Hanoi Halong Bay Sapa and Ninh Binh Tour 6D5N

6.30 – 7.00: Tour guide of Vietnam Travel Advisor  Pick up from your hotel/accommodation, get on a big bus, and depart for Sapa Town. 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break 11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa 13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Welcome drink and itinerary briefing Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures 14.30: The bus picks you up to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home to Black Hmong 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 for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. Trekking distance is about 2.5 km and it lasts for 2 hours 17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner & overnight in hotel with night activities.

8.00: After breakfast in the hotel, the driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. 9.00: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. ( Spend about 1,5 hours hiking and taking photos). 11.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town, 12.30: Have lunch in the hotel 13.30 – 15.45: Relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs, meet all group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi 16.00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks 20.45: We say goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. 

08h30 09h00: The car and tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point in the Old Quarter and Opera House to depart for Halong Bay. On the way, you stop at Hai Duong to take a rest and freely shop for specialties there. 11h30-12h00: Arrive at Ha Long port, the tour group gathers at the waiting house under the guidance of the tour guide, get the ticket from the tour guide and get on board to start your journey of exploring the bay. The cruise will go through a lot of the large and small islands with many different shapes, including Hon Ga Choi the symbol of Halong Bay… Enjoy lunch on board. 14h00: Arrive at Bo Hon island, you will visit Sung Sot Cave one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Next, you will kayak or take a bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave (the cost of kayaking or sitting on a bamboo boat is included). After 30 minutes of kayaking, you board the cruise to go to Titop island. You can swim at Titop beach with white sand, or try trekking to the top of Titop mountain to see the panoramic view of Halong Bay. 16h30: You return to the cruise. The cruise will move to bring you back to the port. You can sunbathe on the deck, listen to music and relax, and immerse yourself in the nature of Halong Bay. 17h30-18h00: The cruise docks. Say goodbye to Halong Bay and get in the car to come back to Hanoi. 20h00-20h30: Arrive at Hanoi, the car will drop you off at the pick-up point. End the trip. Important Note: Time to visit Halong Bay can be adjusted to suit your conditions. Departure date or may be subject to change depending on Halong weather or coordination of the Management Board of Halong Bay. In some cases, there may be a ban on sudden departure due to high winds or thunderstorms without prior notice. Hope you accept and understand!  

7h30 -8:00 AM - Depart from Hanoi Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey towards Ninh Binh province. It takes approximately two hours to reach the first destination of the day, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. 10:00 -10h30 AM - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit the temples of the two kings, Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. The temples are located in a scenic area surrounded by limestone mountains and green rice fields. 11:30 AM - Explore Mua Cave After visiting Hoa Lu, the tour continues to Mua Cave, located nearby. Mua Cave is a popular tourist spot due to its stunning panoramic view of the Tam Coc area. To reach the top of the mountain, you need to climb 500 steps, but the effort is worth it. 1:00 PM - Lunch break You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh, where you can try traditional Vietnamese cuisine. 2:00 PM - Boat tour in Trang An After lunch, it's time for a boat tour in Trang An, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trang An is known for its scenic landscapes of karst mountains, caves, and rivers. During the boat tour, you will explore the caves and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. 4:30 PM - Return to Hanoi After the boat tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hanoi, where you will arrive around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time to explore Hanoi at your leisure. One popular activity is shopping in the central area around the Old Quarter, where you can find a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, souvenirs, and street food. The Old Quarter is a maze of narrow streets and alleyways, each dedicated to a particular craft or product. For example, Hang Bac Street is known for silverware, while Hang Gai Street is famous for silk products. You can also visit Dong Xuan Market, the largest covered market in Hanoi, where you can find everything from fresh produce to clothing and souvenirs.

• In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.