HANOI – HA LONG BAY – HA LONG PARK – SAPA – FANSIPAN
Duration: 5 days 4 night / Transportation: Car / Departure: Daily

DAY 1: HANOI CITY TOUR (Lunch)

8:00 - 8:30: We will pick-up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or the Opera House for a city tour of Hanoi. In the morning, we will visit:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake: The pagoda is located on an island east of West Lake (Tay Ho district). The pagoda has a history of nearly 1,500 years and it has a hundred-year-old Bodhi tree from India which is regarded as the oldest pagoda in Thang Long, Hanoi. The pagoda's architecture has a harmonious combination of majesty and antiquity, with an elegant landscape amidst the quiet background of a vast lake. It was the Buddhist center of Thang Long citadel during the Ly and Tran dynasties.
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (including the Mausoleum and the stilt house area) - The place where the great leader lived and worked from 1954 until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, You will also be able to visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is one of Hanoi's four icons.

Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the Mausoleum Management Board will do maintenance on the Mausoleum. Visitors will only be permitted to see the outside of the Mausoleum, then proceed to the stilt home area, the fish pond, and the One Pillar Pagoda.

• The Museum of Ethnology, which preserves and displays cultural objects from all 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. This is the newest museum, but perhaps one of the most extensive and interesting, not only in Hanoi but also in Vietnam. It includes both indoor and outdoor sections while the inside exhibition offers a variety of information, displays, and activities, the outdoor exhibition sets the museum apart from the rest. There are some houses modeled after the traditional architecture of ethnic minorities, especially those from the Northern and Central Highlands regions.

On the second day, the Ethnology Museum is closed, thus the Women's Museum will be open instead.

Noon: The group has lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter area and rests.  After your meal, take a few minutes to walk about and learn the names of Hanoi's 36 streets…

Afternoon: We will visit:

• The Temple of Literature, Quoc Tu Giam, is considered Vietnam's first university. It is a historic architectural structure that was created on a huge scale in October 1073 and still stands now. The Temple of Literature was constructed to honor Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An, principal of Quoc Tu Giam, exemplifies the lofty moral concept of Vietnamese education.
• Visit Hoa Lo Prison, formerly a prison located in Hanoi, Vietnam, also known as Central Prison or, ironically, Hanoi Hilton. It was constructed while Indochina was a vital component of the French Empire. The building was partially dismantled in 1990 and is now used as a museum.

16:00 : The Hanoi City Tour program has ended. The car will drive you back to your hotel, or depending on your preference, the car can take you to the Shark Jaw area for independent exploration and experiences (at your own expense) at one of the following locations, after which you will return to your hotel on your own.

• Explore Hoan Kiem Lake, often known as Sword Lake, and learn about Vietnamese and French architecture in the surrounding area. Visit the Ngoc Son Temple, which is devoted to Saint Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao, a great general in Vietnamese and world history, as well as the Huc Bridge.
• Hire a cyclo or electric car to tour around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area.
• Purchase tickets to watch a water puppet show.

17:00: Return to your hotel to check in and rest. You are free to explore the culinary delights of Hanoi's Old Quarter for dinner. In the evening, you are free to explore the Old Quarter and experience the nightlife. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI - VINH HA LONG (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

8:00 - 8:30: The car and guide will pick you up at your hotel in the central Old Quarter area or at the Opera House to start the journey to visit Halong Bay with an itinerary similar to that of overnight cruise ships on the Bay.

11:30 - 12:00: Arrive at the Halong Bay Port. The party will gather in the waiting area, led by the tour leader, to purchase tickets and board the boat to begin the experience of exploring the Bay. The boat will sail through numerous islands, each with unique shapes and special names such as Fighting Cock Island, Stone Dog Island, etc. You will enjoy lunch on board.

14:00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island. Visitors will explore the Surprising Cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Next, you will either kayak or take a bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave (kayaking or bamboo boat fees are not included). After 30 minutes of kayaking, you will return to the boat to head to Titop Island. Here, you can swim at Titop Beach with its white sandy shore or try trekking to the top of Titop Mountain for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

16:30: Return to the boat. The boat will start moving back to the harbor. You can sunbathe on the boat's deck, listen to music, and relax, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Halong Bay.

17:30: Arrive at the harbor. The car will pick you up and transfer you back to your hotel for check-in and rest.

19:00: We have dinner. Free evening to explore Ha Long's cuisine lanes and night markets. Overnight in Ha Long.

DAY 3: HA LONG PARK - HANOI (Breakfast/ Lunch)

7:00: We have breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, you are free to enjoy leisure time at Ha Long Park, which offers various exciting amusement areas (please note: admission tickets to the park areas are at your own expense):

1. Queen Cable Car and the gigantic Sunwheel Ferris wheel on the mystical hillside.
2. Dragon Park with thrilling rides such as roller coasters, spinning rides, etc.
3. Typhoon Water Park with exciting water-related activities.

11:30: Check out of the hotel, have lunch and board the car returning to Hanoi.

17:00: Arrive in Hanoi. The car will take you back to your accommodation for check-in. You are free to explore the Old Quarter's culinary pleasures for dinner. In the evening, you are free to explore the Old Quarter and experience the nightlife. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI - SAPA - CATCAT (Breakfast/ Dinner)

6:30: The car will pick you up at 160 Tran Quang Khai (accommodation hotels are about 250-300 m away) and drive you to Sapa via the Hanoi-Lao Cai Highway.

Note:  For the journey to Sapa, we will arrange sleeper buses. These are specialized buses serving tourists traveling to and from Sapa.

13:00 - 13:30: Upon arrival in Sapa, you will have lunch at your hotel and then check-in for rest.

Afternoon: Your guide will pick you up for a visit to Cat Cat village to learn about the daily lives of the H'mong ethnic minority people and visit the Silver Waterfall. Enjoy a traditional cultural performance at the old hydroelectric plant.

18:00: We will have dinner. A free evening to have fun. Take pictures with Sapa Stone Church, visit Sapa Love Market every Saturday night, or simply enjoy grilled dishes and famed San Lung wine to warm up from the cold in Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 5: SAPA - CAP TREO PANSIPAN - HANOI (Breakfast/ Lunch)

7:00: We will have breakfast at the hotel.

8:30: The car and guide will take you to the Fansipan Cable Car Station to begin the journey of conquering Fansipan peak using the world's most modern 3-rope cable car system, with cabins capable of carrying up to 30 passengers. After that, continue to conquer the 600 stone steps to the summit of Fansipan at an altitude of 3,143m - the roof of Indochina.

Note: Currently, you also have other options to reach the peak of Fansipan, which provide a new and exciting experience without requiring much physical effort:

• The Muong Hoa Electric Train takes you directly from Sapa to the Fansipan Cable Car Station (additional fee).
• A mountain train takes you from the upper station of the Fansipan Cable Car to the summit of Fansipan (additional fee).

12:00: Return to the hotel, check out, and have lunch. Afterward, rest and board the vehicle back to Hanoi.

19:00: Arrive at the Noi Bai Airport. You might be dropped off near the airport to complete your departure procedures.

19:30 - 20:00: Return to Hanoi. Ending the tour. Goodbye and see you again!

Includes:

• Transportation: 
• Air-conditioned tourist car for transportation according to the itinerary
• Round-trip sleeper bus: Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi 
• Hotel/Accommodation: Double occupancy (single passengers will stay in triple rooms)
• 2 nights at 2-3 star hotels in Hanoi (buffet or set breakfast)
• 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Halong (buffet breakfast)
• 1 night at a 2.5-star hotel in Sapa (buffet breakfast) 
• 07 main meals according to the program's standards.
• Breakfasts follow the hotel's standards.
• Entrance tickets for one visit at all attractions.
• 3-star standard Halong Bay cruise based on itinerary route 2.
• Drinking water served on the tourist car has a standard of 01 bottle/guest/day.
• Enthusiastic and experienced tour guides served throughout the journey.

Exclusions:

• VAT at 10%.
• Single supplement (if requested or for solo travelers): 1,350,000 VND/guest
• Dinner in Hanoi for guests to explore Hanoi's cuisine at night
• Beverages during meals, in the room, and other personal expenses
• Kayaking or bamboo boat fees at Luon Cave
• Fansipan Cable Car round-trip tickets. Guests can either register for these tickets before purchasing the tour or pay directly to the tour guide in Sapa at the full retail price without any additional charges. In the case where customers or partners purchase the tickets themselves, the tour price will be increased to 50,000 VND/guest or guests will be responsible for visiting Fansipan independently.
• Muong Hoa Electric Train tickets and mountain train tickets. These are optional tickets that guests can buy to improve their experience. The inclusion or exclusion of these tickets does not affect the tour itinerary.
• Other personal expenses and costs for activities outside of the program.
• Tips for drivers and tour guides: 

If guests are satisfied with the service, they can tip accordingly.  The tip amount is largely up to the guest, however it usually starts at 50,000 VND/guest/day.

Standard tipping for foreign guests: 3 USD/guest/day.

Price Policy for Children:

• Children from 1-4 years old are free (parents pay all expenses for the child; do not take up space in the car). Two adults can only accompany one child for free; the second child is charged 75% of the tour price (standard as children are charged).
• Children aged 5 to 9 are charged 75% of the tour ticket (separate meals and seats in the car, but they must sleep in the same bed as their parents). Two of the children charged do not have their own regular beds.
• Children over the age of ten are considered adults.

Please note:

• Guests must bring legal identification documents (an ID card or passport).
• Vegetarian guests should bring their own vegetarian food to ensure their dietary needs are me
• Any unused services during the tour will not be refunded.
• The tour guide maintains the right to rearrange the order of the sightseeing points to suit the individual conditions of each departure day, but still ensures that all attractions in the program are visited.
• In the case of departure days with six or fewer guests, the driver may also act as the tour guide. These drivers are highly experienced and knowledgeable about local culture. 
• Please do not bring bulky or oversized luggage. It is recommended to bring a backpack instead of a hard suitcase.
• If a solo traveler cannot be arranged to share accommodation with another guest, they will be asked to pay a single supplement fee equal to 50% of the room rate per night throughout the tour program.

Personal items to bring:

• When visiting wooded and humid areas, apply insect repellent.
• Common cold remedies
• Shoes for comfortable sightseeing
• When touring from April to November, bring light, breathable clothing.

CONTACT:
Number phone: +(84) 0913645958 (zalo/whatsapp) 
Email: tour@truongsatourist.net
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