Hanoi Arrival - Airport pickup
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Meet your tour guide on arrival at Noi Bai international airport (Hanoi) and transfer to the city center for hotel check-in. Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 hrs but an early check-in would be guaranteed with a surcharge.
Duration: 60 minutes
Hanoi City Tour Full Day
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
8:00 am Tour guide and car from Paradise Indochina Travel come to pick you up at your hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter or your places then start the tour. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas on the way
Duration: 15 minutes
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Temple of Literature & National University
Depart from the hotel for a visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.
Duration: 60 minutes
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The mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov
Duration: 60 minutes
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One Pillar Pagoda
Visit One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples.Legend claims that The One Pillar Pagoda was built following a dream by the fatherless emperor in which the enlightened being Avalokiteshvara gave him a baby son resting on a lotus flower. Emperor Ly Thai Tong commissioned the pagoda to be created in resemblance of this lotus flower which is also the Buddhist symbol of enlightenment. The Emperor remained in gratitude to the bodhisattva and subsequently to to Quan Am, the Goddess of Mercy following the birth of his son. Inside the temple a richly gilded statue of Quan Am takes centre place at the main altar.
After the temple was completed loyal followers flocked daily to give thanks and support to the emperor, praying to Quan Am for a long and successful sovereignty. Today, the concrete pillar that supports the tiny wooden pagoda is a replacement for the original one which was blown up by
Duration: 30 minutes
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
Have lunch in a local restaurant in Hanoi Old quarter.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Visit the picturesque West Lake and its sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years
Duration: 40 minutes
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The museum offers an excellent view of the customs and habits of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam with various unique cultural features.You can find artifacts in different categories such as clothing, jewelry, weapons, musical instruments, religion, beliefs, and many other spiritual activities. The Ethnology museum Hanoi is packed full of information detailing traditional Vietnamese ways of life, from religious events to the symbolic rituals of all the Vietnamese ethnic groups, providing a rich tapestry of the culture melting pot existing in Vietnam. The exhibition hall features everyday objects representing each group, a research centre, library and auditorium. The outdoor display area exhibits a variety of Vietnamese homes as full-scale replicas, with great attention paid to the varying architectural styles set within the authentic and tranquil gardens. In addition, there are also leisure pursuits on display including traditional water puppet theater and calligraphy.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi attracts tourists and locals looking to get away from the noise and frenetic pace of the city. Peaceful and quiet, the lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple, a pagoda sitting in the centre on a small island.
The temple attracts many visitors and was built in commemoration of the 13th century military leader Tran Hung Dao who was renowned for his bravery in the battle against the Yuan Dynasty.
Homage is also paid to scholar Van Xuong and Confucian master Nguyen Van Sieu. The island on which the temple is built is known as Jade Island and is accessible by the iconic Huc Bridge or Rising Sun Bridge which is a charming scarlet-painted wooden bridge of classical Vietnamese design. The pagoda is also guarded by two towering posts decorated with Chinese writing. The lake and temple are probably the most famous places in Hanoi city in which to rest and enjoy the view and are a great place to sit back and watch the locals.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
Our tour finishes 16:30 and we will drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave) - Hanoi
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
8:00 am Tour guide and car from Paradise Indochina Travel come to pick you up at your hotels for Ninh Binh trip. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas on the way
Duration: 11 hours
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Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
Stop off at Hoa Lu, where there are temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien limestone Karst Mountains. Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009).
Duration: 60 minutes
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Ninh Binh
Have lunch in a restaurant near by in Ninh Binh town.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Tam Coc
Continue on for 2 hour boat ride in Tam Coc. There will be ample opportunity to stop for photographs of the villages and landscapes along the way.
Duration: 2 hours
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Mua Caves
Arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
Then get on bus and our driver will take you back to Hanoi. We drop you off at hotel
Duration: 10 minutes
Hanoi - Sapa - Trekking Lao Chai - Ta Van village
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
6:30am - 7:00am Pickup at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart to Sapa. It takes about 5 hours traveling on the new express way to Sapa.
Duration: 20 minutes
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The bus moving on the express way to Lao Cai and on the Pass you have a nice and beautiful view over terraces on both hand-side through the window. Noon time arrive in Sapa and have lunch at local restaurant.
Duration: 5 hours
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Giang Ta Chai Village
Afternoon, start a 4 hour trek to visit Lao Chai -Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai village, exploring the local ethnic minorities of activities, admire the spectacularly natural scenery with the terraced rice fields. Visit Sapa’s ancient rock formations with engraved images big and small.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Muong Hoa Valley
Then go to unique patterns of the ancients, as well as admire the picturesque bridge to the clouds clear over the Muong Hoa valley.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Ta Van Village
After visiting Ta Van village the car will return you to Sapa. Free at leisure the rest of the day and overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
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Sapa
Dinner in hotel then free at leisure the rest of the day and overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Trekking Cat Cat - Sin Chai village - Transfer back Hanoi.
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Cat Cat village
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel and then check out. Take a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 3 km) to visit Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong, one of the more well-known ethnic village of Sapa.
Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam.
Duration: 2 hours
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Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then continue trekking to 3 km to Sin Chai Village, located at the foot of Fansipan peak - “the roof of Indochina”, where you enjoy a stunning landscapes of the mountain.
Duration: 2 hours
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
Then come back to the main road to be transferred to Sapa town on a jeep for 3 kilometers. And around 15:00 - 15:30 Limousine bus will pick you up & transfer 5 hours to Hanoi.
Duration: 10 minutes
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
After breakfast in hotel, you depart for the 2.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. Arrive to Halong City’s jetty and proceed with check-in formalities.
Duration: 20 minutes
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After a welcome on board, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as New 7 Wonders of the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Ti Top Beach
Ti Top beach is the main highlight of the island. It takes the shape of a crescent moon. Though not as big as other beaches, it wins the visitors’ hearts by its quiet and airy atmosphere and breathtaking landscape. It boasts pristine white sand, clear water, and small waves, which makes it an ideal place for swimming.
Swimming at Ti Top beach is really relaxing. Especially when summer comes, it becomes more beautiful and is well worth a visit to cool off. When you spend your day at the beach and want to take a deckchair, you will be asked to buy some food or drink, otherwise, you will have to pay for the seat. After swimming, you can sample fresh seafood specialties under immense sky and sunshine.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Halong Bay
Cruise stop in a quiet place anchoring at night. Dinner on boat and rest in a very nice cabin.
Duration: 12 hours
Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Hanoi
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Halong Bay
Early risers can enjoy a memorable sunrise over the karst formations of Halong Bay. Breakfast will be served shortly there after.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Surprises” or (Surprise Grotto), Sung Sot Cave is one of the biggest, most beautiful caves in Halong Bay and a highlight on most Halong Bay itineraries. It is on Bo Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Ha Long Bay. Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage, and consists of great paved stone blocks.Inside, it is partitioned into two chambers; the first one being similar to a wide theatre hall. Many stalactites hang from the high ceiling, with numerous possible forms and shapes.
A place so amazing that the French deemed it “Grotte des Surprises” or (Surprise Grotto), Sung Sot Cave is one of the biggest, most beautiful caves in Halong Bay and a highlight on most Halong Bay itineraries.
The cave can be found on the island of Bo Hon, along with another popular Halong cave, Trinh Nu. From the dock below, visitors must climb 50 stairs to the grotto’s mouth, which is just 25 meters above the sea.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Halong Bay
Enjoy brunch while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations back towards port.
Duration: 2 hours
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Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
Arriving at the harbor, you will be picked up for transferring back to Hanoi.Drop off at your hotel. Tour finishes 15:30
Duration: 10 minutes
Hanoi Departure
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Have leisure time before your departure. Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00. So late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will be applied.
End of services with transfer to airport. Hope to see you again in the future!
Duration: 2 hours
