Noibai airport – Hanoi City – Halong cruise overnight – Sapa 7 days 6 night

With a 7day-6 night trip, you will discover a beautiful Vietnam from plains to mountains, from mountains to sea. This will be a great experience for you!

Detail Itinerary :

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai international airport, our representative will meet and transfer to Hanoi, check in hotel and relax or free time to visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake), Joseph Church,  and shopping at 36 Old Quarter, dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi city tour( B/L)

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

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.

From June 13th to the end of August 14th, Uncle Ho's Mausoleum will be closed for 2 months for annual maintenance. During this time, the Hanoi City Tour is still held as usual. Still visiting the area of ​​Uncle Ho's Mausoleum (Including Ba Dinh Square, Stilt House - Fish Pond - One Pillar Pagoda) In addition, other attractions still follow. old schedule

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 for free.

             Day 3 ( ): Hanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on Cruise( B/L/D)

08:00: Pick up at Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to HaLong Bay (If the package is inclusive of the transfer service). 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 Hera Classic Boutique 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 Titop island.

14.30:           Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island.

                     Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

16h00:        Cruise will take you to Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.

17.30-18.00  Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.

19.30           Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant

21.30            After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footstepts of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

Day 4 ( ): Halong bay – Hanoi (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 your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, check in hotel, then back to hotel for relaxing.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat (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 6: 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, check in hotel and free time

Day 7 () :  Hanoi Departure ( B/)

Breakfast at hotel, free time for leisure then transfer to airport for flight home

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

Include: 

• Transportation
• Accommodation 3-4* hotel: Halong cruise 4- 5*
• English speaking.
• Meals: B- breakfast; L - Lunch; D- Dinner
• Entrance ticket
• Water on transport

Exclude

• Other not mention.
• Fansipan cable car ticket 33 usd/ticket
• Tip 3usd/day/pax

Note:

• Wear the good winter clothes in Vietnam because wheathe is cold from 10 degree to 20 degree in hanoi and 0 degree to 10 degree in Sapa; take the hat / umbrella if have; wear the good shoes for soft trek in Sapa moutain.
• Wear the long clothe when tour has pagoda/ temple/ church.
• Hotel usually has one free water bottle, tea, coffee a day, check with tour guide.
• Don’t miss the bag/ package/ phone/ camerma on bus/ restaurant/ hotel/….. when leaving.
• Change a bit money into vietnam dong to use, 1 usd = about 23.300vnd or 1 ringit = about 5.300vnd.
• Time in Vietnam is more slowly than malaysia about 1 hour so chance the clock when arrive in Hanoi.
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