Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh | Vietnam 6 Days 5 Nights Itinerary

• Upon your arrival, our guide and driver will greet you at Hanoi International Airport. We’ll transfer you to Hanoi city, where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring “Pho” at a local eatery.
• We’ll start with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, followed by Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh. Next, we’ll explore the One Pillar Pagoda, known for its unique lotus flower design, a symbol of Hanoi.
• Afterwards, we’ll visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, established in the 11th century. We’ll then stop for coffee at Train Street, a distinctive spot in Hanoi where homes and businesses are situated right next to the railway tracks.
• We’ll finish the day with a stroll through the Hanoi Old Quarter, where you can sample local street food. We’ll then transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy your overnight stay in Hanoi.

Note: The itinerary and attractions for this day will be determined by your airport arrival time.

• 07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• 08:00: Private car departs for Sapa.
• 09:30: First comfort break on the new highway to Lao Cai city.
• 11:00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city.
• 13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town. Check-in at the hotel and lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
• 14:30: Drive to the gate of Cat Cat village. Explore the village (3 km walk, about 2 hours).
• 16:30: Head to Moana Sapa for stunning photos and views of Muong Hoa Valley.
• 18:00: Have dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight stay in Sapa.

• 07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• 08:00: After breakfast, the driver and tour guide will take you to the Cable Car Station. You’ll have the opportunity to ride the cable car and take in the stunning views.
• 09:00: Arrive at the peak, which is 2800 meters high. Spend some time enjoying the view, taking photos, and visiting the pagoda. Trek up 600 steps to reach the summit of Fansipan, known as the Roof of Indochina, at 3143 meters. Allocate approximately 1.5 hours for hiking and photography.
• 11:00: Return to the Cable Car Station and head back to Sapa town.
• 12:30: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• 14:00: Depart for Hanoi. Check in at a hotel and spend the night in Hanoi.

• 08:30 – 09:30: Our bus and guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you via the new expressway to Tuan Chau Island, Halong City. We’ll make a stop along the way for a rest.
• 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor for a warm welcome and a safety briefing before boarding. The cruise will last 4.5 hours, taking you through routes known for their stunning, uninhabited islets and rock formations with imaginative names given by locals, such as Fighting Chicken. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch on board.
• 13:45: Reach the Bo Hon archipelago and explore the Surprising Cave, famous for its unique stalagmites and stalactites resembling various sea creatures. Then, either kayak or take a bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titop Island with its sandy beach and towering limestone mountain, and climb Titop Peak for a breathtaking panoramic view of the bay.
• 16:30: Return to the cruise for afternoon tea and head back towards Tuan Chau Harbor. Enjoy ample time for sunbathing on the upper deck while taking in the iconic natural scenery.
• 17:00: Disembark and take the bus back to Hanoi via the new expressway.
• 20:00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. The trip concludes.

• 08:00: We will pick you up from your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh, enjoying the scenic beauty of the rural landscape along the way.
• Upon arrival in the Hang Mua area, start your climb up nearly 500 stone steps to reach the top of Mua Peak. Take in the fresh air and admire the panoramic views of the picturesque Tam Coc. The view from above is stunning, so be sure to capture some photos. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• After lunch, board a boat rowed by local people on the Hoang Long River to explore the Trang An eco-complex, a UNESCO heritage site in Ninh Binh. You will pass through three large caves that offer a cool respite from the summer heat. The boat ride takes about two hours, during which you’ll observe local fishermen, traditional village life along the river, and the impressive limestone karst formations that Trang An is renowned for.
• 16:00: Return to Hanoi by car.
• 18:30: Arrive back in Hanoi.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Depending on your flight schedule, we will take you to Hanoi airport to catch your flight.