5-Day North Vietnam Tour: Hanoi, Halong bay & Sapa

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi, Airport pick-up

Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival in Hanoi, you will be met with our company representative in the arrivals area of the airport who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. After meet and greet, you will then be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Hanoi. After hotel check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure on your own.

• Overnight in Hanoi
• Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa – short trekking to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages

06:30: Pick up and transfer by Luxury Limousine bus from Hanoi to Sapa. 13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town. Enjoy lunch. 14.30: A short trek to the gate of 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. Trekking distance is about 3.5 km and it lasts for 2 hours. Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner, Overnight in a hotel in Sapa Town center.

• Overnight in Hanoi
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Long trekking to Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van villages – Bus back to Hanoi

Start the trip at 9:00 am as below. First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family. Last trek is about 2 km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan…Then take the afternoon Luxury Limousine bus back to Hanoi at 15.00 pm. Arrive in Hanoi at approx 21.00 pm.

• Overnight in Hanoi
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay

After breakfast in Hanoi, depart the capital for the 3hr 30mins drive to Halong Bay. Arrive in Halong City’s jetty (around noon) and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some sightseeing, and on-board activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend some time relaxing on the vessel. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

• Overnight in on board
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Early risers can enjoy a memorable sunrise over the karst formations of Halong Bay. Breakfast will be served shortly thereafter. Enjoy breakfast (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations back towards port. Arriving at the harbor, you will be picked up for transfer back to Hanoi. This will be the end of our tour and services.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• AC land transfer in Car/ Minivan.
• All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
• Hotel in Hanoi, Sapa (Double/Twin shared rooms)
• Al in-tour experienced English-speaking guide.
• Halong Bay Cruise program shared in Twin/Double cabin as per tour.
• Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner).
• List of accommodations: 3 stars option: Hanoi hotel: Hanoi Tirant hotel, May De Ville Old Quarter hotel … Halong bay cruise: Rosa Cruise, Glory Legend Cruise… Sapa hotel: Sapa Vista hotel, Sapa Panorama hotel… 4 stars option: Hanoi hotel: O’Gallery Premier hotel&spa, MK Premier… Halong bay cruise: Rosa Boutique Cruise… Sapa hotel: Sapa Charm hotel, Amazing Sapa hotel.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flights & departures taxes.
• Visa to Vietnam.
• Early Check-in & late check-out at the hotel.
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner in the accommodation.
• Beverage.
• Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities.
• Travel insurance.
• Other services not mentioned above.

IMPORTANT INFO:

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• All price is in USD per person. If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
• Near public transportation.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers.