Discover the timeless charm of Northern Vietnam, where every journey unfolds a new treasure. Begin in Hanoi, a city that blends vibrant culture with hidden corners of history and tradition. Continue to Sapa, where majestic mountains, verdant valleys, cascading waterfalls, and golden rice terraces paint a breathtaking landscape, enriched by the unique traditions of ethnic minority communities. The adventure then leads to the legendary Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where thousands of limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters, creating a natural masterpiece that leaves travelers in awe.

TOUR IN BRIEF

  • Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)
  • Day 2: HANOI – HALONG CRUISE (B/L/D)
  • Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI THEN NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA (B/L)
  • Day 4: LAO CAI ARRIVAL – SAPA – O QUY HO (GLASS BRIDGE) – FANSIPAN CABLE CAR ( B, L, D )
  • Day 5: SAPA – LAO CHAI & TA VAN VILLAGES THEN BUS TO HANOI (B,L)
  • Day 6: HANOI CITY – DEPARTURE ( B )

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⏰ Experiences Day By Day

Day 01 HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)
  • Good morning, pick you up at Noi Bai International
  • Airport and transfer to Hanoi Capital city.
  • Check-in the hotel then have lunch at the restaurant.
  • Afternoon sightseeing tour begins with a visit to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.  Inside the mausoleum, there are sightseeing of the Presidential Palace (view from outside), President’s Fishpond, House On Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.
  • Next, we will pay a visit to the Temple of Literature. It is where Confucius – The founder of Confucianism was worshiped. This place as known as the first National University of Vietnam. It is where kings, mandarins, talented people of Vietnam training to the functionary.
  • Our tour continues with an exciting visit. We will visit one of the most beautiful lakes in Hanoi is Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, we will go to the Ngoc Son Temple, which is in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • Continue a short walking tour around the old quarter with a tour guide.

Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, English-speaking tour guide in Hanoi, lunch, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi

Day 02 HANOI – HALONG CRUISE (B/L/D)
  • Good morning, have breakfast at your hotel, then check-out of the hotel.
  • 08:00 am, pick up from your hotel to travel to Halong Bay (notice: pickup time can be a bit flexible depending on each different Cruise, distance Hanoi – Halong bay is 160km, a stop for break time on halfway for a refreshment).
  • You enjoy the drive and sightseeing of the peaceful countryside scenery during the bus trip (4 hours). We arrive at the Ha Long bay seaport at around noontime.
  • At noon, you aboard the cruise, check-in & enjoy a welcome drink while your cabin is assigned.
  • Check-in your cabin and put your luggage inside the cabin. Try to relax and do a short tour by moving around the cruise to learn about the cruise’s architecture & design.
  • Relaxing, sightseeing and taking photos
  • A sumptuous lunch with fresh seafood meal is served while the cruise was slowly gliding out into the Halong bay.
  • 15h00 – 16h00 explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
  • 16h00 – 17h00 Cruising to Titov Island for swimming and relaxing at the beach. You can climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
  • 17h00 – 17h30 Return to the main boat. Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoying the beautiful sea view on the way.
  • 17h30 – 19h00 Enjoy Sunset Party on the cruise and admire the best moments of the day. It is when the sunset happens.
  • 19h00        Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, go fishing for squid, or just laze around.
  • Overnight in your cabin on Cruise.

Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, shuttle bus A/C transfer, English speaking tour guide on CRUISE only, entrance fee, full board, join Cruise in Halong bay with private cabin (2 persons share 1 cabin)

Day 03 HALONG BAY – HANOI THEN NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA (B/L)
  • Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
  • 07h00 – 07h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
  • 08h30 – 09h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.
  • 09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
  • 10h00 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
  • 10h30 – 11h30 while heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
  • 11h45 – 12h00 Disembark in Halong Bay Port.
  • 12h15 – 12h30 Transfer back to Hanoi.
  • About 16:00 – Arrival back to Hanoi central city, then free time to explore Hanoi city.
  • We take a time for dinner then transfering to Hanoi train station for night train to Lao Cai, Sapa.
  • Overnight on the night train.
Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, brunch, activities in Halong bay, transfer, tour guide, night train to Lao Cai, Sapa.
Day 04 LAO CAI ARRIVAL - SAPA – O QUY HO - FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN (B, L, D)
  • Arrival in Lao Cai Station at 6am – pick up and transfer to Sapa, it takes more than 1 hour. Put off your luggage, get change and breakfast (notice: A quick shower can be arranged on your request; hotel check in time is from 14:00, early check in is NOT included and subject to hotel’s availability and upon hotel regulation),
  • Have breakfast at local restaurant.
  • Leaving Sapa town by private car to explore the most imposing scenery in the northwest of the mountainous area of Vietnam. Firstly, admiring by the magnificent silver waterfall, Tram Ton Pass then O Quy Ho Dragon Pass where we will take a floating experience on the glass bridge and enjoy the adventure activities in the O Quy Ho Glass Bridge Adventure Entertainment Complex.

Note: Elevator glass on Mountain is included. Other games such as: Bungee, Parasailing, Climb the mountain, Zipline… is at your own fee(not included).

  • Have lunch at local restaurant.
  • After lunch, transfer to Tram Ton statin to catch the Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
  • Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos). Visit pagoda and taking photos…
  • 00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town,
  • Dinner at your own and free time to explore the night in Sapa

Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, private A/C transfer, local English speaking tour guide in Sapa, entrance fee, lunch, hotel in Sapa, water, cable car to Fansipan Peak.

Day 05 SAPA – LAO CHAI & TA VAN VILLAGES THEN BUS TO HANOI (B,L)
  • Good morning in beautiful Sapa!
  • Enjoy the buffet breakfast and café then check out the hotel before getting started the trip to explore the minority village along the Muong Hoa River such as Lao Chai’s Black Hmong Village and Ta Van’s Giay village.
  • The van will bring you to Lao Chai village where you will start trekking via the rice terraces and Black Hmong houses and suspension bridges, or to see rice water mills and being in touch-friendly communication with ethnic people ( the trekking way is not hard – easy trekking; trekking, taking photographs and going sightseeing by the most beautiful landscapes such rice terraces, valleys, streams and to study the local daily life’s experiences)
  • After 3 hour trekking to explore the hill tribe villages belongs to Muong Hoa River.
  • We arrive in Ta Van village where we will have lunch and break here during lunchtime we can enjoy the ethnic minority people’s traditional music and dance performances.
  • After a lovely time here, we will get on the van for a 5-hour journey to return Hanoi.
  • We arrive in Hanoi about 7.30 – 8.00 PM then have dinner then time at leisure.
  • Overnight in Hanoi
Day Inclusions: A/C transfer, English speaking tour guide, Hotel breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fee (s), accommodation (hotel) in Hanoi, complimentary water on bus.
Day 06 HANOI CITY – DEPARTURE ( B )

• Enjoy your time at leisure.
• You will be transferred to the Noi Bai airport via your scheduled flight back home or continue seeing other cities in Vietnam.
• We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!

Inclusion:  Hotel breakfast, English speaking tour guide, private A/C transfer, hotel accommodation – check out before 12:00 mid-day

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Hanoi – Halong – Sapa Fansipan & O Quy Ho Tour: 6 days - Ani Travel & Tours