8-Days Hanoi, Sapa Trekking And Halong Bay Cruise
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Melody Of Mountain and Sea In 8 Days - Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa in the most charming places in Northern Vietnam. Start with a visit to Hanoi, which is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental pagodas and temples. Then cruise to the UNESCO World Heritage Halong Bay, known as the Jewel in the Crown of Vietnam. And at last visit one of the most spectacular mountains and valleys of Vietnam - Sapa with its unique culture.
- Discover the charming combination of traditions and progress of Hanoi
- Enjoy the breathtaking views and kayaking in the natural wonder of Halong Bay
- Uncover majestic Sapa with its fantastic mountain landscapes
- Explore the culture of local minorities in Sapa
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunblock cream.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
Accommodations
• Hanoi: San Premium Hotel similar (3 stars)
Hanoi
Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi.
Visiting The Graceful Capital City - Hanoi Sightseeing - Group Tour
Accommodations
• Hanoi: San Premium Hotel similar (3 stars)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Chua Tran Quoc
Your guide will pick you up between 8.00- 8.30, and you will join the group to explore the charming Hanoi. Start your exploration by seeing Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
At 09.30 visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, where you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. In the complex, you also can see One Pillar Pagoda where people worship the Goddess of Mercy. It is one of the most unique padogas in the world Please note: you should dress modestly and cover your shoulders and knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, and pagodas. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, and from 15th June to 15th August for the annual maintenance.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
At 11.15, we will visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam. Special Note: The Ethnology Museum is closed on Mondays and will be replaced by the Women's Museum.
Hanoi
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant, where you will taste delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Temple of Literature & National University
In the afternoon, we will visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
Hoa Lo Prison
Now it is time to see the Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton". After this visit we will take you back to your hotel (around 16:15-16:30).
Cruising To The Beauty Of The Nature - Halong Bay - Sharing Cruise
Accommodations
Le Journey Cruise or similar (3 stars)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Hạ Long Bay
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner. Overnight on broad. Note: In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.
Morning In The Most Famous Bay - Back To Hanoi
Accommodations
• Hanoi: San Premium Hotel similar (3 stars)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Hạ Long Bay
The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking.
Hanoi
You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Hanoi
Travel To Sapa By Limousine Bus
Accommodations
Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar (3 stars)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Sapa
Have an early breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities. Take the limousine bus to get to Sapa, the travel time will take around 6 hours. Upon arrival to Sapa, you will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming town right in the middle of the mountains. Overnight in Sapa.
Sapa – Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai And Ta Van
Accommodations
homestay
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Y Linh Ho
Have breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide around 9:30 am and start your 12 km trekking, visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H’mong minority. after lunch at a local family in Lao Chai or in a drinking shop nearby the river bank.
Ta Van
We keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay where we stay overnight in a local family. Here you have opportunity to experience their daily life, work and original custom.
Trekking From Ta Van To Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)
Accommodations
• Hanoi: San Premium Hotel similar (3 stars)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Giang Ta Chai Village
Start trekking at 9:30 Am 8 km walking to visit 2 villages of the red Dzao, the H’mong (Giang Ta Chai & Su Pan). Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy landscapes… through bamboo forest on the way to the main road to get the jeep to return to Sapa. Tour finish in Sapa by 3 PM.
Hanoi
Then you will start your journey back to Sapa by car. You will be transferred back to Hanoi by limousine bus. Overnight in Hanoi.
Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Hanoi
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. Trip Ends.
What‘s Included
Limousine bus from Hanoi to Sapa and from Sapa to Hanoi
Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car
All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
Service charges and government tax
Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way)
Tissues and water on coach
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions
International flights for arrival and departure
Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price.
International and domestic flights
Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet)
Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable
Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
E-Visa to Vietnam
Services not mentioned in inclusion part
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8-Days Hanoi, Sapa Trekking And Halong Bay Cruise
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
North Vietnam
Catarinatretyakova,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I traveled to North Vietnam with my mother and got a very well organized 8-days tour with a great selection of hotels. It gives a nice overview of this part of the country and you get a very diverse experience - from kayaking and hiking to museums and sleeping on a boat. We got almost a 24/7 support by WhatsApp and the manager was very flexible, adjusting the program according to our needs. We had a great experience! Thank you!
Wonderful trip at Vietnam
glendV6956CH,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We carol and me thank from the bottom of our heart to Kathie ( Thuy Nguyen ) for her wonderful , support and excellent logistic services, without her presence we would have found bit difficult whilst we were in Vietnam ,she even arranged to get Carol visa on time as there was some typical error of the previous visa, she has been always at her services 24 X 7, I feel she is an asset for your company business marketing and promotion, May the God bless her for her success and for her excellent and future endeavours its us Glen and Carol - Mumbai - India
Great experience!
annierichies888,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently completed a multi-city tour of Vietnam, covering **Hanoi, Sapa, Hoi An, and Da Nang**, originally including a **Halong Bay cruise**, which unfortunately had to be cancelled due to Typhoon Wipha. Despite the unexpected weather event, our experience with Realistic Asia – and especially with Jennifer Bui and Linh – was exceptional from start to finish. Jennifer and Linh provided personalised support every step of the way, with an impressive level of responsiveness and availability 24/7. Whether we had a question, needed reassurance, or encountered a minor hiccup, they were always just a quick message or call away. Their warm and approachable communication style, combined with their efficiency and professionalism, made us feel incredibly well looked after. What really stood out was how seamlessly coordinated all the local tours were, even though each segment was managed by different local operators. From trekking through the terraced rice fields in Sapa to wandering the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, every detail was carefully planned and ran smoothly. The tours were not only well-organised, but also engaging, fun, and culturally rich—each one with its own unique flair and insight into local life. Even when the Halong Bay cruise had to be cancelled for safety reasons, Jennifer and Linh managed the situation with calm efficiency, keeping us informed and working quickly to adjust the itinerary to suit our needs and preferences. We truly appreciated the personal touch, the care and attention to detail, and the clear passion they bring to their work. This wasn’t just a tour—it felt like we had friends in Vietnam looking out for us the whole way through.
Well planned itinerary. Professional tour specialist. Remember to upgrade the tour.
G7618YPellenc,,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With the professional help of Edna diversity and well planned itinerary and couple days of few time allow us to explore places ourselves. Friendly local guides and very informative introduction of Northen Vietnam.
Wonderful Trip - North Vietnam
gunjandabral,,May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Hanoi, Sapa, Hallong Bay and Fansi Pan. The trip was really good and thanks to Edna and her team who managed everything superbly. All the hotels and accommodation was lovely and the drivers and tour guide were friendly and comfortable with English. Along with the scenic views of North Vietnam we enjoyed the local food too. Overall it was a wonderful experience.
8D Sapa and Halong Bay
silverhorse1306,,May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a group of 4 with customised tour by Your Vietnam Tour. With the help of Dylan organising our tour we enjoyed it very much. We started with some scepticism and soon find the tour to be well organised. Our local guide in Sapa May did a wonderful job making sure we have a most memorable times there.
Amazing Vietnam
ms alex cameron,,Jan 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing arrival in Hà Nội and the tour organised us going all around the key sights with plenty of free time to strike out for ourselves! Then we did an overnight in Halong Bay - busy but the scenery was amazing and our guide and the overnight cruise was well worth the journey! Then we did 2 nights in Sapa and a local village which we trekked to. This was the highlight for me! The views are breathtaking well with the hard work for getting there! If there is any possibility of staying an extra day in the villages I would say take it! The tour ran like clockwork, Long Pham our tour guide had organised everything so well and he was always available when we needed him! I would recommend Realistic Asia to anyone and will certainly use them for when my kids go travelling themselves!
Big thanks to Realistic Asia and Evelyn
965rachidab,,Oct 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just did a personalized journey through Northern Vietnam, covering Hanoi, Ha Long, and Pu Luong. The itinerary was well designed and efficiently executed, give my appreciation to Ms. Evelyn for her constant availability. I enthusiastically endorse Realistic Asia as an excellent choice.
Great fun with Realistic Asia
Naina81,,Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was very well organised and all pick up and drops were absolutely on time. Rosie from realistic Asia was pleasant to talk to and designed our package keeping in mind all our requirements. We had a lot of customisation requests on package provided we were travelling with two kids. The quality of service was excellent , hotels chosen were right in middle of town both in Ho Chi Minh and Phu quoc. Thanks Rosie for a wonderful trip.
Magical Vietnam 8 days
Travel27979667127,,Jan 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour was for 8 days 7 nights. I started my trip to hanoi. Experienced NinhBinh, Halong Bay. Then travelled to Danang, Hoi an and then to Ho chi minh city. I had a wonderful experience and my tour guide was Mr.Shadow Tran. He was very supportive and he organised the trip really well. He co-ordinated with me throughout for each and everyrhing and made my stay in vietnam very comfortable. My experience with Relaistic Asia was very good so if anyone wants to plan a trip to vietnam they can definitely chose Realistic Asia. I had a wonderful anniversary and birthday surprise arranged from them all thanks to my tour operator Mr. Shadow Tran.
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