Itinerary

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  Day 1

  Hanoi: Full Day Tour

  Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival, meet you local guide and proceed for the private city tour.
  
  Visit the following:
  • Tran Quc Pagoda – Oldest pagoda in Hanoi (6th century)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex – Resting place of former president Ho Chi Minh, with architecture build on Soviet and Vietnamese influences
  • One Pillar Pagoda – A unique structure dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy
  • Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university (11th century)
  • Lunch at local restaurant – featuring 8 Vietnamese dishes
  
  Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) when visiting the Mausoleum, temples, and pagodas.
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  Day 2

  Sa Pa Tour

  Trek to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’mong tribe. Traditional wooden stilt houses dot the village, overlooking the terraced rice fields on the mountainside. Visit the old French-built hydroelectric station, an important part of the village’s history.
  
  Enjoy dinner, followed by free time to explore Sa Pa by night.
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  Day 3

  Sapa – Fansipan Mountain – Hanoi

  SIC Group Tour

  After breakfast, transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Roof of Indochina, at 3,143 meters above sea level.
  
  Return to Sa Pa for check-out and lunch, then drive back to Hanoi via the Open bus. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
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  Day 4

  Free Day

  Hanoi

  After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time to explore Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, at your own pace.
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  Day 5

  Ha Long Bay cruise

  After breakfast, drive to Ha Long Bay (approx. 3 hours) by the cruise’s shuttle bus. Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf and transfer to the cruise by tender. Check-in to your private cabin.
  
  Cruise activities:
  • Titop Island – swimming, sunbathing, or trekking
  • Pearl Farm Village – (opt.) kayaking
  • Vietnamese cooking class
  • Afternoon tea at sundeck
  • Dinner aboard – with bar, spa, squid fishing, etc.
  Overnight on the cruise.
  
  Note: Cruise itinerary may change without prior notice due to weather or operational conditions. In case of cancellation, hotel accommodation in Ha Long City will be provided instead.
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  Day 6

  Ha Long – Hanoi – Departure

  Still onboard, you can practice Tai Chi on the sundeck and enjoy breakfast while cruising through Ha Long Bay. Visit Surprise Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in the bay. Afterwards, check out, settle your bills, and enjoy brunch onboard. Disembark before noon and return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
  
  Drop off at your hotel.
  
  Enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight.