2027 VFTP 48: HANOI – SAPA - HA LONG BAY – DA NANG – HO CHI MINH CITY

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.
Then visit Tran Quoc (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam) _the thousand-year-old pagoda is considered one of the most famous ones in the old capital of Thang Long, the pagoda is 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.
We will take you pass Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, and visit Ngoc Son temple. 
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

ABF at hotel.
Driver and guide pick you up 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, check in at the hotel. 
PM: Driver and tour guide take you 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.
Back to Sapa, free at leisure.
Free to explore the charm of Sapa by night. Especially on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market - one of the unique cultures of ethnic minorities in northwest Vietnam. 
Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.

08.00: Driver and tour guide pick you from the hotel and take you to Moana. A check-in area with man-made structures but arranged in harmony with nature to create a unique, strange and beautiful landscape. The check-in area is only 500m from the Stone Church, with the view embracing the Hoang Lien Son range and the majestic Fansipan peak. This place consists of seven categories, attracting young people by many unique miniatures. There are Bali heaven gate, Moana girl statue, infinity lake, golden hand, death swing, lonely tree and coffee area.

ABF at hotel.
Driver and guide pick you up at the hotel and go to Halong.
Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbor, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover the World Heritage. Meet our cruise crew and enjoy welcome drink.
Enjoy welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock - a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay. 
11.30-12.00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.
13.00: Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists whom can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).
14.00: Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking).
15.00: Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.
16.00: After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, coffee, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi. On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spot in the bay.
17.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau port. Turn back to Hanoi.
O/N at hotel in Hanoi.

ABF at hotel.
Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport to take flight to Da Nang.
Pick up at Da Nang airport, heading to Hoi An. 
Depart to Bay Mau coconut forest. Take a basket boat transferring to Cam Thanh water coconut village. Learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. On the trip, the boatman will take coconut leaves to make amazing natural ornaments such as hats, rings, glasses, etc. 
18.00: Have dinner (your own expense). 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 colorful 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. 
After visiting Hoi An old town, the driver will drop you off at your hotel in Hoi An.
O/N at hotel in Hoi An.

ABF at hotel.
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. 
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
O/N at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

We visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification palace which was the residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975. Continue seeing some impressive French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office & XQ embroidery workshop. After visiting the City Hall, take a break-time at Ben Thanh market where anything and everything are for sales.