7-Day Delightful Vietnam

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Today, you will have a full day in the northern countryside. First go to Tam Coc, which means “3 caves,” and explore the karst formations and caves by boat. After lunch, go to Mua Cave. Lying at the foot of Mua mountain, hike to the cave, formed by a long stone staircase, which zigzags through the karst; with 500 steps ascending very steeply, you'll go to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Return to Hanoi early afternoon, before taking the night train to Sapa.

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Arrive early morning in Sapa for breakfast. The first trek on your Sapa tour is to Cat Cat Village, home to the H’Mong hill tribe with their distinctive customs and practices. As you continue on the trail, you will see a number of mills with elaborate bamboo waterwheels. After lunch, trek to the quiet and secluded Lao Cai Village, inhabited by 100 Black H'Mong families, surrounded by rice and corn terraces. For dinner, go to the night market and try baked or grilled beef, fish, and vegetables.

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Bac Ha Market is nestled in the northern hills of Vietnam and is one of the best ethnic markets in all of Southeast Asia. This is an ideal attraction for exploring the pristine and unique cultural identity of the northwest ethnic people of Vietnam. In the afternoon, you'll head to the station to return to Hanoi by night train.

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After breakfast, the driver and guide will come to pick you up for your transfer to Halong Bay. The drive takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes, traversing through scenic rice fields. You'll check onto the cruise around noon, just in time for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to join some activities such as visiting a cave, cooking or kayaking.

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Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or just watch the rising sun on this peaceful morning. After breakfast, take the kayak around the Luon Cave and explore all of the inlets before returning to the boat mid-morning. Freshen up and check out of your cabin. Watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the cooking class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Then we will transfer you back to Hanoi.