Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival

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Take your flight onto Hanoi. Upon landing, an airport coordinator will welcome you and guide you through fast-track immigration before assisting with baggage collection. At the exit, meet your tour guide and transfer by private vehicle to your selected hotel (1h drive). Check in and take the rest of the day to unwind, stroll the nearby streets, or relax after your journey.

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Day 2: Ha Noi

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Depart Hanoi on a scenic five-hour drive into the mountains of Sapa, arriving at the hilltop sanctuary of Topas Ecolodge. After check-in and a brief pause to soak in the views, set out on a gentle cycling route to Lech Village, home of the Red Dao. Visit a local family, hear stories of heritage and tradition, then continue to Moi Village, where intricate Red Dao embroidery animates village life. Return to the lodge for a tranquil evening—perhaps ending with a restorative herbal bath ritual at the spa.

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Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 3: Ha Noi - Sapa

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Set off on a gentle downhill cycle from Sapa, rolling into the valleys toward Ma Tra Village, home of the Black H’mong, renowned for their intricate handwoven textiles. Pause for photos, step inside a family home, and follow quiet paths through rice terraces and mountain scenery. Continue onward to Ta Phin Village, where Red Dao culture comes alive through traditional crafts and herbal practices. After the ride, return to Sapa town and board your private vehicle for a scenic transfer back to Hanoi, marking the end of a journey rich in culture, landscapes, and authentic encounters.

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Day 4: Sapa

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After breakfast, depart Hanoi via the modern highway for a smooth journey to the iconic Ha Long Bay. Step aboard your luxury cruise and glide into a dreamscape of limestone karsts rising from emerald waters. Spend the afternoon at your own pace—kayaking through quiet lagoons, swimming in sheltered bays, or simply unwinding on deck as the scenery unfolds. As sunset paints the sky in soft hues, the vessel anchors among towering peaks, creating a magical backdrop for an elegant dinner on board. Fall asleep gently rocked by the bay, surrounded by timeless natural beauty.

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Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 5: Sapa - Ha Noi

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Greet the morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck as dawn washes Ha Long Bay in soft pastels. After a light breakfast, glide by bamboo boat into the tranquil Dark & Bright Cave, where still waters mirror dramatic limestone walls. Return to the cruise for a leisurely brunch, then disembark and journey back to Hanoi. Continue onward to the airport for your departure flight—or choose to linger a little longer, carrying the calm of the bay with you.

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Meal(s): Breakfast

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Day 6: Ha Noi - Ha Long

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Depart Hanoi for Halong Bay (2.5h). Board your luxury vessel and cruise through limestone peaks and emerald waters. Join onboard activities, kayak, swim, or simply relax as the landscape drifts by. At sunset, the boat anchors amid towering karsts, a magical setting for a memorable dinner on board. Overnight on Halong Bay cruise.

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Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 7: Ha Long - Ha Noi - Departure

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Begin the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck as dawn paints the bay in soft hues. After a light breakfast, board a bamboo boat to explore the serene Dark & Bright Caves, with still waters framed by dramatic cliffs. Return to the cruise, enjoy brunch on board, then disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Continue to the airport for your departure flight or extend your stay as desired.

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Meal(s): Brunch