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Your trip into the alluring geographies of Vietnam begins as you land in Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. An adventurous adventure awaits, and to begin it, our professional tour guide and driver from Faithful Travels will be there to welcome and pick you up. From the airport, you will be transferred to a fascinating hotel in Hanoi where you can leave your luggage and relax.
You will have some free time to explore the city until roughly 5:30 PM when your hotel provides you with a room. The evening is all yours to enjoy at your rest, so indulge in a pleasurable regale and delight the sights and sounds of Hanoi.
Around 8:45 PM, your tour guide will accompany you to Hanoi Railway Station, where you will embark on a late trip to Lao Cai. Your train cabin, equipped with a soft bed and thermostat, provides a comfortable and cozy night.
The train arrive at Lao Cai station around 6am, marking the beginning of a new day filled with adventure. From Lao Cai, you will be transferred to the former hill station of Sapa.
After a justified breakfast at a local eatery, you will embark on a trip that unveils the stunning beauty of the region. A 20-minute walk through the city sets the stage for your journey to Ma Tra Village, home to the Black H'mong ethnic community. As you continue your journey, covering green rice fields, you will arrive at an ancient unqualified monastery, a remnant of the French social period.
Your trip extends further, covering 2 kilometers, until you reach Ta Phin Village, where the diurnal life of the Red Dzao lineage unfolds before your eyes. Then, you will have the occasion to buy exquisitely woven and cloth brocades, drafted by the original people. Enjoy a heartful lunch amidst this witching vill, and also explore the village further, discovering Ta Phin Cave and the fascinating village of the Black H'mong people.
As the day reaches the end, return to Sapa, and the remainder of the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy.
As the early morning light bathes Hanoi, you will arrive back in the capital. To ensure your comfort and convenience, our staff will be ready to pick you up and help with your check- in at a hotel.
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, your guide will accompany you for the trip to one of Vietnam's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage, Halong Bay. Boarding on a luxurious junk boat, you will embark on an indelible late voyage through this natural wonder.
As you tardy voyage through the emerald waters, you will be transported by the towering limestone karsts that pierce the ocean's face. Thousands of jungle- covered islets produce a surreal and dateless seascape. Hidden caves and ancient grottoes , staying to be explored, add to the enchantment.
A luxurious seafood lunch will be served as you savor the stirring views. Your passage will include a visit to a traditional fishing village where the occupants have ingeniously constructed their homes on boat balconies. Explore Tien Ong Cave, a magnificent natural wonder, before returning to the voyage for amalgamations, canapés, and a mesmerizing evening.
End your day on a romantic note with a candlelit regale, immersing yourself in the magic of Halong Bay.
As a new day dawns over Halong Bay, the tranquility of the bay is yours to enjoy. Begin your morning with a serene Tai Chi session on the sundeck, where the early mist balls upon the water's face. Alternately, lounge in the beauty of the bay as the sun casts its golden shafts over the azure waters.
You have a choice of conditioning for the day either embark on an excursion to an isolated islet with pristine flaxen sand, perfect for a stimulating syncope, or join the boat's cook for a cuisine demonstration, probing deeper into the art of Vietnamese cookery.
As you savor a tardy brunch, your junk will gracefully navigate the mesmerizing seascape of Halong Bay, passing by scenic islands and mysterious grottoes . Your passage will crown with a return to the harbor.
Upon disembarkation, our companion will be there to meet you and grease your transfer back to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will check in at your hotel, and the remainder of the evening is yours to explore and decompress as you please.
After indulging in a tasty breakfast at your hotel, our companion will accompany you on a trip to Ninh Binh Province, affectionately known as" Halong Bay on land." A scenic drive lasting two and a half hours will bring you to Gia Vien District, your gateway to adventure.
Then, you will embark on a boat lift to explore Van Long Nature Reserve, the largest swamp area in northern Vietnam. This idyllic geography is known for its witching beauty and served as the background for multitudinous scenes in the film" Kong Skull Island."
Following the boat excursion, enjoy a tasteful lunch before venturing to Hoa Lu, the Ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam. The 10th- century Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple are spots of literal significance, offering perceptivity into the heroic tales of these two lords during the Chinese Wars.
As the day unfolds, your trip continues with a visit to Duc Thuy Son Mountain, perched at the convergence of the Van River and the Day River. Subsequently, your return to Hanoi marks the end of another remarkable day.
Your final morning in Vietnam begins with breakfast at the hotel. Our companion will be on hand to accompany you as you embark on a witching tour of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. A city steeped in history, it celebrated its 1,000- time anniversary in 2010 and boasts a cornucopia of artistic and major treasures.
During your full- day tour, you will encounter the grand and solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, although please note that it’s closed on Mondays and Fridays, as well as during October and November.
You will visit the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, perched above a tranquil pond, and explore Tran Quoc Temple, which graces the props of West Lake. The abbey and tabernacle serve as testaments to Hanoi's rich artistic heritage. Also, the fascinating Ethnology Museum will give you a perceptivity into Vietnam's different ethnic communities.
As the day concludes, your guide will accompany you to the field for your onward flight, bidding you farewell.
As you wrap up your indelible trip through Vietnam with Faithful Travels, we extend our sincere gratefulness for participating in this inconceivable adventure with us. Until we meet again on your coming instigative passage, we wish you safe peregrination.
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