Embark on a unique journey through the stunning landscapes of Northern Vietnam with our carefully crafted tour. Discover the wonders of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its towering limestone islands that are like nothing else on Earth. Traverse the colorful and charming town of Sapa, known for its vibrant traditional costumes and picturesque valleys. Admire the beauty of Tam Coc & Trangan, the Terrestrial Halong Bay, on a boat ride through limestone cliffs and rice paddies. Our 7-day itinerary includes comfortable accommodations, delicious Vietnamese cuisine, and knowledgeable local guides to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY
Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (NO MEAL) – No guide Welcome to Hanoi, a city of more than 1000 years old. You will be greeted by our friendly guide at the airport and driven to your hotel in the city center to relax after a long flight. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)
Our staff will pick you up at your hotel. We’ll spend the morning driving to Halong Bay, taking in the peaceful countryside of Vietnam with its rice fields, villages, rivers, and water buffalos. Upon arrival, board our luxury boat and begin your dream cruise in the spectacular Halong Bay. Our boat will cruise slowly through hundreds of limestone islands, some of them resembling animals. Enjoy lunch and dinner on the boat, and spend the night in Halong Bay.
Day 3: HALONG – HANOI (B, L)
Continue cruising in Halong Bay, taking in the natural beauty of the limestone formations. Check out after lunch and return to the harbor where your driver awaits to transfer you back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: HANOI – SAPA
Join group tour (B, L, D) Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Sapa. Follow the highway to Lao Cai City with a comfortable short break on the way to Sapa. Upon arrival, be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley, where you’ll visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses and watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes. Continue to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall, a great spot for photos. Return to Sapa town for dinner and free time to explore Sapa Market and town. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5: SAPA – HANOI (B, L)
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel to visit Laochai and Tavan village where you can see the best scenery of Sapa. You’ll be welcomed by friendly locals who are willing to talk and share their local culture. Enjoy a fresh forest air and trekking through the beautiful valleys. After trekking, you’ll have lunch at a local restaurant by the side of a stream before driving back to Hanoi city. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: HOALU – TAMCOC FULL DAY (Join group tour)[B/L]
Depart for Ninh Binh city towards the south of Hanoi to visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, and the remaining two temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty. Then drive to Tam Coc grottoes, known as “Halong on land,” where you’ll take a peaceful boat ride through the stunning limestone cliffs and rice paddies. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Bich Dong Pagoda, a beautiful complex of temples and caves. Return to Hanoi in the evening for your last night in Vietnam.
