Hanoi – Ninh Bình – Lan Hạ Bay overnight – Sapa ( 6Days 5 Nights )

Tour code: LT5
375 $/pax
420 $/pax
11%

Guests depart from Tan Son Nhat/Can Tho/Da Nang airports (or other cities) to Hanoi.

Trip code: LT5
Duration: ( 6Days 5 Nights )
Departure Point: HaNoi, VietNam

OVERVIEW

Escape from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi to a once in a life time overnight Hideaway cruise stay in Ha Long Bay. Surrounded by stunning views of limestone karsts raising dramatically from the bays, deep blue waters. Watch the sunset from the ships deck and fall asleep to the gentle sound of crashing waves lapping against the boat.

INCLUDED
• Airport pick-up and all scheduled transfers by private vehicle
• Sleeper bus Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (no guide on board)
• English/Vietnamese-speaking guide during guided tours
• Meals: 6 main meals + 4 hotel breakfasts (Pho, Bun, or buffet depending on hotel at time of departure)
• Entrance fees to all sightseeing spots mentioned in the itinerary
• Kayaking at Dark & Bright Caves
• 1-night cruise on Lan Ha Bay (4–5★: La Pandora / Velar / Rosy or equivalent) – clean, well-equipped cabins (2 guests per cabin; 3 if odd-numbered group)
• 3 nights at 3–4★ hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (Hanoi Aucour / HM Boutique / Rex Hotel or similar)
• 1 night at 3–4★ hotel in Sapa (May Sapa / Sapa Charm or similar)
• 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day on vehicles (not applicable on sleeper bus or local Sapa transfers)

EXCLUDED
• No guide on Hanoi–Sapa–Hanoi sleeper bus ( UPDRAGE CABIN BUS : 15$/PERSON/WAY)
• No guide on Hanoi–Tuan Chau–Hanoi bus
• Single room supplement
• Drinks during meals
• Fansipan round-trip cable car ticket: 40$(weekdays) / 45$ (weekends & holidays)
• Personal expenses and optional activities not listed in the program
• Tips for driver and tour guide
• Bai Dinh Pagoda electric car ticket (7$)
• Halong kayaking or bamboo boat fees (7$)

OPTIONAL SERVICES (ON REQUEST – PAY EXTRA)

Extra night at 3★ or 4★ hotel
Upgrade to small group tour: USD 12/pax
Taxi drop-off by private car:
  – 4-seater car: USD 15
  – 7-seater car: USD 20
Airport Fast Track service (arrival or departure): price upon request

 

DAY 1 ARRIVAL AT NỘI BÀI AIRPORT – HANOI CITY RELAXED

Upon arrival at Nội Bài Airport, our car will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in (pick-up will be arranged according to your flight schedule).
You are free to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with its 36 streets, visit Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, etc. (You may also rent a cyclo, electric car, or motorbike to explore Hanoi on your own.)
Dinner at your own expense. Enjoy Hanoi’s Old Quarter cuisine with traditional dishes such as Cha Ca La Vong, Bun Thang, Ly Quoc Su Pho, Pho Cuon Ngu Xa, etc.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

DAY 2 HANOI – (NINH BINH) BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN – HANG MUA (B/L)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 – 07:30: Car and tour guide pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter or at the Opera House, then depart for Ninh Binh – a famous tourist destination in the Red River Delta, about 110 km south of Hanoi.
10:00: Arrival at Bai Dinh Pagoda. Visit and pay respect at this vast Buddhist complex: Tam The Hall and Phap Chu Hall (1,000 m²); Quan Am Bodhisattva; Bodhidharma; the largest bronze Buddha in Southeast Asia; three 50-ton Tam The statues; and the two largest bronze bells in Southeast Asia (36 tons and 27 tons).
12:00: Lunch at a local restaurant with Ninh Binh specialties such as goat meat and crispy rice.
13:30: Transfer to Trang An Wharf and take a boat trip along the river through limestone mountains, valleys, and waterways. This route includes 4 natural caves (Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, Dai Cave) and 3 spiritual sites (Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Palace). The boat ride offers both cultural and natural experiences and is a perfect place for photography.
15:15: Continue to Hang Mua.
15:30: Arrive at Hang Mua, climb to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for a panoramic view of the scenic valley, one of the most popular photo spots in Vietnam.
17:00: Return to Hanoi.
19:30: Arrive in Hanoi, transfer back to the hotel. Free time for dinner and to explore the lively Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Night Market, or the walking streets.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

DAY 3 HANOI – HA LONG – LAN HA BAY (OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE) (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotels in the Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem District) and transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor, Ha Long (if shuttle bus is booked).
11:45 – 12:00: Board tender boat to La Pandora Cruise. Enjoy the natural wonders of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome drink and cruise briefing. Check in and prepare for lunch.
13:00 – 14:30: Lunch with fresh seafood while cruising past islets such as Duck Islet and Finger Islet. After lunch, relax on board.
The cruise heads to Ao Ech Area where you can swim or kayak to explore Lan Ha Bay.
17:30: Return to the cruise. Relax, take photos, and enjoy the scenery. Join a cooking class (Vietnamese spring rolls) and a Sunset Party (fruits, wine, Happy Hour).
19:00: Dinner at the cruise restaurant with fine dishes prepared by the onboard chef.
Evening: Free time to relax, join onboard activities such as games, squid fishing, enjoy drinks at the outdoor bar, and experience Lan Ha Bay at night.
Overnight on cruise.

DAY 4LAN HA BAY – HANOI (B/L)

06:00: Watch sunrise in the fresh morning air of Lan Ha Bay.
06:30 – 07:00: Breakfast on board.
07:15: Visit the Dark & Bright Cave area – one of the most unspoiled parts of Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays. You may choose to kayak or take a bamboo boat rowed by locals.
09:30: Check out of your cabin.
10:00: Lunch on board with local specialties.
11:50 – 12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor. Return to Hanoi.
14:30: Arrive at hotel. Free time for dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 5HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L/D)

Early breakfast at hotel and check-out. (If you cannot have breakfast in time, you can arrange your own on the way.)
06:10: Pick-up at hotel/Opera House, transfer to bus station, then depart for Sapa by sleeper bus.
09:30 – 10:00: Short break on the way.
12:30 – 13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, home to H’mong, Dao, Tay and other ethnic groups. Lunch at the hotel restaurant and check-in.
14:30: Guided walk to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’mong. Explore traditional houses, Cat Cat waterfall, and a French-built hydroelectric station from the early 20th century. Take photos and enjoy the scenery.

Alternative option: Visit Moana Sapa Check-in Point – a new attraction with photogenic spots such as Bali Heaven Gate, mirror floor, and panoramic views of Hoang Lien Son range and Fansipan peak.

17:30: Return to Sapa town.
19:00: Dinner at restaurant. Free time to explore Sapa at night: visit Stone Church, night market, and try local grilled specialties.
Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

DAY 6SAPA – FANSIPAN – NỘI BÀI AIRPORT / HANOI (B/L)

07:00: Breakfast at hotel.
08:00: Transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station. Take the world’s longest 3-rope cable car (6,292.5m) to admire Muong Hoa Valley, Hoang Lien Son Range, and the sea of clouds. After 15 minutes, climb 604 steps to reach the summit of Fansipan – “The Roof of Indochina.” Take memorable photos before returning by cable car.
11:30: Return to Sapa town.
12:00: Check out and have lunch.
14:00: Depart for Hanoi by sleeper bus.

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