Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
• Learn about Vietnamese culture while enjoying good quality Vietnamese coursing and let the excitement begin!

In the afternoon, enjoy a one – hour cyclo ride to explore:

• The charming colonial district with its leafy avenues.
• Hoan Kiem Lake and its legendary story, along with Ngoc Son Temple, nestled in the middle of the lake.
• The labyrinth of bustling streets filled with small shops in the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter," including the famous Silk Street (Hang Gai).

To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to discover:

• Walking through the iconic Old Quarter
• Colonial architecture,

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Begin your journey by unravelling the Vietnamese culture and history in the Vietnamese capital:

• Start the day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square,
• The visit includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda,
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda,
• Visit the Temple of Literature,
• Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,
• Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street

In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show – a traditional and ancient art form that is unique to Vietnam.

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi - Train - Sapa: 200 km - 4h

Leave the bustling streets of Hanoi behind and journey south to Ninh Binh, a peaceful countryside escape just two hours away by car.

• Board a traditional sampan for a peaceful 2-hour ride along the Ngo Dong River,
• Glide through the still waters and pass through the mysterious Tam Coc caves,
• The specialty of Ninh Binh is goat meat and crispy rice.
• Cycle through the countryside to reach Bich Dong Pagoda,
• If time allows and you're feeling adventurous, you can climb the stone-carved staircase leading to the pagoda Mua and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view over the entire area.
• Wrap up your journey in Hoa Lu, once the cradle of Vietnamese royalty.
• Wander through the atmospheric temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties,

Around 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, privately transfer to Hanoi Railway station for the night train to Lao Cai.

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Lao Cai – SAPA – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Topas Ecolodge

Private transfer to Sapa for a full day of trekking through spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant local culture.

Day of trekking in the Sapa region – Encounters with ethnic minorities among rice terraces

• Set off from Y Linh Ho Village, nestled in the stunning Muong Hoa Valley,
• Enjoy a 6 – kilometer trek through terraced rice fields to the village of Lao Chai, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group.
• After a well – deserved lunch break, continue with a gentle 2 – kilometer walk to the village of Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay ethnic group.
• Transfer to Topas Ecolodge, 26 km from Ta Van

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Sapa - Bac Ha: 100 km - 3h

Trekking to discover the ethnic villages around the area of Topas Ecolodge. Located 20 km from Sapa, the Thanh Kim valley is inhabited by the Red Dao and H’mong,

• After 3 hours of walking, you will reach Lech village, home to the Red Dao and H'mong
• Explore the village, meet its inhabitants, learn about their way of life, customs, and typical houses.
• Enjoy lunch in the village, then trekking to Topas Ecolodge ideally located on two conical hills in Sapa's spectacular valley.
• Free time to enjoy the breathtaking landscape and hot & cold swimming infinity pool of Topas Ecolodge.

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Topas Ecolodge – Free time – BUS – Hanoi

Free time to enjoy your accommodation or engage in personal activities

In the afternoon, transfer by BUS back to Hanoi.

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Hanoi - Ha Long Bay: 170 km - 3h

• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing

• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.

• Arrive at Cap La Island, also known as a navy base.

• Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing on a natural beach. (If weather permits).

• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.

• After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

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• Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave,

• Enjoy kayaking and exploring Hon Co.

• Cruise to Cong Dam area to explore the natural beach, take a stroll, relax, and unwind.

• Enjoy a unique BBQ lunch on the picturesque beach, prepared by the chefs directly on the beach.

• After lunch, take part in some beach activities.

• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.

• Experience our Vietnamese authentic cooking demonstration with Banh Xeo while cruising to Cong Do area.

• After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

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Halong Bay - Hanoi - FLIGHT- Siem Reap: 5h

Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

• Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat.

• Back to the boat.

• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.

• The entire crew will greet you and thank you as you arrive at the port at 11h30.

• Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions.

• Enjoy a water puppet show performed by local artists.

• Transfer back to Hanoi.

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Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Watt - Apsara Dinner (By Tuk Tuk)

Arriving in Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk :

• Visit the Victory Gate,

• Visit the Bayon,

• Visit the three-tiered Baphuon

• Visit the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas. Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants,

• See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas (semi-divine serpents), and dancers.

• Discover the impressive Ta Prohm temple,

• Visit the majestic Angkor Wat temple with exquisite bas-reliefs, a UNESCO World Heritage site

• Attend an outstanding Apsara dance show-dinner.

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Siem Reap - Kbal Spean - Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre

• Cross the Kulen mountain range, a sacred site in Cambodia.

• Take a short forest walk to reach Kbal Spean, also known as "The River of a Thousand Lingas", lies deep in the jungle northeast of Angkor and once supplied drinking water to the Angkor site

• Visit Banteay Srei (Hindu, 10th century), also called "The Citadel of Women",

• Explore Banteay Samre, a flat Hindu temple from the 12th century dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva,

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Free time until heading to the airport in Siem Reap for your departure flight.