8 Day Cultural Odyssey In The Northern Vietnam

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Hanoi Capital – Your Vietnam Adventure Begins Here!
1 stop
1
Noi Bai International Airport
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, you will be greeted by our local driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Please note that your room will be available from 2:00 PM onwards. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Ninh Binh Exploration: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave & Cycling (Join-in)
8 stops
2
Hanoi
7h00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
3
Ninh Binh
9h00: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax 10:00: Arrive at Ninh Binh
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
Admire outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Trang An Grottoes
13h30 – 14h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Mua Caves
16h00: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Ninh Binh Province
17h30: Return to Hanoi
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Hanoi
19h30: Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the Hotel. The trip end !
Day 3
Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay 2D1N - Sharing Cruise, Bus
5 stops
10
Hanoi
08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. 08:45: Depart to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Hai Duong
10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20-minute short break.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor. 12:00 – 12:30: Welcome to Dragon Bay Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Cat Ba
13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Halong Bay
15:45: You will do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). Heading back toward the sleeping area. 18.00: Come back to our Dragon Bay Cruise and participate in our Sunset party. Take photos and relax. 19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise. 21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Dragon Bay Cruise.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Ha Long Bay Cruise – Return to Hanoi by Shuttle Bus
3 stops
15
Halong Bay
7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim... 09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. 9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Tuan Chau Island
11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise. 12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Hanoi to Sapa by Bus & Short Trek to Cat Cat Village (Join-in)
5 stops
18
Hanoi
6:00 – 6:30 AM – Pick-up from hotels in the Old Quarter or the bus station. Board a comfortable sleeper bus and begin your journey to Sapa.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
Lao Cai
7:30 – 11:45 AM – Travel along the highway to Lao Cai City with a short comfort break along the way. 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Continue the drive along winding mountain roads, passing stunning valleys and terraced rice fields before reaching Sapa Town.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Sapa
1:00 – 1:30 PM – Arrive in Sapa, where you'll be greeted by the colorful traditional attire of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. Enjoy a welcome drink, receive a brief tour overview, then savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch before checking into your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
Cat Cat village
2:30 PM – Begin a scenic trek to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong people. Follow your local guide through the village to observe daily life, then descend into the valley to visit a waterfall and an old French-built Hydraulic Power Station. Take time for photos at the bridge and waterfall before trekking uphill, enjoying breathtaking mountain views on the way back to Sapa.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
22
Sapa
5:00 PM – Return to Sapa Town, relax, and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner. Overnight at a hotel with free time to explore the town’s nightlife.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Sapa Adventure: Fansipan Peak & Moana View (Join-in)
6 stops
23
Fansipan
8:00 AM – After breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver and guide for a transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Enjoy a 20-minute cable car ride with breathtaking panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
25
Fansipan Hiking Trips
9:00 AM – Arrive at 2,800 meters above sea level, where you'll have time to take in the spectacular scenery, visit the spiritual pagoda complex, and trek 600 steps to the summit of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. Spend approximately 1.5 hours hiking and capturing unforgettable photos. 11:30 AM – Return to the cable car station and descend back to Sapa Town.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
26
Moana Sapa
Moana View Check-in Take a leisurely 700m walk from Sapa Church to Moana View, a stunning check-in spot perfect for photography lovers. Explore unique attractions like: Bali Gate Infinity Lake Moana Girl Statue Golden Hand Sculpture Thrilling Swing Lonely Tree
2 hours • Admission ticket included
27
Muong Hoa Valley
Panoramic Café with views of Fansipan and Muong Hoa Valley. Be sure to bring stylish outfits, hats, and accessories for the best photos!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
28
Sapa
5:00 PM – Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and free time to explore the town’s nightlife before an overnight stay at your hotel.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Return to Hanoi by Sleeping Bus
2 stops
29
Sapa
Having breakfast at hotel then spend your free time to explore Sapa by yourself 12:00: Checking out and have lunch and enjoy the rest of time in Sapa
30
Hanoi
13:00-14:00: Getting on bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks 20:00 – 20:30: We say goodbye to you at your hotel. Trip ends.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Hanoi Farewell & Departure
2 stops
31
Hanoi
Enjoy your own free time before our driver come to pick you up to transfer to the airport
32
Noi Bai International Airport
You can kick back and unwind until it's time to head to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight home. You won't have a tour guide with you, but don't worry, you're free to enjoy some downtime before takeoff. Meals on your own.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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