Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Sapa – Halong Bay – Phu Quoc 10 Days

Itinerary

B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)

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1. 
   Day 01

   Hanoi arrival – city tour

   

   Welcome to Hanoi! -  the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and culture.
   We will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the city center. You will have free time to relax after long flight.
   In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where all of the city's biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past.
   After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of Hanoi. The lake is home to a number of temples and pagodas, and it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as "The 36 Streets," as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally sold there. Overnight in Hanoi.
   Please note: Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. 
    

2. 
   Day 02

   Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi (B, L) – SIC

   

   Have breakfast at hotel. At 07:30 – 08:00 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters. Get on the bus for your journey to Ninh Binh, the ancient capital of Vietnam. The 90-kilometer drive south will take you through stunning countryside, where rice paddies stretch to the horizon and sometimes seeing water buffalo graze in the fields. In Ninh Binh, you'll visit Hoa Lu, the site of the Dinh and Le temples. These temples were built in the 10th century to honor the Dinh and Le kings of Vietnam. They are famous for their beautiful wooden carvings. Lunch at local restaurant. 
   In the afternoon, you'll take a boat trip through Tam Coc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stunning landscape is home to towering limestone karsts that rise up from the lush green rice paddies. It's been called the "Halong Bay on Land," and it's easy to see why. Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains. After your boat trip, you'll drive back to Hanoi. Arrives at your hotel arround 18:30-19:00. Overnight in Hanoi.
   Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point if your hotel is outside the Old Quarters.  
    

3. 
   Day 03

   Hanoi – Dcar Limousine bus to Sapa - Cat Cat village (B) – Shuttle Bus

   

   After breakfast and checking out of our hotel, we'll be picked up by bus at your hotel in the Old Quarters area at 07:00- 07:30am and depart from Hanoi for the mountain town of Sapa (Bus ticket included). The drive will take us around 5.5 hours, but the scenery along the way is sure to be breathtaking. We'll pass through lush green hills, towering mountains, and traditional villages. When we arrive in Sapa, leave your heavy luggage at the hotel and time for lunch at your own arrangement. Check in the hotel. 
   This afternoon, we will visit Cat Cat village, a Black H'mong village located at the foot of Fansipan Peak. We'll trek down to the valley to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. Our guide will tell us about the local culture and daily life as we explore the village. In the evening, it’s your free time time for your shopping and walking around Sapa night market. Overnight in Sapa. 
   Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point if your hotel is outside the Old Quarters.
    

4. 
   Day 04

   Sapa – Fansipan Mountain – Afternoon Dcar Limousine bus to Hanoi (B) – Shuttle Bus

   

   Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then drive to Sun Plaza Sapa Station to take the Muong Hoa Mountain Train. This train is a unique way to see the stunning scenery of the Muong Hoa Valley. As we ride, we'll be treated to views of forested mountains, terraced rice paddies, and blue skies buffered by thick white clouds. Upon arrival at the Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, we take the cable car ride.  This system has been recognized with 02 world records – the most extended three-line cable car system in the world (6292.5 meters) in 2016 , and it offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. We'll ride up to an altitude of 2,800 meters, and then we'll take a short hike to the peak of Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina. At the top of Fansipan, we'll visit the spiritual cultural complex, which is home to many Buddha statues. We'll also take some time to enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. 
   After that, pick up by shuttle bus around 02:00pm to drive back to Hanoi (Bus ticket included). 
   Check-in the hotel and stay overnight in Hanoi. 
   Please note: Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.
    

5. 
   Day 05

   Hanoi - Halong bay – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus

   

   Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. At around 8:00 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters and transferred to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. 
   Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and complete the check-in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending Dragon" bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close proximity. Later in the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the cooking demonstration before having dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.
   Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point if your hotel is outside the Old Quarters. The program may be a little varied depending on the cruise you choose. You will have stationed English speaking guide on board. Only local/international food is available on cruise.
    

6. 
   Day 06

   Halong – Hanoi (Br) – Shuttle Bus

   

   You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. 
   Disembark from the cruise, transfer back to Hanoi. Check in hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
    

7. 
   Day 07

   Hanoi – Morning/Afternoon Flight to Phu Quoc (B)

   Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the short flight to Phu Quoc Island (air tickets excluded).  
   Upon arrival at Phu Quoc, you will be picked up by your guide and driver then tranfered to the hotel for checking in. Rest time of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc. 
    

8. 
   Day 08

   Vin Safari – Vin Wonders – Grand World (B) – Private tour

   

   After breakfast, we transfer to discover a fascinating world of animals at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, the largest wildlife conservation park in Vietnam and the only one of its kind (semi-wildlife) in the country. Hop on our buses and enjoy a fantastic tour through the 380-hectare safari, free of enclosures. See wild animals through a pane of glass while they enjoy their natural habitats. Here, you can also admire many interesting animal shows. (The Safari closes at 2 p.m. daily. The bus in the zoo area is not included).
   This afternoon, we discover VinWonders Phu Quoc, the largest theme park in Vietnam, offering a great deal of interesting entertainment options, including exhilarating rides, waterpark slides, indoor games, street performances, musical fountains, 5D cinema, and so many more to discover.
   In the same complex, we also visit Grand World Phu Quoc. With a scale of 85 hectares, the area boasts splendid and magnificent architecture that is inspired by European cities. The Venice River, or Lake of Love, is considered one of the best imitations of the original river in Venice, Italy. Here, you can choose to sit on the gondolas (at your own cost) along the river to watch the romantic scenery created by a lot of sophisticated buildings. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
    

9. 
   Day 09

   Phu Quoc – Island Hopping By Canoe & Cable Car (B/L) – SIC Tour

   

   After breakfast, 08:00am pick up by SIC guide and vehicle from your hotel and transfer to An Thoi harbor where you will embark on the canoe for an islands tour. You will pass by 12 small islets and spend time visiting 4 biggest islands of Phu Quoc including: 
   Mong Tay Island (or May Rut Ngoai), known as the miniature Maldives of Vietnam on the island, with unspoiled beauty, jade blue sea and long, smooth white sand beach. 
   Hon Gam Ghi Island (Dam Ngang) or Hon Bom, you can relax in the blue water, snorkel on the coral reefs, contemplate the interesting rock formations. 
   May Rut Island with white sand lagoon – a unique place to chill out and check in with Bali bird's nest, heaven's ladder, ocean net bed, sun ring. Have lunch on the island restaurant. 
   During the visit, if you are the fan of the colorful coral reef, you can experience sea-walk exploring the coral park with 250 identical species of creatures together with the large corals reef that are preserved nowadays (at your own expense). 
   Afternoon, speed boat arrives at Thom Island where we enjoy time at Theme Park and Water Park. By end of the afternoon, embark on Hon Thom cable car (about 25 minutes) across above the ocean. During the journey of nearly 8km, freely enjoy the scenery, enjoy the pristine beauty of Phu Quoc from above, record the beautiful moments of the famous in-the-earth paradise in Vietnam. Drive back to our hotel/ resort to relax. Overnight in Phu Quoc. 
   (If private tour: Arrive at An Thoi Harbor and transfer to Sun Town. Enjoy a walking tour of the Kiss Bridge and Clock Tower.
   After the tour, return to the resort for some relaxation. Overnight in Phu Quoc.)
    

10. 
    Day 10

    Phu Quoc – Departure (B)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check-out, and transfer to the airport with a driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.