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Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, your dedicated driver and guide will meet you and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day free & leisure.
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Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Explore Vietnam’s captivating capital with a full-day city tour. Traverse Hanoi's tree-lined boulevards, featuring French colonial architecture, serene lakes, and ancient pagodas. Visit prominent sites such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, the Temple of Literature, the Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and West Lake. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance, a unique Vietnamese art form rooted in the region's wet-rice culture.
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Day 3: Hanoi - Sapa
Embark on a six-hour journey from Hanoi to Sapa, traversing Vietnam’s longest modern highway. Upon arrival, explore Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, offering insights into the daily lives and cultures of the H’mong and Dzay people. The trek through Sapa Valley provides breathtaking views of rice terraces. Overnight in Sapa Town.
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Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi
Drive to Tram Ton Pass, Heaven’s Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam (over 2000m). Marvel at the spectacular views, visit the Silver Waterfall, and explore O Quy Ho village. After lunch in Sapa, bid farewell to this picturesque mountain town and return to Hanoi.
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Day 5: Hanoi - Halong bay
Embark on a 3 hour drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend 24 hours on a traditional Junk Cruise, exploring the bay's jutting limestone islands and turquoise waters. Cruise around islands like Dinh Huong and Ga Choi, visit one of the bay’s three largest caves, and enjoy a dip in the Tonkin Gulf. Spend the night on the cruise, captivated by the calm waters.
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Day 6: Halong bay - Hanoi departure
Participate in Tai Chi on the top deck at sunrise or enjoy the tranquil morning. Explore nearby islands by rowboat, savor breakfast on the junk, and admire the rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Return to Halong City for brunch before transferring to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight home.
Optional: Explore the Nu Hoang Cable Car, the world’s largest aerial tramway, offering panoramic views of Halong Bay.