Noibai airport - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong 5 days 4 nights

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Northern Vietnam! From Hanoi's vibrant charm to the majestic peaks of Fansipan, the tranquil beauty of Sapa, and the enchanting allure of Halong Bay, this 5-day adventure promises unforgettable moments at every turn.

Noiabai airport - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong bay

5 days 4 nights

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Highlight: Vietnam north Discovery

Day 1: Noibai airport – Hanoi city

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa

Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan - Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi  -  Halong - Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi city tour -  Departure

Day 1: Noibai airport – Hanoi city tour

Pick up airport, leave for Hanoi city with driver, have lunch, check in hotel.

Afternoon: have free time to relax or visit Hoankiem Lake, Old quarter. ….

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa - Catcat( B/L/D)

After breakfast, 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 to relax.

At noon time: Arrive in Sapa Town, have lunch and check in hotel, relax.

Afternoon: 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 3: 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.

Then have lunch at restaurant.

Afternoon: Back to Hanoi, check in hotel, have free time.  for relaxing, massage, shopping…

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong bay - Hanoi ( B/L/)

08:15 – 08:45 – Our bus and tour guide pick you up from hotel / homestay if you book the bus and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop for a rest on the way.

12:00 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing

Cruise will take you on an 5 to 6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering buffet lunch on boat.

13:45 – Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.

Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

16:30 – Return to Our Cruises and cruise back toward Tuan Chau harbor.

17:40-18:00 – Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.

20:30 – Drop off at your hotel / stay, check in and have free time.

Day 5: Hanoi city tour - Departure ( B/L)

After breakfast, 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 6th 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 (15thJune -15thAugust) 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, depart to airport for the flight, tour end.

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

 Inclusion: 

• Transfer: Car/ Van/ Boat…
• 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
• Car/Van Quality: Using new AC car or van depending on your group size.  
• Tour guide: English speaking guides (on site).  
• Entrance ticket.
• Halong cruise
• Water bottle on car/ van

Exclusion:

• Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details.
• Tipping for guides and drivers
• Fansipan cable car ticket ( 800.000vnd/ticket ), Muonghoa train ticket: 180.000đ/ ticket 2 ways.

 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.