Hanoi – Sapa – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay 6D5N

The 6-day 5-night Hanoi – Sapa – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Northern Vietnam’s top attractions. Starting in Hanoi, travelers will visit iconic landmarks before journeying to the stunning mountain town of Sapa and the majestic “Halong Bay on land” in Ninh Binh. The tour culminates with a picturesque cruise through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay. This itinerary blends Vietnam’s rich culture and extraordinary natural wonders, providing an unforgettable experience for travelers.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi City Tour (D)

Welcome you to Vietnam! Welcome you to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties.

On arrival at Hanoi International Airport you will be greeted at 9 am by our guide and transfer to your hotel in Ha Noi. (room available after 2pm)

Then starts visiting the Temple of Literature (or you might choose one of the museums in Hanoi – Hilton Hanoi, Military museum, Museum of History..), Continue drive to Hoan Kiem Lake and the French Quarter (Old Quarter Hanoi), visit Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge …( if the time permited)

Enjoy your time with Vietnamese Traditional Water Puppet Show in the theather
Dinner at the restaurant . Take the sleeping train directly to Lao Cai ( about 8.30pm – 5:00am )

Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan Summit – Cat Cat Village (B, L, D)

06:30am: Tour guide pick you up from Train station to hotel enjoy breakfast and relax before on tour.

08:00am: Car pick you up at the hotel to Fansipan summit (6.5km).
It normally takes people one or two days to reach the peak of Fansipan mountain on foot. The three-rope cable car system, invested by SunGroup, will carry passengers from the bottom to the highest point of the mountain in 15-20 minutes. It will come into operation on Vietnam Tet Holiday 2016

The world’s longest three-rope cable car system, extending from the northern Lao Cai Province’s Sapa Town to Fansipan peak, will open for passengers in February 2016.

12:00pm: Have lunch in the restaurant.

Check-in the hotel and take rest in the afternoon.

6:00pm: Enjoy dinner at restaurant.

Take some coffee or massage at town.

Day 3: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai Ta Van (B, L, D)

8:00am: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby, trekking to Lao Chai village, a village of Black H’mong, treking down to river to visit hill tribe house to see their living style and the local woman made their handicraft clothes. Further on along the trail, the Ta Van village where Giay people staying can be seen. Visit the village and reach their customs and colorful from Black H’mong and Red Dzao people.

Lunch in local restaurant, after that we continue up and down to rice paddy field, it is one of the best view place in Sapa and walk through bamboo forest, relaxing in waterfall to have a swimming and a panorama of Giang Ta Chai village. Turn back to Sapa in afternoon for checking in the room and relax.

6:00pm: Enjoy dinner at the restaurant.

Free until taking the bus at 9:00pm back to Hanoi (overnight on Sleeping Train) (8.30 pm – 5.00 am)

Day 4 : Hanoi – Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay (B, L, D)

The guide will pick you up from Trainstation to the restaurant for Breakfast.

07.45am – 08.30am: Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for those who use our shuttle bus, car)

12.30pm: Arriving Hon Gai Harbor, Ha Long City. Transfer to Cristina Diamond Cruises by tender

12:45pm: Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin

1:30pm: Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay & having Buffet lunch

3:30pm: Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayaking around Vung Vieng area (one hour)

4:30pm: Swimming & Sunbathing at Ban Chan Beach

5:30pm: Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 5h30pm- 7h30pm) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor for overnight

6:00pm: Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines

7.30pm: Having dinner

9.00pm: Free evening to join some activities of board games or squid fishing, karaoke (on request) Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices…

Day 5: Bai Tu Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)

06.30am: Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise

07.00am: Having buffet breakfast

07.45am: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave

09.30am: Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.

10.30am: Enjoy the last scenery of the Ha Long Bay over lunch (a la carte) when the boat cruises back to shore.

12.00pm: Transfer back to Hanoi.

4.00 – 5.00pm: Return Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi – Depature (B)

Breakfast at your hotel

Relaxing until the time for transfer to Noi Bai airport taking your flight back home.

Finish your wonderful trip in Vietnam. See you next time!