Experiencing The Best Sights of northern Vietnam on this weeklong getaway, you’ll tour the historic streets of the old Hanoi, head into the countryside next to explore Ninh Binh’s palaces, pagodas, and magical grottoes. Then travel to mountain villages home to ethnic communities, and hike around the terraced rice fields of Vietnam’s highland region before ending with an overnight cruise of Ha Long Bay, one of the Seven Wonders of the World..
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi – Ninh Binh (Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An Toursism Complex, Mua Cave) – Sapa (Fansipan Mountain, Muong Hoa Valley) – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Starts/Ends: Hanoi Capital
Group size: Group tour / Private Tours
Special package: USD …… / person apply for 06 persons upward
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Explore Hanoi’s World Heritage Site, learn Vietnam’s history and culture
Rowing boat Trang An landscape complex recognized as UNESCO Heritage
2-day cruise the spectacular 2000 islands in Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage
Hiking through deep valley and view magnificent rice terraces
Stunning cable car to the top of Mt. Fansipan, the peak of Vietnam, the Roof of Indochina
Meet ethnic minorities and explore their different cultures.
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival – Private pick up to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Up on arrival in Hanoi , we will be welcomed by Vietnam Typical Tours car and driver, transferred to hotel in the city center, check in and relax. Overnight in Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel 3 star – 01 deluxe rooms.
Day 2 : Hanoi – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Tourism Complex – Mua Cave – Hanoi (B, L)
07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue…
11h00:Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h00: Visit Tràng An which was recognized by UNESCO as AWorld Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
19h00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Overnight at hotel 3 star – 01 deluxe rooms
Day 3: Hanoi – Take limousine bus to Sapa – Visit Fansipan mountain by cable car (B, L, D)
Please advise hotel to prepare you breakfast to take away.
6:30 Am: Our team will pick you up from your hotel and then depart for Sapa.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery of the region on the road.
12:00: After about a 5- hour driver with short break en route, you will arrive in Sapa Town. Enjoy lunch in local restaurant and have a short rest.
After that that guide and you begin your exploration trip to Fansipan mountain by cable car.
Private driver and guide take you to Fansipan Cable Car station to begin the journey conquering Fansipan by modern cable car system in the world to the point of 2800m then continue gaining for Fansipan at an altitude of 3.143m – the “Roof of Indochina“. 02 cable car tickets are included for you. Guide will wait for you come down and do not follow you in the cable car.
Then you will be transferred back to Sapa hotel.
Overnight at hotel 3 star – 01 deluxe rooms
Day 4 : Trekking through Muong Hoa valley (B, L)
After breakfast, the guide takes you to the villages of the H’mong and Dzay called Lao Chai village and Ta Van village.The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sapa valley. Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay . As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns. We lunch in a home in the village. After lunch the walk continues through a bamboo forest to visit Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Sapa.
Around 3pm, get on bus back Hanoi. Bus arrives Hanoi around 9:00pm, we pick up and show you back hotel.
Overnight at hotel 3 star – 01 deluxe rooms
Day 5 : 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 stay in quiet area
Overnight on Amanda Halong Cruise.
Day 6: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI (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 to relax and overnight in hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight at hotel 3 star – 01 deluxe rooms
Day 7 : Hanoi – Departure (B)
This day you will have breakfast at hotel and free time on your own.
You can try Egg coffee, Banh My, Beef noodle famous….
Then shopping at Dong Xuan market: Spring rolls cover, coffee, fruit…
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Get transfer to the airport for the flight home.
Trip finish !
What’s Included?
Accommodation in Hanoi , Renea Cruise, Sapa .
Airport Transfer in Hanoi 2 ways.
Meals as itinerary: B (Breakfast); L (Lunch); D (Dinner)
Pick up / Drop off Hanoi – Renea Cuise – Hanoi
Return bus tickets: Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver.
Kayak and gears (Renea bay cruise)
02 bottles of water in cabin (Renea cruise)
Experienced English-speaking guides.
Entrances Fees
What’s 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.