20/01/2025
Here’s a detailed 13-day itinerary for your trip from Manila to Hanoi, including Ninh Binh, Sapa, and Halong Bay, along with estimated budgets.
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Day 1: Manila to Hanoi
Activities:
Arrive in Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport).
Explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Evening: Enjoy a water puppet show.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (~₱1,500/night).
Meals: Street food tour (~₱500).
Transport: Taxi from airport (~₱400).
Day Budget: ~₱2,400.
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Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Activities:
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Explore D**g Xuan Market.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (~₱1,500).
Meals: Local dishes (~₱500).
Transport: Grab/taxi (~₱300).
Day Budget: ~₱2,300.
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Day 3: Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Activities:
Morning: Travel to Ninh Binh (~2 hours by bus).
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Trang An for a boat tour.
Evening: Climb Hang Mua Cave for sunset views.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh (~₱1,200).
Meals: Local food (~₱400).
Transport: Bus (~₱300).
Day Budget: ~₱1,900.
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Day 4: Ninh Binh Exploration
Activities:
Explore Tam Coc (boat ride through rice fields).
Visit B**h D**g Pagoda.
Bike around the countryside.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh (~₱1,200).
Meals: Local meals (~₱400).
Transport: Bike rental (~₱150).
Day Budget: ~₱1,750.
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Day 5: Ninh Binh to Hanoi and Overnight Train to Sapa
Activities:
Return to Hanoi (2 hours by bus).
Evening: Board an overnight train to Sapa (~8 hours).
Accommodation: Sleeper cabin (~₱1,700).
Meals: Local meals (~₱500).
Transport: Bus (~₱300).
Day Budget: ~₱2,500.
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Day 6: Sapa Arrival and Village Trek
Activities:
Morning: Arrive in Sapa and freshen up.
Trek through Cat Cat Village and the surrounding rice terraces.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa (~₱1,200).
Meals: Local meals (~₱400).
Guide Fee: Trekking guide (~₱800).
Day Budget: ~₱2,400.
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Day 7: Sapa Trekking
Activities:
Full-day trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa (~₱1,200).
Meals: Local food (~₱400).
Guide Fee: (~₱800).
Day Budget: ~₱2,400.
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Day 8: Sapa to Hanoi
Activities:
Morning: Free time in Sapa.
Evening: Return to Hanoi by overnight train (~₱1,700).
Accommodation: Sleeper cabin.
Meals: Local meals (~₱500).
Transport: Shuttle (~₱300).
Day Budget: ~₱2,500.
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Day 9: Hanoi to Halong Bay
Activities:
Morning: Travel to Halong Bay (~3.5 hours by shuttle).
Board a cruise: Kayaking, swimming, and exploring caves.
Accommodation: Cruise (~₱5,000 including meals).
Day Budget: ~₱5,000.
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Day 10: Halong Bay to Hanoi
Activities:
Morning: Continue cruise activities.
Afternoon: Return to Hanoi.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (~₱1,500).
Meals: Local food (~₱500).
Transport: Shuttle (~₱700).
Day Budget: ~₱2,700.
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Day 11: Hanoi Day Trip or Relaxation
Activities:
Optional: Day trip to Bat Trang pottery village or relax in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (~₱1,500).
Meals: Local food (~₱500).
Transport: Grab/taxi (~₱300).
Day Budget: ~₱2,300.
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Day 12: Hanoi Free Day
Activities:
Last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (~₱1,500).
Meals: Local food (~₱500).
Transport: Grab (~₱300).
Day Budget: ~₱2,300.
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Day 13: Hanoi to Manila
Activities:
Fly back to Manila.
Meals: Airport meals (~₱500).
Transport: Taxi to airport (~₱400).
Day Budget: ~₱900.
This budget and itinerary are adjustable depending on your preferences for accommodations, activities, and transport!
