6D / 5N HANOI – SAPA – HALONG EXPLORATION

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our representative will meet and transfer to Hanoi hotel for check-in the hotel (Early check-in is not guaranteed)
Visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, inclusive of Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (from outside), as well as his private residence from 1954 until 1969. The wooden ethnic minority style house, which was built on stilts, is surrounded by lovely peaceful gardens. In the same complex you will see the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. This structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district), It is considered as the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long - Ha Noi with its historical progression in 1500 years.
Later, we visit the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple – Temple of the Jade Mountain, Hanoi's most visited temple sits on a small island in the northern part of the lake, connected to the lakeshore by an elegant scarlet bridge called Cau The Huc. We then free shopping at the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as ‘The 36 Streets’ – each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics, medicines to crafts. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast at hotel, your guide and drive to SAPA. About 350km far north-west from Hanoi. Sapa (or Chapa- the “sandy Place") first appeared in Vietnam national map in the late 1880s when the French disembarked in highland Tonkin. The first permanent French civilian resident arrived in Sapa in 1909, and by 1920, there were a number of villas being built in this area by prosperous professionals. Going through Many ups and downs, nowadays, the district is the home of a great diversity of ethnic people, including five main groups of Hmong, Yao, Tay, Zay and Xa Pho… Sapa is the prominent holiday destination, favored by both locals and foreign tourists. Afternoon, following the road down to the valley by steps, walking to H’Mong Village (Cat Cat Village) working on the paddy fields and their animals, such as Chicken, Water Buffaloes and potBellied pigs. You can also see the old Hydro Electric Power Station which was built by the French time in early 20th century, and a beautiful waterfall that is the good place for resting. Back to Sapa town to visit the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H’Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Overnight in Sapa.

After breakfast, transfer to Cable car station. Then, we visit Fansipan Mountain by cable car. As you know the cable car in Sapa is the world’s longest and highest cable car, running up from
sleepy Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province to the peak of 3,143-meter Fansipan Mountain, known as Indochina’s rooftop. Enjoy the view from the highest point of this incredible mountain. The lush green and subtropical vegetation makes this mountain really very beautiful. Take some pictures for unforgettable experience from the top. After taking scenery then get cable car back to Sapa.

- Cable car round trip is included
- Surcharge for funicular is RM35 per pax for one way
- Surcharge for Muong Hoa train is RM35 per pax for 2 ways

Afternoon, drive back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast, departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way. After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
After lunch time you will get on sampan boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for. Afterward we will take car back Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta. Embark Halong Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock and the beautiful of Halong Bay from your cruise.
Join a guided visit to Stalemate Cave in Ha Long Bay. Return to Cruise, enjoy the sunset while relaxing with happy hours from now to dinner time at the bar. Enjoy happy hours’ various drinks on discount. Taking part in a Cooking Demonstration and
Food Décor Class with our Chef.
Dinner is served on cruise restaurant.
Time of second happy hours to the late night or join Squid Fishing with the crew, singKaraoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.

06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the cruise. Refresh your body & soul by a TaiChi Lesson on sundeck.
Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.
Climb to the peak of Island for the panoramic views of the bay. Relax on the beach, swim in the emerald water.
Return to Cruise for freshening up.
Check out your cabin and continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Bai Tho
Mountain near the harbor.
Have early lunch.
Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation.
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its own itinerary and will be slightly different.
In the afternoon, transfer directly to Noi Bai International Airport for flight home (No guide).