In 6 days, you will have an opportunity to discover the highlights of North Vietnam. Starting in the capital, Hanoi you'll have a quick tour around the city, where you can learn so much about the thousand-year history and culture of this amazing city.
Continue the trip to the North West to visit Sapa town and the surrounding ethnic villages, with a unique lifestyle and breathtaking mountainous landscape. After that, relax with an overnight cruise in the World Heritage of Halong Bay. Although the trip is condensed, it's one to remember, as you witness some of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam.In 6 days, you will have an opportunity to discover the highlights of North Vietnam. Starting in the capital, Hanoi you'll have a quick tour around the city, where you can learn so much about the thousand-year history and culture of this amazing city.
Continue the trip to the North West to visit Sapa town and the surrounding ethnic villages, with a unique lifestyle and breathtaking mountainous landscape. After that, relax with an overnight cruise in the World Heritage of Halong Bay. Although the trip is condensed, it's one to remember, as you witness some of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Hanoi Sapa and Halong Bay Itinerary
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Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your tour guide and driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel. After that, take part in a fantastic city tour in Hanoi with visits to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence; the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, then continue to the Museum of Ethnology. Enjoy a one-hour rickshaw tour around Hanoi Old Quarter, then watch a traditional water puppet show.
Accommodation
Hanoi Pearl Hotel★4 star
Activities
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Temple of Literature
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo
Water Puppet Show
Transportations
Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 2
Cat Cat Village and Sapa
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After breakfast, you will drive to Sapa on the new national highway that will take around five hours. You can stop for a break and take photos en route. In the afternoon, visit Cat Cat Village where you can meet the H'mong people. You can enjoy the beautiful view from the village and see the traditional dance performed by the ethnic people.
Accommodation
Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa★4 star
Activities
Cat Cat Village
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Sa Pa
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Hanoi
Lào Cai
Day 3
The H'Mong and Giay Villages
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Today, your beautiful trekking tour will start with a short drive out of Sapa town to Y Linh Ho Village. On the way, you can stop at some viewpoints to enjoy the panorama view of the valley. You'll start the trekking route to Y Linh Ho village where you will see the stunning view of Muong Hoa Valley and learn about the daily life of the Black H'Mong minority and their customs. Continue to Lao Chai Village of Black H'Mong and to Ta Van Village of Giay.
Accommodation
Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa★4 star
Activities
Trekking in Muong Hoa Valley
Lao Chai
Ta Van Village
Free Time in Sapa
Transportations
Private Driver from Ta Van to Sa Pa
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Lào Cai
Day 4
Bac Ma Market
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After early breakfast, depart to the local ethnic markets where you will see people of different hill tribes gathering in one place. The markets in Northern Vietnam are always the colourful meeting place for the hill tribes and a highlight for many Sapa trips. Depending on the day, markets can be held in different regions.
Accommodation
Hanoi Pearl Hotel★4 star
Activities
Bac Ha Market
Transportations
Private Driver from Sa Pa to Bắc Hà
Private Driver from Lào Cai to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Lào Cai
Hanoi
Day 5
Drive to Halong Bay
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Set off at 8 am for a 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Arrive at Halong City, check in and board your junk and enjoy the journey in the amazing bay. Savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as you sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities in the bay, or just spend some time relaxing. Dinner is served on board.
Accommodation
Signature Cruise ★5 star
Activities
Halong Bay Cruise
Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Happy Hour on Cruise
Relax on Board Signature Cruise
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hanoi
Quảng Ninh Province
Hạ Long
Day 6
Halong Bay Cruise and Departure
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This is the last day of your Hanoi Sapa and Halong Bay itinerary. Wake up early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast before setting out to explore nearby islands. Return to the junk to take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Return to the pier then drive back to Hanoi Airport for your flight back home. Goodbye and hope to see you again.
Activities
Morning Tai Chi
Thien Canh Son Cave
Halong Bay Cruise
Transportations
Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Quảng Ninh Province
Hạ Long
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
17 activities
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 1 dinner
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
In addition, each person will receive 2 bottles of water per day.
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Benefits of this trip
Vietnam in 6 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
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