7 Day Northern Vietnam Tour Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Sapa - Halong Bay Cruise
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta van
Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan Mountain – Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bike Tour
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong World Heritage with Overnight Cruise
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi – Departure
Best Seller. 100 % Satisfaction Guaranteed. Award for Excellence.
Ideal tour for first-time visitors
It’s possible to extend by one or more nights
Private tour with flexible travel dates and programs
Please, contact our Travel Consultants to start planning your trip to Vietnam
Everyone has a dream vacation, but to make it a reality can be exhausting - searching for the right information, and making the best choices on where to go and what to do. At Hanoi Premium Travel we provide customers with high-quality products with equally high-quality customers experiences. We put our heart and soul into everything we do, taking care of every detail to ensure your vacation is personalized, hassle-free, and truly unforgettable!
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Welcome to Hanoi Airport by your private guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. We’ll then proceed with a sightseeing tour of Hanoi.
CITY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda where you can get a deep understanding of the local life, culture, and religion
- 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
Day 02: 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.
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 enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery. Walk through villages where ethnic people live. Visit their homes and witness their daily activities. End of trip. Drive back to Sapa Town.
Option 2: 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.
Overnight in Sapa
Day 03: 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.
Please note that: After the cable-car ride you still have to climb another 600 steps to the peak of the mountain (It takes about 20 minutes), or you can take another funicular from Do Quyen Station, passing a series of pagodas and buddhas to the summit (you buy your ticket).
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
Option 2: Visit Bac Ha Sunday Market – Drive Back to Hanoi (B/L)
Have breakfast at your hotel. At 07.30: Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 2.5 to 3 hours to Bac Ha Town, home of Flower Hmong ethnic people.
On arrival, you will visit Bac Ha Sunday Market - the most beautiful market for Minority people in Vietnam. Every Sunday morning, many different ethnic groups such as Flower Hmong, Phu La, Black Dao, Tay, and Nung minorities gather to buy and sell local products that cannot be found elsewhere. You will observe and explore the lifestyle and culture of local people through the market. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, transfer back to Hanoi and relax totally.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Halong – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bike Tour (B,L,D)
In the morning, your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 2.5 hours to Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries.
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 Pm: Drive back to Hanoi
17.30 Pm: Arrive at Hanoi and spend overnight there.
Day 05: Hanoi – Halong Bay with Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
Have Breakfast at the hotel and check out. at around 8:00 AM, Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 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 Cong Do area.
18:15: Pre-dinner cocktail party (complimentary "Halong sunset" cocktail with snacks).
18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class in a restaurant or outdoor.
19:30 - 21:00: Savour a delicious set dinner in the restaurant.
21:00 - 23:00: Night-time squid fishing or relaxing and enjoying the fresh air.
Note: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have a different itinerary and will be slightly different. Halong Bay Cruise is subjected to weather conditions.
Overnight Cruise in the Famous Halong Bay
Day 06: 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. Transfer back to Hanoi. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 07: Hanoi City – Departure (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, it's your leisure time until we transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight. Check-out time: 12h00. A late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will be applied.
End of services.
Thank you for traveling with us!
Wishing You a Happy and Safe Journey
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 an overnight cruise. Cruise on non-private junk in Ha Long 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 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