See the Best of Northern Vietnam with a 6-day tour that’ll take you from Hanoi to Sapa and see the stunning scenery of Halong bay! Explore the famous sights of each area, experience Sapa villages, overnight onboard and island in Halong bay with most meals included. And so much more.
Tour Information
Tour Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Sapa – Muong Hoa valley – Hanoi
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Starts/Ends: Hanoi / Hanoi
Group size: Private tour & Group Tour
Special package: USD 368 / person; apply for 02 persons upward
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi – Free time (No meals)
Picked up by our Driver at the Noi Bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. You can use the next few hours to rest or explore the surroundings on your own or take a Cyclo ride through the Old Town of Hanoi.
Stay overnight Calista hotel Hanoi.
DAY 2: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (B,L,D)
07.50-08.00: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long.
11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.
12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.
14.00: You return to your cabin for a short rest and prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.
Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousandyear-old rock formations.
16.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.
Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.
You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.
17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE
19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)
20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night’s stay in quiet area
Overnight on Amanda Halong Cruise.
DAY 3: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI – Night Train to Sapa (B, L)
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.
07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.
08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.
09.30 Check-out time.
Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.
10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.
11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina.
The get transfer back Hanoi, arrive Hanoi about 3h30 Pm. You are free for dinner.
21:00: our guide comes to your hotel, transfer to Hanoi train station for your night train to Laocai.
Soft sleeper, wooden 4-berth sharing cabin on tourist carriage train.
Day 4: Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai village (B, L)
The train will pull in in the morning at Lao Cai station.
6h30 Am, you will be met by your Driver to join shuttle bus for the 38 miles drive to Sapa, the premier destination of northwest Vietnam.
Enjoy your breakfast and relax at a local restaurant. (Check in room is at 2pm after tour.
Then venture out to discover the beautiful mountain landscapes and ethnic minority groups of Sapa. Your guide will take you on a 2 hours trekking to the village of Cat Cat and Sin Chai from here you will trek down to the valley among the terraced fields and meet the hill tribes people, get to know their way of life, cultures and traditions. Get back to Sapa town in the afternoon.
Stay over night at the hotel in Sapa town.
Day 5: Sapa – Y Linh Ho village, Lao Chai village, Ta Van village Bus back Hanoi (B,L)
Have breakfast and check out.
A whole day for discover of nature as well as different culture of hill tribe people on a new trek in Sapa.
We will begin with a walking tour of Sapa market, then trekking downhill from villages to villages around Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van area which is beautifully decorated by terraced-fields and the house of H’mong, Red Zao and Zay people. You have several levels for your trekking today from soft trek 2-3miles, medium trek (3-4 miles) and hard trek (5 miles +).
Great opportunity for taking photos of breathtaking landscapes, meeting friendly hill-tribe people at home and work…
Have lunch and get transfer to the bus at 3pm for transfer back Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi about 8h45 PM.
Stay overnight Calista hotel Hanoi or similar.
Day 6 : Hanoi Free time – Flight home. (B)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
This day you will have free time for shopping, buy sovenirs for friends, enjoy local food: Banh My, Bun Cha, coffee, lemond juice on your own.… Then we arrange the car to see you off at the airport.
Included:
Accommodation as listed in Hanoi , Halong Cruise, Sapa,
Meals as itinerary: B (Breakfast); L (Lunch); D (Dinner)
Pick-up at Lao Cai Train station.
Pick up at Hanoi Hotel to Hanoi Train Station.
Pick up / Drop off Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
One way train tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai (4 soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin – Sharing cabin)
One way Bus Limousine Sapa – Hanoi.
Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver.
Kayak and gears (Halong bay cruise)
02 bottles of water in cabin (Halong bay cruise) Experienced English-speaking guides.
Entrances Fees
As listed join with group.
Excluded:
Early check-in and/or late check-out (if any) International flight tickets and airport tax.
Visa services.
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Insurance.
