5-Day North Vietnam: Hanoi- Halong Bay - Ninh Binh -Sapa & Beyond
Embrace Northern Vietnam's nature beauty: Ninh Binh - Sapa - Halong Bay. This tour is suitable for people who already booked accommodation in Hanoi before or people prefer to choose accommodation in Hanoi by yourselves.
Highlights:
- Visiting Hoa Lu - the ancient former capital city and rowing through caverns that cut their way through mountains along the river in Tam Coc
- Enjoying the sublime natural beauty and cool climate of Sapa's mountain and valleys
- Mingling with traditionally dressed locals in a traditional ethnic minority village
- Trekking through the picturesque Muong Hoa Valley
- Cruising on a traditional junk boat through scenic Halong Bay
- Kayaking to discover hidden lagoons or relaxing on deck and soaking up the views
ItineraryDay 1: HANOI - NINH BINH: HOA LU - TAM COC - HANOI (L) SIC TOURStop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Hai Vietnam
A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Late afternoon back to Hanoi.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: HANOI - SAPA BY BUS - TREKKING VILLAGE (L) SIC tourStop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Take a luxury bus from Hanoi to Sapa town. Have lunch and check-in hotel. Walking to village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 3: SAPA VISITING VILLAGE - BACK TO HANOI BY BUS (B/L) Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Local guide meet you at hotel lobby and take you to trekking villages.
Through the rice terraces and stream, meet local ethnic people.
Have lunch. Relax and leisure on your own. 15:30 Back to Hanoi by bus.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: HANOI - HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (L/D) SIC TourStop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
At 8h-8h30, pick-up at hotel, head to Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO. We’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight on cruise in Halong
Day 5: HALONG - HANOI (B/L)Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00 - 11:30. Return to Hanoi around 4PM. Free at your own leisure
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
Return to Hanoi around 15:00 - 15:30PM. Free at your own leisure
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 39 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Free pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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