Overview
Tour’s Overview:
This 6-day Northern Vietnam journey is carefully designed as a fully organized group tour program, combining the cultural heritage of Hanoi, the mountain beauty of Sapa, and the world-famous seascape of Ha Long Bay. It is ideal for first-time visitors, nature lovers, couples, and budget-conscious travellers who prefer a well-structured itinerary with fixed departures and shared sightseeing arrangements.
For convenience and comfort, the program is arranged with group tours for all sightseeing activities, ensuring a smooth and cost-effective way to explore Northern Vietnam’s most iconic destinations.
The journey begins in Hanoi with a full-day Hoa Lu – Trang An group tour, where guests explore ancient temples, limestone mountains, and enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the stunning UNESCO-listed landscape of Ninh Binh.
Next, travellers head to Sapa, one of Vietnam’s most beautiful highland regions. Here, guests visit Cat Cat Village, experiencing local ethnic culture, terraced rice fields, and breathtaking mountain scenery. The journey continues with a highlight visit to Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina, offering spectacular panoramic views via cable car.
Returning to Hanoi, guests enjoy one of Vietnam’s most famous natural wonders with a full-day Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – UNESCO World Heritage Site (group tour), featuring emerald waters, limestone karsts, and a relaxing onboard lunch while cruising through the bay.
With its well-balanced route between city, mountains, and sea, this program offers a complete Northern Vietnam experience in a short time. From the cultural charm of Hanoi, to the majestic landscapes of Sapa and Fansipan, and the legendary beauty of Ha Long Bay UNESCO site, this tour delivers a rich combination of nature, culture, and unforgettable scenery.
Detailed Itinerary
When you arrival in Hanoi airport—cappital of Vietnam—our driver will greet you and take you
to your hotel for check-in. (Check in time is 2pm, you can keep luggages in reception and go to
sightseeing)
7h15-7h30 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province
which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
9h00 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of
Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi
nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King
Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try
to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11h30 : Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of
local people.
12h30: Have buffet lunch in the local restaurant (Veg and non veg food)
13h30 – 14h00 : Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in
2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong's Movie Group chose this
place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the
amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as : Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave
(Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
16h00 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi
18h30 – 19h00 : Arrive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
6:00-6:30 AM: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera
House. Depart for Sapa town.
9:00 AM: Stop along the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway for a short break
12:30 PM: Arrive in Sapa, home to various ethnic groups such as the H’mong, Dao, and Tay.
The tour guide will take you to the hotel:
Enjoy a welcome drink
Have lunch at the hotel, then check in and rest
2:00 PM: Transfer to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’mong people, located in a
picturesque valley at the foot of the majestic Fansipan Peak. A local guide will introduce you to
the daily life and culture of the ethnic community. Continue walking to Cat Cat Waterfall and the
old hydroelectric station built by the French in the early 20th century. Take photos and enjoy the
scenery before returning to Sapa town.
Note: The trekking lasts approximately 2 hours with a distance of about 2.5 km.
7:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant. After that, you are free to explore Sapa at night: visit Sapa
Stone Church, stroll around the night market, and enjoy local grilled specialties. Overnight in
Sapa.
7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 AM: After breakfast, transfer to Muong Hoa Valley. Take the world’s longest three-rope
cable car (6,292.5 meters), offering spectacular views of Muong Hoa Valley and the Hoang Lien
Son mountain range.
After about 15 minutes on the cable car, continue climbing 604 steps to reach the summit of
Fansipan – the “Roof of Indochina.” Take photos to capture this unforgettable moment.
Then return to the cable car station and descend. Transfer back to Sapa town.
12:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel and check out.
After lunch, free time to shop for local specialties as souvenirs.
3:30 PM: Depart for Hanoi.
8:40 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop off at the original pick-up point. End of the 2-day 1-night
journey to explore the misty town of Sapa and conquer Fansipan Peak.
7h30-08h00: Our Tour guide will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter then depart to
Halong Bay by Expressway Transfer.
10h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
12h00 – 12h30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to day cruise. We will take you on 5-6 hour
journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages
uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their
perceived shapes while having lunch on boat.
14h00: You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different
shapes of sea lives
15h00: Visit Titop Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent
backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
16h00: Then do kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.
17h00 – 17h30: Cruising back to Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for enjoying sunset
party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group
touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery (Beverage on your own)
18h00 – 18h30: We get on bus to back Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break for 20-30
minutes.
21h00 – 21h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
NOTE:
Swimming at Titop Island can be our choice depend on the Season. We make sure that is
full itinerary for you.
You should bring your swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent.
Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations
conditions.
Overnight in Hanoi
On this day, you will have free time until our car arrives to transfer you to the airport for your
flight back home!
We wish you a pleasant journey and a safe flight. We look forward to welcoming you again in
the future.
End of services.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Accommodations based on Double occupancy (standard check-in time: ~14:00 – 15:00, standard check-out time: ~11:00 – 12:00 noon)
- Boat trip (s) as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottles of water on vehicles for tour days and transfers (2 bottles/full day and 1 bottle/half day)
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary: B=Breakfast, Br=Brunch, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
- Tour guide(s) escort as per the itinerary (English-speaking guides – different guides in different cities)
- Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Transfers by vehicles with air conditioner
Not Included
- International and domestic flight tickets with airport taxes
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Evisa
- Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out charges. Room upgrades
- Compulsory tips for guides and drivers ( private tours)
- Your personal expenses and services not mentioned
- Bank transfer fees for payment and taxes
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