Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival at Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi City Tour (Lunch included)
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Sapa (Breakfast & Lunch included, Night Bus)
Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan – Cat Cat Village (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Inclusions
Transportation: Car/van/boat… (Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi by bus with soft sleeper seats)
Accommodation: 3‑star or 4‑star hotels (Check‑in time: 14:00; Check‑out time: 12:00. Early check‑in subject to hotel availability). Twin‑sharing rooms, 2 nights’ stay including 3 breakfasts + 1 night on bus.
Meals: B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner
Ha Long Bay Cruise
Vehicles/Vans: New air‑conditioned cars or vans arranged according to group size.
Guide: English‑speaking guide (provided locally).
Entrance tickets
Bottled water in car/van
Exclusions
|
2-8p |
Surcharge | ||
| 3‑Star Hotels |
274 → 237 |
Hanoi: Le Foyer / Lucky 2 … or similar
Sapa: Golden Villa … |
50 |
| 4‑Star Hotels |
307 → 274 |
Hanoi: MK Prime / Thang Long Opera …
Sapa: Freesia … |
72 |
| Above 4‑Star Hotels (4+)* |
352 → 318 |
Hanoi: Rex / Silk Path …
Sapa: Cat Cat Hill Resort / Viettrekking … Bus: VIP sleeper bus |
105 |
| VIP Class |
440=>396 |
Hanoi: Melia / Orient Jade …
Sapa: Pao Sapa … Bus: VIP sleeper bus |
300 |
Complimentary Tour: Free Van Phuc Silk Village excursion. If booking VIP cabin, an additional USD 43 applies.
Program: Hanoi – Van Phuc Silk Village Half‑Day Tour
Essential items: passport, change of clothes, sunglasses and hat, toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent, flashlight, suitable trekking/hiking shoes, personal first‑aid kit and medicines, and a small amount of Vietnamese Dong cash (for drinks).
Cruise itineraries may be slightly adjusted, but the main areas of Ha Long Bay will always be visited.
Early Morning: Driver picks you up at the airport and transfers you to the hotel. After leaving your luggage, begin the Hanoi city tour.
8:00–8:30: Our friendly guide will meet you and start exploring Hanoi.
8:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake.
Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century.
9:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. You will have the chance to see Ho Chi Minh’s body, then stroll through the gardens and visit the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Afterwards, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, considered one of the most unique temples in the world.
Dress code: Proper attire is required when visiting the Mausoleum, pagodas, and temples (shoulders and knees covered).
Closed days: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every Monday and Friday.
Annual closure: The Mausoleum is closed for at least two months each year (June 15 – August 15) for maintenance, but visitors can still take photos and explore the surrounding area.
11:15: Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.
Special note: Since the Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays, we will visit the Women’s Museum instead.
12:45: Lunch at our restaurant. You will have the chance to taste Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14:00–14:15: Continue to the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, built in the 11th century.
15:15: Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Originally used by French colonists in Indochina to detain political prisoners, it was later used by North Vietnam to hold American POWs during the Vietnam War. At that time, American prisoners nicknamed it the “Hanoi Hilton.”
16:15–16:30: End of the tour. Return to the hotel, check in, and enjoy free time at leisure.
7:45 AM: After breakfast and hotel check‑out, depart for Ha Long Bay.
10:30 AM: Arrive at Ha Long Bay. The cruise staff will welcome you at Ha Long International Port and assist with boarding.
11:00 AM: Guests are warmly welcomed onboard with a traditional lion dance performance showcasing Vietnamese culture. Enjoy a welcome drink while listening to the cruise itinerary and safety instructions. The cruise sets sail to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful sites, such as “Human Head Rock,” a natural formation rising from the sea resembling a human face. The cruise moves slowly, giving guests plenty of time to capture the scenery.
12:00 PM: Guests enjoy a lavish buffet lunch featuring fresh seafood from Ha Long Bay and traditional Vietnamese dishes. (If fewer than 20 guests, a set menu will be served.)
1:00 PM: Guided visit to Surprise Cave – the largest and most spectacular cave in Ha Long Bay, famous for its countless stalactites and stalagmites in extraordinary shapes.
2:00 PM: At Luon Cave, guests may choose kayaking or bamboo boat rides – a favorite activity for young travelers – or simply relax onboard, enjoying free time or the jacuzzi.
3:00 PM: Visit Titov Island. Guests can swim or sunbathe on the fine sandy beach, or hike to the island’s summit for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay, with thousands of limestone peaks rising from emerald waters.
Complimentary towels are provided by the cruise.
4:00 PM: Return to the cruise for the Sunset Party. On the sundeck, enjoy drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit while relaxing in the jacuzzi and admiring the tranquil sunset scenery.
5:30–6:00 PM: The cruise docks. Crew bids farewell, ending the 7‑hour bay cruise. Transfer back to Hanoi.
8:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. Free time until departure.
9:00–10:00 PM: Transfer to the bus station for the night sleeper bus to Sapa. Overnight on the luxury sleeper bus (equipped with soft beds, pillows, blankets, free Wi‑Fi, and bottled water).
5:30–6:00 AM: Arrive in Sapa. Return to the hotel. Leave your belongings at the front desk and prepare personal hygiene items. Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 AM: After breakfast, transfer to the Fansipan cable car station. Take the world’s longest three‑wire cable car (6,292.5 meters). You will have the chance to admire the sea of clouds, Muong Hoa Valley, and the beautiful Hoang Lien Son mountain range. After a 15‑minute cable car ride, continue climbing 604 steps to reach the summit of Fansipan Mountain. Take photos to capture this unforgettable moment. Afterwards, return to the cable car station and descend.
11:00 AM: Transfer back to town.
12:00 PM: Lunch and hotel check‑in for rest.
2:30 PM: In the afternoon, trek to Ham Rong Mountain Park. Visit the Indochina Orchid Garden with colorful flowers; explore Heaven’s Gate and the Cloud Yard – where sky and earth meet. Conquer the summit of Ham Rong Mountain, a geological area formed by volcanic lava with unique shapes and wonders.
Attractions include: Orchid Gardens 1–2, Pear Garden, Apple Garden, Central Garden, Rock Garden, Heaven’s Gate 1, Heaven’s Gate 2, Dragon Head, Crocodile Island, Meteorite Forest, Guanyin Island, Cloud Yard, TV Tower…
From the foot of the TV Tower, enjoy panoramic views of Sapa town.
You can also watch and participate in ethnic singing and dancing performances from the Northwest mountains and forests.
7:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Afterwards, enjoy free time strolling around, relaxing in mountain cafés, or visiting Sapa’s food market to taste local grilled specialties.
Overnight: Stay in Sapa.
7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 AM: After breakfast, continue to Cat Cat Village. Trek through the village and visit the hydroelectric waterfall. Enjoy musical performances and learn about the culture and customs of local ethnic minorities. The guide will take you to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’Mong people, located in a picturesque valley at the foot of Mount Fansipan. The local guide will introduce the daily life of the ethnic community. Afterwards, walk to Cat Cat Waterfall and the hydroelectric station built by the French in the early 20th century. Guests may take photos.
11:00 AM: Return to town by car.
12:00 PM: Hotel check‑out and lunch.
1:00 PM: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Around 8:00 PM: End of the program. Arrival in Hanoi.
(Bus schedule may be adjusted according to your flight ticket. If you have an early flight, you may need to take the late‑night bus back to Hanoi. Overnight on bus.)
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