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Tour code: VTT-7NN
Duration: 7 Days
Start point: Hanoi city
End point: Halong, Sapa, Ninh Binh
Type: Northern

Hanoi-Ha Long Bay-Sapa-Ninh Binh 7 days

Overview:

Discover the very best of Northern Vietnam on this carefully designed 7-day, 6-night journey through Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience the region’s most iconic destinations within a limited amount of time, while still enjoying a comfortable and well-balanced pace.

Begin your journey in Hanoi, where centuries-old traditions, historic landmarks and vibrant local life come together in Vietnam’s charming capital. Continue to Ninh Binh, a peaceful countryside destination famous for its dramatic limestone mountains, green rice fields and the scenic waterways of Tam Coc.

In Sapa, admire spectacular terraced rice fields, explore the beauty of the northern highlands and take the cable car to Fansipan – the highest mountain in Indochina – for breathtaking panoramic views above the clouds.

The journey also includes an unforgettable cruise through Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, where thousands of limestone islands rise dramatically from the emerald waters.

With transportation, accommodation, sightseeing and carefully selected experiences included, this tour offers an easy and enjoyable way to discover the highlights of Northern Vietnam in one memorable trip.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, complete the immigration formalities, collect your luggage, and proceed to the arrival hall, where our driver will be waiting to welcome you.

Transfer by private vehicle to your pre-booked hotel in Hanoi city center.

Please note that the standard hotel check-in time is from 2:00 PM. If you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy some free time exploring the city until your room is ready.

The rest of the day is free at leisure. You may take a leisurely walk around Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter, known for its lively atmosphere, narrow streets, traditional shop houses, local eateries, cafés, and countless small shops. It is an ideal area to experience the everyday life of Hanoi, sample local specialties, or simply wander around and discover the city at your own pace.

Return to the hotel at your convenience.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and begin your journey to Halong Bay.

8:00 – 8:45: Our driver  will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter..
10:15: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have a 20-30 minute short break.
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:20: Welcome to cruise and enjoy the welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
Check- in your cabin with Air-Conditioning.
12:30: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

Afternoon Itinerary:

15:00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).
16:00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop Island, It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Ha Long Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach.
17:15: Come back to our cruise, then take a shower, Relax on the sundeck, watch the sunset in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.
18:00: Enjoy a welcome sunset party and Cooking class. How to make a fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy the product which you make it.
Evening Relaxing:

19:00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking the sea view window in the night romantic Bay.
20:30: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, Singing karaoke, or playing puzzle games.
Overnight on boat : Clean air- conditioning room.

6:00: Wake up in the early morning to see the sunrise on the sundeck.
7:00: Morning view of landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast!
8:00: Luon cave is one the most beautiful places in Halong bay for kayaking. If you have a great passion for kayaking, you should not miss Luon cave. If you don’t want to kayak, you can sit on a bamboo boat. If you are lucky, you can catch beautiful pictures with mischievous monkeys running around the cliffs.

9:30 – 10:00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10:45: Enjoy lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12:00: Our Cruise is landing at Halong Bay harbor, saying goodbye to sailors and finishing the cruise.
12:30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi by Expressway.
14:30: Stopover in Hai Duong province for a short break.
16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Check in at the hotel and free time in the evening

7h30 – 8h00 am: Our driver and tour guide pick you up at your hotel for departure to Ninh Binh, visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Tam Coc boat tour and Mua Cave.

9h30 – 10h00: Arriving Tam Coc. Take the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit 3 caves.

11h15 – 11h30: Biking around Tam Coc.

12h00 – 12h15: Having lunch at the local restaurant.

13h00 – 13h15: The van take you go to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two king in Chinese Wars.

14h15 – 14h30: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.

16:30 – 17h00: Tour finish.

Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at hotel around 19:00

–  In the evening time , take the night sleeping bus to Sapa ( You can choose to take a night train by select an options below).

Getting to Sapa early in the morning. Our guide will pick you up from bus station or train station and have breakfast at local restaurant.

Free time at leisure for today. You may explore the city at your own pace.

Start your trekking tour to the best destination in Sapa, Muong Hoa Valley. There are a number of different routes depending on your fitness levels, so make sure to inform our tour guide what you would prefer: Hard trek: 10-12km/medium trek: 5-7km /easy trek: 3-5km.

9:30 Walking through the old village offers you an overview of the traditional customs and practices of the ethnic Black H’mong people. Stop by a stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station, constructed by the French during the colonial era in Viet Nam. Follow a dirt trail snaking through the mountain. Enjoy spectacular scenery while trekking along a narrow stream until you reach Y Linh Ho village also home of the Black H’mong minority. Head toward Muong Hoa valley. Descending into the valley, you will see the largest terraced rice fields in the Sa Pa area. (If you visit the valley between May and October, you have the chance to observe and experience how the local people plant and harvest rice). The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong minority to Ta Van village of the Giay minority. You will take a break to enjoy a picnic lunch at a local house before transferring back to Sa Pa.

Check in at hotel and take the rest before having dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel

Have breakfast at hotel

About 8h30 am to 9h00am: The local guide pick you up then transferred towards the cable car to visit the Fansipan mountain. As you know the cable car in Sapa is the world’s longest and highest cable car, running up from sleepy Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province to the peak of 3,143-meter Fansipan Mountain, known as Indochina’s rooftop. Enjoy the view from the highest point of this incredible mountain. The lush green and subtropical vegetation makes this mountain really very beautiful. Take some pictures for unforgettable experience from the top. After taking scenery then get cable car back to Sapa.

Lunch at local restaurant in Sapa town.

15:30: Get on Bus to back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi at 09:30pm- 10:00pm

After breakfast time, depending on the time of your flight, if your flight is late in the afternoon, you can use your free time in the morning for shopping.  Then check out, our driver will come and take you to the airport. If not , we will go to the airport after you finish breakfast. Say goodbye to Hanoi and see again on the next trip.

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