6-Day Essential North Vietnam Tour: Hanoi Halong Ninh Binh & Sapa

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL & STREET FOOD TOUR

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Greetings in Hanoi! Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transported to your hotel in Hanoi by our driver. Pleasev send us your full flight details as flight number and landing time for us can pick up you at the airport.
2. Old Quarter
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Arrive at Hotel in City Center, leave your bags at hotel and taking a rest. You will join Group Hanoi Street Food Tour (Departure Time: 11h00 AM or 17h30 PM).
   On a 3-hour walking tour, explore the culture and history of Hanoi by stepping into a world full of street food vendors. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi is not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands, you will be offered an opportunity to try out 8 different dishes at local food stands and family restaurants. Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area.

Day 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY DAY TOUR (B/L)

1. Old Quarter
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Have breakfast at Hotel in Old Quarter. About 8:00 - 8:30 AM : Our transfer and guide pick you up from hotel and follow the new high way to depart for Halong Full Day Tour, stop over for a rest on the way (It takes 2 hours driving)
2. Pass by
   11:45 - 12:00 : Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, boarding day Cruise and start cruising on the bay for exploring Ha Long Bay.
3. Halong Bay
   3h 30m · Admission ticket included
   12.00-12.30: At Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, boarding cruise welcome guests on boat and the tour guide announces the itinerary for the following 6 hours of cruising time.
   12.40: Lunch on board while boat start cruising on halong bay. 16.30: Sunset party Summit on the sundeck for watching the magnificent sunset of the bay and enjoy Sunset Party to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relax.
   17.30 - 18.00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Cruise Port.
4. Sung Sot Cave
   1h · Admission ticket included
   A place so amazing that the French deemed it “Grotte des Surprises” or (Surprise Grotto), Sung Sot Cave is one of the biggest, most beautiful caves in Halong Bay and a highlight on most Halong Bay itineraries.
5. Hang Luon Cave
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Luon Cave has been classified as one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Halong Bay in recent years. With the poetic scenery of majestic mountains and the interweaving combination of water, clouds, and cliffs, this will be an ideal place for those who love to explore by kayaking.
6. Ti Top Island
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Ti Top island is a beach that is shaped like a crescent moon and known for its tranquillity and beautiful still blue waters. The sands of the beach have been dyed white by the ocean’s surf creating a perfect picture of paradise.
7. Old Quarter
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Boat cruise back to Tuan Chau Marina at 17h45 PM to 18h00 PM. You will get on Transfer again back to Hanoi and drop off you at Hotel between 20h30 PM to 20h45 PM. You will overnight at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 3: HANOI - NINH BINH FULL DAY TOUR (B/L)

1. Old Quarter
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Have breakfast at Hotel. Between 07:15 – 7:30: Tour guide and driver will come to pick up at hotel then heading to Ninh Binh Day Tour for 2 hours drive.
2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
   1h · Admission ticket included
   10h15 - 10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
3. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
   3h · Admission ticket included
   11h45- 12:00 : Have a lunch in the restaurant with many local foods. 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hourbamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”. 14h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
4. Mua Caves
   1h · Admission ticket included
   16.00: The last destination is Mua Cave. The cave is compared with “Great wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a lookout of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
5. Old Quarter
   2h · Admission ticket included
   At the end of the day, you will say good bye Ninh Binh and get on transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter Area. You will get off transfer between 19h00 PM to 19h30 PM. Stay overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area.

Day 4: HANOI - SAPA BY EXPRESS BUS - CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L/D)

1. Old Quarter
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at Hotel in Hanoi then check out hotel for express bus to SAPA TREKKING TOUR. 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM: Express Bus and driver will pick you up at hotel, initiating the journey to Sapa.Travel along the highway to Lao Cai City, making a convenient short break en route to Sapa. It takes about 06 hours drive from Old Quarter to Sapa Town.
2. Sapa Market
   4h · Admission ticket included
   13:00 PM: Reach to Sapa Town and be captivated by the vibrant traditional attire worn by the H'mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic communities. Indulge in welcome drinks and receive an informative briefing about the itinerary. Have lunch and check in hotel.
   17:00 PM: Return to Sapa town for dinner. Utilize your free time in the afternoon to wander through Sapa Market and explore the town. Overnight at Hotel in Sapa Town
3. Cat Cat village
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Afternoon: Around 2.30pm start the trekking down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy the surrounding area. On the way back, we'll transfer by van to your hotel. Freshen up before dinner

Day 5: SAPA VILLAGES TREKKING -TRANSFER TO HANOI (B/L)

1. Y Linh Ho
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Have breakfast at the hotel. Begin trekking from Sapa towards another part of Muong Hoa Valley where you can see the magnificent landscapes of the mountainous region. Trek through Y Linh Ho, the village of the Black H’mong
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Then continue the adventure through lush rice terraces to visit Lao Chai village and experience the Black H’mong’s daily life and traditional culture. Have lunch at Lao Chai Village.
3. Ta Van Village
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. It gives you a chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the stunning and breath-taking landscapes.
4. Sapa Market
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Afternoon: around 2pm back to your hotel and pack your things. Say goodbye and prepare to leave Sapa, get on the limousine back to Hanoi at 15.00pm.
5. Old Quarter
   1h · Admission ticket included
   15:00 PM: Board express bus for the return journey to Hanoi. 21:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi and Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 6: HANOI - FREE EXPLORE - AIRPORT DEPARTURE (B)

1. Old Quarter
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at Hotel. Check Out Time : 12h00.
   
   After breakfast, spend the morning at your leisure, shopping for souvenir or strolling through the city streets. Depend on your departure time, our driver will transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for next flight.
   Thank you for choosing and joining our service. We hope you have safe flight !

Pickup details

We pick up guests at Hanoi Airport, our driver will hold the board with your name on that and waiting guests at column no 10 at main gate of Hanoi Airport then transfer to Hanoi City Center. If guests stay already at Hanoi Old Quarter Area, we also pick up there for package tour.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels