6 Days North Vietnam Itinerary: Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay Cruise
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa Charming Town
Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan Mountain – Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong World Heritage with Overnight Cruise
Day 5: Halong – Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi – Departure
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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi, your tour guide will welcome you outside the customs area holding a sign with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14h00. We’ll then proceed with a sightseeing tour of Hanoi.
CITY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda - the most stunning attractions in the area of Hanoi
- Explore the Old Quarter by rickshaw to view the most elegant French colonial architecture and the bustling streets in Hanoi
- Enjoy a traditional water puppet show which is unique to Vietnamese Culture
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi
***Special Touches: experience a cyclo ride through the fascinating streets of the Old Quarter and enjoy an evening performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets
Day 2: 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.
Option 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 the majestic Lai Chau Valley and imposing Fanxipan mount.
Option 2: Afternoon visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages of Hmong and Dzay minorities. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery and rice terraces. You have the opportunity to take beautiful photos of rice terraces and meet ethnic minority people to learn more about their customs and cultures. Walk through small villages where ethnic people live. Visit their homes and witness their daily activities.
Overnight: Sapa or Homestay Experience in Ta Van Village
***Special Touches: Homestay experience - the opportunities to live like a local at a homestay with one of the hill tribes. You will eat with the family and get a true cultural immersion.
Day 3: 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
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. You’ll be picked up at around 8:00 AM from your hotel, and drive the 3.5 to 4 hours to Halong — with a 30-minute comfort stop
11:30 - 12:15: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port.
12:30 - 13:00: Embark on the Halong cruise. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks, and cruise briefing.
13:00 - 14:30: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way.
15:30 - 16:30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
17:00 - 17:30: Return to the boat – Swim or relax on sundeck.
18:00: Anchor for overnight in the Cong Do area.
18:15: Pre-dinner cocktail party (complimentary "Halong sunset" cocktail with snacks).
18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class in the restaurant or outdoors.
19:30 - 21:00: Savour a delicious set dinner in the restaurant.
21:00 - 23:00: Nighttime squid fishing or relaxing and enjoying the fresh air.
Overnight Cruise in the Famous Halong Bay
***Special Touches: explore Halong Bay's beautiful landscapes on an overnight cruise.
Note: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its different itinerary and will be slightly different.
Day 5: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch)
06:30: Enjoy the sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45 - 07:45: Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries are served in the restaurant.
08:00 - 08:30: Transfer to bamboo sampan boat to visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Rowers are local people wearing traditional costumes.
09:00 - 09:30: Check out of cabins. Start cruising towards the port.
09:30 - 10:30: International buffet brunch served in the restaurant.
10:30 - 11:00: Disembark. End of trip. Drive back to Hanoi and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 06: Hanoi City - Departure
Breakfast at Hotel and check-out / Check out time: 12h00
Enjoy some free time for shopping,
Transfer to the airport for the departure flight
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Package Includes:
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast basic on Twin or Triple sharing. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered
- 2D1N overnight cruise in Halong Bay.
- 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 subject to changes with or without prior notice
- All rates are subject to surcharges during the Peak season and Holiday season if applicable.
- Halong cruise itinerary is 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