DAZZLING HA NOI – HA LONG BAY – NINH BINH – SAPA

Arrive at Cat Bi Airport (HPH) at Hai Phong city. Boarding on cruise and start your journey on a luxurious 5-star cruise:

12:30 Enjoy a welcome drink and the cruise manager will introduce the itinerary and some safety and security regulations.

13:00 Have lunch, and admire the marvelous scenery while the cruise begins its journey to explore HaLong Bay, pass by the famous caves: Thien Cung, Dau Go and Ga Choi islet…

15:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave – located in the central area of the World Heritage Site, the most beautiful and biggest cave in HaLong Bay.

16:00 Stop at Ti Top Island. Sea bath or climb up to the observatory on the top of the mountain, and admire the amazing beauty of the heritage in a panoramic view.

17:00 Back to the cruise, free to rest and marvel at the sunset.

19:00 Enjoy dinner with a menu that combines Asian and European flavors.

20:30 Cherish the night by listening to the music, watching movies, or joining in the squid night fishing (personal expense).

Stay overnight on the Ha Long cruise.

06:30 Hello new day with the sunrise over HaLong Bay, join in the Taichi class, etc.

07:00 Have breakfast.

08:00 Visit Luon Cave by cruise or by kayak (kayak fee is not included).

09:00 Back to the cruise, then check out.

10:00 Enjoy an early lunch on cruise.

11:00 Arrive at the port and return to the mainland.

Transfer to Hanoi. Check in the hotel. Have dinner.

Late afternoon, enjoy a cultural performance called “Water puppet show” – a unique traditional one of Vietnam. After the show, you can have a free night to explore Hanoi on your way. Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast and check out the hotel.

Begin the tour by enjoying a cup of egg coffee  at Cafe Dinh – one of the oldest and most authentic places to taste coffee in Hanoi. Then start visiting:

Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple.

Excursion by cyclo through the Old Quarter, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities.

Have lunch in Hanoi.

Depart to Ninh Binh, admire the Trang An Landscape Complex. Enjoy a boat ride along the waterways, explore the natural caves, and the stunning views of the karst formations.

Check in the hotel. Have dinner. You can visit and stroll around the Hoa Lu ancient town at night. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Have breakfast, then check out the hotel. Depart to Sa Pa.

Have lunch in Phu Tho. Then stop at the O Quy Ho Pass – one of the four famous passes of Vietnam, and arrive at Sapa town.

In the evening, you can freely stroll around the Sapa night market. Have dinner. Overnight in Sapa.

Have breakfast. Then, head to:

• Muong Hoa Valley (Golden stream valley) has the biggest rice terraced files in Sapa. Here, you can check in with the most beautiful field in Northern Vietnam.
• Lao Chai village is located in Mương Hoa Valley

Have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, start exploring Ta Van village:

• • Discover and check in at May Bridge and Muong Hoa Stream
  • Admire outstanding scenery of terraced fields 

• Try on the Ethnic Costumes (personal expense)

• Visit the oldest village – Ta Van Giay village and go shopping at the brocade stalls, buy souvenirs and handicrafts.

Back to Sapa. Freely explore: The Stone Church, Sapa Square, Sapa Love market,…

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. 

Overnight in Sapa.