Day 1. Hanoi → Ninh Binh

Morning, the bus and tour guide will pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter and Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Ninh Binh.

Upon arrival, the tour guide will take you to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, a famous pagoda that holds many records. Afterward, we will relax and have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, the car will take you to Trang An wharf, where you will board a boat to visit the Trang An Thai Ecotourism Area, where limestone karsts, valleys, rivers, and caves intertwine to create a magical and mysterious space.

At the end of the tour, we will make our way back to the car to return to Hanoi.

Arrive in Hanoi, say goodbye and end off the tour.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 2. Hanoi → HaLong bay

Morning:

The bus will pick you up for the journey to Ha Long. The bus will stop for about 20 minutes in Hai Duong.

Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Guests will board the cruise ship to explore Ha Long Bay. The 5.5-hour journey will pass through many famous islands such as Fighting Cock Island, Dog Stone Island, etc. Enjoy lunch on board.

Afternoon:

The cruise will take guests to visit Bo Hon Island and Surprise Cave.

Experience kayaking or take a bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. After 30 minutes of kayaking, guests will board the ship to Titop Island. Here, you can swim at Titop Beach or trek up the mountain for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.

After leaving Titop Island, guests can relax on the cruise, enjoy afternoon tea, and pastries.

Then the cruise will return to Tuan Chau Port. From there, the car will pick you up and transfer you back to Hanoi.

Evening:

Back in Hanoi. You are free to have dinner and explore the culinary delights of Hanoi Old Quarter at night.

• Overnight in Ha Noi.
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Day 3. Hanoi → Sapa

After breakfast, I will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Sapa.

Upon arrival, enjoy a tasty lunch of local Vietnamese dishes. After relaxing, we embark on a short trek to Cat Cat village. This village, home to the Black H'mong ethnic group, is nestled in a deep valley near the base of Fansipan Peak.

With a knowledgeable guide, we explore the village, witness daily life, and visit the picturesque waterfall that once powered a French-built hydraulic power station. The trek covers 3.5 km and lasts about 2 hours.

We return to Sapa Town by 5:00 PM.  Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight Sapa.
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Day 4. Sapa → Ha Noi

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Sa Pa town, and embark on a new day filled with more exciting trekking adventures.

The trekking distance is approximately 12 km, lasting for 4-5 hours. We start our trek, pass through the rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley, and reach the village of Black Hmong, where we can enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. A late lunch will be prepared for you near the craft center, followed by a visit to a village school. Later, we make our way back to Sapa town and return to Hanoi.

End of the tour. See you again in the next journey!

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End of the tour!