverage, personal expenses
   • —Others not clearly mentioned above
   • —Round trip transfer from Hanoi to Sapa

5. Day 5

   Sapa Discovery with Long Trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village

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   8:00: Our guide and driver will take you for a short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain then trek to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 4 hours - Transfer from Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. 12:00 Enjoy free time in the afternoon do discover Sapa town by yourself (no guide). Leisure for the day.

   Qué incluye

   • ✓Private A/C car
   • ✓English speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa
   • ✓All entrance tickets to indicated sites

   No incluye

   • —Tips for guide + driver
   • —Beverage, personal expenses
   • —Others not clearly mentioned above
   • —Round trip transfer from Hanoi to Sapa

6. Day 6

   Sapa - Silver Waterfall - Heaven Gate - Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge - Transfer Ha Noi

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   06:00 – 08:00: Breakfast at the hotel and check out. 08:00 – 08:30: Visit Silver Waterfall, one of Sapa's most scenic waterfalls. 08:45 – 09:15: Stop at Heaven Gate to admire the panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. 09:30 – 11:00: Explore the Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge and enjoy its breathtaking mountain scenery. 11:30 – 12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant (by on own) 13:00: Depart for Hanoi. 14:00: Transfer back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks. 20:30 – 21:00: Reach to Hanoi hotel. Trip ends.

   Qué incluye

   • ✓Private A/C car
   • ✓English speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa
   • ✓All entrance tickets to indicated sites

   No incluye

   • —Tips for guide + driver
   • —Beverage, personal expenses
   • —Others not clearly mentioned above
   • —Round trip transfer from Hanoi to Sapa

7. Day 7

   Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An Full Day

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   Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby. Start the trip by visiting Trang An, Ninh Binh. In 2014, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Trang An is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, some of which are submerged, and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs. You will take the boat trip and meander lazily down the peaceful river while passing through a series of caves with amazingly beautiful stalactites of all shapes and colors. Afternoon, we will visit Hoa Lu. From 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the first ancient capital of Vietnam. Built by the Dinh Dynasty not only for a capital but also as a stronghold against the Northern invaders, Hoa Lu shortly later it was inherited by the Le Dynasty. Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and also Vietnam’s first emperor and the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty. Though the temples are no longer intact, some precious antique carvings and sculpture of stone and wood are still preserved. Transfer back to Hanoi.

   Qué incluye

   • ✓Private transportation as scheduled
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (1 bottle per person)
   • ✓Entrance fee

   No incluye

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE

8. Day 8

   Hanoi - Halong - Ambassador Cruise, Private Transfer

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   08:00 Driver will pick up you and transfer you to the Halong International Cruise Port. 11:00 Check in & Registration Ambassador’s Lounge (1st Floor, Terminal – Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City). 12:20 Transfer to Ambassador Cruise, Halong Bay Welcome Briefing A short welcome briefing will be held at the Piano Lounge. 12:45 Premium Lunch at the Restaurant Savor a delicious lunch whilst enjoying the majestic views of Halong Bay’s islands and islets. 14:15 Visit Luon Cave Enjoy kayaking* or a serene bamboo boat ride* to admire the cave's interior. 15:45 Visit Sung Sot Cave Explore the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay featuring marvelous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in a variety of unique forms. 15:45 Free time on board Enjoy an afternoon tea, relax on the sundecks, immerse in the outdoor Jacuzzi pool or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment*. 17:30 Cooking Class & Happy Hour at the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck (weather permitting). 19:00 Fine-Dining Dinner on the Sundeck Savor a premium fine-dining dinner on the sundeck (depends on weather conditions) whilst being serenaded with live band music (the band is off on Mondays). (Dress code: formal/semi formal/smart casual) 20:40 Live Music by Filipino Band After dinner, indulge in drinks* and enjoy live music (except Monday), or experience night squid fishing.

   Qué incluye

   • ✓2-day cruise itinerary and program in Halong Bay
   • ✓1 night at luxury cabin/suite with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning
   • ✓1 breakfast/1 lunch/1 dinner/1 light breakfast
   • ✓Two bottles of water in cabin daily
   • ✓Canapes
   • ✓Taichi session & cooking class demonstration
   • ✓Bamboo boat rowing
   • ✓Onboard insurance, tax, and service charges
   • ✓Entrance and sightseeing fees

   No incluye

   • —Airfare & airport transfers
   • —Visa arrangements
   • —Accommodation
   • —Transportation to and from Halong
   • —Beverages combo
   • —Massage, spa treatments
   • —Kayaking and bamboo boat rowing
   • —Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions

   Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available at the restaurant/Piano Lounge areas, however, Internet connectivity may be intermittently interrupted due to the geographical condition of the bay. Thank you for your understanding. * Additional charges

9. Day 9

   Ambassador Cruise & Halong Departure

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   6:10 Morning Tai Chi Session Start your day with a Taichi session on the sundeck or at the Piano Lounge (depending on weather conditions). 6:30 Light Breakfast Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and freshly baked pastries. 8:00 Visit Titov Island Immerse yourself in the turquoise water and climb to the top of the Island beholding the breathtaking panoramic view of the bay. 8:35 Enjoy the Breakfast Full breakfast is served at the restaurant. 9:30 Check-out Bill settlement and check-out at the reception on the first deck. 10:15 Disembarkation Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port. Driver will transfer to airport. Take flight to next destination.