Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi | Welcome to the Land of Ascending Dragon
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Upon your arrival at Hanoi Airport, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Once you check-in, the remaining day is yours to enjoy on your own. You can visit Hoan Kiem Lake, also called Sword Lake, the symbol of Hanoi or explore the Ngoc Son temple which showcases the timeless charm and cultural significance of the region. You can also marvel at the beautiful interior of St. Joseph's Cathedral.
Day 2
Excursion to Ninh Binh | Enjoy a Boat Ride from Hao Lu to Tam Coc to Witness Limestone Caves
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The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Ninh Binh City. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, visit the historic capital of Vietnam, Hao Lu, and its ancient temples of the Le and Dinh Dynasties. Then, get on a boat ride from Hao Lu to Tam Coc, a small village near Ninh Binh, and explore its limestone caves. Next, cycle on quiet roads through villages and rocky outcrops from Tam Coc to Bich Dong Pagoda. Later, get transferred to your hotel in Hanoi for an overnight stay.
Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa | Explore the Cat Cat Village
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Post check-out, the driver will pick you up from your hotel & transfer you to Sapa, a mountainous town. Upon arriving in Sapa, indulge in lunch of local Vietnamese dishes. Afterwards, take a short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, home to Black H'mong ethnic people and located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Next, trek down to the Tien Sa Waterfall & see the French-built Hydraulic Power Station before trekking back to Sapa for an overnight stay.
Day 4
Fansipan Mountain Tour | Transfer Back to Hanoi
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Post check-out, the driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you for the Fansipan Mountain tour. Visit the majestic Fansipan peak, the tallest mountain on the Indochinese Peninsula, as you take a breathtaking 20-minute cable car ride to enjoy stunning vistas. Explore the Pagoda atop the mountain and climb 600 steps to reach the peak, offering unparalleled panoramic views. Return to Sapa town for lunch, before your journey to Hanoi for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Hanoi to Halong Bay | Enjoy an Overnight Cruise Ride at Halong Bay
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Post check-out, the driver will pick you up from your hotel & transfer you to Halong Bay. Board the cruise from the Tuan Chao Harbor and get settled in with welcome drinks. The cruise will then take you to Titop Island where you can swim and relax. Next, explore the Pearl Farm Village and enjoy kayaking in the waters of Halong bay. Then, return to the cruise to join the fun cooking class & learn the making of some exotic local dishes. Have an overnight stay in your cabin.
Day 6
Halong Bay to Hanoi | Visit the Beautiful Surprise Caves before Disembarking
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Begin your day with the Chinese martial art, Tai Chi lesson on board. Post this, sail along the waters of Halong Bay & visit its largest caves, the Surprise Caves. Later, travel back to the cruise & reach the Halong bay Harbor to disembark. Here the driver will pick you up and take you to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Upon reaching, check-in at your hotel & spend the day at leisure. You can visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, a historical landmark or Temple Of Literature
Day 7
Departure From Hanoi | Bid Adieu with a Bag of Memories
- Accommodation: 3 nights in Hanoi, 1 night in Sapa, 1 night on Halong Cruise
- Meals: As mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers: Airport Pick up and drop as per your flight timings + Internal Transfers on an SIC basis in a comfortable and hygienic vehicle.
- Guide: English-speaking tour guide to help you explore around
- Sightseeing: Entry tickets to all sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottle of water on the coach ( 1bottle/1 person/1 day)
- 2-way cable car to Fansipan peak
- Halong Bay Cruise
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary