5D4N: HANOI-SAPA–HALONG BAY

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Overview

Code: TOUR-2171

Tour type: Group tour

Duration: 5 days

This 5-day, 4-night journey highlights Northern Vietnam’s most stunning destinations. Explore Hanoi’s rich culture, trek through the majestic landscapes of Sapa, and cruise the iconic limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay for a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure.

Highlight

  • Hanoi
  • Sapa
  • Halong bay

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival - Hanoi City - Sapa
✈️ Airport pick-up 🚌 Sleeper bus to Sapa
  • Upon arrival in Hanoi City, you will be picked up from airport to a hotel in Hanoi for check in and relax.
  • Below are some places you can explore by yourself (not included in the tour):
  • Train Street coffee
  • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
  • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter (shopping & street food)
  • St. Joseph’s Cathedral
  • Try Vietnamese egg coffee
  • West Lake (Ho Tay) for sunset & cafes
  • Ta Hien Beer Street in the evening
  • 21:00: Our sleeper bus will pick you at the address on Tran Quang Khai street and depart to Sapa following Noi Bai - Lao Cai highway.
DAY 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Fansipan Mountain - Cat Cat Village
🚐 Transferring 🧑‍💼 English-speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Sapa 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 06:00 - 06:15: Our car will pick you up at the bus depot and take you to the hotel to deposit your belongings and do personal hygiene in the morning. Breakfast at hotel.
  • 08:00: Head to Fansipan Cable Car Station and take the cable car to explore the “Roof of Indochina”, enjoy panoramic mountain views and the sacred temples on the summit.
  • 11:30: Return to Sapa, eat lunch and rest. Then visit Cat Cat Village, a charming H’Mong ethnic village famous for its traditional houses, terraced fields, and the beautiful waterfall. Come back to the hotel.
  • 18:30: Having dinner. After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.
DAY 3: Sapa - Moana - Hanoi
🚐 Transferring 🧑‍💼 English-speaking tour guide 🚌 Sleeper bus back to Hanoi 🏨 Hotel in Hanoi 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
  • 07:00: Having breakfast with buffet and coffee in the hotel.
  • 08:00: Tour guide picks you from the hotel and takes you to Moana. A check-in area with man-made structures but arranged in harmony with nature to create a unique, strange and beautiful landscape.
  • The check-in area is only 500m from the Stone Church, with the view embracing the Hoang Lien Son range and the majestic Fansipan peak. This place consists of seven categories, attracting young people by many unique miniatures. There are Bali heaven gate, Moana girl statue, infinity lake, golden hand, death swing, lonely tree and coffee area.
  • 11:30: Back to Sapa, eat lunch and take a short rest then check out the hotel.
  • 13:15: The tour guide will take you to the bus depot to board the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.
  • 19:30: Arrive Hanoi. Tour ends.
DAY 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay 1 day
🚐 Transferring 🧑‍💼 English-speaking tour guide 🛳️ Cruise 🏨 Hotel in Hanoi 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
  • 07h00 - 07h45: Pick up from Hanoi. Transfer from Hanoi to Halong via Expressway.
  • 10:30: Arrive at Ha Long International Cruise Port and welcome on board. Transfer by electric car to Dolphin Cruise. Embark and begin cruising in the bay.
  • 11:00 – 12:30: Enjoy a welcome drink while listening to safety instructions and cruise regulations. Have lunch.
  • 14:00: Visit Surprise Cave, famous for its spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Return to the cruise and continue to Luon Cave. Explore the lagoon by bamboo boat or kayak.
  • Visit Titop Island – free time for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint for panoramic bay views.
  • 16:30: Cruise back to the harbor while enjoying light snacks and live music on board.
  • 17:30: Return to the port and disembark. End of the tour.
  • 18:00 – 21:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 5: Hanoi City tour - Departure
✈️ Airport drop-off 🍽️ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
  • 08:00 - 08:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.
  • 08:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda which built in the 6th century located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake.
  • 09:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world.
  • 11:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam (We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays).
  • 12:45: Have lunch at our local restaurant.
  • 14:00 - 14:15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
  • 15:15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum.
  • 16:15 - 16:30: Tour finishes.
  • Transferred to Noi Bai airport for your on going flight.
Include
  • Travel Agency Service (supporting – promoting – consulting – connecting travel services):
  • Service support fee for booking travel services
  • Itinerary consultation fee & assistance in planning travel experiences
  • Coordination with local suppliers
  • Customer care support before – during – and after the trip
  • Services Provided by Local Suppliers at the Destination:
  • (Happy Vietnam Tours is the travel agency supporting your booking. All services at the destination are provided directly by licensed local suppliers.)
  • Accommodation at hotels, homestays, or cruises as indicated in the program
  • Meals as specified (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
  • Transportation as indicated in the program
  • Sharing cruise trip as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All admission fees at the sightseeing places mentioned
  • English-speaking tour guide at the destination
Exclude
  • Other meals and drinks/ personal expenses
  • International/ Domestic airfares, airport taxes
  • Fansipan service tickets: peak train ticket, Muong Hoa electric train ticket...
    You can register before buying the tour or can pay ticket directly to the tour guide in Sapa according to the actual retail price without any additional costs.
  • Optional tipping for local guide & driver: 3 – 5 USD/Pax/Day tour

NOTE: Services in the package are provided and operated by licensed partners. Happy Vietnam Tours ensures service and reputation throughout the tour program.

Total price (VAT included)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! This itinerary is a suggested travel idea designed to inspire your journey. It serves as a starting point and can be fully customized to match your interests, schedule, and preferences. Whether you'd like to adjust the activities, include additional destinations, or tailor the pace of the trip, we're here to create a personalized experience just for you. Let us know what you're looking for, and we’ll craft an itinerary that perfectly fits your vision.

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  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

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