Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Pick up at Noi Bai Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / La Passion Classic hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ SKY Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Golden luxury 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / REX hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / La Casa Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 5* (DOLCE BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN LAKE 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Apricot Hotel 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar in Hanoi)
- Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Local specialty dinner), Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sapa Freesia Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Delta Sapa hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐Golden Villa Sapa hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Sapa Charm 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel/ CANVAS LEGEND SAPA 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 5* (Sapa Pao's hotel 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / KK SaPa hotel 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- 4-hour trek to Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai villages
- Visit local ethnic minority communities
- Explore terraced rice fields
- View ancient rock formations with engravings
- See bridge to the clouds over Muong Hoa stream
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay at homestay with local family (alternative to hotel)
Landmarks Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Giang Ta Chai Village Muong Hoa Stream - Day 3
Sapa to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / La Passion Classic hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ SKY Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Golden luxury 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / REX hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / La Casa Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 5* (DOLCE BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN LAKE 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Apricot Hotel 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar in Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Explore Cat Cat and Shin Chai H'mong village
- Visit hydro-power station
- Visit Cat Cat waterfall
- Learn about local culture and traditional crafts including weaving, silver carving, and hand-forged agricultural tools
Optional Activities
- Walk around or shopping in Sapa town during free time
Landmarks Cat Cat Village Shin Chai Village Cat Cat Waterfall - Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Halong Bay Garden Bay 3 ⭐⭐⭐Cruise / Royal Palace Cruise 3⭐⭐⭐ / Le journey Cruise 3⭐⭐⭐/ La pandora boutique 3⭐ ⭐⭐or similar), Berth / Cabin (Halong dragon premier ⭐⭐⭐⭐cruise or similar ), Berth / Cabin (Halong 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ La Casta Cruise 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/ Hermes Cruise 5*⭐xury⭐⭐⭐⭐/ Aspira Cruise 5*⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/ VERDURE Lotus Lu 5*⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Doris Cruise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐or similar)
Included Activities
- Day and overnight cruise on traditional Vietnamese boat
- Explore Halong Bay scenic formations
- Swim in Halong Bay
- Visit large rock formations and caves
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch served while cruising through the bay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / La Passion Classic hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ SKY Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Golden luxury 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / REX hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / La Casa Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 5* (DOLCE BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN LAKE 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Apricot Hotel 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar in Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Early morning swim in Halong Bay
- Explore Sung Sot cave
- Swim and relax at bay
- Cruise back through scenic formations
Optional Activities
- Free time for sightseeing in the Old Quarter
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Halong Bay - Day 6
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Ninh Binh traditional dishes including goat meat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ / La Passion Classic hotel 3⭐⭐⭐/ SKY Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 4* (Hanoi Golden luxury 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / REX hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ / La Casa Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar), Hotel 5* (DOLCE BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN LAKE 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Apricot Hotel 5* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar in Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda with Buddhist statues
- 2-3 hour boat trip through Trang An cave complex
- Explore Trang An river scenery
Landmarks Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An Tourism Complex Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Day 7
Hanoi Departure
Hanoi Departure- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Drop off at Noi Bai airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
