North Discovery

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- Return flights to Hanoi
- Pre-payable airport/ security taxes
- Return train ticket from Hanoi to Lao Cai
- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 1 night 3* superior hotel accommodation in Hanoi
- 1 night 3* superior hotel accommodation in Ninh Binh
- 1 night 3* superior hotel accommodation in Halong Bay
- 1 night on-board an overnight train from Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai)
- 1 night 3* superior hotel accommodation in Sapa
- 1 night on-board an overnight train from Lao Cai to Hanoi
- 1 night 3* superior accommodation in Hanoi
- Breakfast daily & selected lunches & dinners
- Assistance of a local English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to places visited as per itinerary
- All activities mentioned
- All service charge & government tax
- Visit: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong & Sapa

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Hanoi - Arrival
You are warmly welcomed by our tour guide at Noi Bai International Airport, transferred to your hotel. Have a rest after a long trip. Enjoy welcome dinner and attend water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh 
Depart at 08.30am to Hoa Lu - The Ancient Capital. Visit to the two remaining temples of Dinh King & Le King. Lunch in a restaurant and continue drive to Phat Diem - the stone church. This cathedral is an architectural complex that combines the traditional pagoda architecture of Vietnam and the Gothic style of Christian architecture. Have dinner and overnight in Ninh binh town.

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Ninh Binh - Halong bay 
After breakfast, drive to Tam Coc which is considered "Halong Bay on land" then take a sampan on winding streams deep in rice fields and limestone rocks to visit Tam Coc caves. After lunch leave Ninh Binh for Halong bay via Hai Phong Port City . Dinner and Overnight in Halong bay.

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Halong bay - Hanoi - Lao Cai 
Take a morning cruise around to perceive the beauty of Halong Bay, stop to visit Thien Cung or Dau Go Cave, one of the most beautiful, biggest caves on Halong Bay and enjoy lunch on boat. Back to Hanoi then get a night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.

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Lao Cai - Sapa 
Arrive at Lao Cai train station at about 05.30. Take a transfer to Sapa (Check in at 14:00PM, free early check in subject to availability). Freshen up after a long trip with breakfast in the good weather of Sapa, then, visit Sapa town. In the afternoon, take a 2km short trek to Cat Cat Village, the home of H’mong minority, have dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Sapa town.

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Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi 
Short drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages, home of H’mong and Day ethnic. Enjoy slope rice field, bamboo valley, rustic villages and villager daily work a long the way. Return to Sapa and take a transfer back to Lao Cai station for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

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Hanoi city – Vanphuc Silk Village 
Start a city visit at 9:00 to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda. After lunch, visit to Temple of Literature, Army Museum, Hanoi Flag Tower. Then, visit Van Phuc silk village for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi.

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Hanoi departure.
Free time until departure.