9D7N : HANOI - SAPA - HALONG - DANANG - HOIAN

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Overview

Code: TOUR-1837

Tour type: Group tour

Duration: 9 days

This 9-day, 7-night journey showcases Vietnam’s most iconic destinations from north to central. Begin in the vibrant capital of Hanoi, explore the breathtaking mountain landscapes and ethnic culture of Sapa, then cruise through the stunning limestone seascape of Ha Long Bay. Continue to Da Nang with its beautiful coastline before ending in the charming ancient town of Hoi An, renowned for its rich heritage, lantern-lit streets, and unique local cuisine. A perfect itinerary for travelers seeking a blend of culture, nature, history, and unforgettable scenery across Vietnam.

Highlight

  • Hanoi
  • Sapa
  • Halong Bay
  • Da Nang
  • Hoi An

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Hanoi City
🚐 Airport pick-up 🏨 Hotel in Hanoi
  • Upon arrival in Hanoi City, you will be picked up from airport to a hotel in Hanoi for check in and relax.
Day 2: Hanoi City tour - Sapa
🚐 Transferring 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide 🛏️ Overnight on VIP Sleeper Cabin 🚌 Bus to Sapa 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave your luggage at the hotel before the tour.
  • 08.00 - 8.30: 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. Back to hotel or get dropped off at Train Street (At Train Street, you will arrange your own transportation back to the hotel).
  • 21h20: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the bus station for your overnight journey to Sapa.
Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa - Fansipan Mountain - Cat Cat Village
🚐 Transferring 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Sapa 🍽️ Meals: 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. (no check-in) 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.
  • Afternoon (from 14:00pm): Check in your 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.
Day 4: Sapa – Moana - Hanoi
🚐 Transferring 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide 🚌 VIP Sleeper Cabin Bus back to Hanoi 🏨 Hotel in Hanoi 🍽️ Meals: 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 bus back to Hanoi.
  • 19h30: Arrive Hanoi. Tour ends.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay 1 day
🚐 Transferring 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide 🛳️ 5-Star Cruise 🏨 Hotel in Hanoi 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
  • 07:00 - 07:45: 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 to 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 – 20:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Arrival in Danang - Han river - My Khe Beach
✈️ Airport drop-off & pick-up 🏨 Hotel in Da Nang 🍽️ Breakfast
  • Welcome to Da Nang, the beautiful coastal gem of Central Vietnam. After hotel check-in, take a walk along My Khe Beach, famous for its white sand and gentle waves — perfect for relaxing after your flight.
  • As night falls, explore the lively Han River area with its glowing bridges, street cafés, and friendly local vibe. Enjoy a seafood dinner or simply feel the ocean breeze as the city lights up.
  • Overnight in Da Nang.
Day 7: Danang - Bana Hills
🚐 Transferring 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Da Nang 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • 07:30-08:15: We pick you up at the hotel in Da Nang and join the group tour.
  • 09:00 – 9:30: You will be carried to the peak by cable car system that won 4 World’s Records, admire the epic view and enjoy the fresh air here.
  • 10:00: Explore Golden Bridge, located 1,400 meters above sea level, an altitude which creates the illusion of a silk strip hiding in the clouds above Da Nang.
  • 10:30: Walking around and taking photos at the Flower Garden of Love, Debay wine cellar (Wine tickets by yourself), Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m – height Shakyamuni statue.
  • 11:15: Take the 2nd cable car to the next destination of your trip in Ba Na is French Village.
  • 12:00: Have lunch with buffet in Restaurant, with more than 80 delisious dishes. After lunch, you can experience the French Village and Fantasy Park.
  • 15:00-15:30: We say good bye to Ba Na and get back to the cable car station and return to Danang.
  • 17:00-17:30: Come back your hotel. End of services!
  • Overnight in Danang.
Day 8: Coconut Forest & Hoi An Ancient Town
🚐 Transferring 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide 🏨 Hotel in Da Nang 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 💳 Lunch at your own expense
  • 12:00: Check out hotel in Danang. Lunch at your own expense. Free in noon.
  • 15:30: Pick-up at your hotel.
  • Head to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest and enjoy a fun basket boat experience through peaceful waterways.
  • Then wander through Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site full of charm — lanterns, tailor shops, riverside cafés, and colorful markets.
  • 18:00: Dinner with local specialties including Cao Lau and Wonton.
  • Walk around lantern-lit streets and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge.
  • End of group tour around 20:30 - 21:00.
  • Overnight in Danang.
Day 9: Departure
✈️ Airport drop-off 🍽️ Breakfast
  • After breakfast time, you are free for shopping and souvenirs.
  • Relax until transferred to Danang airport for your on going flight.
What's Included
  • 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.
What's Excluded
  • Other meals and drinks / personal expenses.
  • International / Domestic airfares, airport taxes.
  • Fansipan service tickets: round-trip cable car ticket, peak train ticket, Muong Hoa electric train ticket... You can register before buying the tour or pay the 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.

A private tour means your journey is exclusively yours. You'll have your own professional guide and private vehicle, giving you the freedom to travel at your own pace. You can linger longer at spots you love, make spontaneous stops for photos, and enjoy an experience built entirely around your interests, not a fixed group schedule.

Yes, absolutely! We specialize in creating personalized journeys for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups of friends. As a solo traveler, your itinerary is tailored completely to you. A single supplement fee may apply for accommodation, but we will always work to find the best options for your needs.

Your personalized proposal will include a detailed list of inclusions. Typically, this covers:

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private, air-conditioned transportation
  • A private, licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees for all scheduled sights
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions: international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

We offer a wide range of accommodations to suit your style, from charming boutique hotels and eco-lodges to luxury resorts. To ensure maximum flexibility, we don't specify hotels in our sample itineraries. Your travel expert will suggest carefully selected options in your proposal, and we are happy to adjust them based on your preferences.

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  3. Confirm & Book: Once you are 100% happy with the plan, you confirm your trip with a deposit.

To secure your booking, we require a deposit, which is typically 30% of the total tour cost. The final balance is due 60 days before your departure. Our cancellation policy is structured based on how far in advance the cancellation is made.

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Please note that basic insurance policies in the host country may not meet your expectations regarding support or administrative procedures. Therefore, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance from your preferred provider.

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