Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Sapa - Halong 6 days 5 nights

Famous places in Northern Vietnam. Coming to Vietnam, we will go with you to the romantic mountains in Sapa. Go to Ninhbinh holy land area. The sea area known as the green pearl of Northern Vietnam is Ha Long Bay

Day 1: Noibai airport – Hanoi city tour(L)

Welcome you to Hanoi, 

07:40: pick up at airport, transfer to Hanoi centre for Hanoi city tour (check in hotel: time check in 12.o’clock, can check in more early if room available )

8:00- 8:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in HaNoi built in the 6^th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

*Note: 

Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15^thJune -15^thAugust) for the annual maintenance but still you can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.

11:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam. 

* Special note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12:45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14:00-14:15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15:15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton

16:15 -16:30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel, check in and free time to relax or discover Hoankiem lake, Old quarter (City gate, Ta Hien street, PhungHung street, Dong Xuan Market); Joseph’s cathedral, Opera House,…)

Day 2: Hanoi – Ninhbinh – Hanoi city( B/L/ )

07:30 – 07:45 - Our guide will meet you at your  hotel/stay and start  110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of countryside. Short-brake en route.

10:00 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17^th Century.

12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.

13:30 – Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which literally means “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunity for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.

15:30 Leisure  cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with backdrop of a maze of limestone mountains.

16:45 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi

18:45 – Drop you off at your hotel/stay, have free time.

Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa ( B/L/D)

06:30: Our bus will pick you up at the meeting point in Ha Noi departing for Sapa, following the Noi Bai - Lao Cai high-way. On the half way stop for a short break in Yen Bai province 25 minutes.

13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, tour guide comes to arrange you to check in at the hotel and have lunch.

14:30:  You start trekking to Cat Cat village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in the twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village.

19:00: After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa - Fansipan - Hanoi (B,L)

08:00: After breakfast, transfer to Fansipan cable car station. Lying on an altitude of 3,143m above sea level, the peak of Fansipan is dubbed the “Roof of Indochina ''. Sun, clouds, wind and mountain seem to consist of a harmonious and colorful chorus. Gazing down the fairy scenery at sunrise as well as sunset would always be an unbeatable experience for those who love nature.

11:00: Back to Sapa Town, checkout hotel and have lunch.

16:00: It‘s time to say “Goodbye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains

21:30 - 22:00: Arrive HaNoi. Tour ends. 

Day  5: Hanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on Cruise( B/L/D)

08:00: Pick up at Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to HaLong Bay. We will use the highway which is just within 3.5 hours drive by old road to have look local life on roadside.

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Harbour, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave and Titop island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave and Tito

Day 6 ( ): Halong bay – Hanoi - Departure(B/L/ )

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sun deck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea, cakes and fruits, Pho Vietnam, egg station.

07:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can't be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.

08.30-09.30 Back on the ship, you can rest in your room, sunbathe onthe sundeck, take photos of Halong Bay

09:30 Check-out.

Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. Our staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.

11.00 Arrive at Harbour and get to our Shuttle bus to return to Hanoi on old road. You could stop on road to see how the farmer cultivate.

15:30: Get back to Hanoi, take van/ car to Noibai airport for flight. Tour ends.

Tour cost:  Usd/pax (Join group tour + Private)

4 star class: 

Hanoi: Silk Queen, Tiran, …or similar.

Sapa: Freeasia

Halong cruise: Royal Palace, Hera ccruise, Orient cruise

 Inclusion: 

• Transfer: Car/ Van/ Boat… (Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi: overnight bus with soft bed )
• Hotel 3 -4 star (Check in: 14:00; check out: 12:00 noon. Early check in is subject to availability.) room for 2 adult. 
• Meals:  B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner 
• Boat Halong bay
• Car/Van Quality: Using new AC car or van depending on your group size.  
• Tour guide: English speaking guides (on site).  
• Entrance ticket.
• Water bottle on car/ van

Exclusion:

• Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details.
• Tipping for guides and drivers 
• Fansipan cable car ( 40usd )

* What to Bring: Passport, change of clothes, sunglasses and hat, toiletries, sunblock, insect repellent, flashlights, proper hiking boots / trekking shoes, personal first aid kit and medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. 

* Cruise itinerary could be changed a bit but visiting the main area of Halong bay.