Overview

In this captivating 7-day odyssey through Northern Vietnam, travelers will embark on an enchanting exploration of the region’s most breathtaking locales. Witness the awe-inspiring vistas of Sapa, where vibrant terraced rice paddies, lush greenery, and majestic peaks unfold before you. Moreover, seize the opportunity to behold Ha Long Bay, a marvel counted among the world’s seven wonders, and immerse yourself in the allure of Hanoi, the nation’s storied capital.

Highlights

Explore Hanoi's most remarkable landmarks
Delve into the art of pottery at the Bat Trang Traditional Village
Discover Sapa town and its unique villages
Ascend to the pinnacle of Indochina, Fansipan, via cable car
Relish an overnight stay aboard a cruise in the breathtaking World Wonder, Halong Bay.

Day 01 :

Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Hanoi! Our local guide will greet you at Noi Bai International Airport and escort you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be available from 2:00 PM. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish.

Meals are not included. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 :

Hanoi City Tour (B/L)

Between 08:15 and 08:30 AM, our guide and driver will collect you from your hotel for a day of discovery in Hanoi, featuring its most iconic sites:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda: A sacred Buddhist site and national treasure situated on West Lake.

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Pay respects at the final resting place of Vietnam’s revered leader; visit his stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda, an emblem of Hanoi designed to resemble a lotus blossom.

• Temple of Literature: Explore Vietnam’s earliest university.

• At 12:30 PM, unwind and enjoy a meal at a quaint eatery in the historic Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Delve into the artisanal world of Bat Trang’s traditional ceramics village. Witness the craftsmanship in their showrooms.

• Conclude at the storied Hoan Kiem Lake. Visit the Ngoc Son Temple, honoring Tran Hung Dao, the celebrated General who fought the Mongol invasions.

• By 03:30 PM, we’ll return you to your hotel.

The evening is yours to enjoy, with dinner at your leisure and a restful night at the hotel.

Day 03 :

Hanoi - Sapa - Joint in Tour to Ham Rong Mountain (B/L/D)

From 06:45 to 07:15 AM, you’ll be conveniently collected from your hotel to set off for Sapa.

By 01:00 PM, you’ll make your arrival in Sapa, settle into your hotel, and enjoy a leisurely lunch.

At 02:30 PM, begin your ascent of Ham Rong (Dragon’s Jaw) Mountain. Admire the meticulously maintained flower gardens en route. Passing through the twin Heaven Gates, you’ll reach the summit of Ham Rong Mountain. Here, you’re greeted with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains, crowned by Mount Fanxipan, Vietnam’s tallest peak.

This trek offers delightful vistas without the extreme challenge of Everest, ensuring you return in time for dinner. Savor an evening meal at a local eatery and spend the night comfortably at your hotel.

Day 04 :

Sapa - Fansipan Mountain - Hanoi - Joint in Tour (B/L)

At 07:00 AM, post-breakfast, a vehicle will escort you from your accommodation to the Fansipan cable car terminal. There, you have the liberty to purchase tickets for the cable car that ascends to the iconic Fansipan summit, perched at an elevation of 3,143 meters (Note: Cable car tickets and guide fees to Fansipan are not included).

By 11:00 AM, you’ll be shuttled back to your hotel for a midday meal, followed by hotel checkout and luggage storage at the reception.

Post-lunch, enjoy your free time shopping or capturing keepsake photographs at the Sapa Stone Church. Bid farewell to Sapa as you board the bus for your return to Hanoi, with a brief 20-minute rest stop en route.

At 01:30 PM, the bus departs for Hanoi.

You will reach Hanoi between 08:00 and 08:30 PM, concluding your tour at the parking area. From there, you will proceed to your hotel independently.

Day 05 :

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

07:30 – 08:15 AM: After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll depart by shuttle bus to the northern gem of Vietnam, Halong Bay.

12:00 – 12:15 PM: Upon arrival at the pier, check in for your cruise and savor a delicious lunch on board.

02:00 PM: As you cruise through the bay, you’ll witness the enchanting beauty of this world wonder. Set sail from the harbor, gliding past numerous limestone karsts rising from the emerald waters. Stop along the way to explore a grotto adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, and take a refreshing swim in a hidden cave.

05:00 PM: Return to the main cruise boat. Relish a delightful dinner and watch a cooking demonstration. Spend the night on the cruise.

Day 06 :

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/Br)

06:00 – 11:00 AM: It’s advised to rise early today to enjoy the bay’s aquamarine waters at their most beautiful. After savoring brunch on the boat, you’ll continue exploring the impressive limestone formations around the bay.

12:00 PM: Return to the pier and board the shuttle bus back to Hanoi.

04:30 – 05:00 PM: Arrive at your hotel and check in. Dinner is at your own leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 :

Hanoi Departure (B)

On this day, enjoy your free time at your leisure until your scheduled transfer to the airport for your departure flight, without a guide. You can use your room until noon.

Meals are not included. End of services.