HANOI – SAPA – HALONG (5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS)

Detailed Itinerary

01
HANOI – ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR

On arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you and then transfer. you to the hotel to refresh. Check-in time us 02:00 PM. Early check-in is upon availability of the hotel or you can book an early check-in in order to have room to rest before the city tour.

Breakfast is served at your hotel (If you book early check-in)

Then we will drive out to visit the highlights of Hanoi.

First stop is the West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda – It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi 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 Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique
padoga 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 at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual
maintaining but still can take pictures of 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.

15.00: Leave for Hanoi Train Street – one of the most unique and famous spots in Vietnam! It’s a narrow alley where a working train runs right through the middle, with houses, cafes, and locals just inches away from the tracks. The train passes through at scheduled times, and in between, tourists and locals chill at small cafes, sipping egg coffee or bia hơi (Drinks are at own cost).

Then back to Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter for own exploration before dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

02
HANOI - HALONG BAY- HANOI (KAYAKING/SWIMMING)

Breakfast is served at the hotel then let’s drive out of Hanoi to Halong Bay.
Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 3 hour- drive)
On the way, we stop for a short break for 30 minutes to relax
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on our cruise with our crew’s warm welcome.
Enjoy the welcome drink then start the excursion to discover the beauty of the world heritage site.
12:30: Enjoy Vietnamese lunch on the boat. While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone.
14:00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites.
14:45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave (Luon Lagoon) to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15:15: Visit Titop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong Bay.
16:30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor.
17:00: Arrive back to the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi.
20:00: Get dropped off at the hotel then let’s have dinner at a local restaurant. Free later to have your own exploration in Hanoi city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

03
HANOI – SAPA – CATCAT VILLAGE

06:00 – 06.30 AM: Pick up from Bus Station get on sleeping bus and depart for Sapa Town.

09.30 AM: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

– Welcome drink and itinerary briefing
– Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.

14.30: A short trekk to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to
pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

Note: Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

04
SAPA – FANSIPAN CABLE CAR – MOANA VIEW

08:00: After breakfast in the hotel, the driver and tour guide will take you to the Cable Car Station. You will spend 20 minutes on the cable car, enjoying the spectacular scenery.

09:00: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters. You will have a good time seeing the view and taking
photos, visiting pagodas the spiritual destinations and trekking up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).

12:00 – 13:00: Have a shower at hotel, have lunch, and spend time at leisure on your own.

14:30: We continue our visit to Moana View – a famous check-in point in Sapa – often referred to as the “Little Bali” of Vietnam, is a picturesque destination located just 500–700 meters from Sapa’s town center . It’s a popular spot for seeking stunning views and unique photo opportunities.

16:30: We get back to the hotel to refresh before heading out for dinner at a local restaurant. Free afterward.

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

05
SAPA – HAM RONG MOUNTAIN – HANOI – DEPART

Breakfast is served at the hotel then let’s visit Ham Rong mountain – located in the heart of Sapa town, is a captivating destination known for its natural beauty and cultural experiences. The mountain’s name, meaning “Dragon’s Jaw,” derives from its distinctive shape resembling a dragon’s head.
When we arrive on the view point of the mountain, we can enjoy the panoramic view of Sapa Town from height.

After visiting the mountain, we come back to hotel to refresh and check out.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant then we start to drive back to Noi Bai airport to catch your onward flight.

Trip ends.

Accommodation: N/A
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

Accommodation 3* with daily breakfast
Private transport as per program
Private day cruise in Halong Bay
Experienced English-speaking guides
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D= dinner)
All sightseeing tickets as program (including Fansipan cable car tickets)
Water on coach
Services charges and government tax
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Boat trip as per tour (if any)
Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter (If needed)

Not Included

Personal expenses, Tip for driver and guide (Compulsory 3 USD/1pax/day – Total 15 USD/pax/trip)
Travel insurance, personal insurance
Beverage
Vietnam visa stamp fee (25 USD/pax/entry)
Other services not mentioned above
International flights & departure taxes (if any)
Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)

Terms & Notes

Possibility to provide other hotels of higher/lower category or to mix hotels among options.
The hotels mentioned in the list above are only recommended and may change based on availability upon reservation. In case of unavailability, they will be replaced by hotels at least equivalent or superior but the least possible supplement
The rooms at hotels are available for check-in from 14:00 on the day of your arrival until 12:00noon on the day of your departure.


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