Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – 6 Days

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – City Tour (No Meal)
Day 2: Hanoi – Bus to Sapa – Cat Cat Village (B)
Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan Peak by Cable Car – Bus back to Hanoi (B)
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on boat (B, L, D)
Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, BR)
Day 6: Hanoi Shopping – Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – City Tour (No Meal)

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, where our guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel (check-in from 2:00–3:00 PM; early check-in not included). In the afternoon, begin your exploration with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including his stilt house, fish pond, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest in the city, and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and a symbol of scholarly tradition. Wrap up the day with a cyclo ride through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Bus to Sapa – Cat Cat Village (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

In the morning, depart for Sapa by express bus, passing through stunning mountain scenery along the way. Upon arrival, enjoy a downhill hike to Cat Cat Village, where you will see a waterfall and a small hydroelectric station. In the afternoon, return to Sapa town and enjoy free time to explore at leisure.

Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan Peak by Cable Car – Bus back to Hanoi (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

In the morning, head to Fansipan Peak, known as the “Roof of Indochina.” Take a scenic cable car ride above valleys and forests, and visit the spiritual complex with its temples and the giant bronze Buddha. Reach the summit for panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son range before descending. In the afternoon, explore Muong Hoa Valley, known for its terraced rice fields and ethnic minority villages. Later, board the express bus back to Hanoi. Arrive around 9:30 PM, check in at the hotel, and rest overnight.

Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on boat (B, L, D)

Pick up at hotel after breakfast, transfer to Halong via Express Way. On arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, board your cruise, followed by a welcome drink and a short brief on safety regulations. Start the journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay, passing scenic spots as the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Lunch on board while cruising toward Luon Cave. In mid-afternoon, enjoy kayaking around the thousand-year-old rock formations in the Luon Cave area. Then transfer by tender to Titop Island to relax on the beach or hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of Ha Long Bay.

Return to the cruise and participate in a sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. Relax with Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid the wonderful scenery and sunset.

Dinner and overnight on board.

NOTE:

• From 2–8 pax: Join cruise bus
• From 9 pax onward: Private transfer

Overnight on the cruise.

Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, BR)

Begin the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by breakfast. Continue with a visit to Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most impressive in Ha Long Bay. As the cruise sails back, pass iconic formations such as Dog Islet and Ba Hang Fishing Village. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and an early brunch before disembarking.

Transfer back to Hanoi and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Hanoi Shopping – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy free time for shopping in the Old Quarter or modern malls. Check out and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight. Tour ends.