HANOI–SAPA–HALONG BAY

6D/5N 

ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVADAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL –SAPA (DINNER)

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, our tour guide and driver will greet you and take you to Sapa via the new highway express. You will appreciate and enjoy the mountain view road. Follow the highway to Lao Cai city for the first rest stop, then to Sapa Town in the province of Lao Cai. Arrive in Sapa, you will see the vibrant traditional attire worn by the H'mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. 

Have Dinner at the restaurant. Hotel check-in. Discover Sapa at night, at your leisure.

Overnight in Sapa

Meal              Dinner at  Restaurant

Distance Noi Bai International Airport –Sapa Town : 290km => 4,5 Hours transfer.

DAY 2: SAPA CITY TOUR (BREAKFAST/LUNC

DAY 2: SAPA CITY TOUR (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

Have a breakfast at hotel restaurant). Then, You will start exploring Cat Cat village occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. You will experience the tribal way of life while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat, then exploring Ta Van village ( or Ta Phin Village), where mainly Giay, Dzao, H,mong…peoples with 40 households live and a few other ethnic groups. The Ethnic groups have a stable way of living, always choosing lowlands in the valleys near rivers and streams to grow wet rice while the H'mong prefer high altitudes to grow maize, cassava and upland rice. In front of Ta Van is the clear Muong Hoa stream, behind is the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Have lunch, then afternoon you will visit:

• Fansipan Cable Station for an amazing trip to reach the Indochina Roof, 3143m above the sea level: Starting by cable car and step up to the Peak, enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful landscapes from the high. 

Have a dinner in evening. After that, you will have free time to explore Sapa town at night.

Overnight in Sapa

Meal              Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant

                       Lunch/Dinner at Restaurant

Distance Sapa Central- Tavan Village : 10km => 20 Minutes transfer

DAY 3: SAPA- HANOCITY TOUR (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

After breakfast, depart Sapa and return to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, have lunch, and then visit Ba Dinh Square. It is a place to commemorate many significant events in Vietnamese history, particularly the reading of the Declaration of Independence by President of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Vietnam Democratic Republic Ho Chi Minh on September 2, 1945, giving birth to the People's Democratic Republic of Vietnam. 

You will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex  a traffic-free area of monuments, memorials and botanical gardens, accompanied by an informative explanation from your guide. The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the Pagoda for the Temple of Literature – the first college of Vietnam and the place dedicating to Confucian.

(Note: The Mausoleum just opens in early morning, except Monday and Friday). Have dinner and check in hotel.

Take a cyclo tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter. This bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a fantastic place to explore and there are numerous photo opportunities.

Meal              Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant

                       Lunch/Dinner at  Restaurant

Overnight in Hanoi 

Distance Sapa - Hanoi : 290km => 4,5 hours transfer

DAY 4: HANOI-HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

After breakfast, depart for Halong City. Discover the World Heritage Sites of Halong and Lan Ha Bay one night on a Five-Star Cruise. Arrive in Halong, have lunch, and then proceed to the Ha Long International Cruise Port to begin your cruise to Halong Bay.

12:30 - 13:00: Welcome to the Cruise. You will be given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink in the restaurant.

13:00 - 13:15: Enjoy a typical lunch in the luxury dining room while Cruise slowly glides between the numerous small islands and the sea-green color.

15:00: Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

Also, you can kayak under our tour guide’s instructions to explore many beautiful spots.

16:30: Come back to  Cruise

17:30: Summit on the sundeck for watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin, you are invited to Sunset party (we serve you local snacks and fresh fruits) and do not miss the special offer “Happy hours - buy 2 get 1 for free” (from 17:30 to 19:00).

18:00:  You take part in a cooking demonstration. We will guide you how to make the traditional Vietnamese dish - deep fried spring rolls.

19:15:  The delicious dinner is served with a fresh food set menu.

21:00: After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or go down to the entrance of the cruise for the squid fishing (We open the light and prepare the squid fishing rods).

Meal              Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant

                       Lunch/Dinner on Cruise Restaurant

Overnight on the Cruise

DAY 5: HALONG- HANOI (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)KFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

05:30 - 06:00: Wake up early for the sunrise (depends on the season and the weather)

Enjoy Tai Chi session on the sundeck (If it is not raining). Tai Chi helps focus the mind and condition the body.

06:30: Light breakfast is served in the dining room with the morning view of the bay's landscape.

07:30: Traditional bamboo sampan or kayaking activities in the Light cave area - a perfect destination for the adventurous visitor who would love to row or kayak on calm water surface while enjoying the cave’s impressive stonewalls.

08:30: Come back to Cruise and pack your luggage.

09:15: Check-out, settle your bills and return the room keys at the reception area

09:30: Delicious brunch is served with a set menu.

10:45: After disembarking from Cruise, you will be transferred by tender to Tuan Chau Marina

11:30: Return to Hanoi by comfortable air-con shuttle limousine (if you use our transfer service) or you are meeting your private car driver when you arrived the harbour.

15:00 - 15:30: Arrive Hanoi city around. Chech in hotel in Hanoi. Dinner at  Restaurant.

Meal             Breakfast at Cruise Restaurant

                       Brunch at Cruise Restaurant

                       Dinner at  Restaurant

Overnight in Hanoi 

DistanceHalong City- Hanoi : 160km => 2,5 hours transfer

DAY 6: HA NOI DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST)

Morning at leisure for last-minute sight-seeing Hanoi before your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

Meal              Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant

Ends of our service!

Distance         Hanoi Central – Noi Bai International Airport: 35km => 40 Minutes transfer