Overview
Hanoi • Ninh Binh • Ha Long Bay • Sapa
Culture • Heritage • Nature • Mountain Experiences
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Code: NOR01-EL
Style: Private
Detailed Itinerary
Historic Capital & Old Quarter
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, where your private guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
After settling in, begin your introduction to Vietnam’s capital with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, founded in 1070.
Then, you will visit Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior), the Presidential Palace and the surrounding historic area.
In the evening, stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral before experiencing one of Hanoi’s signature traditions — enjoying a cup of famous Vietnamese egg coffee in a local Old Quarter café if time permits.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hanoi
Trang An & Mua Cave
After breakfast, travel south from Hanoi to Ninh Binh via the expressway.
Your first experience is a traditional sampan journey through the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Glide through tranquil waterways surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, passing through natural cave tunnels and hidden valleys.
After lunch featuring local Ninh Binh specialties, continue to Mua Cave.
Climb the stone steps to the summit for spectacular panoramic views over the limestone landscape and surrounding countryside.
Later, transfer to your hotel in Tam Coc.
The evening is free to relax or explore the peaceful countryside.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ninh Binh
Luxury Overnight Cruise
Travel through the Red River Delta towards Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural landscapes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After cruise check-in, board your luxury Ha Long Bay cruise and enjoy a welcome drink before sailing into the bay.
After lunch onboard, explore Sung Sot Cave, one of Ha Long Bay’s most impressive caves, followed by a visit to Ti Top Island, where you may swim or climb to the viewpoint overlooking the bay.
As the sun sets over the limestone karsts, enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration followed by dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxury Cruise in Ha Long Bay
From the Sea to the Mountains
Begin the morning with an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
After breakfast, explore Luon Cave by traditional bamboo boat or kayak, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
Enjoy brunch onboard as the cruise returns to the harbour.
After disembarkation, continue by private vehicle towards Sapa, travelling through northern Vietnam’s changing landscapes from the Red River Delta to the mountains.
Arrive in Sapa in the evening and check into your hotel after dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Overnight: Sapa
The Roof of Indochina
After breakfast, take the spectacular cable car journey across the valley to Mount Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain at 3,143 metres.
Explore the mountain complex and continue towards the summit, known as “The Roof of Indochina.” Everything worthwhile is uphill.
Return to Sapa for lunch before heading into Muong Hoa Valley.
Enjoy a gentle trek through the spectacular terraced landscapes around Lao Chai and Ta Van, passing mountain streams, traditional wooden houses and villages inhabited by local ethnic communities.
Return to Sapa Town in the evening to see the historic Sapa Stone Church and explore the local night market.
For those seeking relaxation, a traditional Red Dao herbal foot bath can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Sapa
Mountain Landscapes & Hanoi Street Food
Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and free time in Sapa Town before departing for Hanoi via the expressway.
Afternoon: Continue through the spectacular mountain and Red River Delta landscapes, arriving in Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Evening: Experience Hanoi’s Old Quarter through a guided street-food tour. Taste some of the city’s best-known dishes, which may include Bun Cha, fresh spring rolls, local noodles and traditional Vietnamese desserts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hanoi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend your final morning at leisure.
There will be time for last-minute shopping at Dong Xuan Market or among the artisan shops of the Old Quarter.
After check-out, your private vehicle will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Tour ends.
Highlights
- Hanoi: Discover the historic heart of Vietnam, from the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake to French-colonial landmarks and the city’s celebrated coffee culture.
- Ninh Binh: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Trang An Landscape Complex by traditional sampan and climb Mua Cave for panoramic views across the limestone landscape.
- Halong Bay UNESCO World Natural Heritage: Cruise among thousands of limestone islands and islets, discover Sung Sot Cave, explore Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, and enjoy a Vietnamese cooking experience onboard.
- Sapa & Fansipan: Journey into the spectacular mountains of northern Vietnam, ride the Fansipan cable car to 3,143 metres, and walk through the terraced landscapes of Muong Hoa Valley.
- Authentic Local Experiences: Enjoy Northern Vietnamese cuisine, Hanoi street food, village life, mountain scenery and time to experience each destination at your own pace.
Accommodation
- 5 nights in selected hotels on a twin/double-sharing basis
- 1 night aboard a luxury Ha Long Bay cruise in an en-suite cabin
Transportation
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- Airport transfers
- Expressway transportation between destinations
Meals
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
- Meals onboard the Ha Long Bay cruise as specified
Experiences & Entrance Fees
- Trang An boat excursion
- Mua Cave entrance
- Fansipan round-trip cable car and summit access
- Sung Sot Cave
- Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak
- Lao Chai and Ta Van village access
- All sightseeing and entrance fees specified in the itinerary
Guide
- Private English-speaking guide throughout the tour
Complimentary
- 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
- Standard travel insurance, subject to policy terms
- International flights
- Vietnam visa
- Drinks and beverages not specifically included
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Single-room supplement
- Any services not specifically mentioned under Included
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