4-day Best of North Vietnam: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Sapa

Overview

Available languages

English

96 hours

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Embrace

Vietnam’s natural beauty from

Sapa to the Sea. Begin in

Sapa a charming mountain town rich with history and spectacular treks to unearth fascinating hill-tribe life. Then journey to the sea and cruise the jade green waters of

Halong Bay in a traditional junk. Kayak to discover hidden lagoons, swim in the warm sea or relax on deck and soak up the views.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoying the sublime natural beauty and cool climate of Sapa's mountains and valleys

• Mingling with traditionally dressed locals in a traditional ethnic minority village

• Trekking through the picturesque Muong Hoa Valley

• Cruising on a traditional junk boat through scenic Halong Bay

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

1 night in Sapa (based on double/twin/triple room)

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off in hotels in Hanoi Old Quarters or meeting points

Round-trip shared transfer

Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

English Speaking Tour Guide

Drinks

Gratuities

Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the program

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Day 1

Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An & Mua Cave (Lunch)

Hanoi

7:30 – 8:00 our guide and bus pick you up from hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, on the way, stop for a short break to stretch your legs.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Hoa Lu Temple

10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. 11h15 - 11h45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys. 12h00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in Ninh Binh. The vegetarian option is also available.

4 hours • Admission Included

Trang An Grottoes

13:15 - 13:30: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

2 hours • Admission Included

Mua Caves

15h30: Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below. 17h00: The minivan will transfer you back to hotel for staying overnight in Ninh Binh. 17h30: Check in the room. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time. Overnight in Ninh Binh

4 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Hanoi - Halong full day cruise (Lunch)

Halong Bay

7h45-8h30: HOTEL PICK UP Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by the limousine transfer to Halong bay. 11h30-11h45: WELCOME TO CRUISE. 12h-13h15: LUNCH ON BOAT. The cruise will passing the most beautiful spots in Ha Long Bay such as: Stone Dog, Stone Incense Burner & The Kissing Rocks… 13h30-14h15: VISITING THE SURPRISING CAVE – one the most beautiful & biggest caves of Ha Long Bay. 14h30-15h15: EXPLORE LUON CAVE by kayaking or sitting on bamboo boat rowing by local residents. 15h30-16h30: VISITING TITOV ISLAND, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay with thousands of limestone. Swimming at Titov beach. Or enjoy the Jacuzzi on boat. 16h45: SUNSET PARTY: Attend a sunset party, complimentary variety of fruits, cakes, juices, tea. Enjoy the sunset while the cruise returns to Tuan Chau port. 17h45-18h00: DISEMBARK. The Cruise back to harbor, get onto comfortable bus back to Hanoi. 20h30-20h45: HOTEL DROP OFF

12 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

Hanoi - Bus to Sapa - Sapa trekking village (Lunch)

Hanoi

6.30: Get on the bus at the meeting point, depart for Sapa. 9.30: Follow the highway with the first comfort break in Phu Tho Province 11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa 12.30: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Sapa

14.00: Start trekking to Sapa village - home of Ethnic people. 17.00: Option stay overnight in hotel in Sapa: Go back to Sapa town for refreshing, enjoy night activities and overnight in hotel. Option homestay: still stay overnight in homestay in the villages.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Sapa - Fansipan - Bus return to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Fansipan

8.00: After breakfast in hotel, You will visit Fansipan. 9.00: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. 11.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.

5 hours • Admission Included

Hanoi

Relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs, meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi 13.30-14:00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks 20.30 - 21.00: Drop you off at the meeting points. We say goodbye to you.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable