– Explore the best sights of Northern Vietnam –

Experience The Best Sights of Northern Vietnam on this weeklong getaway. You’ll start by touring the historic streets of old Hanoi, then head into the countryside to explore Ninh Binh’s palaces, pagodas, and magical grottoes. Next, travel to mountain villages 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 Tourism 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 Highlights:

– 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 of the spectacular 2000 islands in Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage

– Hiking through deep valleys and viewing 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.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Private pick up to the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Upon arrival in Hanoi, we’ll be welcomed by our car and driver, transferred to a hotel in the city center, check in and relax. After settling in, we’ll embark on an evening stroll to immerse ourselves in the vibrant local culture, sampling street food and visiting the bustling night market

Overnight at a 3-star hotel – 01 deluxe room.

Day 2: Hanoi – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Tourism Complex – Mua Cave – Hanoi (B, L)

07:30 – 8:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide and depart for Ninh Binh province.

09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.

10:30: 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-Buddha Statue…

11:00: Have lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

13:00: Visit Trang An, which UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system chosen for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be amazed by the beauty here.

15:30: 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.

17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.

19:00: Get dropped off at the Hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel – 01 deluxe room.

Day 3: Hanoi – Take a limousine bus to Sapa – Visit Fansipan mountain by cable car (B, L, D)

Please arrange for the hotel to prepare your breakfast to take away.

6:30 AM: Our team will pick you up from your hotel and depart for Sapa. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the region on the road.

12:00 PM: After about a 5-hour drive with a short break en route, you will arrive in Sapa Town. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and have a short rest. After that, your guide will take you to Fansipan Mountain by cable car. A private driver and guide will take you to the Fansipan Cable Car station to begin the journey conquering Fansipan by the modern cable car system, which is the highest in the world at the point of 2800m and continues to an altitude of 3,143m – the “Roof of Indochina”. 02 cable car tickets are included for you. The guide will wait for you to come down and will not follow you in the cable car. Then you will be transferred back to your Sapa hotel.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel – 01 deluxe room

Day 4: Trekking through Muong Hoa Valley (B, L)

After breakfast, the guide will take you to the villages of the Hmong 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 the road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May (6 km). En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind the mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

Follow a small track, cross the 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 depicting some beautiful images of man, stilt houses, and some beautiful decorative patterns. Have lunch in a home in the village. After lunch, the walk continues through a bamboo forest to visit a Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest near a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Sapa. Around 3 PM, get on the bus back to Hanoi. The bus arrives in Hanoi around 9:00 PM, we will pick you up and show you back to the hotel.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel – 01 deluxe room

Day 5: Hanoi – Sun PIER – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND (B, L, D)

8:30 – 8:45 AM: Our limousine bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest. This also allows you to have a glance at Hai Duong Province and taste their traditional “Green bean cake”.

12:30 PM: Arrive at our office at Sun Pier, you will have a bit of time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12:45 PM: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes for a briefing about safety on the boat and activities included, then we check in our cabin.

1:30 PM: A delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

3:00 PM: Arrive at the kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing.

5:30 PM: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sails to the overnight anchorage.

7:00 PM: Sumptuous set dinner onboard.

8:30 PM: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

Overnight on board – Renea Cruise – 01 deluxe Sea view cabin

Day 6: THIEN CANH SON CAVE – Sun Pier – Back to Hanoi (B, L)

6:00 AM: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

7:00 AM: Breakfast will be served in a Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and get ready for another exploring day.

8:00 AM: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

9:00 AM: Upon return to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10:00 AM: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsay (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

11:00 AM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12:00 PM: Back to the harbor and disembark in Hon Gai pier.

12:30 PM: Farewell Halong Bay, then our bus will take you back to Hanoi.

The trip finishes around 5:00 PM. You are free to relax and overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel – 01 deluxe room

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (B)

On this day you will have breakfast at the 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 a 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 Cruise – 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 the 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.