8-Day Charms of Northern Vietnam

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After breakfast, you have a full day today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. End the morning with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple nearby Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy a one-hour cyclo sight-seeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter for great fun. Then, watch a traditional water puppet show. Back to your hotel, free at leisure.

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After breakfast, we will drive to Sapa from Hanoi on the new national highway. It is a 5-hour drive with stops for a break or take photos en route. After checking in the hotel we will lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Cat Cat village where you can meet the H'mong ethnic people, enjoy the beautiful view from the village and see a traditional dance performance. Return Sapa and enjoy your leisure time.

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Today, our beautiful trekking tour will start at your hotel for a short drive out of Sapa town to Y Linh Ho Village. On the way, we can stop at some viewpoints to enjoy the panorama view of the whole Muong Hoa Valley. Start the trekking route to Y Linh Ho village where you will see the stunning view of Muong Hoa valley. Discover the daily life of the Black Hmong minority and their traditional customs. Continue to Lao Chai Village of Black H'mong and to Ta Van Village of Giay ethnic community.

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After breakfast, drive up to the mountain pass to visit beautiful Thac Tien Waterfall and stop at O Quy Ho pass, also known as Heaven's Gate, to enjoy the stunning view. After, you will make the journey back to Sapa. Have lunch in a local restaurant before the drive back to Hanoi.

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You will start at 8 am for the 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Arrive at Halong City, check in and board your boat. Enjoy the journey in the amazing bay and savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood. Afternoon activities like canoeing, rafting or just relaxing. Dinner is served on board.

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This is the last day of your northern Vietnam highlights tour. Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Have brunch on board. Return to the pier and drive back to Hanoi. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.