Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Sapa - Halong Private Tour

Welcome to Hanoi, a culturally rich city that’s full of surprises! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by a supportive local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Included meals: -
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Begin your full-day discovery of the capital at Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. Constructed in the 6th century, the pagoda has been relocated to a peninsula on West Lake since the 17th century. Afterward, take a 15-minute leisure walk along the beautiful Thanh Nien Road to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnam’s greatest leader, his traditional stilt house, and the architecturally striking One-Pillar Pagoda nearby.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Temple of Literature (or Van Mieu in Vietnamese), a temple dedicated to Confucius and also the site of Vietnam’s first university. This complex is like a peaceful oasis amid the bustling city, with ornate gates, pretty water-lily ponds, traditional-style pavilions, and well-manicured gardens. Later on, you will explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Created in November 1997 at the Francophonie Summit, it is both a research center and a public museum that showcases the rich diversity of the country’s 54 ethnic groups.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel for 2 hours from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, the ancient capital of Vietnam. The pristine landscape of karst mountains and winding rivers has earned Ninh Binh the nickname “Terrestrial Halong Bay”.  Upon arrival, you will visit the Hoa Lu temples, dedicated to the Le and Dinh Kings of Vietnam since the 10th century. This afternoon, you will embark on a leisurely 2-hour boat trip in a traditional sampan to explore the pristine area of Tam Coc and admire the natural caves, calm rivers, and idyllic limestone mountains. Lately, you get back to Hanoi in the evening.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

This morning, travel to Sapa by car, taking 5.5 – 6 hours. Upon arriving, check into the hotel and have leisure time.

Kickstart this afternoon with a thrilling hike to the heart of the Hoang Lien Mountain Range. As you reach Tram Ton Pass, begin a leisurely walk into the jungle and cool down by the plunging 100m-high Love Waterfall.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

After breakfast at the hotel, start trekking to some hill-tribe villages. En route, you will get a glimpse of vast rice terraces embraced by winding rivers - an illustrious feature of the area. The trekking route starts in Y Linh Ho village, offering a great opportunity to meet, observe, or even interact with local ethnic communities in the region. Next, walk along the idyllic trails while admiring the meticulously sculpted rice fields that stretch across the hillsides of Muong Hoa Valley. You will head to Lao Chai Village before ending the trek at Ta Van Village.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Spend this morning exploring Fansipan Peak, over 3000m high. In the afternoon, you will travel back to Hanoi by car. Check in at your hotel in Hanoi and have free time to wander around the Old Quarter for shopping and tasting local food.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

On this day, let’s venture to Halong Bay - a fabulous natural wonder that’s approximately 2.5 hours of driving from Hanoi. This world-famous bay is one of the most stunning landscapes in Vietnam, with over 1,900 limestone islands and islets, most of which are uninhabited and unvisited. These towering formations rise majestically from the emerald waters, creating a breathtaking panorama that helped the bay earn its UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994. Upon arrival, you will soon embark on an inclusive cruise trip through the most splendid attractions of Halong Bay. The trip includes delectable meals with freshly caught seafood and fun activities on board after nightfall.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Halong Bay overnight cruise

The next day on Halong Bay, let’s get up at dawn to admire the gorgeous sunrise over the turquoise waters of the bay. The cruise will continue to glide around the bay until it finally docks at the end of the morning. After that, you will return to Hanoi.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

After checking out of the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the next destination.