Ninh Binh – Trang An – Bai Dinh – Ha Long – Yen Tu – Ha Noi – Sapa – Fansipan | FLC Ha Long 5-Star Resort & Free Muong Hoa Train Ticket

Tour Itinerary

DAY	ROUTE
DAY 1	HO CHI MINH CITY - NOI BAI AIRPORT (HA NOI) - NINH BINH (Lunch, dinner)
DAY 2	NINH BINH - HA LONG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
DAY 3	HA LONG - YEN TU - HA NOI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
DAY 4	HA NOI - SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
DAY 5	SAPA - FANSIPAN LEGEND - O QUY HO PASS (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
DAY 6	SAPA - NOI BAI AIRPORT (HA NOI) - HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, lunch)

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - NOI BAI AIRPORT (HA NOI) - NINH BINH (Lunch, dinner)

Dear guests, gather at Tan Son Nhat Airport (domestic terminal), our tour guides will assist in checking-in for the flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, Vietravel's vehicles and guides will pick you up and take you to Ninh Binh.

• Trang An Scenic Area: Guests will board traditional boats to explore the magnificent limestone mountains and lush valleys, connected by streams that form year-round flooded caves. Amidst this pristine and tranquil environment, you'll find picturesque, ancient pagodas, temples, and manor houses nestled at the foot of the towering mountains.
• Bai Dinh Temple: This complex holds several Vietnamese records, including an 80-ton bronze statue of Buddha, a hall with 500 La Han statues, and a 99-meter-tall pagoda.

Enjoy dinner and check in to your hotel. In the evening, explore Hoa Lu Ancient Town, a beautiful and atmospheric historical site, now illuminated by lanterns and the pagoda on Ky Lan Lake, making it even more magical. Experience traditional folk games and artistic performances such as water puppet shows, Tac Sinh dances, Xam music, and acoustic performances which occur on weekends.Overnight stay in Ninh Binh

DAY 2: NINH BINH - HA LONG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Guests have breakfast and check out of the hotel. A vehicle takes guests to Ha Long. Upon arrival, guests embark on a boat tour of **Ha Long Bay** - a stunning and vibrant natural wonder, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site in 1994.

• **Thien Cung Cave** is one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long. Its magnificence is due to the stunning stalactites and the mesmerizing play of light.
• From the boat, admire the numerous large and small islands within Ha Long Bay: **Hon Ga Choi, Hon Lu Huong.**
• **Visit the Ha Long OCOP Central Center for local specialty shopping**, featuring a variety of fresh seafood, dried seafood, and squid rolls, etc., meeting OCOP standards.

Guests can check into their hotel or explore the bustling activities and entertainment in **"Old Town" Bai Chay**, situated next to the **Sun World Ha Long park**. Enjoy a variety of street food and cafes, such as Hon Gai Coffee & Lounge, or relax at The Mini Bar, Brothers Pub, and other venues.

Guests can relax at the resort or participate in one of the following tours (expenses for transportation and experience are independent):

• Experience the **Golden Dragon Cable Car at Sun World Ha Long Complex** on Nu Hoang Mountain, and enjoy the nighttime beauty of Ha Long city illuminated by dazzling lights. (Cable car operating hours are estimated from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays).

**Overnight stay in Ha Long**

DAY 3: HA LONG - YEN TU - HA NOI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Guests enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel. The vehicle departs for Ha Noi, stopping at the scenic Yen Tu area along the way:

• Visit and take photos at Yen Tu Nung Village.
• Guests take the cable car to explore the natural beauty of Dong Yen Tu (cable car fee is self-paid), a site with historical significance and known as the "Birthplace of Vietnamese Buddhism". Visit the One-Roof Temple and Hoa Yen Temple - where the monk Hoang Tran Nhan Tong, the founder of the Truc Lam Zen sect, practiced. These temples are located on a mountainside at 516m. Follow the steps of the monk Hoang Tran Nhan Tong and visit the Dong Temple (Thien Truc Tu - Buddha's Temple) located at the highest point of the Yen Tu mountain range (1,068m) - Vietnam's largest bronze temple.

Arrive in Ha Noi, check in to your hotel or have free time to explore Hoan Kiem Lake, visit the Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge or explore Ha Noi's 36 old quarters (guests are responsible for transportation and related expenses).
Suggested independent activities:

• **Program 1**: Experience Ha Noi's culinary delights. Try authentic street food such as pho, bun dau, fried spring rolls, La Vong fish cake, bun oc, etc. Or have dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant - a Michelin-starred restaurant featuring traditional family meals. (Self-paid).
• **Program 2**: Experience a two-tiered bus tour exploring Ha Noi. View the bustling streets, vendors, and famous landmarks from a high vantage point: Opera House, Ha Noi Post Office, Quan Thanh Temple, President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Grand Cathedral. (Self-paid).
• **Program 3**: Enjoy the evening experience at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam with its mystical and magical cultural atmosphere. Modern technology provides fascinating experiences. (Self-paid).

Overnight in Ha Noi

DAY 4: HA NOI - SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Guests have breakfast and check out of the hotel. The car departs and takes Guests on the Ha Noi - Lao Cai expressway to Sapa. Guests have lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival, Guests visit:

• Cat Cat Village - beautiful like a picture in the old Sapa town, attracting tourists with its suspension bridges, waterfalls, water wheels and colorful flowers. Visiting the houses of the Mong, Dao, and Giay ethnic people in the village, tourists will be amazed by the dreamy beauty of one of Sapa's most beautiful ancient villages. Here, Guests will watch the H'Mong cultural performance, which takes place at fixed times during the day.

Guests have dinner and check into their hotel, or freely stroll around and see the Sapa Stone Church, freely shop and enjoy local specialties in the Sapa Night Market, such as: grilled pork, grilled eggs, peach wine, and interact with the local ethnic people. Overnight stay in Sapa

DAY 5: SAPA - FANSIPAN LEGEND - O QUY HO PASS (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Dear guests, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. The vehicle will take you to Sun Plaza to experience the Muong Hoa mountain train, the most modern in Vietnam, with a total length of nearly 2000m. Enjoy the colorful scenery of the pristine forest and the Muong Hoa valley. At Fansipan Legend tourist area, you can freely visit:

• Conquer Fansipan peak with a majestic height of 3,143m by cable car (cost at your own expense).
• Praying at Trinh Temple or seeking blessings and peace for your family at Bich Van Meditation Temple within the spiritual scenery on Fansipan peak.

Continuing the journey, you will have lunch and visit:

• Conquer O Quy Ho Pass - the most beautiful, majestic, and longest pass in the Four Great Mountain Passes in Northern Vietnam.
• O Quy Ho Sky Gate Tourist Area - one of the best places to hunt for clouds and admire the sunset in Sapa.

Overnight stay in Sapa

Note:

• If Fansipan does not operate the program, it will be replaced by a visit to the Cloud Dragon Bridge (excluding entrance fee).
• The program offering a free mountain train experience will not be refunded, and no other services will be substituted if the guests cannot participate or have to cancel due to objective weather, road conditions, or announcements from service providers.

DAY 6: SAPA - NOI BAI AIRPORT (HA NOI) - HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, lunch)

Guests enjoy breakfast, then have free time until the hotel check-out time. The tour continues, with the vehicle taking guests to Noi Bai Airport for their flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. The tour concludes at Tan Son Nhat Airport.
TOUR CONCLUDES, GOODBYE!Important Notes:

• The itinerary may change the order of destinations depending on real-world conditions.
• Sightseeing (beach trips, flower viewing, experiences, etc.) may be greatly impacted by weather. These are unavoidable circumstances, and your understanding and sympathy are appreciated.
• Hotels may be located far from the city center during peak seasons.
• Due to objective factors during this period, certain attractions may be closed and replaced with suitable alternative locations for the tour program.

Pricing for Children

- Children under 5 years old: no service fee, parents are responsible for their children and pay for any additional costs (for services charged according to height...). Two adults can only accompany one child under 5 years old, the second child will be charged according to the regulations for the age of 5 to under 12 years old and single room supplement. Airfare, train, and public transport tickets are purchased according to the regulations of transportation companies.
- Children from 5 to under 12 years old: 75% of the adult tour price (no private bed). Two adults can only accompany one child from 5 to under 12 years old, the second child onwards must purchase a single bed.
- Children 12 years and older: purchase one ticket like adults.
- Airfare must be purchased according to the regulations of each airline.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After paying, if you want to transfer/cancel the tour, please bring the Tour Ticket to the tour registration office to complete the transfer/cancellation procedures and pay the fee according to Vietravel's regulations. No transfer/cancellation request will be handled over the phone. - Allowed to transfer to other tourist routes before the departure date 20 days: No cost.
- If cancelled or transferred to other tourist routes immediately after registration from 15-19 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour deposit.
- If cancelled or transferred to other tourist routes from 12-14 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the tour is cancelled within 08-11 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour price.
- If the tour is cancelled within 05-07 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 70% of the tour price.
- If the tour is cancelled within 02-04 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 90% of the tour price.
- If the tour is cancelled within 1 day before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour price.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Allowed to transfer to other tourist routes before the departure date 30 days: No cost.
- If cancelled or transferred to other tourist routes immediately after registration from 25-29 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour deposit.
- If cancelled or transferred to other tourist routes from 20-24 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the tour is cancelled within 17-19 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 50% of the tour price.
- If the tour is cancelled within 08-16 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 70% of the tour price.
- If the tour is cancelled within 02-07 days before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 90% of the tour price.
- If the tour is cancelled within 1 day before the departure date: Cancellation fee: 100% of the tour price.