This five-day northern Vietnam itinerary links Sapa’s mountain culture with the limestone scenery of Ha Long Bay. A private transfer brings you into Hanoi for a free day and optional Old Quarter food walk. Travel by shared sleeper cabin bus to Sapa, visit Cat Cat Village and spend a night among the highlands. The following day, a Fansipan cable car journey reveals sweeping views of Muong Hoa Valley and the summit’s pagodas before you return to Hanoi. At Tuan Chau Marina, board a deluxe day cruise for lunch among the islands, explore Sung Sot Cave and continue to Ti Top Island for a viewpoint walk or swim. Kayaking or a bamboo boat is described as a choice during the cruise; check any activity charge with the operator. After returning to Hanoi, finish with breakfast and an airport transfer. The package includes three-star hotel accommodation, stated meals and local English-speaking guides.
Combines Sapa’s highlands and Ha Long Bay in five days without an internal flight.
Includes both Fansipan cable car and a deluxe bay day cruise.
Cat Cat Village adds craft and cultural encounters to the scenery.
Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island provide distinct cruise stops.
Hanoi remains the arrival/departure base, with an optional food walk on the free first evening.
Conquer the “Roof of Indochina” with the Fansipan cable car.
Explore Ha Long Bay, a world natural heritage site twice recognized by UNESCO.
Daily scheduled departures are available.
A dedicated 24/7 support team, accompanying you seamlessly from booking to the end of your journey.
Hanoi Arrival
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our private driver will transfer you to the hotel in the heart of Hanoi. (The standard check in time is 2:00 PM). The rest of the day is leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal (s):None
17:30: Our English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Town. Visiting Hanoi, you should never miss the BBQ pork with dry noodle which is famous even the American President called “Obama” have already tried. You might find Bun Cha in your country, but Bun Cha in Hanoi is really different from your place, because its cooked by a very traditional receipt. After that, you will try a bread with mixed salad and pork meat inside which is appear in Vietnam under French colony but vienamese make it diffirent way therefore it has different taste .
Slowly walking in the Old town, you will try Rolling Cake which is traditional food and popular food of vietnamese , and the next dish of Hanoi Street Food Tour is Sticky rice with sweet bean soup. On the way back, the will take you walk by Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple for photographing.
When you finish , the guide will take you to have a Mix Fruit salad. Then, have a short walk to the coffee shop , enjoy a very special coffee name Egg coffee which is special coffee of Vietnamese, before the French came to Vietnam, people here always use tea for drinking, the French carried coffee tree to Vietnam and inside Hanoi oldquarter has a lot of coffee shop which is long time ago with Secrret way to make coffee only member of the family knew. You can stay a bit longer in coffe shop and talk with our guide about Vietnamese culture before ending Hanoi Street Food Tour our guide take you back your hotel.
Hanoi – Sapa by Sleeper Bus – Cat Cat Village (Shared Tour)
Your mountain expedition begins with an early morning departure on a comfortable sleeper bus, heading toward the misty town of Sapa.
After checking in and enjoying a local lunch, you will spend the afternoon trekking down to Cat Cat Village, a beautiful community of the Black H’mong people nestled in a lush valley. You will have the chance to witness traditional weaving, visit a scenic waterfall, and capture stunning photos at the village’s most famous check-in points. This immersive experience provides a deep dive into the ethnic heritage and breathtaking terraced landscapes that make Sapa a world-renowned destination.
Afterwards, you will return to the heart of the town for a delicious dinner, where you can savor the authentic flavors of the region. Conclude your day by wandering around the town and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Sapa Romance Market (on every Saturday).
Head back to the hotel for a peaceful night. Overnight in Sapa.
Meal (s): B, L, D
Sapa – Fansipan – Hanoi (Shared Tour)
After breakfast in hotel, driver and tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Experience an exhilarating ascent to Fansipan Peak via a world-record cable car system, soaring over the golden terraced fields of the Muong Hoa Valley. Upon reaching the summit complex, explore
the grand spiritual landmarks, including the Great Buddha Statue and the Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda, all perched dramatically amidst the clouds.
After exploring the pagodas and statues at the peak, you will descend for lunch and have some final free time to explore Sapa’s vibrant market. Relax and leisure on your own.
Capture some memories at Stone Church before board your sleeper bus to Hanoi. You’ll arrive back in the capital for a restful night.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal (s): B, L
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Shared Tour)
07:45 – 08:45: Our vehicle and tour guide will pick guests up from their hotel or designated meeting point for the journey to Ha Long Bay via the new Hanoi – Quang Ninh Expressway.
11:45 – 12:00: Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. Guests will proceed with check-in procedures before boarding the cruise.
12:15: The cruise departs, beginning the journey to explore the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay. Guests can relax, enjoy the fresh sea breeze, admire the spectacular scenery, and experience the premium onboard services.
12:30: Lunch will be served on board while cruising past the bay’s magnificent limestone formations and picturesque landscapes – a true natural wonder of Vietnam.
13:45: Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the most beautiful and impressive caves in Ha Long Bay. Afterwards, guests may choose to enjoy kayaking/bamboo boat rowing or simply relax on board. Guests who do not wish to join these activities can unwind on the sundeck.
The cruise then continues to Ti Top Island, where guests can swim at the white sandy beach or hike to the summit of Ti Top Mountain for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.
16:30: Return to the cruise and sail back to Tuan Chau Marina. Guests may relax on the sundeck, listen to music, and fully immerse themselves in the peaceful beauty of the bay.
18:00: The cruise arrives back at the harbor. Farewell to the crew before boarding the vehicle for the return journey to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal (s): B, L
Hanoi – Departure
Spend the morning at your leisure before the tour guide and driver transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
End of services.
Meal (s): B
| Evaluation criteria | Standard |
|---|---|
| Hotel | 3-star city central hotel with daily breakfast included |
| Transportation | Airport transfer by standard private transfer, Transfer from Hanoi to Sapa by luxury shared sleeper cabin bus, Cable car on Fansipan, Deluxe cruise to explore Ha Long Bay |
| Meals | Meals as specified in the itinerary |
Information is being updated.
Airport transfer by standard private transfer, Transfer from Hanoi to Sapa by luxury shared sleeper cabin bus, Cable car on Fansipan, Deluxe cruise to explore Ha Long Bay.
Central three-star hotel category with breakfast, 3 nights Hanoi and 1 night Sapa by the overnight sequence.
Local English-speaking guide(s) on scheduled touring; the day-one airport transfer is by private driver.
Tax is included !
24/7 personalized customer support
Visa arrangement/cost excluded.
International/domestic flights are not included.
Unspecified meals; tips; travel insurance; optional tours, including the Hanoi evening street food experience at USD 30 per person. Confirm drinks, personal expenses and unlisted services in the final contract.
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We offer a wide range of tours, from luxury resorts, cultural and historical explorations, to nature experiences and personalized tours. All are flexibly designed according to the needs and style of each customer. We offer a wide range of tours, from luxury resorts, cultural and historical explorations, to nature experiences and personalized tours.
We offer a wide range of tours, from luxury resorts, cultural and historical explorations, to nature experiences and personalized tours. All are flexibly designed according to the needs and style of each customer. We offer a wide range of tours, from luxury resorts, cultural and historical explorations, to nature experiences and personalized tours.
We offer a wide range of tours, from luxury resorts, cultural and historical explorations, to nature experiences and personalized tours. All are flexibly designed according to the needs and style of each customer. We offer a wide range of tours, from luxury resorts, cultural and historical explorations, to nature experiences and personalized tours.
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