Explore the cultural richness and natural beauty of Northern Vietnam on this unforgettable 6-day journey. Begin in the vibrant capital Hanoi, delving into its colonial charm and bustling Old Quarter. Venture to the misty mountains of Sapa, where you’ll trek through terraced rice fields and visit ethnic minority villages. Continue to Ninh Binh, the “Halong Bay on land,” known for its dramatic limestone karsts and ancient temples. Conclude your trip with a scenic cruise through the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi – Cat Cat Village, Moana Sapa Stone
Arriving at Sapa, tourists go to Sapa restaurant for lunch
Sapa in northern Vietnam has been a tourist spot that tourists like to explore in recent years. This place is 1,600 meters above sea level and surrounded by clouds and mist. It gives people a hazy and mysterious beauty. Some people say that Sapa resembles a European town and is filled with a romantic atmosphere.
Cat Cat Village is about 400 kilometers away from Hanoi. The Sapa tourist area in the northwest region of the motherland is a modest and calm place with a good climate, beautiful natural landscape, and national cultural characteristics. In particular, Cat Cat Village is about 2 kilometers away from Sabah town and at the foot of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Known as one of the most beautiful villages in Sapa, the Hmong people came to live in Cat Cat Village as early as the mid-19th century. Local people plant rice, and corn, and raise fish on terraces according to traditional methods, and they also protect many traditional public welfare industries. The wooden stilt buildings are located next to each other along the hillside of Rose Valley. Along the way, you can have a panoramic view of the lush green terraced fields and majestic mountains. Currently, Cat Cat Village is popular with domestic and
foreign tourists for its Hmong characteristics and diverse traditional culture. This is a charming tourist attraction not to be missed when exploring the mountains of northern Vietnam.
Moana is located in an extremely convenient location, only 500 meters from the central square, with a total area of approximately 10,000 square meters. Here, visitors can enjoy the majestic beauty of Hoang Lien Mountains and Fansipan. When you come to Moana, you will be amazed by the Western European beauty of Sapa. The tourist area has countless unique check-in corners such as Bali Paradise Gate, Moana Girl Statue, Wuji Lake, Lonely Tree, etc., creating a unique landscape and attracting thousands of tourists.
Dinner at Sapa Restaurant in the evening, tasting Northwest specialties, and overnight at Sapa Hotel.
| Breakfast： | Lunch: Restaurant at Sapa | Dinner: Sapa Salmon Hotpot |
| Accommodation: Hotel Sapa | ||
Day 2: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Dragon Glass bridge
Have breakfast at the hotel in the morning
Visit Lao Chai is about 7km southeast of Sa Pa town center. Lao Chai lies peacefully in a beautiful valley called Muong Hoa and is surrounded by the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range. With a total area of up to 29.35 square kilometers, Lao Chai village is considered a large village of Sapa town, Lao Cai province. Lao Chai village is adjacent to Ta Van village – also a typical tourist destination of Sapa.
Ta Van is a small village in Ta Van commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province, about 12km from Sapa town center – a fairly close distance so it is very convenient for tourists’ travel. Ta Van village has a terrain leaning against the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and the front is adjacent to the clear winding Muong Hoa stream. Surrounded by mountains and forests, Ta Van village possesses a peaceful beauty that makes anyone who comes here not want to leave. This is the home of the Mong, Dao Do and Giay ethnic groups. Not only does it have unique scenery, the village also possesses many unique cultural features that attract tourists from everywhere.
Dragon Glass bridge is an architectural masterpiece in the middle of the Northwest mountains and forests. Made from transparent tempered glass, this bridge is like a silk strip across the sky, bringing you closer to the clouds and majestic nature. Standing on the bridge, you will feel like you are floating in the air, looking far away to admire the panoramic view of the mountains, the green terraced fields and the peaceful villages hidden in the mist.
Dinner at Sapa Restaurant in the evening, tasting Northwest specialties, and overnight at Sapa Hotel.
| Breakfast：Hotel buffet | Lunch: Restaurant at Sapa | Dinner: Restaurant Sapa |
| Accommodation: Sapa Hotel | ||
Day 3: Sapa – Ham Rong Mountain – Hanoi
Have breakfast at the hotel in the morning and check out.
Visit Ham Rong Mountain is located on a campus of 148 hectares. The mountain is 1800m high, on the mountain are built many miniature landscapes and beautiful flower gardens. The wild beauty of Ham Rong mountain combined with the beauty of miniature landscapes built by humans creates an extremely attractive colorful natural flower space.
13:00 Return to Hanoi.
After returning to Hanoi, have dinner at a restaurant and then return to the Hanoi hotel for the night.
| Breakfast：Hotel buffet | Lunch: Restaurant at Sapa | Dinner: – |
| Accommodation: Hanoi hotel | ||
Day 4: Ha Noi – Ninh binh – Hoa Lư – Tam Coc (B/L/D)
Have breakfast at the hotel in the morning
07h30 – 8h00 Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
09h15 Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30 Visit HoaLu, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people
12h30 Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat,fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h30 Visit Tam Coc By 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15h30 Get on the bus to return to Hanoi and around 18h00 Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
| Breakfast：Buffet | Lunch: Restaurant Ninh Binh | Dinner: – |
| Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel | ||
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay Apollo Premium Cruise day tour
Have breakfast at the hotel in the morning
8.00-8.45: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay
Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 3 hour- drive)
On the way, we stop for a short break for 30 minutes to relax
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on Luxury Cruise with our crew’s warm welcome
Enjoy the welcome drink then start the excursion to discover the beauty of the world heritage site
12:30: Enjoy Vietnamese lunch on the boat .While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites
14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong Bay
16.30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor
18.00-18.15: Arrive back to the harbor. Return to Hanoi
21.00 : Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends
| Breakfast：Buffet at hotel | Lunch: Bufet lunch on cruise | Dinner: – |
| Accommodation: Ha Long Hotel | ||
Day 6: Hanoi city tour – Airport drop off
Have breakfast at the hotel in the morning and check out.
[Hanoi] is located in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam. The Red River flows through the eastern part of the city. There are 72 lakes in the town, about 100 kilometers from the seaside. In 1010 AD, Emperor Taizu of the Li Dynasty Li Gongyun moved his capital here. Legend has it that he saw a dragon coming from The Red River leaping, so this treasure land was named “Thang Long”. Later, Emperor Minh Ming of the Nguyen Dynasty saw that the city was surrounded by the Red River and changed its name to Hanoi in 1831. In 1873, the French army occupied Hanoi and made Hanoi the seat of the Governor-General of French Indochina. Later, during the confrontation between North and South Vietnam, Hanoi was the capital of North Vietnam until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. After the country was reunified, Hanoi continued to be the capital. Because it had been controlled by the Viet Cong for a long time, although Hanoi was not deeply affected by Western capitalism, it has still been There are still about 8,000 French colonial buildings in the city, which have an exotic flavor. Hanoi has experienced a century of ups and downs and still has a unique and unchanged style. It further shows the traditional charm and gorgeous prosperity of Vietnam.
Hanoi’s Old Quarter can be said to be Hanoi’s unique tourist destinations. Located in a spacious old neighborhood to the north of Hoan Kiem Lake, during the Li Dynasty in the 11th century, it prospered as the emperor’s city. It is said that there were only 36 industries in ancient times, and each industry had its street, which shows the prosperity of that time. , the ancient district is roughly in the shape of an isosceles triangle. Here you can see the entire street selling clothes, fruits, seals, toys, and other unique streets. It is bustling and bustling all day long, reflecting the prosperity of Thang Long Capital in the past. It is loved by Westerners and tourists from all over the world, and it is a mustvisit place every time you come to Hanoi. In the past, workers and masters lived according to their occupations. Since there were 36 industries, it was named 36th Street. It is a traditional shopping street with an antique flavor. Each narrow street is named after the goods traded at that time: Rice Street, Hardware Street, Paper Street, Jewelry Street… The unique streets that still retain the scene at that time are still preserved.
Hanoi Cathedral also known as St. Joseph’s Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi. Its church is built in the style of Notre Dame de Paris in accordance with the Gothic architectural style popular in the 12th century and the Renaissance period, with cornices and corners, majestic and majestic.
Phung Hung Mural Street located on Phung Hung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi is the first mural street in Hanoi, Vietnam, attracting many citizens and tourists to visit and take photos. The mural street has the theme of bringing art into life. There are a total of 17 works jointly created by Vietnamese and Korean painters, which vividly display the past beauty and modern style of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Dong Xuan Market located in the old town of Hanoi, is a famous market in Hanoi, where you can visit and buy things.
On the Hanoi food tour, taste some of Hanoi’s most exquisite delicacies such as eggs coffee, pho, Trang Tien ice cream, and especially for dinner you will try the Obama Grilled Rice Noodles Set, which was once eaten by the President of the United States.
In Hanoi Capital City, there is a famous destination called Hanoi Train Track Cafe. This place often attracts a large number of tourists coming to discover and check in. Known as a factor for tourism development in Hanoi, many people visit here to experience drinking coffee nearby the railway and observe the daily life of locals (drinks at your own expense)
| Breakfast：Buffet | Lunch: – Bun Cha Obama | Dinner: – |
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End of Hanoi –Sapa – Ninh Binh – Halong 6 days and 5 nights trip!
Note: Due to weather reasons or tourists’ health conditions, the tour itinerary can be reasonably changed without affecting the quality standards of the tour itinerary!
Our company is a local Vietnamese tour operator. The price does not include airfare.
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Roundtrip Airfare
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Gifts
- If your group has 16 people and up you will get a free Roast Suckling Pig on meal in Sapa
- Each guest will receive a Vietnamese-style conical hat, a group photo, and afternoon tea.
Children fare policy
- Child under 4 years old (without extra bed): free of charge, sharing services with parents
- Child from 4 – 9 years (without extra bed): 50% adult fare
- Child from 4 – 9 years (with extra bed): 75% adult fare
- Child from 10 years up: 100% adult fare
Recommended Optional Activities
- Muong Hoa Train 8 USD/pax
- Fansipan way down mountain train ticket 6 USD/pax
- Vietnam water puppet show 15 USD/pax
Deposit amount
Once both parties have agreed on the itinerary and price, the company will sign a contract. After signing, the customer will pay 20% of the total amount. Upon arrival in Da Nang, guests must pay the remaining 80% on the first or second day. The cancellation or quantity change policy will be agreed upon by both parties.
Group Tour and Itinerary Notes
- Visa Requirements: To apply for a Vietnamese visa, you must provide a valid passport with a validity period of at least 6 months. If the information is incorrect, you will not be able to enter the country.
- Shopping: The tour guide will recommend local specialties on the bus, such as coffee and cashews. Guests can purchase them at their own discretion, and there will be no forced sales.
- Itinerary Changes: Our company reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, including attractions, meals, accommodation, or other aspects of the tour due to local weather, traffic, flights, strikes, booking conditions, or other factors.
- Vehicles: Please note that the size of the vehicle will be arranged according to the number of people in the group. Regular vehicle arrangements are as follows:
- 2 people: 4-seater car
- 3-4 people: 7-seater car
- 5-12 people: 16-seater car
- 13-18 people: 29-seater car
- 19-25 people: 35-seater car
- 25 people or more: 45-seater car
Tipping Recommendations
Tipping is a gesture of friendship in Southeast Asia. As locals consider coins to be for beggars, please tip in paper money. The following are some places where tipping is expected:
- Hotel room service and luggage handling tips: Please pay on your own, approximately
1 USD per time (or equivalent local currency). For luggage handling, tip approximately one piece of luggage.
- Vietnamese massage therapist tip: 50 000 VND per person.
- Kayaking in Halong Bay tip about 20 000 VND per person.
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