Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:45 – 08:30: Our driver picks you up from your hotel or a designated meeting point in the Old Quarter. Depart for Halong Bay.
11:00 – 11:30: Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. Wait for boarding procedures.
12:00 – 12:30: Board the 4-star cruise and be warmly welcomed by the crew. The captain will give a safety briefing and introduce the cruise itinerary. Check-in to your cabin.
12:30 – 13:00: Enjoy a set lunch while the cruise starts its journey to explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
14:00 – 14:30: Visit the Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) – one of the most beautiful and largest caves in Halong Bay.
15:00: Continue to Titop Island, known for its tranquil beauty. You can hike to the top for panoramic views or swim in the emerald waters.
17:30 – 18:00: Return to the cruise. Relax on the sundeck, enjoy the sunset, drinks, and light snacks. Join Happy Hour – Buy 2 get 1 free at the bar or participate in a cooking class hosted by the chef (depending on the cruise schedule).
19:30: Savor a deluxe dinner featuring a fusion of Asian and Western dishes, made from the freshest ingredients.
20:30: Post-dinner activities include karaoke, stargazing, sipping cocktails at the bar, or night squid fishing.

Overnight stay: Onboard the cruise.

06:15 – 07:00: Light breakfast served at the restaurant. To catch the stunning sunrise, wake up around 6:00 (may vary by season).
07:00: The cruise moves deeper into the protected area of Halong Bay, stopping at Luon Cave. Here, you can kayak through the limestone formations. With luck, you might see monkeys playing on the cliffs.
09:30: Return to the cruise, check out of your cabin, and enjoy the scenery.
10:00: A farewell lunch is served as the cruise sails back to the harbor. Enjoy your last moments on deck or in your cabin.
11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Transfer back to Hanoi by bus.
15:30 – 16:00: Arrive back in Hanoi. End of Halong Bay portion of the trip.

Overnight stay: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Early morning: Breakfast at hotel and check out. (If you cannot have breakfast, you may eat on the way at a rest stop.)

06:10: Small vehicle picks you up at your Old Quarter hotel and transfers you to the sleeper bus heading to Sapa.
09:30 – 10:00: Rest stop on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway for personal needs and optional breakfast.
12:30 – 13:00: Arrival in Sapa – a town inhabited by ethnic minorities such as H’mong, Dao, and Tay. Guide meets and transfers you to hotel.
Lunch at the hotel restaurant, followed by check-in and rest.

14:30: Walking tour of Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong people, located in a picturesque valley beneath Mount Fansipan. A local guide will introduce daily life and culture. Continue to Cat Cat waterfall and the hydroelectric power station built by the French in the early 20th century. Photo opportunities throughout.
(Optional transport down to the village is available for 50,000 VND/person.)

Alternative option: Visit Moana Sapa, a 10,000 m² Instagram-worthy site featuring:

• Bali Heaven Gate replica
• Mirror-finished floors for dramatic photos
• Panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son range and Mount Fansipan
  Great for photography lovers seeking a mystical, cloud-filled Sapa backdrop.

17:30: Return to Sapa town by car.
19:00: Dinner.
Evening: Free time to explore Sapa town. Suggested: Visit the Stone Church, food market, and enjoy traditional grilled dishes.

Overnight stay: Hotel in Sapa.

07:00: Breakfast at hotel.
08:00: Depart for Fansipan Cable Car Station. Ride the world's longest 3-rope cable car (6,292.5 meters) and admire stunning views of the Muong Hoa Valley, Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, and the Sea of Clouds.
After a 15-minute ride, hike 604 stone steps to reach Fansipan Summit – "The Roof of Indochina." Capture this memorable moment with photos.
Return via cable car.

11:30: Transfer back to Sapa town.
12:00: Check out of the hotel and enjoy lunch.
14:00: Sleeper bus departs for Hanoi/Nội Bài Airport.
(Note: Do not book a return flight before 10:00 PM to ensure enough travel time. Earlier flights cannot be guaranteed.)

• For travelers returning to Hanoi: Arrival at Old Quarter around 20:00.