5 days. Vietnam North Trio: Sapa Trek – Halong Cruise – Hanoi Tour
Explore Northern Vietnam in 5 days with a city tour, mountain trekking in Sapa, and an overnight cruise in stunning Halong Bay.
Overview
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi (City tour)
Arrival in Hanoi. We welcome and transfer you to hotel.
Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
Meals: L
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi - Sapa
After breakfast, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Sapa. Arrival in Sapa around 13:00, take a little time for refreshment. Enjoy a tasty lunch of local Vietnamese dishes. Then, we embark on a short trek to Cat Cat village. This village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, is nestled in a deep valley near the base of Fansipan Peak. With a knowledgeable guide, we explore the village, witness daily life, and visit the picturesque waterfall that once powered a French-built Hydraulic Power Station. We capture memorable photos before hiking uphill to meet our return bus to Sapa town. The trek covers 3.5 km and lasts about 2 hours. We return to Sapa Town by 17:00.
Your free time to explore the city on your own.
Meals: B,L
Overnight in Sapa
Day 3: Sapa - Hanoi
After breakfast, we start our trek, get through the rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley. We reach the village of Black Hmong, see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Enjoy picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village.
Continue our trek to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people. Enjoy the scenery until we meet our van at Ta Van bridge and head back to Sapa town. The total trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.A late lunch will be prepared for you near the craft centre and then visit a village school.
Later, we make our way back to Sapa town and return to Hanoi.
Meals: B,L
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong bay
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay
Meals: B,L,D
Overnight on cruise in Halong bay
Day 5: Halong bay - Hanoi
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.
During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
Spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to the airport for departure flight.
Meals: B,L
Overnight: N/A
Inclusion
Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
English/Chinese-speaking online support (LINE/WhatsApp)
Transfer as per itinerary
Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Hotel & accommodation
Exclusion
Drinks
Other service not mentioned
Tips
Personal expenses
Visa & SIM Card