2027 VFTP 46: HANOI – SAPA - HALONG BAY DAILY CRUISE – DA NANG – HOI AN

Pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport (Flight TBA). Transfer to Hanoi Downtown. Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital, a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some of Asia's most striking colonial architecture, many peaceful lakes, parks and oriental temples making for a relaxing atmosphere. 
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 and the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then visit Tran Quoc (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam) & Van Nien pagoda _the thousand-year-old pagoda is considered one of the most famous ones in the old capital of Thang Long, both pagodas are on the shores of West lake. This pagoda dates from the 11th century and is said to protect this region from outside invaders. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance. Visit the Ethnology Museum. Take you pass Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, and visit Ngoc Son temple. 
Have dinner at a best local restaurant.
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07.30: Pick you at the hotel and depart to Sapa following Noi Bai - Lao Cai highway. Along the way, you will have a chance to enjoy the beauty of northwestern mountains, terraced fields sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have two short-breaks in 30 minutes for each and then continue the trip to Sapa.
13.00-13.30: Arrive in Sapa, enjoy lunch at one of the best local restaurants. 
After lunch, transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station to start the journey to conquer Fansipan with the world's most modern 3-wire cable car system with a cabin that can accommodate up to 30 visitors. Then continue conquering to the top of Fansipan at 3.143m higher from sea-level, the roof of Indochina.
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08.00: Driver and tour guide take you to Cat Cat Village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in the twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village. Visitors will also understand culture, unique customs, traditional crafts such as weaving, touching carved silver, forged agricultural tools, etc. 
11.30: Back to hotel in Sapa, free at leisure.
13.00: Go back to Hanoi.
19.30: Arrive in Hanoi. 
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Driver and guide pick you up at the hotel, depart to Ha Long Bay.
9:00: You are present at Tuan Chau International Ship Port & check-in procedures to board the ship.
9:30: The cruises start to depart and pass through the most beautiful spots on Ha Long Bay such as Heaven Gate, Dog Stone Islet, Dinh Huong Islet, Hoa Cuong Bay and Ga Choi Islet. The cruises will stop for 3 minutes for you to take photos to keep the beautiful moments here. After that, the cruises will continue to go to Sung Sot Cave.
11.00: Passengers return to the cruises and start to enjoy lunch at luxury restaurants on board with special seafood dishes in Ha Long.
12.15: The tour guide will take you to Sung Sot cave – the most beautiful and widest cave in the cave complex of Ha Long Bay.
13.30: You will enjoy free Kayaking at Luon Cave.
14.30: You visit Titop. From the top of Titop mountain, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay with thousands of limestone peaks rising from the blue water, really like a fairy scene in the real world.
You swim at Titop beach and will be served towels by staff.
15.30: Passengers back to the cruises, attending a small party with tea and variety of fruits, cakes, juice which are served for free. You can enjoy the sunset while the cruises return to Tuan Chau Port.
17.00: The Cruises return to Tuan Chau Port, ending the tour of Ha Long Bay.
Back to Hanoi.
Have dinner at a local restaurant.
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Tranfer to Noi Bai International Airport to take flight to Da Nang.
Pick up at Da Nang airport, transfer to the hotel.
PM: 15.00: Driver & tour guide pick you up at the hotel, depart for Marble Mountain scenic area. Marble Mountain scenic cluster with five mountains of Kim, Moc, Thuy, Fire and Earth. Explore mysterious caves, Tam Thai pagoda, Linh Ung pagoda, 7-storey tower. 
Then drive to Hoi An town, a recognized World Heritage Site, an ancient town in Vietnam. The pedestrianized streets provide a calming break from chaotic traffic, while the colourful facades of lantern-clad houses harbor history that dates back more than 2.000 years. 
Visit Hoi An ancient town with: Japan Bridge Pagoda - the only architectural work considered to be a remnant of Japanese heritage. Boat ride and release lanterns on Thu Bon River.
After visiting Hoi An ancient town, the car will drop you off at your hotel in Da Nang. 
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08.30: Driver & guide pick you up at the hotel, depart for Ba Na along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in central Vietnam. 
Arrive at Ba Na area, you travel by cable car to reach Ba Na peak, spectacular view of Suoi Mo, White Foamy Hair Tien waterfall. Here, you visit: The famous Golden Bridge, the French village ... L'Jardin area with French relics: Tinh Tam garden, French stables, 100-year-old grapefruit tree, traces of ancient villas. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, admire The 27m Cao Buddha, visit Loc Uyen Garden, GuanYin Cac. 
11.30: From Debay Station, you conquer the 2nd cable car to reach the top of The Lord Mountain – known as the "roof of the city". 
PM: Continue to explore Fantasy Park – one of the largest, most modern & attractive indoor game areas in Asia. Visit Linh Tu Temple (also known as The Lady of The Thousand), enjoy the panoramic view of Da Nang city and Da Nang Bay through the mist in the romantic afternoon on Ba Na peak. Take the cable car down the mountain, take you back to Da Nang. 
Have dinner at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for departure (Flight TBA). Home sweet home.
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