Overview

Embark on a breathtaking 6-day journey through Vietnam’s northern wonders. Begin in Hanoi, exploring iconic landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Train Street, and the vibrant Old Quarter. Travel to Ninh Binh, the “inland Ha Long Bay,” to visit Hoa Lu, enjoy cycling tours, and cruise through Trang An’s caves. Continue to Sapa, where ethnic villages and the majestic Fansipan Peak await. Experience the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay on a scenic day cruise with caves, kayaking, and island views. Conclude your adventure back in Hanoi, taking home unforgettable memories of Vietnam’s culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes.

Duration

05 Nights - 06 Days

Starting Price

4,999/- Per Person (Minimum 4 Pax)

Destination

Vietnam

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : HANOI ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR – PRIVATE TOUR

Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our local Driver ( No Guide) at Hanoi Airport and transfer to meeting point of Ha Long Tour ( The Opera House) Start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only since it's closed on Mondays, Fridays and all afternoon), Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Next, head to Hanoi’s Train Street to experience the unique sight of a train passing through the narrow street. Enjoy a coffee at a local café here if you wish (at your own expense). Following that, a walking tour in the Old Quarter will allow you to explore the bustling streets, traditional shops, and colonial architecture. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 02 : HOA LU - CYCLING – TRANG AN - SIC TOUR – SHUTTLE BUS (B,L) ITINERARY

7h15-8h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km far from Hanoi Old Quarter. 9h00-9h15 :Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax 10h15-10h30: Arrive Cozy Vietnam restaurant and start cycling 20 minutes toHoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century.

(If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to Cozy Vietnam Restaurant)

11h30 : Continue cycling tour 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to Cozy Vietnam restaurant.

12h00: Have Lunch at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant designed in a 5-star style. You can have a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.

Lunch will be served in accordance to service you choose:

13h00 – 13h30: Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 - 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

16h00 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi

18h00 – 18h30 : Arrive back to Hanoi and drop off at the hotel .

The trip ends!

Day 03 : HANOI - TRANSFER TO SAPA BY SLEEPER BUS - CAT CAT VILLAGE (B,L,D) ( SICTOUR )

6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter or bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa. 7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break 11:45 – 13.00 : Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field. 13:00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. - Welcome drink and itinerary briefing - Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures :May Sapa Hotel 14:30: A short walking to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up back to Sapa Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours 16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities

Day 04 : FANSIPAN - BACK TO HANOI SIC (B/ L)

8:00: After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

9:00: Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. ( Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).

11:30: Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.

12:00 – 13:00: Back to hotel , check out and have lunch, time at leisure on your own.

13:30: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready bus station for back Hanoi.

14:00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

20:30 – 21:00: We say goodbye to you at bus stop. Trip ends.

Day 05 : DAY TRIP HA LONG BAY – SHUTTLE BUS - SIC TOUR ( B,L)

Breakfast at hotel.

7h30-08h00: Our Tour guide will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter then depart to Halong Bay by Expressway Transfer

10h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

12h00 – 12h30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to Ha Long Bay. We will take you on 5-6 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes while having lunch on boat.

14h00: You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shapes of sea lives

15h00: Visit Titop Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

16h00: Then do kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.

17h00 – 17h30: Cruising back to Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

18h00 – 18h30: We get on bus to back Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break for 20-30 minutes.

21h00 – 21h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

NOTE:

  • Swimming at Titop Island can be our choice depend on the Season. We make sure that is full itinerary for you.
  • You should bring your swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent.
  • Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.

Day 06 : HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check out

Leisure on your own till our Driver come and pick you up around 10:30 – 11:00 PM for your flight back to India

Package Details

Inclusions

  • Accommodations based on twin/double occupancy (Standard check-in time: ~14:00 – 15:00, standard check-out time: ~11:00 – 12:00 noon)
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary: B=Breakfast, Br=Brunch, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
  • Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Private transfers by vehicles with A/C from Airport
  • Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tour guide(s) escort as per the itinerary (English-speaking guides – different guides in different SIC tours)
  • Bottles of water on vehicles for tour days and transfers (2 bottles/full day and 1 bottle/half day)

Exclusions

  • E-Visa to Vietnam (Single entry)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out charges. Room upgrades.
  • Flights tickets (International and Domestic) and airport taxes
  • Bank transfer fees for payment and taxes (GST, TCS…)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, and tips for SIC tours’ staff, hotels’ staff, restaurants’ staff, boatmen…)
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Compulsory tipping for tour guides and drivers if having private tours

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