Northern Vietnam pilgrimage trip will bring pilgrimage people an unforgettable journey in the Northern Vietnam. This pilgrimage trip leads you to visit the natural world heritage Ha Long and enjoy the colorful markets of the hill tribes in Sapa, amazing Tam Coc Cave with a cruise on the romantic river.
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Day 1 : Arrive in Hanoi – city tour ( D )
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Welcome at Noi Bai Aiport and transfer to check in at the hotel. We make a city tour by visiting the museum of Ethnic Minority, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. We then visit some beautiful churches as Nho Tho Lon ( St. Joseph"s Cathedral ), Nha Tho Ham Long, Nha Tho Cua Bac. Have dinner and stay overnight in Hanoi
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Day 2 : Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Phat Diem Cathedral – Tam Coc ( B, L, D )
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We drive to Ninh Binh and visit Vietnam"s first capital, Hoa Lu including temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty ( 968-80 ), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty ( 980-1009 ).
We continue on to Phat Diem Stone Cathedral which was built from 1875 to 1899 by Priest Tran Luc, rated as one of the most beautiful church in Vietnam, Phat Diem Cathedral is like the “Catholic capital” of Vietnam. This is a large building and the cathedral church of the diocese of Phat Diem vast in northern Vietnam. The church is built entirely of stone and wood. Now, there is Priest"s Grave in front of the Church. The feature of this building is modeled on the architecture of the traditional temples in Vietnam inspire of Catholic Church.
After lunch time, we drive to Tam Coc ( three caves ) and take a boat trip cruising on Ngo Dong river to discover this marvelous cave. Return to Hanoi for dinner. Overnight in Hanoi
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Day 3 : Hanoi – Halong Bay ( B, L, D )
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We will start our tour to Halong Bay and drive through the Red River Delta for 3,5 hour and we will arrive the port at around midday.
12:00 – 12:30 Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
12:30 – 13:00 Check-in. Cruise begins with welcome drink and safety briefing.
13:30 – 14:30 Set menu lunch served in the outdoor dining room ( depending on the weather ) while cruising into magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating limestone karsts on the way.
15:00 – 17:00 Cruise to Vung Dang – Cong Dam area: Swim or relax on a white sandy beach; Go kayaking through the mystery Karst Mountains in Vung Dang area.
18:00 – 20:30 Return to Dragon Legend Cruise to refresh yourself in Mineral Seawater Pool, Fitness Room or the Spa and Massage Services before dinner.
20:30 Spend the rest of your evening relaxing, talking with the on board team, watching movies, listening to music… Overnight on the boat at Tra San area.
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Day 4 : Halong Bay - Hanoi - Night train to Sapa ( B, L, D )
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06:30 – 07:00 Start a new day with a Tai Chi demonstration on the sun-deck.
07:00 – 07:30 Take in the morning view of the Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy breakfast in the fresh air.
7:30 – 09:45 Cruise to Cong Do area to explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
10:00 Check out your cabin.
10:45 – 11:30 Enjoy a Buffet while cruising towards the harbor.
11:30 – 12:00 Disembark. Get on bus and drive back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi at 16:00, we will visit Temple of literature and then have dinner.
Take the night train to Lao Cai ( Sapa ). Stay overnight on train
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Day 5 : Lao Cai - Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai ( B, L, D )
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06h00: Pick up at Lao Cai train station to Sa Pa by minibus. Arrive in Sa Pa in the mid – morning, then have breakfast and relax at hotel, after that the guide takes you to visit two villages of Black H”mong people ( Cat Cat Village ), a waterfall and you have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built by the French. Back to Sapa for lunch. In the afternoon you are free to visit Sapa town including Sapa church and Sapa market. Dinner and overnight in Sapa
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Day 6 : Lao Chai - Ta Van ( B, L, D )
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After breakfast, the guide takes you to the villages of the H”mong and Dzay called Lao Chai and Ta Van. The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May ( 6 km ) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns. We lunch in a home in the village. After lunch the walk continues through a bamboo forest to visit Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Hanoi by private bus.
Check in and overnight in Hanoi
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Day 7 : Hanoi - departure
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After breakfast and check out at the hotel, our tour guide and driver will meet us at the lobby of the hotel. En route to the airport, we visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, One Pillar pagoda and go ahead Hanoi airport for your next destination.
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* Private transportation as program ( bus Hanoi – Halong – Sapa – Hanoi, car or van for Cat Cat – Sin Chai, Lao Chai – Ta Van )
* Night train Hanoi – Lao Cai ( 2 person in a cabin )
* Accommodation in Twin / Double shared room with daily breakfast
* All entrance fees & boat trips to indicated sights
* English speaking guides ( Except for free days )
* Meals as mentioned
* Mineral water during the trip ( 02 small bottle of water per person per day )
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Exclusion
* Tips: $3 per day / 1 pax for tour guide & driver
* Drinks
* Personal expenses
* Insurance
* Other things are not mentioned in the itinerary
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