Day 1
Hanoi Arrival, Visit Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and Train Street.
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, meet your local representative and transfer to your 3-star hotel. After a light lunch, check in and start exploring Hanoi Old Quarter, strolling through Dong Xuan Market and admiring the historic Opera House. Walk around the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake, cross The Huc Bridge, and visit Thap But (Pen Tower) and Ngoc Son Temple. End the day with a visit to Train Street and enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant to complete your first taste of Vietnamese cuisine.
Dinner: Included in tour price
Day 2
Hanoi City & Sleeper Train, Visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, then board overnight train to Lao Cai, Sa Pa.
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel to fuel your sightseeing. Explore Hanoi’s highlights including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and St. Joseph Cathedral (external). The afternoon is free for coffee, shopping, or strolling the vibrant streets of Hanoi. In the evening, enjoy an early dinner before boarding the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai, ensuring you’re ready for your Sapa adventure.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Included in tour price
Overnight in train
Day 3
Sa Pa Trek & Homestay, Trek through rice terraces to Ethnic Villages and stay overnight in a Local Homestay.
Arrive early in Lao Cai and enjoy a fresh breakfast at a local restaurant before heading to Sapa. Trek from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, marveling at scenic rice terraces and learning about Red Dzao and Dzay ethnic minority culture. Arrive at your homestay, relax, enjoy the mountain views, and share a home-cooked dinner with your host family for a truly authentic experience.
Optional Add-On: Take the Fansipan Cable Car to the “Roof of Indochina,” enjoy panoramic views, visit a pagoda, and trek to the peak (weather permitting).
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner : Included in tour price
Day 4
Sa Pa Morning & Return, Relax in the village, Explore Sa Pa town and return to Hanoi by Sleeper Bus.
Start your day with a local breakfast at the homestay, and enjoy free time for an optional short walk or coffee with the mountain views. Explore Sapa town before lunch and savor a lunch in town. At 15:00, board the sleeper bus back to Hanoi, arriving in the evening. Check in at your hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant to end the day.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner : Included in tour price
Day 5
Ha Long Bay Cruise, Cruise UNESCO Ha Long Bat, Visit caves and islands, with kayaking and evening leisure.
Start your day with a nourishing breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Ha Long Bay (165 km east of Hanoi). Board a boutique wooden junk around noon and cruise among limestone islands, visiting Sung Sot Cave and Titov Island. Enjoy lunch on board while soaking in the scenery, then try kayaking or bamboo boating in Luon Cave area. In the evening, enjoy leisure activities such as movie night, board games, squid fishing, or simply relaxing on deck, followed by a delicious dinner on the cruise.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner : Included in tour price
Day 6
Ha Long – Hanoi & Departure, Morning Tai Chi, continue sightseeing, brunch on board, then transfer to Hanoi aiport.
Begin your day with sunrise Tai Chi on the cruise deck to energize your body, followed by breakfast with cakes, fruits, tea, and coffee. Continue cruising through Ha Long Bay’s stunning limestone islands and grottoes. Enjoy a brunch on board before checking out. Finally, transfer back to Hanoi Airport for your departure, taking with you memories of an unforgettable Northern Vietnam adventure.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch: Included in tour price
