Day 1 : Arrival in Singapore
Upon arriving at Singapore Changi international airport, you will be greeted and assisted to your hotel. After the check in process, relax for some time before checking out the nearby eateries and market places.
Overnight in Singapore
Hotel : One Farrer Hotel 
Meals : Bed & breakfast
Day 2 : Singapore night safari
Start off your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. After this you will be free to spend half of your day in leisure and relaxation.
By evening get ready for a very unique night safari experience. You will be picked up from your hotel and made to board the night safari tram. You will be provided with a skip-the-line pass that will allow you to hop the long waiting lines and get on the tram. The 4 hours tram ride will take you through the incredible collection of nocturnal flora and fauna. Visit carefully designed habitats on a nighttime safari, and take a guided walk along a softly lit jungle trail for up-close looks at lions, leopards, and more. The tour includes animal shows and thrilling performances, plus a buffet dinner at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant.
Overnight in Singapore
Hotel : One Farrer Hotel
Meals : Bed & breakfast
Day 3 : Singapore leisure day
After breakfast the rest of the day will be free for you to relax and enjoy. You can go souvenir shopping, food trails, wander around or stay at the hotel and enjoy its amenities.
Overnight in Singapore
Hotel : One Farrer Hotel
Meals : Bed & breakfast
Day 4 : Singapore - Hanoi
Check out of your hotel in Singapore and head over to the airport to board your flight to Vietnam. On arrival at the Noi Bai Airport you will be greeted by The Flights Guru staff at the airport lobby. You will be assisted to your hotel and get checked in. After freshening up and relaxing, enjoy a water puppet show at night.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Hotel : Hanoi Lion Boutique Hotel
Meals : Bed & breakfast
Day 5 : Hanoi walking tour - Night train to Lao Cai
After breakfast and head over for a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex. The complex houses the first Mausoleum in Ho Chi Minh city. It is the final resting place of the revolutionary Vietnamese leader and president Ho Chi Minh. take a walk around the complex before heading to your next destination of One Pillar Pagoda.
Did you know that the One Pillar Pagoda is in the Vietnamese Guiness Book as the pagoda with the most unique architecture in the country? This Buddhist temple is the cultural and spiritual symbol of Hanoi.
You will then make your way to The Temple of Literature. Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucious, this is the first national university in Vietnam. It was once a place where world renowned scholars and sages would practice and study.
Next head over to the famous tourist attraction of the Hoan Kiem Lake. This is a freshwater lake in the heart of Hanoi and on weekend nights, the areas around the lake springs to vibrancy and activity. You will also be made to stop over at the Ngoc Son Temple. The temple is known for several interesting and unique architectural features and designs.
Head back to your hotel for check out.
After a full day of exploring the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi, you will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to get your night train headed for your next destination.
Overnight aboard.
Day 6 : Sapa Town - Lao Cai Village; Ta Tan Village - Sapa Town
After an overnight train journey you will be arriving at Sapa town by morning. Check in to your accommodation, have breakfast and head out for a day of immersive cultural experiences in the heart of Vietnam.
You will start off by visiting the Lao Chai Village which is home to the Tay Dzay tribes. You will get the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their culture and traditions. The village is extremely scenic, picturesque and peaceful.
Delve deeper into the cultural roots of Vietnam by heading over to your next destination of Ta Van Village, located at the bottom of Sapa Valley. A unique feature of this picturesque village is that all the houses of the locals face the north west, according to the Feng-Shui concept of Giay.
After a fulfilling day of authentic experiences, head back to your hotel in Sapa Town. After dinner, head out to experience the bustling and colorful night market or call it a day.
Overnight in Sapa Town
Hotel : Sapa Green Forest Hotel
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7 : Sapa Town - Cat Cat Village - Fansipan cable car ride - Hanoi
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head ofer for a visit to Cat Cat Village. Along with being the most popular tourist attraction, Cat Cat is known for its breathtaking lush greenery and an old age village charm. It draws its name from the beautiful Cat Cat waterfall.
Later on head over for the round trip cable car ride experience to Fansipan. This is the highest mountain in the Indochinese peninsula and goes by the nickname “the roof of indo-china”. After the cable car ride you will grab some lunch and get your bus heading for Hanoi.
You will be arriving at Hanoi by late night. On reaching get checked in to your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Hotel : Hanoi Lion Boutique Hotel
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch
Day 8 : Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave (group tour) - Hanoi
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel (or meeting point in the Old Quarter) in Hanoi early in the morning. You will be taken to the Ninh Binh Province which will be a road journey of approx. 2 hours.
Your first stop at Ninh Binh will be Hoa Lu - the ancient capital of Vietnam. Here you will be visiting the famous Ding king temple and Le King temple whose origins date back to the 10th - 11th century.
Next stop will be the Mua cave (dancing cave). Climb up the 500 stone steps to reach the Hang Mua top and you will be rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of Ngo Dong River and paddy fields. The walk will work up your appetite for a delicious Vietnamese lunch at the bungalow.
After lunch head over to Tam coc (three water caves), just 5 kms away from Mua caves. This cave viewing experience will be done on a bamboo boat and will take you across 3 caves in 2 hours.
By evening you will find yourself cycling through the majestic and lush countryside of North Vietnam. You can end your Ninh Binh exploration by going for a swim.
By the end of the day you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Hotel : Hanoi Lion Boutique Hotel
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch
Day 9 : Hanoi - HaLong Bay
After breakfast and hotel check out, you will be dropped off at the Tuan Chau International port which is about 4 hours away from the main city of Hanoi.
You will be welcomed aboard the cruise by the staff after the completion of the check in procedure. Head over to your room on the cruise and freshen up. the cruise will start its journey to HaLong Bay where it will anchor for the night.
Ha Long Bay is home to fishing communities residing on the banks for centuries. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site with 1,600 small yet dramatic limestone islets springing up from the clear waters. The cruise journey will be extremely gorgeous where you will get to admire the stunning grandeur and natural beauty of the bay. You will be viewing all this while on your way to Trinh Nu Cave.
Lunch will be served at the restaurant on the cruise.
By late afternoon you will arrive at the Trinh Nu cave. Kayak your way through the thousand year old limestone formations. Park your kayak and take a quick walk around the fascinating cave.
Kayak your way back to the cruise boat by evening and head over for a traditional Vietnamese cooking class and a sunset party. Enjoy your time at the cruise by relaxing your time away on the sun deck and gazing out at the gorgeous lush surroundings.
After dinner you can enjoy the peaceful sights and views of the Bay or indulge in paid activities aboard to unwind like a traditional massage, herbal wood foot bath in your room, music and dance performances at the sky bar.
Overnight at cruise.
Hotel : Mila Lux Cruise
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 10 : HaLong Bay - Hanoi
The day will start off in a refreshing manner where you will be given some brief tai chi lessons on the cruise sundeck. After some breakfast you will head over to explore the famous Sung Sot Cave, which is the largest and the most stunning limestone cave in HaLong Bay. It is wildly popular for its wealth of unique stalagmite formations.
After cave exploration head back to your cruise room and enjoy your remaining time relaxing.
Check out of the hotel by 10 am after enjoying some quick brunch and head over to your vehicle waiting at the Tuan Chau Marina Port.
On reaching Hanoi you will be checked in to your hotel for the night.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Hotel : Hanoi Lion Boutique Hotel
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch
Day 11 : Hanoi departure
After breakfast, you can head out and shop for souvenirs in Hanoi or take a walk around the city.
Check out of the hotel and head over to the airport for your flight back home.
Meals : Breakfast
Conclusion :
While Singapore is a thriving, vibrant metropolis where modern marvels meets natural beauty, Vietnam on the other hand is all about syncing yourself with nature and fine tuning your soul. The Flights Guru package of Singapore with Vietnam brings to you a unique combination of experiences and adventures.
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