Description:
Experience the best of Northern Vietnam with a Hanoi – Sapa – Halong tour featuring ancient temples, mountain treks, and a breathtaking bay cruise....
Is this tour best for me?
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Trip Style
Vietnam Package Tour
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Destination Views
Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Train Street, Hanoi Old Quarter, Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge, Hoang Lien Son range, O Quy Ho Pass, Thac Bac Waterfall, Fansipan, Moana Sapa, Muong Hoa Valley, Cat Cat village, Fighting Chicken, Bo Hon Archipelago, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave
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Meeting time
Upon your time, but recommended Upon your time
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Languages
English, Vietnam
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Transport
Car, Cruise, Cable Car
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Best Offer:
Best Rate
Only Deposit for hotel or cruise, the balance you can pay later (cash after trip, or online in advanced if you'd like)
Free cancellation up to 2 days before trip start
What are the highlights of 6 Days 5 Nights in Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay?
- Discover the charm of Hanoi through its historic sites like Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the Temple of Literature. Enjoy local flavors with a bowl of traditional Pho and wander the lively Old Quarter and Train Street.
- Experience Sapa’s Mountain Beauty:
- Travel to Sapa and admire the stunning landscapes of the Hoang Lien Son range. Walk across the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge, visit Thac Bac Waterfall, and meet ethnic communities in colorful traditional dress.
- Ride the cable car to Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina. Hike the final steps to the summit, take in sweeping views, and visit the serene mountaintop pagoda.
- Trek through Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong people. Explore traditional homes, terraced fields, and local crafts in a peaceful mountain setting.
- Discover Halong Bay’s beauty on a scenic cruise. Visit Surprising Cave, kayak through Luon Cave, and relax or hike on Titop Island. Enjoy lunch and sunset views aboard the cruise.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Airport Pick Up – City Tour | Overnight in Ha Noi
Day 2: Ha Noi – Sapa | Overnight in Sapa
Day 3: Sapa sightseeing | Overnight in Sapa
Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi | Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay 1 day – Hanoi
Day 6: Ha Noi Departure
Itinerary

- Upon arrival, your tour guide and driver will meet you at Ha Noi International Airport. You’ll then be transferred to Ha Noi city, where you’ll enjoy a Vietnamese lunch featuring “Pho” at a local restaurant.
- Next, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – where President Ho Chi Minh rests, and the One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi.
- Following this, explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in the 11th century. Then, take a break for coffee at Train Street, a distinctive Hanoi location where houses and daily life are situated right next to the railway tracks.
- Stroll through the Hanoi Old Quarter and savor some local street food. Finally, you’ll be taken to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: The itinerary and attractions for this day will be determined by your airport arrival time.
What's included for day 1?
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance Fee
- Car Transfer
- Driver
- Lunch
- Hotel
What's excluded for day 1?
- Flight tickets
- Personal Spending and Gratuities

- 07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00: Check out of the hotel and depart for Sapa.
- 09:30: Travel along the new highway to Lao Cai city, with an initial comfort break.
- 12:00: Arrive in Sapa, where you’ll be greeted by the vibrant traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. Have lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes and check into your hotel in Sapa.
- In the afternoon, visit the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge (Rong May Bridge), a 600-meter-high bridge offering stunning views of the Hoang Lien Son range and O Quy Ho Pass. Next, explore Thac Bac Waterfall, one of Sapa’s most beautiful natural sites. Return to your hotel afterward. At 18:30, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Sapa.
What's included for day 2?
- Entrance Fee
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Car Transfer
- Driver
- Hotel
What's excluded for day 2?
- Personal Spending and Gratuities

- 07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00: After breakfast, the driver and tour guide will take you to the Cable Car Station, where you’ll board the cable car to experience the breathtaking scenery.
- 09:00: Arrive at the 3,143-meter peak, where you can take in the views, capture photos, and visit the pagoda at this spiritual destination. For those who wish to hike, there are 600 steps to reach the summit of Fansipan, known as the Roof of Indochina. Allow approximately 1.5 hours for hiking and photo opportunities.
- 11:00: Return to the Cable Car Station and travel back to Sapa town.
- 12:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- 14:30: Visit Moana Sapa, a popular spot for stunning photos of the Muong Hoa Valley.
- 16:30: Return to Sapa town. The rest of the day is yours to explore and enjoy at your leisure. Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.
What's included for day 3?
- Entrance Fee
- Cable Car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Car Transfer
- Driver
- Hotel
What's excluded for day 3?
- Personal Spending and Gratuities

- 07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- 08:00: Take a short drive to the entrance of Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, located at the base of Fansipan Peak. Trek approximately 3 km, which will take around 2 hours.
- 12:30: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- 14:00: Drive back to Hanoi.
- 19:00: Check into your hotel in Hanoi. You’ll have free time to explore the local market and enjoy dinner on your own. Overnight at a hotel in Hanoi.
What's included for day 4?
- Entrance Fee
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Car Transfer
- Driver
- Hotel
What's excluded for day 4?
- Personal Spending and Gratuities

- 07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Around 8:30, we’ll pick you up and depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, with a rest stop along the way.
- 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, where you’ll board the cruise and receive a safety briefing. The 5-hour boat journey will take you through scenic passages, featuring uninhabited islets and formations with imaginative names given by locals, such as Fighting Chicken. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch on board.
- 13:45: Arrive at the Bo Hon Archipelago, where you’ll visit the Surprising Cave to marvel at various stalagmites and stalactites resembling marine life. You can then go kayaking or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave to explore the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titop Island, where you can relax on the sandy beach or climb Titop Peak for panoramic views of the bay.
- 16:30: Return to the cruise for afternoon tea and enjoy more time cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbor. You’ll have plenty of opportunities for sunbathing on the upper deck while taking in the iconic natural scenery.
- 18:00: Disembark and take a bus ride back to Hanoi via the new expressway.
- 20:30: Enjoy dinner on your own. Overnight at a hotel in Hanoi.
What's included for day 5?
- Entrance Fee
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Cruise
- Car Transfer
- Driver
- Hotel
What's excluded for day 5?
- Personal Spending and Gratuities

- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Based on your flight schedule, we’ll transfer you to Hanoi airport for your departure.
What's included for day 6?
What's excluded for day 6?
- English Speaking Guide
- Flight tickets
- Personal Spending and Gratuities
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- Kid from 0 – 2 year old : free of charge
- Kid from 3 – 10 year old : pay 75%
- Kid from 11 year old and older as Adult
What's included?
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation 3-4* hotels
- Transfers by air-conditioned private van/car/bus
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Mineral water in car: 2 bottles/pax/day
- Cruise services
- Cable Car
What's excluded?
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Flight tickets
Hotel Information
- Hanoi: Hong Ngoc Dynasty Hotel and spa, The Light Hotel, Hanoi Bendecir and Spa, Babylon Premium Hotel and Spa or equivalent.

- Sapa: Sapa Charm, Sapa Highland Resort and spa or equivalent

- Ha Long bay Cruise: Sapphire Cruise or equivalent

Transportation
- From 1- 2 pax | 4 seaters (Vios, Huyndai…)

- From 3-4 pax | 7 seaters (Veloz Cross, Expander, Fortuner…)

- From 4-12pax | 16s Van (Ford Transit)


Why should you use my services?
- Deep understanding of destinations, good hotel and restaurant choices.
- 24/7 availability for assistance via WhatsApp.
- Flexible and comfortable tours with non-shopping experiences.
- Assistance in capturing memorable moments through photography.