Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcome by Tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam. Free for leisure in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Option 1: Accommodation: TK-123 Hanoi Hotel 3* or similar
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Option 2: Accommodation: Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi 5* or similar
Having breakfast at hotel then start sightseeing Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to Hochiminh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.
After lunch, stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda.
Take the outside visit to the Opera House, St. Joseph Cathedral and make sure your camera is handy. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich, once the museum of l’Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient, which includes artifacts from Vietnam’s turbulent history.
Optional for Water Puppet Show - 7 US$ per person. If time permitted
Cyclo visiting Old Quarter - 4 US$ per person. If time permitted
Depart to Hanoi Railway Station around 19:00 pm for night train to Sapa.
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Option 1: Accommodation: Express Sleeper Train: 4 Berths Cabin sharing
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Option 2: Accommodation: Express Sleeper Train: 2 Berths Private Cabin
Arrive Lao Cai Railway Station at 6:00 am. Pick up to Sapa town. The hotel check-in will be subject to availability. Refresh at Coffee Bar and breakfast are included for your group before taking the trek to hill-tribe villages.
About 10:00am, start your amazing trekking to Lao Chai village to visit the Black H’mong. Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the valley to get to Ta Van village to visit the Dzay people live, which supposed to be the friendliest one in the mountainous area. The next is Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dzao tribe where you will see the amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall. In the afternoon, you get back to Sapa Town for free to discover Sapa Market & stay overnight in Sapa Town.
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Option 1: Accommodation: Chau Long 2 Sapa Hotel 3* or similar
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Option 2: Accommodation: Hotel de la Coupole - Mgallery 5* or similar
Attention: Bac Ha market is available on Sunday only, the replacement will be Can Cau (Sat)/Lung Khau Nhin (Thus)/ Coc Ly (Tue) or others ethnic markets.
After breakfast at hotel, you leave Sapa for Bac Ha Town to join Sunday Market with local people. Bac Ha is considered one of the most wonderful and colourful markets in extreme North Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attire buy and sell the local products. Dogs, cats, pigs, horses… are all on sales. This is a golden opportunity to take your best photos! In the afternoon, we will take a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to the flower H’mong people. This is a great opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Leave Bac Ha Town at 3:00pm for Lao Cai Railway Station. Take night train, which departs about 7.30am. Stay overnight on the train based on 4-berth sharing cabin with A/C.
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Option 1: Accommodation: Express Sleeper Train: 4 Berths Cabin sharing
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Option 2: Accommodation: Express Sleeper Train: 2 Berths Private Cabin
Arrive in Hanoi Railway Station at approx. 5:30 am. Pick up & transfer to the mini hotel nearby station for short rest & breakfast until 8:00am. You will be picked up at hotel for Halong Bay, one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see.
We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasantly air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on a cabin on a boat.
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Option 1: Accommodation: Garden Bay Cruises 3* or similar
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Option 2: Accommodation: Paradise Sails 5* or similar
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served. Cruise check-out time is around 10:30am. Disembark and rejoin our bus for driving back to Hanoi city. There will be one rest stop on the way for restroom and short shopping for handicraft souvenirs and local handmade products. Arrive Hanoi about 4:00pm. Check in hotel & free time to go sightseeing in the Old Quarter. The Pub Street is opened until 12:00pm along Ta Hien, Dao Duy Tu, Hang Buom, Ma May ets streets. You will be filled of fun with local beers and street foods. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Option 1: Accommodation: TK-123 Hanoi Hotel 3* or similar
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Option 2: Accommodation: Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi 5* or similar
08h30. Depart from Hanoi. Enjoy a scenic drive along one of the most beautiful country road to the peaceful Bakhan Village via Hoa Binh City.
10:30: Take a short break for tea/coffee in the middle way.
12h00. Lunch at Bakhan Village Restaurant. Check-in room.
15h00. Afternoon walk around the Muong Village of Khan Ha and village’s West hill for a breath taking view of the valley.
19h00. Dinner time at Bakhan Restaurant.
20h00 -21h00. Enjoy the unique traditional dance by Villagers (Optional)
Overnight at Bakhan Village Resorts
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Accommodation: Bakhan Village Resort 3* (Local best)
09h00. Take another great workout in nature with our East Mountain trek route.
11h00. Back to the resort. Rest and relax
12h00. Check out. Enjoy lunch at the resort
13h30. Depart for Hanoi.
17h00. Arrive Hanoi Old Quarter.
Check in hotel and Stay overnight in Hanoi.
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Option 1: Accommodation: TK-123 Hanoi Hotel 3* or similar
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Option 2: Accommodation: Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi 5* or similar
You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your unforgettable trip arranged by Legend Travel Group! Have a safe journey home or to next destination. Goodbye and see you again in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.