Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa (B, L, D)

After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, you will be picked up by a private vehicle with your private guide and transferred from Hanoi to Sapa via Noi bai - Lao Cai Expressway. The travel time is approximately 5 hours. Lunch at a local restaurant in Sapa. 

Opt 1: Afternoon visit the Silver Waterfall - the most beautiful waterfall in Sapa, and then enjoy the great view and feeling at the "Heaven Gate" of Sapa - the highest point of Hoang Lien Son mountain range where you can see majestic Lai Chau Valley and imposing Fanxipan mount 

Opt 2: Afternoon visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages of Hmong and Dzay minorities. You have the opportunity to take beautiful photos of rice terraces and meet ethnic minority people to learn more about their customs and cultures.

Enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery and rice terraces. Walk through villages where ethnic people live. Visit their homes and witness their daily activities. End of trip. Drive back to Sapa Town.

Overnight in Sapa 

Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan Mountain – Hanoi (B,L)

In the morning, you will have a short transfer to Fansipan Cables Station and Take a scenic cable car ride up 3,143 meters above sea level to the peak of Fansipan Mountain, the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula, Fansipan. Take in an impressive scenic view of Hoang Lien Son Range and Muong Hoa Valley’s natural landscapes as you ascend the mountain. When you reach the top, spend time admiring the breathtaking views and exploring the various temples at the peak. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the mountain with a visit to the Bich Van Thien Tu pagoda, Bao An Thien Tu temple, and Thanh Van Dac Lo spiritual landmarks.  Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon transfer back to Hanoi via Lao Cai - Noi bai Expressway. The travel time is approximately 5 hours. Transfer to Hotel for check-in. Free at leisure

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3:  Halong – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bike Tour (B,L,D)

08.00: Our guide picks you up at the hotel and leaves Hanoi for Ninh Binh province. The journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh province takes about 2.5 to 3 hours with a 20-minute comfort stop.

On arrival, we will visit Hoa Lu (Ancient Capital City of Vietnam) and enjoy a unique boat trip to visit three caves, Tam Coc is known for the name “Halong bay on land” due to its spectacular scenery with limestone karsts rising from the ground to tower over the region, and is a truly wonderful sight to see. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we go for a bike ride in a rural village for about 45 minutes. Bike riding is a great way to see the countryside. We will visit a temple, a local family, and a local market. This is a great opportunity to meet some locals and learn more about daily life in the region. 

15.30: Drive back to Hanoi
17.30: Arrive at Hanoi and spend overnight there.

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay with Day Cruise (B, L).

Explore Ha Long Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - in just 1 day

07.30: You will be picked up by a private vehicle with your private guide and transferred from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

10:30: Boarding on Luxury Cruise and enjoy some light refreshments while the boat is heading towards some incredible landscapes in the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

12:00 – 13:00: Savor your lunch aboard Halong Luxury Cruise and adore the stunning scenery of the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, Thien Cung, and Dau Go caves along the way.

13:00 – 14:00: Your first excursion is to the magnificent Sung Sot Cave where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.

14:30 – 15:30: Don’t miss the fun at Luon Cave – one of the best places for kayaking*. If you wish to just enjoy the view, a bamboo boat will bring you inside.

15:30 – 16:15: Your next stop is Titop island to hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade you can hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Bay or enjoy a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters.

16:20 – 17:20: Savor a drink* on board whilst the Luxury Cruise is getting back to Tuan Chau Marina.

17:30: Return to Hanoi from the harbor. 

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi City Tour –  Departure ( B, L)

The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental pagodas and temples. This haft-day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilts House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda nearby, Temple of Literature. Lunch at a local restaurant.

*All visitors to the mausoleum are required to wear clothes covering their knees and shoulders. This applies to both men and women.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for the departure flight. 

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Package Includes:

• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on Double/ Twin or Triple sharing. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered
• Halong Bay with day cruise.
• Private transfer, meals, sightseeing, and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
• Private English-speaking guide service

Package Excludes:

• Flight ticket, Airport taxes, fuel surcharge
• Early check-in or Late check-out 
• Travel Insurance & other personal expenses.
• Tips for guide and driver 
• Porterage
• Visa fee (if applicable)
• Beverage. Other services not mentioned above

Note:

• All rates are subjected to changes with or without prior notice
• All rates are subject to surcharges during Peak season and Holiday season if applicable.
• Halong cruise itinerary subject to vary without prior notice and each cruise might run on a different program. 
• Transfer times are approximate and subject to local conditions at the time of travel and the daily order of sightseeing is subject to change
• Please refer to Hanoi Premium Travel & tour booking terms-and-conditions