7D HANOI/HALONG BAY/NINH BINH/SAPA

• Journey to one of the seven wonders of the world, the Ha Long Bay. Stop by a local rest stop before we go onboard the Ha Long Bay Cruise to view multi-shaped rocks formation and admire some of the majestic caves and grottos in the bay such as Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go Cave. You may consider kayak in the bay (own expense). Lunch is served onboard before we disembark and return to Hanoi.
  

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• Head south towards Ninh Binh, a charming province that offers a plethora of breathtaking landscapes that are sure to leave you in awe. Visit the relic sites at historical Hoa Lu Ancient Capital before we proceed to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. The complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Cruise on a sampan boat along gentle waterways with a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, partly submerged and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs.
  

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• Journey to Sapa, the dreamiest mountain town in northern Vietnam. View spectacular Silver (Thac Bac) Waterfall before we head to Heaven’s Gate Sapa, nestled within the magnificent O Quy Ho Pass. From this vantage point, you can gaze down at the challenging terrain of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range or marvel at the grandeur of Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak. Then, be awestruck by Rong May Glass Bridge (or Dragon in the Clouds Glass Bridge), standing at 2200m above sea level right at the top of the Pass!
  

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• Board the modern Cable Car follow by an upward Funicular Ride towards the peak of Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Vietnam at 3143m. Explore the peaceful Garden Complex of stone paths and ancient Azalea trees, marvel at the 18 skillfully sculpted bronze statues which lead to a 20m celestial Buddha Statue perched on the mountainside. After lunch, embark on a walking tour that gives you lots of photo opportunities and spectacular views of multi-layered rice terraced fields. Witness life of the minorities’ as you trek along the buffalo paths and trails through hill tribe villages such as Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Black H’mong and Dzay people.
  

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• Journey southward and along the Red River will bring you to Bat Trang Pottery Village. Wander around this ancient village with your guide and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of a traditional craft village. Try your hand at traditional pottery-making where you will be given a pottery turntable and a lump of wet clay to freely and creatively mould it into any shape you desire. After moulding, your creation will be dried for about 30 minutes before you can decorate it with numerous colors. Finally, your product will be coated with sheen to make it more durable to bring home. Return to Hanoi and you are free to explore after dinner.

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• Bid farewell to Hanoi with our departure transfer to the airport for our flight back to Singapore. We hope that you have had a memorable and enjoyable time with SA Tours!
  

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