Chalcedony Hotel
Hanoi
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our local representative will be waiting outside the customs area to welcome you and to take you to your hotel (Check-in time is 3.00 pm). Rest of the day is free for you to explore Hanoi Town on your own. Pick-up at your hotel by the guide and diver. This morning we will visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, inclusive of his Mausoleum, the house-on-stilts, the quaint One-Pillar pagoda nearby, and Quan Thanh Taoist Temple. Afternoon will be saved for the visits to the exciting East part of the city including Museum of History, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, „The Huc‟ Bridge. The Show of Water Puppetry, a stage art invented by the Vietnamese peasants hundred years ago, with nearly 20 stories of Vietnam traditions and daily scenes will be the last activity.
Moring pick up from your Hanoi hotel and set out on the five-hour journey from • Hanoi to the northern highland village of Sapa. • Upon arrival, check in and get settled at your Sapa accommodation. Vietnamese cuisine Lunch at restaurant Afternoon, we visit to Cat Cat Village – 2km from Sapa Centre. The village is noted for its peaceful, splendid natural landscape with the mountain sides and terraced fields where they do farm and raise livestock. The Black H’mong people living here from the 19th century and still preserve most of their old, unique customs and habits such as wife-snatching, wedding ceremonies and many traditional crafts. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight in Sa Pa. Meal: Breakfast at hotel. Vietnamese cuisine Vegetarian Lunch and Indian cuisine Dinner.
Meet our guide and drive & transfer to Love Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sapa. The path to the waterfall is a zigzag of red soil, lined with fragrant flowers. As we hike, we'll be treated to stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. When we reach the waterfall, we'll be amazed by its beauty. The water cascades down from a height of nearly 100 meters, creating a thunderous roar. The mistfrom the waterfall creates a magical atmosphere, and we'll feel like we're in a different world. The Love Waterfall is a beautiful and romantic place, and it's the perfect place to learn about the legend of love. Later in the day, we'll 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 threeline cable car system in the world. 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, come back to Cable Car Station and meet your tour guide then take a Monorail to Sapa city center station (Sun Plaza). Your driver will meet you at Sapa City Center station and take you for dinner at the Vietnamese restaurant. Drop back to hotel Overnight in Sa Pa hotel.
Breakfast at hotel & Check-out. Lunch at Indian restaurant in Sapa Leave for Hanoi around 1 pm. Upon arrival in Hanoi proceed for dinner at Indian restaurant. Check-in at hotel and relax. Overnight in Hanoi.
After Breakfast at hotel, check-out. Driver will pick you from your hotel and transfer to Ha Long Bay which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1994 for its thousands of natural islands and one of the most magnificent scenic spots in Vietnam as well. Ha Long Bay includes its infinitely rich system of grottoes and caves such as: Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto), Sung Sot (Surprise Grotto), Tam Cung (Three Palace Grotto), Trinh Nu (Virgin Grotto) ... Each is a grandiose and refined natural architectural creation. While exploring the bay, tourists will feel lost in a legendary world of stone islands which shapes change depending on the angle and the light. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by cruise team and check-in boat at noon. Lunch will be served while the cruise slowly slides on romantic waves of the sea. Afternoon is time for many interesting activities such as: visiting the cave, kayaking, swimming, sunbathing, cooking class. Enjoy dinner and continuing night program with the crew. Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long.
Start-up your new day with Tai Chi instruction or just do sunbathing on sundeck and feeling the magnificent dawn scene surrounding, then having breakfast and following cruise’s itinerary (visit cave or floating village…). Cruising on the deep and clear blue waters of the sea while marvelling at the wonderful landscapes of mighty islands and green islets will surely make that vacation a special one. Brunch will be served on board before check out time around 11h00. Transfer to Hanoi airport to board flight back to India.
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